Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 223 Gora vs Martin
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Darawan tries to clinch up but Blackburn circles away and keeps his distance.
Blackburn throws a head kick but Darawan moves out of range.
Darawan connects with a body shot that sends Blackburn's belly button to the back.
Darawan defending well as Blackburn loads up on a big left hand.
Blackburn throws a big shot that misses.
Darawan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Darawan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Blackburn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Blackburn. Those never looked like landing.
Darawan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Darawan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blackburn throws an overhand right that lands on Darawan's shoulder, as Darawan tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darawan with the inside leg kick.
Darawan thows a body kick. Blackburn tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Darawan throws out a loose jab but Blackburn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blackburn feints the counter takedown.
Blackburn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blackburn there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blackburn checks the leg kick.
Blackburn lands a nice hook to Darawan's body. Darawan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Darawan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Darawan misses with a body kick.
Darawan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Blackburn.
Blackburn misses with an uppercut.
Blackburn throws a looping overhand right but Darawan ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Darawan.
Blackburn tries to land a front kick but Darawan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Blackburn takes one on the button.
Darawan misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Darawan forces Blackburn back against the cage and clinches.
Blackburn is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Darawan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Darawan misses with a body punch.
Blackburn lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darawan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blackburn.
Still in the clinch, Darawan scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blackburn. #T2#
A short right from Darawan on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Darawan has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Darawan tries a knee to the head but Blackburn blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Blackburn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Blackburn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Darawan's elbow.
A short left from Blackburn.
Blackburn is looking to control Darawan's arms but Darawan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Blackburn has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Blackburn manages to break the clinch.
Darawan stuffs the takedown.
Blackburn throws a hook to the side of Darawan's head but Darawan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Darawan is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Darawan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darawan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
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.#T3#
Darawan is trying to keep Blackburn in close. #SU2#
Blackburn stands up and waves to Darawan to follow him.
Blackburn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Darawan.
Blackburn moves out of range of the leg kick from Darawan.
Blackburn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Darawan as he jumps to the side.
Petcharon Darawan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emiliano Blackburn.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Blackburn wants to clinch but Darawan slips to the side
and Darawan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Darawan misses.
Petcharon Darawan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Darawan throws a leg kick but Blackburn moved away.
Blackburn tries to close the distance and clinch but Darawan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Darawan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Blackburn has Darawan up against the cage in a clinch.
Blackburn lands a body punch.
Darawan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blackburn.
Blackburn avoiding damage as Darawan throws knees to the body.
Blackburn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Darawan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blackburn backwards.
Darawan scores with a shot to the side of Blackburn's head.
Darawan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Darawan blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Darawan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petcharon Darawan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Darawan throws a good cross that connects.
Petcharon Darawan is winning the standup battle so far.
Darawan needs to keep his hands up - Blackburn had a free shot at his head there.
Darawan misses with a hook #TD2#
and Blackburn counters with a takedown into side control.
Darawan is looking to reverse the position.
Blackburn tries to stand but Darawan is controlling his head.
Darawan manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darawan is looking to improve his position.
Blackburn wants to stand up but Darawan manages to regain full guard. #T1#
Blackburn would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Darawan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Darawan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Blackburn with a hook.
Good leg kick by Darawan.
Blackburn scores with a head kick. #T2#
Blackburn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Darawan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blackburn.
Darawan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Darawan missing with a left hand there. Blackburn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Darawan misses with a looping left.
And Blackburn tries to counter it with a takedown but Darawan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Darawan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Blackburn defending well as Darawan loads up on a big left hand.
Darawan throws a leg kick which misses Blackburn's front leg but catches the back leg as Blackburn tries to avoid it.
Blackburn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Darawan.
As Blackburn backs away, Darawan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Blackburn dips to his left and cracks Darawan with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darawan tries to clinch up but Blackburn circles away and keeps his distance.
Blackburn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Darawan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blackburn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Darawan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Blackburn might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Darawan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blackburn was well out of range. Poor timing from Darawan.
Darawan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Darawan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blackburn. #T3#
Darawan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Blackburn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blackburn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Blackburn looks to move away, Darawan throws a big counter combo but Blackburn just gets out of the way.
Donk. Blackburn catches Darawan right on the button with a cross.
Darawan with a jab.#CL#
Darawan clinches with his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Darawan.
Darawan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Darawan blocks an uppercut.
Darawan looking to slow down the pace here.
Blackburn wants to break free but Darawan has control.
Darawan is looking to control Blackburn's arms but Blackburn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Darawan has his back to the cage.
Darawan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Petcharon Darawan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Darawan keeps control of Blackburn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
Blackburn misses with the head strike.
Blackburn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Darawan backwards.
A right hand to the body from Darawan.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blackburn.
Blackburn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Darawan breaks the clinch.
Darawan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Blackburn.
Darawan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darawan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Darawan connects with a right hand. Blackburn shakes it off.#KD#
Darawan cracks Blackburn with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Darawan has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Blackburn to stand back up!#ROC#Blackburn is rocked!
Darawan drops Blackburn with a straight right hand, right on the button! Darawan follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Petcharon Darawan!
A victorious Petcharon Darawan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 214 Gora vs Mfer
Date: Jul 16, 2023

#R1#
Krenakore throws an overhand right that lands on Blackburn's shoulder, as Blackburn tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Blackburn.
Krenakore throws a hook to the side of Blackburn's head but Blackburn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mengrire Krenakore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackburn jabs Krenakore right on the nose. Krenakore blinks but takes it well.
Krenakore moves forwards but Blackburn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Blackburn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blackburn throws the left hand but Krenakore avoids the punch easily.
Krenakore misses with a jab to the body #TD2#
and Blackburn counters with a nice double leg into side control. Krenakore won't be happy with that.
Krenakore tries to escape but Blackburn is in control. #ES#
Krenakore explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blackburn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Krenakore has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Krenakore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Krenakore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blackburn misses with a leg kick
and Krenakore counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Blackburn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Krenakore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krenakore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blackburn.#TD2#
Blackburn looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Krenakore!#T1#
Krenakore is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Blackburn asserts his dominance and retains side control.#ES#
Krenakore throws Blackburn to one side and escapes!
Krenakore lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blackburn circles away quickly and effectively.
Krenakore throws a jab when Blackburn was well out of range.
Blackburn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Krenakore lands a nice shot that snaps Blackburn's head back.
Krenakore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blackburn was well out of range. Poor timing from Krenakore.
Krenakore slips a jab from Blackburn.
Krenakore with a hook.
Blackburn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Krenakore lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice sprawl there from Krenakore as Blackburn shoots in.
Krenakore jabs Blackburn to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
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!
Blackburn tries to clinch up but Krenakore circles away and keeps his distance.
Blackburn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blackburn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Blackburn misses with a series of wild punches.
Blackburn throws a hook but Krenakore blocks it.
Blackburn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Krenakore lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Krenakore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blackburn avoids the body shot from Krenakore.
Blackburn steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Krenakore.
Krenakore digs a good hook to Blackburn's body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Krenakore darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Blackburn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Krenakore changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Krenakore throws a series of punches but Blackburn avoids them all with ease.
Blackburn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mengrire Krenakore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Krenakore.
Krenakore stuffs the takedown attempt from Blackburn. Blackburn gets slowly back to his feet.
Krenakore throwing a counter right hand but Blackburn manages to avoid it.#T3#
Jab, jab by Blackburn - just one landing.
A swing and a miss from Krenakore.
Blackburn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Blackburn throws a nice looking combination but Krenakore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Krenakore dips to his left and cracks Blackburn with an uppercut!
Blackburn misses with a lunging right hand
and Krenakore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blackburn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Krenakore keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Blackburn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Blackburn misses with some punches.
Blackburn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blackburn lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Krenakore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Blackburn drives through and clinches with Krenakore against the cage.
Blackburn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krenakore is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackburn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blackburn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blackburn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Krenakore backwards.
Krenakore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blackburn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Krenakore tries to break the clinch but Blackburn is controlling the position.
Nice body punch from Blackburn. #BC2#
Blackburn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Krenakore checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Blackburn misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krenakore throws out a loose jab but Blackburn uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Blackburn misses its intended target.
Krenakore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blackburn.
Krenakore is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A lazy left from Krenakore finds it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mengrire Krenakore dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for Blackburn. That snapped Krenakore's head back.
Blackburn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Krenakore manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blackburn throws a lazy right hand but Krenakore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blackburn cracks Krenakore with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Krenakore misses with a straight left.
Krenakore misses with a combination #CL2#
and Blackburn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Krenakore lands a body shot.
Krenakore is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Krenakore breaks from the clinch.
Krenakore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blackburn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krenakore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blackburn feints the counter takedown.
Krenakore scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Krenakore misses with a hook.
A big right from Blackburn misses.
A big left from Blackburn misses.
Mengrire Krenakore is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Krenakore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krenakore fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big right from Krenakore misses.
Krenakore throws a jab but it's blocked by Blackburn.
Blackburn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Krenakore misses with a few strikes there.
Blackburn is looking to slow Krenakore down with leg kicks.
Blackburn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Blackburn lands a really nice looking cross but Krenakore seems unphased.
Blackburn slips a jab from Krenakore.
Blackburn lands with an uppercut that bounces Krenakore off the cage and back into range.
Krenakore looks to land a right hand but Blackburn moved out of range.
Krenakore takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Blackburn drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krenakore wants to stand up but Blackburn is controlling him. #T2#
Blackburn is standing up over Krenakore. Krenakore looks to escape but Blackburn dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krenakore is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Blackburn asserts his dominance and retains side control.#ES#
Krenakore explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Blackburn dives in for a single leg takedown but Krenakore sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T3#
Krenakore throws a hook but Blackburn blocks it.
Krenakore lands with a good body shot.
Krenakore ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Blackburn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Blackburn slips a straight right by Krenakore.
Krenakore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blackburn can do to turn this around?
Blackburn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Krenakore connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Krenakore connects with a right hand. Blackburn shakes it off.
Blackburn loads up on a big right hand but Krenakore slips the punch.
Krenakore throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krenakore connects with a looping right hand. #ROC#Blackburn is rocked!
Krenakore takes one on the button.
Blackburn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blackburn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blackburn lands a nice shot that snaps Krenakore's head back. #T4#
Krenakore misses with the combination.
Krenakore looks to throw the jab but Blackburn is out of range.
Blackburn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Krenakore on the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Krenakore lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blackburn doesn't seem phased though.
Krenakore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blackburn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Krenakore throws a series of punches but Blackburn moves out of range.
Blackburn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Krenakore throws the left hand but Blackburn avoids the punch easily.
Blackburn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice uppercut there from Blackburn.
Blackburn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krenakore.
Blackburn cracks Krenakore with an open hand slap.
A slow jab from Krenakore misses its intended target.
Krenakore throws a jab when Blackburn was well out of range.
Krenakore cracks Blackburn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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 Mengrire Krenakore will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Blackburn lands with a hook. Krenakore tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Krenakore misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Blackburn tries to counter it with a takedown but Krenakore pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Krenakore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blackburn.
An attempted straight right counter from Krenakore misses the target.
Blackburn blocks a jab.
Krenakore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blackburn.
A big left from Krenakore misses.
Blackburn misses with a body shot.
Krenakore connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Krenakore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blackburn.
Blackburn tries to clinch up but Krenakore circles away and keeps his distance.
Krenakore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blackburn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn is looking to land body kicks.
Krenakore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blackburn.
Krenakore takes a swing at Blackburn's ribcage but misses.
Blackburn tries to counter by closing the distance.
Blackburn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big left from Blackburn misses. #T1##TD2#
Blackburn drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Krenakore wriggles free and stands up.
Blackburn tests Krenakore's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Krenakore on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Krenakore takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A jab lands there for Blackburn.
Krenakore's corner calls for a 1-2. Krenakore obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blackburn scores with a hook to the body. Krenakore takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD2#
Blackburn shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Krenakore is trying to defend but Blackburn finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Krenakore kicks Blackburn off and gets back to his feet.
Good shot there by Blackburn.
Emiliano Blackburn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Krenakore scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Krenakore connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Blackburn's hands.
Blackburn is still on wobbly legs! Can Krenakore finish him?
Krenakore cracks a nice hook into Blackburn's ribs.
Blackburn tries to bum rush Krenakore with a series of wild strikes but Krenakore uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blackburn slips under a jab from Krenakore.
Blackburn seems to have recovered his senses.
Krenakore loads up on a big right hand but Blackburn slips the punch.
Blackburn avoids the body shot from Krenakore.
Blackburn connects with a right hand. Krenakore shakes it off.
Blackburn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Blackburn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Krenakore finds it's way round the side to connect with Blackburn's head.
Krenakore closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Blackburn misses with a combination
and Krenakore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Krenakore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krenakore swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Krenakore scores with a jab to the jaw.
Krenakore lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blackburn tries to close the distance and clinch but Krenakore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Krenakore tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blackburn scoring well with a low kick there.
Blackburn connects with a single shot there.
Krenakore moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Blackburn slips a jab from Krenakore.
Krenakore throws a body punch but Blackburn moves out of range.
Blackburn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blackburn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circle momentarily. Blackburn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Krenakore throws a jab but it's blocked by Blackburn.
Krenakore lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blackburn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Krenakore's sensitive parts.
Krenakore takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T4#
Krenakore lands with a right hand.
A big left from Krenakore misses.
Blackburn feints the counter takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blackburn is defended easily by Krenakore.
Blackburn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blackburn connects with an inside leg kick.
Blackburn misses with an uppercut
enabling Krenakore to counter with a crisp jab.
Krenakore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blackburn throws out the jab.
Krenakore misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krenakore looks to land a right hand but Blackburn moved out of range.
Blackburn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krenakore.
Blackburn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krenakore.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mengrire Krenakore showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Krenakore, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mengrire Krenakore!
An out of breath Mengrire Krenakore thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 204 Klimenko vs Johnson
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
The fighters circling - Blackburn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blackburn does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #TD#
Blackburn is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Robinson's half guard.
Robinson is trying to get back to full guard.#SU#
Blackburn decides to return to a standing position.
Robinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Robinson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Robinson there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Blackburn takes the fight into the clinch.
Blackburn struggles to land a body shot inside as Robinson controls his hands.
Robinson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Blackburn scores with a shot to the side of Robinson's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blackburn.
Blackburn misses with the head strike.
Blackburn has a couple of punches blocked by Robinson.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Blackburn takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Robinson throws a punch but it's blocked by Blackburn.
Robinson blocks a body shot from Blackburn.
Blackburn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Robinson has him pressed against the cage.
Blackburn lands with a left to the head.
Robinson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robinson misses with some punches.
Robinson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blackburn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robinson.
Blackburn throws a punch but it's blocked by Robinson.
Blackburn misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robinson.
Blackburn is trying to break the clinch but Robinson is controlling him.#T2##BC#
Blackburn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Robinson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Blackburn.
Blackburn tries to land a body kick
and Robinson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Blackburn swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Robinson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackburn dodges the punch combination from Robinson.
Blackburn clobbers Robinson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Blackburn feints a jab promting Robinson to slip. Blackburn then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Robinson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Blackburn lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Robinson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Robinson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Blackburn checks a low kick from Robinson.
Robinson defending well as Blackburn loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Robinson moves into the clinch successfully.
Blackburn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Robinsons head.
Robinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Robinson blocking some punches. #T3#
Robinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blackburn has had enough of the clinch but Robinson keeps him there for the moment.
Robinson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blackburn backwards.
Robinson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Blackburn - that landed with a thud.
Blackburn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blackburn prevents a body shot from Robinson.
Blackburn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Robinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blackburn lands a left hand.
Blackburn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Robinson throws a head punch that misses.
Blackburn misses with a punch on the inside.
Robinson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blackburn wants to get back to striking at distance but Robinson won't allow it.
Robinson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blackburn can't find room to land a body shot as Robinson controls the action.
Robinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blackburn pushes Robinson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robinson. #BC#
Blackburn manages to break the clinch.
Blackburn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Robinson sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Blackburn clinches with his opponent.
Nice body punch from Blackburn.
Blackburn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blackburn misses with a punch to the body.
Robinson swings wildly with an uppercut but Blackburn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blackburn has had enough of the clinch but Robinson keeps him there for the moment.
Robinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blackburn effectively controlling the action here.
Robinson throws a head punch that misses.
Robinson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blackburns head.
Robinson throws a head punch that misses.
Robinson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blackburn backwards.
Blackburn scores with a shot to the side of Robinson's head.
Robinson blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emiliano Blackburn dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Blackburn tests Robinson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blackburn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blackburn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Blackburn throws a looping overhand right but Robinson ducks down to avoid it.
Blackburn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Blackburn swings widly with a right hand
and Robinson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Robinson throws a big shot that misses.
A lazy left from Robinson finds it's target.
A slow jab from Blackburn misses its intended target.
Robinson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Blackburn is out of range and Robinson settles back down.
Good work by Robinson as he checks the leg kick.
Blackburn tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Robinson counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blackburn is looking to clinch.
Blackburn wants to clinch up but Robinson keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Robinson misses with a straight right.
Blackburn tries to bum rush Robinson with a series of wild strikes but Robinson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blackburn wants to clinch but Robinson slips to the side
and Robinson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blackburn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Robinson. Robinson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Blackburn lands with a good body shot.#TD#
Blackburn shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Blackburn was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Robinson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SU#
Blackburn postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Robinson to stand up.
Blackburn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice body punch from Blackburn. #T2#
Robinson tries to clinch but Blackburn is having none of it.
Emiliano Blackburn is winning the standup battle so far.
Robinson misses with a low kick.
A left lands for Blackburn.#CL2#
Robinson closes the distance and clinches.
Robinson prevents Blackburn from breaking the clinch.
Blackburn takes a shot to the head.
Robinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blackburn's elbow.
Robinson blocks an uppercut.
Robinson tries to work over Blackburn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blackburn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robinson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blackburn.
Blackburn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robinson can do to turn this around?
Blackburn tries a body shot but Robinson blocks it.
Blackburn lands a left hand.
Blackburn lands with a light punch inside.
Blackburn can't break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Blackburn - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Blackburn swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Blackburn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Robinson has him pressed against the cage.
Blackburn blocks a body shot from Robinson.
Robinson misses with some punches.
Robinson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robinson throws a punch but it's blocked by Blackburn.
Blackburn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robinson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Blackburn pushes Robinson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blackburn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Robinsons head.
Robinson scores with a shoulder strike.
Blackburn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blackburn has a couple of punches blocked by Robinson.
Blackburn taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Robinson working aggressively here.
Blackburn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Robinson lands a nice uppercut.
Robinson blocking some punches. #T4#
Blackburn lands a right hand. #BC#
Blackburn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blackburn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackburn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Robinson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blackburn.
Blackburn throws out a loose jab but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blackburn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
DeShawn Robinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robinson lands with a right hand.
Robinson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Blackburn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Robinson! But no joy.
Blackburn lands a jab to Robinson's midsection.
Blackburn misses with a hook.
Robinson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab, jab by Robinson - just one landing.
Blackburn throws a hook but Robinson blocks it.
Blackburn keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Blackburn moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emiliano Blackburn dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Robinson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Blackburn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Robinson cracks Blackburn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Robinson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Robinson loads up on a big right hand but Blackburn slips the punch.
Blackburn scores with a jab. Robinson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Blackburn throws a series of punches but Robinson moves out of range.
Robinson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Robinson takes one to the side of the head.
Robinson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A shot to the liver by Robinson. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blackburn cracks Robinson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Blackburn misses with a straight right. #T1#
Robinson is looking to chop away at Blackburn's legs.
Blackburn misses the shot to the body.
Robinson lands a jab to Blackburn's midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blackburn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blackburn throws a sloppy head kick and Robinson moves out of range easily.
Despite the aggression on Robinson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The fighters circling - Blackburn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blackburn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Robinson.
Blackburn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Blackburn ducks under a wild hook from Robinson.
Blackburn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Blackburn shoots in but Robinson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Robinson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The fighters circling - Robinson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blackburn half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Robinson defending well as Blackburn loads up on a big left hand.
Robinson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Robinson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big right from Blackburn misses.
Robinson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Blackburn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Blackburn misses its intended target.
Robinson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blackburn.
Robinson throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Blackburn misses.
Robinson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A combination from Blackburn does no damage.
Blackburn misses with a series of wild punches.
Blackburn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Blackburn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Robinson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Robinson with a nice calf kick.
Blackburn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Robinson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blackburn misses with a body kick.
Robinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blackburn manages to avoid it.
Blackburn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Robinson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Blackburn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Robinson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Robinson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blackburn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Blackburn closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Robinson counter with a right hand.
Robinson moves away from the strike by Blackburn.
Robinson punishes Blackburn's body with a nice straight punch.
Blackburn tries to clinch there but Robinson circles away.
A slow jab from Blackburn misses its intended target. #T4#
Blackburn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Blackburn misses.
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!
Robinson scores with a jab.
Robinson blocks a head kick by Blackburn.
Blackburn throws a leg kick but Robinson checks it.
Blackburn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Blackburn is looking to chop away at Robinson's legs.
Emiliano Blackburn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Robinson checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Robinson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Robinson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Robinson.
Blackburn misses with a straight left.
Robinson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Robinson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Blackburn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Robinson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

And that's the end of the fight!
DeShawn Robinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Blackburn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emiliano Blackburn!
Emiliano Blackburn made sure to mention his sponsor, Conviction in his post fight interview.

Event: DMMA 196 Outback vs Klimenko
Date: May 21, 2023

#R1#
Revorg throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
so Blackburn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Blackburn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Revorg working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Revorg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blackburn wants to get up but he can't break Revorg's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Revorg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blackburn is aware though and is defending well.
Blackburn is fighting to break Revorg's control of his arms but Revorg is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Revorg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blackburn is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn tries to stand but Revorg is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Revorg looking for subs off his back but Blackburn has passed one foot through into half guard. #T1#
Revorg tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Blackburn has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Revorg tries to hold on but Blackburn pushes him away.
Revorg is in all sorts of trouble here.
Revorg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Blackburn tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment. #T2#
Revorg gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Revorg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blackburn pulls his head out easily.
Revorg is trying to get back to full guard.
Blackburn wants to get back to his feet.
Revorg is looking to control Blackburn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Revorg avoid being mounted?#SU#
Blackburn stands up from half guard. #T3#
Revorg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Revorg fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blackburn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A punch combination from Revorg misses.
Blackburn fails with the takedown
and Revorg counters with an outside leg kick.
Blackburn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Revorg momentarily.
Revorg throws a nice outside leg kick.
Blackburn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Revorg throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Blackburn.
Blackburn avoids a kick to the body.
Blackburn feinted with a counter takedown.
Blackburn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Revorg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blackburn.
Horrible takedown attempt by Blackburn or perhaps it was just good defense by Revorg, which made it look bad.
Revorg catches Blackburn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
Revorg tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackburn throws a big shot that misses.
Blackburn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Revorg.
A big right from Revorg misses.
Revorg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blackburn lands the left hand.
Blackburn throws a nice inside leg kick.
A jab from Blackburn misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Revorg throws a series of punches but Blackburn moves out of range.
Blackburn takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A telegraphed right hand from Revorg misses the target.
Blackburn appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Blackburn looks to throw the jab but Revorg is out of range.
Revorg lands with an overhand left.
Blackburn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Revorg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blackburn attempts a counter takedown but Revorg avoids it well and moves away.
Blackburn with the inside leg kick.
Revorg lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #ROC2#Blackburn is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Repus Revorg will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
Blackburn shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Revorg manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Revorg throws his legs up looking for a submission but Blackburn uses it to pass to side control. #SU#
Blackburn has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Revorg lands a head kick. Blackburn smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Revorg misses the shot to the body.
Revorg misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Revorg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Revorg looks to land a combination but Blackburn avoids it well.
Repus Revorg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Blackburn moves into the clinch.
Revorg prevents a body shot from Blackburn.
A nice right hand lands inside from Revorg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Revorg is trying to pull guard but Blackburn has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
A short right from Blackburn.
Revorg is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Blackburn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Revorg misses with a punch on the inside.
Blackburn lands a hook that snaps the head of Revorg backwards.
Blackburn is trying to push Revorg away but Revorg has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Blackburn lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Blackburn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Blackburn misses the target.
Blackburn thumps Revorg with a low kick.
Revorg lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Blackburn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Revorg avoids it really well and circles away.
Revorg tries to clinch up.
Blackburn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice defenses there by Blackburn.
Revorg throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Blackburn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Revorg defends it nicely.
Revorg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blackburn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Blackburn misses with a body kick.
Revorg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blackburn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Repus Revorg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blackburn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Revorg appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Blackburn tries to clinch but Revorg moves out of range.
Repus Revorg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Revorg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blackburn.
Blackburn looks for the body kick but Revorg saw that one coming. #TD#
Blackburn gets a double leg takedown into Revorg's guard.#SUB2#
Revorg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blackburn defends well.#SUB2#
Revorg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blackburn is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB2#
Revorg has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Blackburn is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Revorg.
Revorg is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Blackburn is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Revorg manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Revorg gets full guard.#SUB2#
Revorg working for a triangle but Blackburn defends it easily. #SUB2#
Revorg looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Blackburn has picked Revorg up and slammed him! Revorg can't keep hold of the triangle and Blackburn manages to pass to side control!#T4#
Blackburn gets to mount! Revorg was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Revorg can't escape the position.
Blackburn controlling his opponent.
Revorg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emiliano Blackburn dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Blackburn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Revorg moves into range and connects with a jab.
Revorg throws a shot from downtown. Blackburn moves away and avoids it.
Revorg fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blackburn on the side of the head.
Revorg throws a leg kick which misses Blackburn's front leg but catches the back leg as Blackburn tries to avoid it.
Revorg throws the left hand but Blackburn avoids the punch easily.
Blackburn attempts a counter takedown but Revorg avoids it well and moves away.
Blackburn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice cross by Revorg.
Revorg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Revorg moves in looking to clinch but Blackburn pushes him off.
Blackburn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Revorg on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn lands a head shot.
Revorg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blackburn looks to land a combination but Revorg avoids it well.
Nice defenses there by Blackburn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Revorg explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A head kick misses from Revorg. #T1##CL#
Blackburn forces Revorg back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Blackburn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Blackburn pushes Revorg up against the cage in a clinch.
Revorg is looking to break free of the clinch but Blackburn has double underhooks.
Blackburn throws a head punch that misses.
Revorg tries to pull guard but Blackburn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Revorg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blackburn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blackburn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Revorg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blackburn working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Revorg manages to break the clinch.
Revorg on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Revorg tries to clinch but Blackburn moves out of range. #CL#
Blackburn closes the distance and pushes Revorg back into the cage.#TD2#
Revorg successfully pulls guard. #T2#
Revorg looking to control.
Revorg is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Blackburn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Revorg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blackburn has managed to get both his arms back between Revorg's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Revorg looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Blackburn has picked Revorg up and slammed him! Revorg can't keep hold of the triangle and Blackburn manages to pass to side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on Revorg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Blackburn gets to mount! Revorg was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T3#
Blackburn controlling from mount.
Revorg tries to hold on but Blackburn pushes him away.
Revorg really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Blackburn avoids the attempt from Revorg to control.
Revorg bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T4#
Revorg looking to sit in guard and control but Blackburn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Blackburn is looking to stand up but Revorg won't let him. #SU#
Blackburn stands and steps away. Revorg gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Repus Revorg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Revorg clinches up against the cage.
Revorg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blackburn's elbow. #TD2#
Revorg drags the fight down to the ground.
Blackburn postures up.
Revorg 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.#SUB2#
Revorg looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Blackburn has picked Revorg up and slammed him! Revorg can't keep hold of the triangle and Blackburn manages to pass to side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Emiliano Blackburn.
I think Blackburn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Emiliano Blackburn!
An out of breath and clearly excited Emiliano Blackburn thanked Conviction for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: DMMA 4/20 O Malley vs Otori
Date: Apr 20, 2023

#R1##TD#
Blackburn scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Budgiehandler wants to control but Blackburn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Budgiehandler wants to get back to full guard.
It looks like Blackburn is going to stand back up. #SUB2#
Budgiehandler with the active half guard here but Blackburn passes nicely into side control.
Budgiehandler tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budgiehandler wants to hold on but Blackburn pushes him away.#T1#
Blackburn controlling the position easily from mount. #SU#
Blackburn get's back to his feet.
Budgiehandler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Blackburn connects with an inside leg kick.
Budgiehandler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Blackburn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Budgiehandler momentarily. #CUT#It looks like Reginald Budgiehandler has been cut.
Budgiehandler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Budgiehandler.#T2#
Blackburn lands with an overhand left.
Budgiehandler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Blackburn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Blackburn lands a body shot in the clinch.
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!
Budgiehandler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Budgiehandler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Blackburn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Emiliano Blackburn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reginald Budgiehandler.
Blackburn has Budgiehandler pushed against the cage.
Budgiehandler tries for a takedown. No joy.
Blackburn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Blackburn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Budgiehandler backwards.
Still in the clinch, Blackburn scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#Budgiehandler is rocked!
Blackburn misses with a punch on the inside.
Budgiehandler is still on wobbly legs! Can Blackburn finish him?
Blackburn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blackburn throws a head punch that misses.
Blackburn misses with some punches.
Blackburn cracks Budgiehandler with a nice body shot.
Budgiehandler wants a takedown but no success here.
Budgiehandler is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Blackburn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Budgiehandler looks winded!
Blackburn is pushing Budgiehandler up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Blackburn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Budgiehandler wants to get back to striking at distance but Blackburn won't allow it.
Blackburn throws a big uppercut that drops Budgiehandler! More strikes from Blackburn and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Budgiehandler lies dazed against the cage as Blackburn celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emiliano Blackburn!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Emiliano Blackburn waved his t-shirt featuring Conviction's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: DMMA 178 Pinks vs Zimmerman
Date: Mar 22, 2023

#R1#
Blackburn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#TD#
Blackburn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackburn blocks the strikes from Nagashima. #SUB2#
Nagashima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blackburn pulls his head out easily.
Nagashima is looking for a sweep. Blackburn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blackburn tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Nagashima.
Nagashima tries to get to full guard but Blackburn has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagashima throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Nagashima throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Nagashima has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Nagashima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Nagashima looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Nagashima missing with punches from the bottom.
Nagashima missing with punches from the bottom.
Nagashima tries to roll over but Blackburn keeps him under control.
Nagashima tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB2#
Nagashima has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Blackburn. Oh but Nagashima has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Blackburn goes limp - he's gone! Nagashima jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kaoru Nagashima!
Post fight, Kaoru Nagashima took to the microphone: 'Going into this fight I knew I could not let Donkey Dan down, his elusive Donkey Kick is the one tool missing from my arsenal, Donkey Dan! TEACH ME YOUR WAYS!'.

Event: GAMMA#986 Moxley vs Akechi
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
Dismantle looks to land a left hand but Blackburn moved out of range nicely.
Blackburn tries to counter with a takedown but Dismantle is quick to defend against it.
Blackburn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blackburn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dismantle throws a jab but it's blocked by Blackburn.
Dismantle walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Dismantle moves into range and clinches up with Blackburn.
Blackburn misses with some punches.
A short left from Dismantle.
Dismantle lands a right hand. #BC#
Blackburn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blackburn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dismantle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dismantle scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blackburn in his tracks. #CL2#
Dismantle closes the distance and clinches.
Dismantle lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dismantle has Blackburn pressed against the cage, preventing Blackburn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blackburn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dismantle working aggressively here.
Dismantle throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Blackburn lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dismantle.
Dismantle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dismantle lands a left hand.
Dismantle lands with a left to the head.
Dismantle misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Blackburn breaks the clinch.
Dismantle keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Blackburn shoots in and drives through. Dismantle sprawls well.
Dismantle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dismantle with a nice cross.
A jab from Blackburn misses.
Blackburn throws a hook to the side of Dismantle's head but Dismantle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dismantle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dismantle lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dismantle takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dismantle moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dismantle lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Blackburn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dismantle stuffs the takedown attempt from Blackburn. Blackburn gets slowly back to his feet.
It seemed like Dismantle was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Dismantle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blackburn.
Blackburn attempts a counter takedown but Dismantle avoids it well and moves away.
Dismantle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blackburn.
Dismantle scores with the left hand. Blackburn knows he should have avoided that one.
Dismantle lands a nice hook to Blackburn's body. Blackburn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dismantle lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Blackburn looks to land a left hand but Dismantle moved out of range nicely.
Dismantle scores with a hook.
Blackburn throws a hook but Dismantle blocks it.
It seemed like Dismantle was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blackburn misses with a takedown
and Dismantle counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emiliano Blackburn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dismantle misses with a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Dismantle.
Blackburn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Blackburn sizes up Dismantle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dismantle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dismantle throws a body punch but Blackburn moves out of range.
Blackburn attempts a counter takedown but Dismantle avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
Dismantle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blackburn. Blackburn obviously looking to wear him down.
Dismantle throws a good cross that connects.
Blackburn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dismantle defends it nicely.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Blackburn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blackburn lands with a straight right. Dismantle didn't see that one coming.
Mickey Dismantle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dismantle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blackburn throws out the jab.
Dismantle throws a big counter head kick but Blackburn avoids it with no problem.
Dismantle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blackburn.#CL2#
Dismantle moves into the clinch.#BC#
Blackburn breaks from the clinch.
Dismantle is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Blackburn had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Dismantle thuds a left hand into Blackburn's body.
Dismantle connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Dismantle lands an overhand right.
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!
Dismantle ducks under a wild hook from Blackburn.
Blackburn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dismantle.
Blackburn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dismantle.
A big left from Blackburn misses.
Dismantle walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Blackburn walks into a left hand.
Blackburn moves away from the strike by Dismantle.
Blackburn tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dismantle manages to circle out of the way.
Blackburn slips a straight right by Dismantle.
Blackburn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blackburn throws a jab but it's blocked by Dismantle.
Dismantle throws an overhand right that lands on Blackburn's shoulder, as Blackburn tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good standup being displayed there by Dismantle as he connects with a hook.
Blackburn misses with a leg kick.
Blackburn stalks Dismantle and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dismantle's face. Dismantle staggers backwards, shaken.
Dismantle throws a jab but it's blocked by Blackburn.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Dismantle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Dismantle instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Dismantle.
Dismantle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mickey Dismantle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dismantle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Blackburn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blackburn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dismantle's elbow.
Dismantle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blackburn's elbow.
Dismantle tries to throw a body punch but Blackburn avoids it by throwing Dismantle back against the cage.
Blackburn lands with a light punch inside.
Dismantle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blackburn is looking to break free of the clinch but Dismantle has double underhooks.
Blackburn has a couple of punches blocked by Dismantle.
Dismantle swings wildly with an uppercut but Blackburn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blackburn lands a shoulder strike.
Dismantle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dismantle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dismantle scores with a shot to the side of Blackburn's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Blackburn breaks from the clinch.
Blackburn throws a head kick but Dismantle moves out of range. #T1#
Blackburn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blackburn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dismantle. That did some damage!
Dismantle scores with a jab to the body.
Dismantle throws the left hand but Blackburn avoids the punch easily.
Dismantle dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blackburn. That did some damage!
Good shot there by Dismantle.
Dismantle throws a series of punches but Blackburn moves out of range.
Mickey Dismantle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blackburn walks into a left hand.
Dismantle swings for the body but Blackburn moves out of range.
Dismantle walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Dismantle clinches with his opponent.
Blackburn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blackburn working aggressively here.
Blackburn throws a punch but it's blocked by Dismantle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Dismantle - that landed with a thud.
Blackburn tries to throw a body punch but Dismantle avoids it by throwing Blackburn back against the cage.
Blackburn misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Dismantle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dismantle swings wildly with an uppercut but Blackburn uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dismantle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dismantle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blackburn.
Dismantle lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Blackburn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dismantle throws a sloppy head kick and Blackburn moves out of range easily.
Blackburn moves out of range as Dismantle strikes.
Blackburn throws a body punch but Dismantle moves out of range.
Dismantle keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Dismantle.
Blackburn tries to clinch up but Dismantle circles away and keeps his distance.
Blackburn misses with a hook.
Blackburn moves out of range as Dismantle strikes.#T3#
Blackburn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Blackburn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dismantle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dismantle lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
No luck for Blackburn with that takedown attempt.
Dismantle throws a leg kick which misses Blackburn's front leg but catches the back leg as Blackburn tries to avoid it.
Dismantle misses with a straight right.
Dismantle misses with an uppercut. Blackburn saw that one coming.
Blackburn tries to counter with a takedown but Dismantle is quick to defend against it.
Dismantle misses with a looping right.
Dismantle has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Blackburn tries to clinch up but Dismantle circles away and keeps his distance.
Blackburn misses with a hook
enabling Dismantle to counter with a crisp jab.
Dismantle throws a leg kick but Blackburn moved away.
Dismantle misses with a looping right.
Blackburn jabs Dismantle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dismantle throws a sloppy body shot #CL#
and Blackburn counters by clinching up. #T4#
Blackburn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dismantle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dismantle throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Blackburn.
Dismantle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dismantle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Dismantle fails to land.
Dismantle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dismantle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blackburn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dismantle tries a body shot but Blackburn blocks it.
Blackburn prevents a body shot from Dismantle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blackburn.
Blackburn throws a punch but it's blocked by Dismantle.
Dismantle swings wildly with an uppercut but Blackburn uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dismantle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Blackburn breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Dismantle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Dismantle.
Dismantle throws a body shot but no joy.
Blackburn attempts a counter takedown but Dismantle avoids it well and moves away.
Blackburn scores with a jab. Dismantle acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Blackburn tries for a takedown but Dismantle circles away easily
and Dismantle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blackburn throws an off balance right hand
letting Dismantle counter with a right hand.
Blackburn misses with a body punch
and Dismantle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Blackburn misses.
Dismantle throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Blackburn counters by clinching up.
Dismantle tries to work over Blackburn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dismantle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dismantle blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dismantle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blackburn lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blackburn. #BC#
Blackburn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Dismantle rushes Blackburn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Blackburn lands with a light punch inside.
Dismantle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dismantle keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blackburn's efforts to push away.
Blackburn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blackburn blocking some punches.
Dismantle lands a hook that snaps the head of Blackburn backwards.
Blackburn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dismantle lands with a light punch inside.
Dismantle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blackburn working aggressively here.
Blackburn blocking some punches.
Blackburn tries to work over Dismantle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dismantle misses with a punch to the body.
Dismantle cracks Blackburn with a nice body shot.
Dismantle misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Dismantle.
Dismantle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blackburn.
Emiliano Blackburn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Blackburn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dismantle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blackburn backwards.
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!
Dismantle swings wildly with an uppercut but Blackburn uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Blackburn.
Dismantle misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Blackburn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Dismantle has managed to clinch.
Dismantle lands with a right to the head.
Dismantle misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Dismantle.
A head punch on the inside from Blackburn fails to land.
Blackburn lands an uppercut.
Dismantle gets through Blackburn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dismantle misses with a punch on the inside.
Dismantle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blackburn lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Blackburn. #T3#
Blackburn working aggressively here.
Dismantle blocks a body shot from Blackburn.
Dismantle lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dismantle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dismantle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blackburn prevents a body shot from Dismantle.
Blackburn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Dismantle.
Dismantle swings wildly with an uppercut but Blackburn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blackburn is looking to control Dismantle's arms but Dismantle gets an underhook and turns him. Now Blackburn has his back to the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dismantle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dismantle blocks an uppercut.
Blackburn prevents a body shot from Dismantle.
Dismantle lands with a left to the head.
Dismantle misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Blackburn breaks the clinch.
Blackburn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dismantle.#T4#
Dismantle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blackburn was well out of range. Poor timing from Dismantle.
Dismantle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blackburn was well out of range. Poor timing from Dismantle.
A swing and a miss from Blackburn.
Dismantle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dismantle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blackburn.
Blackburn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dismantle.
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!
Good leg kick by Dismantle.
Dismantle digs a good body shot into Blackburn's ribs.
Blackburn lands with a nice combination. Dismantle backs away looking to recover.
Dismantle tries to clinch but Blackburn moves out of range.
Blackburn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dismantle momentarily.
A cross from Dismantle lands.
Blackburn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dismantle connects with a right hand. Blackburn shakes it off.
Blackburn avoids a kick to the body.
Nice jab there from Dismantle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey Dismantle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dismantle 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Dismantle!
An out of breath Mickey Dismantle thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#981 Joosep v Rosa
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
Blackburn lands a really nice looking cross but Keenan Jr seems unphased.
Blackburn wants to clinch.
Blackburn sets himself, and Keenan Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Blackburn avoids it this time.
A combination from Blackburn does no damage.
Blackburn tries to bum rush Keenan Jr with a series of wild strikes but Keenan Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters circling - Blackburn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Keenan Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Keenan Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Blackburn is out of range and Keenan Jr settles back down.
Blackburn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keenan Jr.
Keenan Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keenan Jr scores with a leg kick.
Blackburn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Blackburn tries to clinch but Keenan Jr moves out of range.
Blackburn throws a sloppy body shot
and Keenan Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A lazy body kick from Blackburn
and Keenan Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Blackburn thinking. #T1#
Blackburn tries to clinch up but Keenan Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Keenan Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Blackburn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blackburn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Keenan Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Blackburn lands with a hook. Keenan Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Keenan Jr avoids the body shot from Blackburn.
Blackburn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Keenan Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Blackburn misses with a looping right.
Blackburn misses with a left hand
and Keenan Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blackburn lands with an uppercut that bounces Keenan Jr off the cage and back into range.#T2#
Keenan Jr wants to clinch.
Blackburn tries to clinch there but Keenan Jr circles away.
Keenan Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Blackburn.
Blackburn tries to close the distance and clinch but Keenan Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blackburn throws a leg kick that is checked
and Keenan Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Blackburn thinking.
Blackburn avoids a kick to the body.
Blackburn looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan Jr is just out of range.
Keenan Jr takes a swing at Blackburn's ribcage but misses.
Blackburn lands with an overhand left.#T3##CL#
Blackburn clinches up with Keenan Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Keenan Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blackburn taking a breather.
Keenan Jr jumps guard but Blackburn stands there with Keenan Jr around his waist. Keenan Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Keenan Jr is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Blackburn is defending well.
Keenan Jr tries to pull guard but Blackburn holds him up against the cage and eventually Keenan Jr drops back down to his feet.
Emiliano Blackburn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gareth Keenan Jr.
Blackburn has a couple of punches blocked by Keenan Jr.
Keenan Jr is trying to drag Blackburn to the mat but Blackburn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Blackburn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blackburn fails to land with a series of punches.
Keenan Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blackburn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan Jr. #TD#
Blackburn changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Keenan Jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T4#
Blackburn wants to stand but Keenan Jr is controlling his arm.
Keenan Jr is looking for a sweep.
Keenan Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keenan Jr wants to take a breather but Blackburn is having none of it. #SUB2#
Keenan Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Keenan Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Keenan Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
Keenan Jr wants to take a breather but Blackburn is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emiliano Blackburn dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Blackburn throws out a loose jab but Keenan Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blackburn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Keenan Jr avoids the body shot from Blackburn.
Blackburn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Emiliano Blackburn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackburn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blackburn scores with a sloppy right hand. Keenan Jr should have avoided that one.
Keenan Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Keenan Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Keenan Jr is trying to counter with his kicks.
Blackburn connects with a solid leg kick.
Blackburn moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Blackburn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Keenan Jr but Keenan Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Keenan Jr steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Blackburn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Keenan Jr defends it nicely.
Keenan Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Blackburn misses with a left hand
and Keenan Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the body from Blackburn misses #CL2#
and Keenan Jr counters by moving into the clinch.
Blackburn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Keenan Jr jumps guard but Blackburn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Blackburn lands a shoulder strike.
Keenan Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Blackburn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Keenan Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blackburn.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keenan Jr! But no joy.#TD#
Keenan Jr gets caught napping as Blackburn dives in and scores a takedown. Keenan Jr manages to retain guard.#T2#
Keenan Jr working a defensive guard but Blackburn passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Keenan Jr looking for a kimura from the bottom but Blackburn passes into side control!
We've been informed that Keenan Jr has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keenan Jr manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Keenan Jr trying to control but Blackburn postures up.
Keenan Jr gets full guard.#SUB2#
Blackburn is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Keenan Jr has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Blackburn is looking to defend but Keenan Jr has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Blackburn! Keenan Jr pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Blackburn taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gareth Keenan Jr!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Gareth Keenan Jr made sure he mentioned H!lo, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 25, 2022

#R1#
Fella pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fella looks to land a body kick but Blackburn moved away.
Fella throws a low kick but Blackburn moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Fella. #TD2#
Blackburn shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fella manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Blackburn postures up.
Fella has Blackburn pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn tries to stand but Fella is controlling from the bottom.
Fella 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##T1#
Blackburn looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fella wants to pass the guard but Blackburn is defending well.
Fella is just content to waste time from the top position. Blackburn takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fella tries to free his leg and advance position but Blackburn is retaining full guard.
Fella controls from within his opponent's guard.
Blackburn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Blackburn keeping moving, preventing Fella from controlling successfully.
Fella stops Blackburn from standing up.
Fella 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.
Blackburn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fella is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blackburn blocks a jab.
Fella looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blackburn scores with a jab. Fella acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #KD2#
Blackburn lands a left and a right that send Fella crashing to the mat, dazed. Blackburn thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Fella is rocked!#TD2#
Blackburn dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Fella has had enough and taps out.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Emiliano Blackburn!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Emiliano Blackburn waved his t-shirt featuring Conviction's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 21, 2022

#R1#
Shore is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Blackburn.
Blackburn connects with a single shot there.
Shore fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blackburn catches Shore with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Blackburn throws a head kick that Shore semi-blocks. #ROC2#Shore is rocked!
Shore wants to clinch but Blackburn slips to the side#TD2#
and Blackburn changes levels and lands a brilliant counter slam that knocks Shore senseless! The eyes are open but nobody's home! Blackburn is victorious and celebrates with his fans in the crowd. Congratulations that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Emiliano Blackburn!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Emiliano Blackburn made sure he mentioned Conviction, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: C143
Date: Nov 26, 2022

#R1#
One blocks the body kick.
One doesn't manage to clinch there - Blackburn circles away.
One closes the distance and clinches up with Blackburn, looking for a takedown. One pushes Blackburn against the cage but Blackburn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Blackburn gets caught napping as One dives in and scores a takedown. Blackburn manages to retain guard.
One lands a couple of digs.#ES2#
Blackburn kicks One off and gets to his feet. #CL#
One darts in and clinches Blackburn up against the cage.
One has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Blackburn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Blackburn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
One connects with a knee to the head.
One blocks a body shot from Blackburn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
One tries to pull guard but Blackburn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for New Breed One. That's going to take a lot out of him.
One goes for a takedown attempt but Blackburn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
One shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blackburn but Blackburn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
One blocks a head kick by Blackburn.
One shoots for a double leg takedown but Blackburn sprawls well. He's pushed One's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
One fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Blackburn throws a leg kick but One checks it.
Blackburn keeps the fight on the outside.
Blackburn throws a hook to the side of One's head but One sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
One shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
One scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
One wants to work for an arm triangle but Blackburn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
One seems to be looking for submissions.
One thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
One throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Blackburn taking some punishment here, with One in his half guard.
One thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
One throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Blackburn is trying to stand up here but One is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blackburn is not content to let One control the position.
One looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
One passes to full mount!
One is landing with some decent strikes but Blackburn is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T3#
Poor strikes thrown by One there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
One trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
One is working for a guillotine from mount but Blackburn frees his head quite easily.
Blackburn is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
One throwing strikes here but Blackburn is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
One controlling the position easily from mount.
One thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T4#
One trying to control but Blackburn is having none of it. #SUB#
One jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Blackburn is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Blackburn and One has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB#
One wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Blackburn, who protects the arm well.
One landing a few strikes. #SUB#
One tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

New Breed One dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Blackburn gets a clinch.
One jumps guard but Blackburn stands there with One around his waist. One gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
One goes for a takedown in the clinch but Blackburn prevents it.
Blackburn misses with a short punch on the inside.
One blocking some punches.
Blackburn stops a takedown attempt from One.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for New Breed One. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blackburn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of One backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blackburn stops a takedown attempt from One.
One tries to score a body lock takedown but Blackburn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
One misses with a knee strike.
One misses with a knee to the head.
Blackburn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
One has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Blackburn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Blackburn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blackburn misses with a body shot.
One looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Blackburn!
Blackburn takes a swing at One's ribcage but misses.
Blackburn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blackburn throws a low kick but One avoids it.#TD#
One bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
One is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Blackburn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
One is looking to take a break and control but Blackburn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
One tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2##SUB#
One is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Blackburn looks calm but he's in trouble here. One gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Blackburn is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! One lets go of the hold and Blackburn can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). New Breed One!
A very excited looking New Breed One made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: C124: Corassa vs. Kenobi
Date: Aug 28, 2022

#R1#
Blackburn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by River.
River does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice defenses there by River.
River tries to move into range but Blackburn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Blackburn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blackburn misses with an uppercut.
River moves away from the strike by Blackburn.
Blackburn tries to close the distance and clinch but River swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blackburn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Bert River has been cut.
River lands with a right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Blackburn.
No luck for Blackburn with that takedown attempt.
Bert River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Blackburn appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Blackburn has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blackburn was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
River stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River missing with a left hand there. Blackburn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
River throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Blackburn instigates a clinch. #T1#
A short right from River.
Blackburn tries to break the clinch but River is controlling the position.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Blackburn.
A nice glancing elbow lands by River. #BC#
Blackburn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
River misses with a looping right.#TD#
Blackburn manages to get an easy takedown there - catching River on his heels. He'll look to pass River's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackburn has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of River is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
River working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blackburn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but River is tightening it up a little... Blackburn has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Blackburn reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Blackburn taps out! Nice BJJ there by River!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bert River!
After winning the bout, Bert River thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C120: Kenobi vs. Skystalker
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
Blackburn swings for the body but Time moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Blackburn.
Blackburn cracks Time with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Blackburn lands a slapping body shot.
Time gets cracked there but stands up to it. #TD2#
Blackburn closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Time's guard.
Time wants to get back to his feet but Blackburn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Time is wriggling around but Blackburn manages to pass to half guard.
Time is trying to stand. #T1##ES#
Time kicks Blackburn off and gets back to his feet.
Blackburn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Time counters with a stiff right hand.
Blackburn ducks under a wild hook from Time.
Time looks to score with a jab to the body but Blackburn is just out of range.
Time ducks under a wild hook from Blackburn.
Time thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blackburn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Blackburn lunges at Time with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Time's hand.
Blackburn just misses with a punch to the body.
Time lands with a slapping head kick.
Blackburn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Time sprawls well. Time wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blackburn gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
A big left from Blackburn misses.
Time pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Time.
Donk. Time catches Blackburn right on the button with a cross.
Blackburn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Blackburn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Time has time to react.
Time throws a jab when Blackburn was well out of range.
Blackburn is looking to clinch.
Blackburn dips to his left and cracks Time with an uppercut!
Blackburn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Time misses with a looping left.
Good exchange - Time coming out on top.
My Time is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blackburn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T3#
Blackburn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blackburn cracks a nice hook into Time's ribs.
Blackburn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Time throws a nice outside leg kick.
Time staying out of range there.
Blackburn lands with a nice combination. Time backs away looking to recover.
Blackburn connects with an inside leg kick.
Blackburn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Time.
Time misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blackburn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Time doesn't seem bothered though.
No luck for Blackburn with that takedown attempt.
The crowd cheers as Time lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blackburn doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Blackburn tries to clinch up but Time circles away and keeps his distance.
As Blackburn backs away, Time returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Emiliano Blackburn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Blackburn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Blackburn checks a leg kick.
Blackburn throws a right and a left that Time avoids nicely.
Time tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Time throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Time displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blackburn throws out the jab.
A cross from Time lands.
Blackburn defending well as Time loads up on a big left hand.
Blackburn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Time is looking to slow Blackburn down with leg kicks.
Blackburn ducks under a wild hook from Time.
Blackburn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Time's hands.
A big left from Blackburn misses.
Blackburn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Time.#CL2#
Blackburn rushes Time and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Emiliano Blackburn will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Blackburn swings and misses with a hook to the body. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Time has knocked Blackburn down with a huge combo! Time steps away and waves a wobbly Blackburn back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Blackburn is rocked!
Blackburn looks for a takedown but Time sprawls well.
Blackburn is still on wobbly legs! Can Time finish him?
My Time is winning the standup battle so far.
Blackburn checks the leg kick.
Blackburn with the counter takedown but Time avoids it easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Time - that will leave a mark!
Time connects with a looping right hand.
Blackburn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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!
Both fighters circling a little - Time finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Blackburn seems to have recovered his senses.
A big left from Time misses.
Blackburn has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sloppy strikes from Blackburn. Those never looked like landing.
Time tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Blackburn pushes Time up against the cage in a clinch.
Time blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blackburn misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Blackburn throws a punch but it's blocked by Time.
Blackburn swings wildly with an uppercut but Time uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blackburn tries to break free but Time pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Time.
Blackburn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Time lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blackburn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blackburn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Time backwards.
Time scores with a shot to the side of Blackburn's head.
Blackburn is trying to maintain a safe position but Time gets an underhook and turns Blackburn into the cage.
Blackburn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Time's efforts to push away.#BC#
Time pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blackburn misses with a body kick.
Time avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Blackburn.#T2#
Blackburn misses with a hook to the body
and Time counters with a stiff right hand.
Time throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blackburn throws a leg kick which misses Time's front leg but catches the back leg as Time tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Blackburn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Blackburn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Time misses the jab.
Blackburn throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Blackburn ducks under a wild hook from Time.
Time throws a looping overhand right but Blackburn ducks down to avoid it.
Time swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Time slips under a jab from Blackburn.#TD2#
Blackburn looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Time!
Time is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T3##SU2#
Blackburn decides to stand back up. Blackburn steps back and let's Time get back to his feet.
Time defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blackburn.
Time's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blackburn under the eye.
Blackburn throws a shot to the body.
Time lands a nice shot that snaps Blackburn's head back.
Nice defenses there by Blackburn.
And Blackburn tries to counter it with a takedown but Time pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Blackburn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blackburn missing with a left hand there. Time was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Time moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Time tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blackburn closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Time's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Time duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Time avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blackburn staying out of range there.
Time fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blackburn.
Blackburn lands a glancing blow to the side of Time's head.
Time throws the left hand but Blackburn avoids the punch easily.
And Blackburn tries to counter it with a takedown but Time pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Time scores with a jab. Blackburn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Time connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Blackburn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Time.
Blackburn with the counter takedown but Time avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

My Time dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Blackburn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Blackburn clobbers Time with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Blackburn throws a head kick but Time moves out of range.
Time connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Time keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Time throws a quick counter head kick but Blackburn was just out of range.
Blackburn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Time on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blackburn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Time takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Time throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Time lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Blackburn throws a series of punches but Time avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Time slips a straight right by Blackburn.
Blackburn throws a jab when Time was well out of range.
Blackburn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters circling - Time throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blackburn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It looked like Time was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Blackburn.
Blackburn throws out a loose jab but Time uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blackburn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Time's sensitive parts.
Time throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Blackburn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Blackburn.
Time lands with a right to the head.
Time blocks a body shot from Blackburn.
Blackburn lands a shoulder strike.
Blackburn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Blackburn is working Time over against the cage.
Time lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Time working aggressively here.
Time is trying to break the clinch but Blackburn has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Time.
Blackburn throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Time.
Time wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Time lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blackburn tries to throw a body punch but Time avoids it by throwing Blackburn back against the cage. #BC#
Time breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Time takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #CL2#
Blackburn clinches up with Time and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Time pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Blackburn checks a leg kick.
Blackburn misses with a series of wild punches. #TD2#
Blackburn closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T3#
Time is looking to improve his position.
Time tries to kick Blackburn off but Blackburn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SU2#
Blackburn stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Time to get to his feet.
Time throws a sloppy head kick and Blackburn moves out of range easily.
Blackburn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Blackburn lands a lovely overhand right.
Blackburn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Time paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Time plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Blackburn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Blackburn misses with a straight right.
Time looks to land a left hand but Blackburn moved out of range nicely.
Blackburn feints the counter takedown.
Blackburn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T4#
Time ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Time tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blackburn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Time connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Blackburn.
Blackburn tests Time's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blackburn wants to clinch up but Time keeps it at a distance.
Blackburn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Time at a distance.
Time slips a straight right by Blackburn.
Good exchange - Time coming out on top.#KD#
Time lands a big uppercut and Blackburn crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Blackburn looks OK. Time waves Blackburn back to his feet!
Blackburn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Time misses.
Time lands a big head kick that sends Blackburn to the canvas! Time follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). My Time!
After the fight, My Time 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: C112: Anderson vs. Olsen
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1#
Tzien throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blackburn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tzien to score with a decent uppercut.#CL#
Tzien fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blackburn, pushing him back against the cage.
Blackburn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blackburn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blackburn fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Tzien breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tzien lands a nice shot that snaps Blackburn's head back.
A punch combination from Tzien misses.
Blackburn does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tzien moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blackburn. Tzien does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blackburn closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackburn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tzien ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blackburn throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Tzien to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Blackburn closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Blackburn lands with a light punch inside.
Tzien has a couple of punches blocked by Blackburn.
Blackburn is stalling here.
A shot in the inside from Tzien. #BC2#
Blackburn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blackburn shoots in for a takedown but Tzien shows good takedown defense.
Tzien throws a big shot that misses.
Blackburn is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tzien connects with a crisp jab.
Tzien with the inside leg kick.
Tzien slips a jab and a cross from Blackburn.
Tzien walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Blackburn with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Tzien.
It looked like Tzien wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tzien lands with a kick to the ribs.
Blackburn blocks a leg kick.#T2#
Blackburn misses with a leg kick.
Tzien fires out a quick counter leg kick but Blackburn just manages to avoid it.
Hratch Tzien is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blackburn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That kick from Tzien tenderised Blackburn's leg. Blackburn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Blackburn closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Blackburn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tzien looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tzien uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blackburn.
It looked like Tzien wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Tzien gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tzien trying to keep a closed guard but Blackburn is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Tzien is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blackburn is aware though and is defending well.
Blackburn postures up. #SUB#
Tzien looking for a guillotine here but Blackburn defends easily. #T3#
Tzien wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Blackburn is now in half guard.
Tzien is trying to get back to full guard.
Tzien is trying to maintain the position but Blackburn is very close to passing his half guard.
Tzien gets back to full guard.
Tzien controlling Blackburn's posture. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU2#
Blackburn stands up and waves to Tzien to follow him.
Tzien takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#It looks like Hratch Tzien has been cut.
Tzien closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Blackburn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Blackburn lands an overhand right.
Blackburn tries to land a leg kick but Tzien saw it coming and moves away.
Blackburn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tzien blocks a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tzien.
Blackburn scores with a hook to the body. Tzien takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blackburn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tzien is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emiliano Blackburn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hratch Tzien's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Blackburn throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Tzien wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blackburn.
Emiliano Blackburn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tzien misses with a head kick.
Blackburn shoots in for a double leg but Tzien sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A counter left hand to the body from Tzien misses its target.#CL2#
Blackburn has Tzien up against the cage in a clinch.
Blackburn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tzien is trying to pull guard but Blackburn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tzien blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blackburn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tzien jumps guard but Blackburn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tzien misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzien tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hratch Tzien. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tzien fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tzien working aggressively here.
Blackburn blocks an uppercut.
Tzien goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blackburn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Tzien tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Blackburn as the two fighters clinch.
Tzien jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Blackburn walks away with a smile on his face. Tzien gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A swing and a miss from Tzien.
Blackburn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blackburn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tzien tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blackburn was well out of range. Poor timing from Tzien.
Blackburn slips under a jab.#CL2#
Blackburn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tzien, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Tzien jumps into guard, dragging Blackburn to the mat. #SU2#
Blackburn stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Blackburn closes the distance and clinches.
Tzien throws a head punch that misses.
Tzien fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tzien misses with some punches.
Tzien misses with the head strike.
Tzien tries to work over Blackburn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tzien. #T2#
Tzien fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blackburn lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blackburn.
Blackburn scores with a shot to the side of Tzien's head. #TD#
Tzien jumps into guard, dragging Blackburn to the mat.
Tzien is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU2#
Blackburn stands up and waves to Tzien to follow him.
Tzien steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blackburn.
Both fighters circling a little - Blackburn finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Blackburn stalks Tzien and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tzien's face. Tzien staggers backwards, shaken.
Blackburn slips a straight right by Tzien.
A nice leg kick lands there from Blackburn.
Tzien misses with a low kick as Blackburn jumps back.
Tzien throws a wild body kick that Blackburn sees coming a mile off.
Blackburn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
Tzien tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blackburn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch combination from Tzien misses.
A punch lands to the side of Tzien 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD2#
Tzien gets caught napping as Blackburn dives in and scores a takedown. Tzien manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Tzien escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blackburn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tzien has control of Blackburn's left arm, preventing Blackburn from doing any damage. #SUB#
Tzien has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blackburn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU2#
Blackburn gets to his feet. Tzien looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Blackburn throws the left hand but Tzien avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Tzien displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blackburn throws out the jab.
Tzien throws a quick counter head kick but Blackburn was just out of range.
Tzien scores with a leg kick.
Blackburn blocks the body kick.
Blackburn dodges the punch combination from Tzien.
Tzien slips a straight right by Blackburn.
Emiliano Blackburn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Tzien finds it's way through Blackburn's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tzien uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blackburn.
Tzien is looking to chop away at Blackburn's legs.
Tzien misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blackburn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tzien counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blackburn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tzien.
Tzien looks to score with a jab to the body but Blackburn is just out of range.
A low kick from Tzien is predictable there #TD2#
and Blackburn counters with a shoot takedown. Tzien fights it but they end up in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emiliano Blackburn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hratch Tzien's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tzien cracks Blackburn with an open hand slap.
Blackburn shoots in but Tzien avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Blackburn moves into the clinch successfully.
Tzien tries to pull guard but Blackburn holds him up against the cage and eventually Tzien drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Tzien manages to pull guard.
Tzien looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tzien holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tzien is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Blackburn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tzien managing to control the position. #T1#
Tzien 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.
Tzien controls Blackburn momentarily but Blackburn frees himself.
Tzien is adopting a defensive guard.
Tzien controls Blackburn momentarily but Blackburn frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Tzien closes the distance and clinches.
Hratch Tzien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Blackburn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tzien lands a left hand.
Blackburn wants to get back to striking at distance but Tzien won't allow it.
Blackburn can't find room to land a body shot as Tzien controls the action.
Tzien lands with a left to the head.
Tzien jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Blackburn walks away with a smile on his face. Tzien gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Blackburn loads up on a big right hand but Tzien slips the punch.
Blackburn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick from Tzien misses #TD2#
and Blackburn counters with a single leg into guard. Tzien didn't expect that.
Tzien wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Tzien has an active guard here but Blackburn has managed to pass into half guard.
Tzien slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3##SUB#
Tzien looking for subs off his back but Blackburn has passed one foot through into half guard.
Tzien wants to control but Blackburn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Tzien is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blackburn pulls his head out easily.
Tzien is trying to get back to full guard.
Tzien gets full guard.
Blackburn preventing the sweep. #SU2#
Blackburn gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Blackburn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T4#
Blackburn shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tzien eats them both and turns towards Blackburn to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tzien stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blackburn.
Tzien throws a series of punches but Blackburn moves out of range.
Blackburn lands a really nice looking cross but Tzien seems unphased.
Blackburn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Tzien instigates a clinch.
Emiliano Blackburn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tzien throws a punch but it's blocked by Blackburn.
Emiliano Blackburn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Blackburn misses with a body punch.
Tzien tries a body shot but Blackburn blocks it.
Blackburn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tzien fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Blackburn on the inside.
I was talking to Tzien's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Blackburn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tzien swings away with an uppercut that misses.

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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emiliano Blackburn!
Emiliano Blackburn very nearly forgot to thank Conviction amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: C105: Kahn vs. Stalinovich
Date: Jun 19, 2022

#R1#
Blackburn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blackburn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Blackburn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at NY Savages in the buildup to the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Blackburn misses the target.
A nice side step and Gavin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Blackburn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Blackburn throws an overhand right that lands on Gavin's shoulder, as Gavin tries to avoid the shot.
Blackburn misses with a body shot.
Gavin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gavin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Blackburn on the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as Gavin blocks the low kick.
Gavin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blackburn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gavin! But no joy.
Blackburn thows a leg kick but Gavin checks it
and Gavin counters with a nice uppercut.
Blackburn tries to clinch but Gavin moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gavin - that will leave a mark!
Blackburn misses with a series of wild punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gavin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gavin misses with a two punch combination.
Blackburn lands an overhand right.#T1#
Gavin looks to throw the jab but Blackburn is out of range.
Gavin misses with a straight left.
Blackburn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gavin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blackburn circles away quickly and effectively.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gavin, as that shot connected.
Blackburn misses with the body kick
letting Gavin counter with a right hand.
Gavin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gavin scores with a decent looking hook.
Blackburn misses with a hook. Gavin ducked under it nicely.
Gavin lands a nice looking body shot.
Gavin lands a nice hook to Blackburn's body. Blackburn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gavin moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC2#Blackburn is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gavin lands with a right hand.
Oh Blackburn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blackburn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gavin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gavin misses with a looping right.#T2#
Gavin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gavin walks into a left hand.
Blackburn seems to have got his legs back now.
Jab from Blackburn.
The fighters circling - Blackburn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blackburn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big left from Gavin misses.
Tommy Gavin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gavin with the inside leg kick.
Blackburn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blackburn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gavin has time to react.
Gavin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Blackburn had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Gavin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Blackburn.
Jab from Blackburn.
Blackburn motions for Gavin to come forward. Blackburn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blackburn slips under a jab from Gavin.
Blackburn appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gavin misses the shot to the body.
Gavin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blackburn.
Blackburn half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gavin looks to land a right hand but Blackburn moved out of range.#T3#
Blackburn misses with a straight left. #CL#
Blackburn clinches up against the cage.
Gavin pushes Blackburn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gavin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blackburns head.
Blackburn working aggressively here.
Blackburn blocks a body shot from Gavin.
Blackburn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gavin digs a right hand into Blackburn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blackburn's gas tank.
Blackburn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gavin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Blackburn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blackburn throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gavin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gavin blocks a body shot from Blackburn.
Blackburn can't find room to land a body shot as Gavin controls the action. #T4##BC2#
Gavin manages to break the clinch.
Gavin throws a chopping leg kick but Blackburn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Blackburn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gavin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Blackburn's knee momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blackburn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gavin loads up on a big right hand but Blackburn slips the punch.
Blackburn attempts a counter takedown but Gavin avoids it well and moves away.
Blackburn throws a right and a left that Gavin avoids nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Gavin tenderised Blackburn's leg. Blackburn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice defenses there by Gavin.
Gavin misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Gavin tries to get set, Blackburn tries to push him back and clinch up but Gavin manages to avoid the attempt.
Gavin avoids the head kick by Blackburn.
Gavin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Blackburn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blackburn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gavin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gavin swings for the body but Blackburn moves out of range.
Blackburn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Gavin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Blackburn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blackburn tries for a takedown but Gavin circles away easily
letting Gavin counter with a right hand.
Gavin lands a nice looking body shot.
A slow jab from Blackburn misses its intended target.
Gavin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Blackburn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gavin.
Gavin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A lazy body kick from Blackburn
and Gavin counters with a nice body shot.
A clash of legs there as Blackburn blocks the low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blackburn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Blackburn shoots in and gets a takedown into Gavin's guard.
Gavin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Gavin is continuing to stall.#SU#
Blackburn decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gavin, up you get!
Gavin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gavin missing with a left hand there. Blackburn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blackburn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gavin.
Blackburn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blackburn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Blackburn avoids the body shot from Gavin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gavin. Blackburn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gavin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blackburn misses with a few strikes there.
Gavin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Blackburn throws a low kick but Gavin avoids it.
Blackburn throws out a powerful jab.
Gavin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blackburn on the side of the head.
Gavin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gavin! But no joy.
Gavin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blackburn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gavin sprawls and moves away.
Blackburn blocks a leg kick.
Nice shot by Blackburn.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackburn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gavin keeps the fight on the outside.
Blackburn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good leg kick by Gavin.
Blackburn missing with a left hand there. Gavin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Nice straight punches there by Blackburn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blackburn.
Blackburn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blackburn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blackburn walks into a stiff left hand from Gavin.
Blackburn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gavin misses with a body kick.
Tommy Gavin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blackburn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gavin counters with a nice leg kick.
Blackburn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blackburn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Blackburn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gavin.
Blackburn blocks a leg kick.
Blackburn throws a body kick that misses.
Gavin misses with a hook. Blackburn ducked under it nicely.
Blackburn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A low kick lands for Blackburn. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blackburn throws a looping overhand right but Gavin ducks down to avoid it.
Gavin misses with an uppercut. Blackburn saw that one coming.
Gavin jabs at Blackburn's body.
Gavin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gavin lands a nice shot that snaps Blackburn's head back.
Blackburn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gavin counters with a two punch combo.
Gavin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blackburn on the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Blackburn.
Blackburn attempts a counter takedown but Gavin avoids it well and moves away.
Blackburn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gavin momentarily.
Blackburn looks to throw the jab but Gavin is out of range.
Blackburn dives in for a single leg takedown but Gavin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gavin effectively controlling the action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gavin.
Blackburn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Gavin scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Gavin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Blackburn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Blackburn tries to clinch but Gavin moves away
and Gavin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Blackburn.
Nice cross by Gavin.
Blackburn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gavin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blackburn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Blackburn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gavin circles away quickly and effectively.
Blackburn does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Blackburn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gavin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gavin ducks under a wild hook from Blackburn.
Blackburn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gavin throws a leg kick that misses.
Blackburn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gavin sprawls and moves away.
Gavin works Blackburn's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Gavin lands with a nice body kick.
Gavin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blackburn.
Gavin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gavin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blackburn.#KD2#
Gavin drops Blackburn with a right and a left! Gavin comes rushing in but Blackburn regains his composure and manages to keep Gavin in guard.
Gavin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The adventures of Gavin the control monster continue. Boring.
Blackburn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Emiliano Blackburn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tommy Gavin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gavin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SU2#
Blackburn is working an open guard so Gavin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Blackburn misses the shot to the body.
Gavin takes a swing at Blackburn's ribcage but misses.
Blackburn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gavin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blackburn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gavin.
Gavin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blackburn.
Blackburn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gavin manages to avoid it.
Gavin is looking for the big counter here.
Blackburn has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Gavin swings for the body but Blackburn moves out of range.
Gavin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blackburn.
Gavin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blackburn.
Blackburn connects with a jab.
Blackburn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A nice leg kick from Gavin, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blackburn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gavin defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emiliano Blackburn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blackburn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gavin as he jumps to the side.
Gavin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That kick from Gavin tenderised Blackburn's leg. Blackburn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gavin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Blackburn throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Blackburn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gavin.
Blackburn throws a leg kick
and Gavin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gavin connects with an inside leg kick.
Blackburn has his takedown stuffed
and Gavin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blackburn throws a hook to the side of Gavin's head but Gavin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gavin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Blackburn checks the leg kick.
Blackburn attempts a counter takedown but Gavin avoids it well and moves away.
Blackburn walks into a straight right hand from Gavin.
Gavin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blackburn. Blackburn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Blackburn dodges the punch combination from Gavin.
Blackburn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gavin.
Blackburn throws a series of strikes that have Gavin backpedaling.
Blackburn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Gavin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gavin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Gavin!
Tommy Gavin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C99: Magnus vs. Bartasz
Date: May 21, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Mercer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blackburn, pushing him back against the cage.
Mercer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mercer misses with a body punch.
Mercer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mercer tries to throw a body punch but Blackburn avoids it by throwing Mercer back against the cage.
Mercer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mercer prevents a body shot from Blackburn.
Mercer is pushing Blackburn up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Blackburn.
Mercer misses with a body punch.
Mercer misses with some punches. #T1#
Blackburn throws a punch but it's blocked by Mercer.
Mercer throws a head punch that misses.
Blackburn lands a nice uppercut.
Blackburn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Blackburn misses with a punch to the body.
Blackburn has a couple of punches blocked by Mercer.
A head punch on the inside from Blackburn fails to land.
Mercer prevents a body shot from Blackburn.
Mercer blocks a body shot from Blackburn.
Mercer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Blackburn up against the cage.
Blackburn being controlled against the cage.
Mercer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blackburn's elbow. #T2#
Blackburn tries to throw a body punch but Mercer avoids it by throwing Blackburn back against the cage.
Come on Mercer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mercer scores with a shot to the side of Blackburn's head.
Blackburn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mercer scores with a hook to the body.
Blackburn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mercer.
Mercer has a couple of punches blocked by Blackburn.
Blackburn lands with a short shot to the head.
Blackburn throws a punch but it's blocked by Mercer.
Blackburn working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Mercer scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Mercer misses with a body punch.
Mercer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blackburn's elbow.
Blackburn blocks a body shot from Mercer.
Mercer can't find room to land a body shot as Blackburn controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blackburn.
Blackburn wants to stall.
Mercer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blackburns head.
Blackburn throws a head punch that misses.
Blackburn throws a head punch that misses.
Blackburn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blackburn.
Mercer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blackburn lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Mercer digs a right hand underneath Blackburn's ribcage. Blackburn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mercer swings wildly with an uppercut but Blackburn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mercer lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mercer.
Blackburn misses with a punch to the body.
Mercer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Blackburn is keeping busy.
Mercer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blackburn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mercer's elbow.
Mercer misses with a body punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blackburn.
Mercer working aggressively here.
Blackburn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mercer lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bobby Mercer will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mercer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bobby Mercer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mercer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blackburn momentarily.
A nice leg kick from Blackburn, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blackburn throws a series of punches but Mercer avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Blackburn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blackburn avoids the body shot from Mercer. #CL#
Blackburn darts in and clinches Mercer up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mercer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mercer misses with a punch to the body.
Mercer blocking some punches.
Mercer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer lands a right hand.
Blackburn blocks an uppercut.
Blackburn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mercer.
Blackburn blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Blackburn takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Blackburn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blackburn digs a right hand into Mercer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mercer's gas tank.
Blackburn misses with a punch on the inside.
Mercer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mercer tries to work over Blackburn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blackburn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Blackburn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Blackburn.
Bobby Mercer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blackburn scores with a jab.#CL#
Blackburn clinches. #T2#
Blackburn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blackburn misses with a punch on the inside.
Blackburn throws a punch but it's blocked by Mercer.
A right handed body shot lands from Mercer.
A hook to the body from Mercer.
Mercer misses with a body punch.
Mercer struggles to land a body shot inside as Blackburn controls his hands.
Blackburn misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Mercer - that landed with a thud.
Mercer pushes Blackburn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mercer lands a body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Blackburn misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mercer. #T3#
Blackburn swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Blackburn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mercer fails in his attempt to clinch. #KD2#
Mercer drops Blackburn with a beautiful combination! Blackburn stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mercer is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Blackburn is rocked!
Blackburn gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bobby Mercer!
An out of breath Bobby Mercer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C97: Kahn vs. Karelin
Date: May 07, 2022

#R1#
Blackburn tries to clinch but Point is having none of it.
Blackburn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Point defends well and Blackburn ends up having to push Point into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Blackburn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Point has his foot on Blackburn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blackburn works his way back into a safe position though.
Blackburn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Point tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Point is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Point pulls Blackburn in to control the position.
Point looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blackburn is one step ahead there.
Point controlling Blackburn's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn wants to stand but Point is controlling his posture from full guard.
Point definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Point is adopting a defensive guard.
Blackburn preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackburn wanted to stand there but Point had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blackburn throws a lazy right hand but Point sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Point scores with a body shot.
Blackburn misses with a takedown attempt - Point sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Point misses with a straight right.
Blackburn misses with a straight left.
Point just misses with a punch to the body.
Blackburn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Blackburn looks to land a right hand but Point moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Point. Blackburn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blackburn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Point rushes Blackburn and presses him up against the cage.
Blackburn wants to break free but Point has control.
Blackburn swings wildly with an uppercut but Point uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Point.
Come on Blackburn - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Blackburn is trying to break free.
Point blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blackburn has a couple of punches blocked by Point.
Blackburn is trying to break the clinch but Point is controlling him.#T3#
Point landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Blackburn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Point scores a nice knee to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Point.
Point tries to land knees in the clinch but Blackburn avoids the damage to the body.
Blackburn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Point tries to throw a body punch but Blackburn avoids it by throwing Point back against the cage.
Point throws a head punch that misses.
Blackburn misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Point.
A head punch on the inside from Blackburn fails to land. #BC2#
Blackburn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Horrible takedown attempt by Blackburn or perhaps it was just good defense by Point, which made it look bad.
Brayden Point has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emiliano Blackburn.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Point checks a leg kick.
Blackburn moves in looking to clinch but Point pushes him off.
Point wants to clinch.#T4#
A jab from Blackburn finds it's way through Point's defenses.
Point thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Point moves in looking to clinch but Blackburn pushes him off.
Point lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Point throws out a powerful jab.
Brayden Point seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackburn moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Point wants to clinch.
Point keeps the fight on the outside.
Blackburn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Point looks to score with a jab to the body but Blackburn is just out of range.
Blackburn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Blackburn.
Blackburn throws a low kick, looking for Point's leg but Point calmly moves out of range.
Point tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blackburn was well out of range. Poor timing from Point.
Point uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Blackburn has time to react.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brayden Point dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Point wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blackburn misses the shot to the body.
Point missing with a left hand there. Blackburn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Point fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blackburn manages to avoid it.
Point scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Blackburn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Point moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Point, as that shot connected.
Point just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab, jab by Blackburn - just one landing.
Blackburn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Point.
Point defending well as Blackburn loads up on a big left hand.
A counter left hand to the body from Point misses its target.
Blackburn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Point misses with a hook.
Point tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blackburn was well out of range. Poor timing from Point.
Point moves away from the strike by Blackburn.
Blackburn 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.
Point is looking to wear down Blackburn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Point listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Blackburn shoots in and drives through. Point sprawls well.
Blackburn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Blackburn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Point lunges at Blackburn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Blackburn's hand.
Blackburn 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.
Blackburn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Point.
Blackburn throws the left hand but Point avoids the punch easily.
Blackburn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Point moves out of range as Blackburn strikes.
Point misses with a wild body shot.
Point steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blackburn.
Blackburn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blackburn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice body punch from Point.
Point swings for the body but Blackburn moves out of range.
Point connects with a looping right hand.
Point misses with an uppercut. Blackburn saw that one coming.
Blackburn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Point misses with a wild body shot.
Brayden Point is winning the standup battle so far.
Blackburn misses with a hook. Point ducked under it nicely.
Blackburn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Point throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Blackburn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Point.
Point moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Blackburn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blackburn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Point defends it nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blackburn.
Brayden Point has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emiliano Blackburn.#CL#
Point gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Point working aggressively here.
Point lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Point tries a body shot but Blackburn blocks it.
Point scores a nice knee to the body.
Blackburn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blackburn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Point blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Point lands with a light punch inside.
Point struggles to land a body shot inside as Blackburn controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Point.
A left hand lands to the body for Point.
A nice right hand lands inside from Point.
Blackburn throws a punch but it's blocked by Point.
A shot in the inside from Point.
Point presses Blackburn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Blackburn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Point lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Point lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Point lands with a right to the head.
Point blocking some punches.
Point tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Blackburn fails to land.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Point obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A frustrated look appears on Blackburn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brayden Point has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Point lands a nice knee to the body.
Blackburn is breathing heavily.#T4#
Point lands a nice shot to the body.
Point misses with a punch to the body.
Point working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blackburn swings wildly with an uppercut but Point uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blackburn prevents a body shot from Point.
Blackburn tries a body shot but Point blocks it.
Point with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Blackburn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Point has him pressed against the cage.
Blackburn wants to get back to striking at distance but Point won't allow it.
A short body shot lands from Point as the two fighters clinch.
Point gets through Blackburn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Point.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Point misses with the head strike.
Blackburn tries to work over Point's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Point blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Point digs a right hand into Blackburn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blackburn's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blackburn.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brayden Point dominated that second round.
That's time! Point's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Point scores with a nice strike.
Blackburn looks to score with a jab to the body but Point is just out of range.
Point is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blackburn can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Blackburn drives through and clinches with Point against the cage.
Point blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blackburn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Point scores with a shoulder strike.
Point throws a punch but it's blocked by Blackburn.
Point keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blackburn's efforts to push away.
Point lands an uppercut.
Point lands a shot to the body.
Blackburn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blackburn misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn can't break the clinch.
Blackburn is trying to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Point creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Point lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blackburn misses with some punches. #T1#
Point has a couple of punches blocked by Blackburn.
Point can't find room to land a body shot as Blackburn controls the action.
Point makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blackburn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blackburn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Point backwards.
Blackburn working aggressively here.
Point lands with a right to the head.
Point blocking some punches. #BC2#
Blackburn breaks from the clinch.
Point drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Blackburn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Point fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blackburn manages to avoid it.
Blackburn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Point tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Point throws a body punch but Blackburn moves out of range.
Point tests Blackburn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blackburn is looking to clinch but Point is avoiding it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Point ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blackburn works the jab nicely.
Emiliano Blackburn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brayden Point is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Blackburn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Point.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Blackburn lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Point has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Point and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Blackburn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Point.
Point misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blackburn.
Point ducks under a wild hook from Blackburn.
Point scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blackburn fails with a takedown attempt.
Blackburn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A looping hook to the body misses from Point. Blackburn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Point moves away from the strike by Blackburn.
Blackburn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Point connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blackburn scrambles back to his feet.
Point lunges at Blackburn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Blackburn's hand. #CL#
Point moves into the clinch.
Point blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Point lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Blackburn working aggressively here.
Blackburn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Blackburn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blackburn is looking to break free of the clinch but Point has double underhooks.
Blackburn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Point crunches a lovely knee into Blackburn's ribcage.
Blackburn swings wildly with an uppercut but Point uses good head movement to avoid it.
Point blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blackburn misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
A body shot lands from Point.
Blackburn has had enough of the clinch but Point keeps him there for the moment.
Point prevents a body shot from Blackburn.
Blackburn misses with a body punch.
Blackburn swings wildly with an uppercut but Point uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blackburn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Blackburn throws a head punch that misses.
Blackburn misses with some punches.
Blackburn misses with a shot to the kidneys.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brayden Point showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Point, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brayden Point!
A very excited looking Brayden Point made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: WCF 117:
Date: Mar 26, 2022

#R1#
Blackburn throws out a loose jab but Buchanan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buchanan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Blackburn.
The fighters circling - Buchanan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blackburn tries a head kick but it misses.
Buchanan tries to counter with a clinch but Blackburn shakes him off and moves away.
Buchanan scores with a jab to the head.
A head kick misses from Blackburn.
Buchanan slips a straight right by Blackburn.
Buchanan takes one to the chin there.
Blackburn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Buchanan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blackburn lands an overhand right.
Blackburn's corner calls for a 1-2. Blackburn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Blackburn throws a lazy right hand but Buchanan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Buchanan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Blackburn.
Blackburn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buchanan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Buchanan misses the jab.#T1#
Buchanan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Buchanan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Buchanan shoots in and drives through. Blackburn sprawls well.
Blackburn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at NY Savages in the buildup to the fight.
Buchanan throws out a loose jab but Blackburn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blackburn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice body kick there by Blackburn.
Blackburn takes a swing at Buchanan's ribcage but misses.
Buchanan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blackburn.
Blackburn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blackburn missing with a left hand there. Buchanan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blackburn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blackburn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Buchanan.
Blackburn throws a jab but it's blocked by Buchanan.
Buchanan swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Blackburn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Buchanan's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Buchanan looking for subs off his back but Blackburn has passed one foot through into half guard. #T2#
Buchanan wants to control but Blackburn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Buchanan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Buchanan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blackburn tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Buchanan. #T3#
Buchanan is trying to maintain the position but Blackburn is very close to passing his half guard.#SU#
Blackburn stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Buchanan to get to his feet.
Buchanan throws a jab when Blackburn was well out of range.
Blackburn lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice cross by Buchanan.#CL#
Blackburn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Buchanan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A shot in the inside from Blackburn.
Blackburn lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Blackburn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blackburn lands a shoulder strike.
Buchanan tries to pull guard but Blackburn holds him up against the cage and eventually Buchanan drops back down to his feet.
Emiliano Blackburn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chase Buchanan.
Blackburn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buchanan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Blackburn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Buchanan is trying to pull guard but Blackburn has him pressed against the cage.
Buchanan tries to pull guard but Blackburn won't allow it.
Buchanan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Blackburn smiles and moves away.
Blackburn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buchanan was well out of range. Poor timing from Blackburn.
Blackburn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Buchanan. That did some damage!
Buchanan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blackburn to score with a decent uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Buchanan 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC#Buchanan is rocked!
Buchanan misses with a straight right.
Buchanan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Buchanan is still on wobbly legs! Can Blackburn finish him?
Buchanan ducks under a wild hook from Blackburn.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emiliano Blackburn dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Buchanan walks into a left hand.
Buchanan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Buchanan seems to have recovered his senses.
Buchanan throws a jab when Blackburn was well out of range.
Blackburn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Blackburn connects with an inside leg kick.
Blackburn stuffs the takedown.
Emiliano Blackburn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buchanan missing with a left hand there. Blackburn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blackburn defending well as Buchanan loads up on a big left hand.
Emiliano Blackburn is winning the standup battle so far.
Blackburn misses with an uppercut. Buchanan saw that one coming.
Blackburn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Blackburn drops Buchanan with a beautiful combination! Buchanan stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Blackburn is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Chase Buchanan has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body kick from Blackburn.
Buchanan moves away from the strike by Blackburn. #CL#
Blackburn rushes Buchanan and presses him up against the cage.#T1##BC#
Blackburn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blackburn with a hook.
Blackburn misses with a wild body shot.
Buchanan moves out of range as Blackburn strikes.
Blackburn misses with a straight left.
Buchanan walks into a straight right hand from Blackburn.
Buchanan with a nice cross.
A swing and a miss from Blackburn.
Blackburn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Buchanan throws a big shot that misses.
Blackburn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buchanan can do to turn this around?#CL#
Blackburn clinches with his opponent.
Blackburn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Buchanan jumps guard but Blackburn stands there with Buchanan around his waist. Buchanan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Blackburn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Buchanans head. #T2#
Blackburn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blackburn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Blackburn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blackburn walks into a jab.
Blackburn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Buchanan throws out the jab.
Buchanan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Buchanan misses with a looping right.
Blackburn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Blackburn throws the left hand but Buchanan avoids the punch easily.
Blackburn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Buchanan loads up on a big right hand but Blackburn slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Buchanan misses the target.
Buchanan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blackburn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Buchanan.
Buchanan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T3#
Buchanan cracks Blackburn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Blackburn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buchanan was well out of range. Poor timing from Blackburn.
Buchanan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Buchanan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Buchanan misses with a looping left.
Blackburn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Buchanan throws a shot from downtown. Blackburn moves away and avoids it.
Buchanan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blackburn. Blackburn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fighters circling - Buchanan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Buchanan slips under a jab from Blackburn.
Blackburn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Blackburn throws a shot from downtown. Buchanan moves away and avoids it.
Buchanan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blackburn throws out the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Buchanan 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Blackburn instigates a clinch.
Buchanan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Blackburn smiles and moves away.
Emiliano Blackburn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chase Buchanan.#CL#
Blackburn has closed the distance and engaged Buchanan in a clinch.
Buchanan fails to pull guard.
Blackburn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Buchanan up against the cage.
Buchanan jumps guard but Blackburn stands there with Buchanan around his waist. Buchanan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC#
Blackburn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Blackburn rushes Buchanan and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buchanan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Blackburn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Buchanan is trying to pull guard but Blackburn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Blackburn breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emiliano Blackburn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chase Buchanan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Blackburn staying out of range there.
Buchanan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blackburn sets himself, and Buchanan steps forward looking for the clinch! Blackburn avoids it this time.
Blackburn takes a swing at Buchanan's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Blackburn finds it's way through Buchanan's defenses.
Blackburn motions for Buchanan to come forward. Blackburn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Buchanan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blackburn to score with a decent uppercut.
A big right from Blackburn misses.
Buchanan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Buchanan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Blackburn.
Blackburn tries to move into range but Buchanan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Buchanan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Blackburn throws a big shot that misses.
Buchanan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blackburn. Blackburn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Blackburn instigates a clinch. #T1#
Blackburn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Buchanan is trying to pull guard but Blackburn has him pressed against the cage.
Blackburn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blackburn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blackburn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Buchanan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Blackburn to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Blackburn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blackburn misses with a straight left.
Nice body punch from Blackburn.
A bone on bone clash there as Buchanan blocks the leg kick.
Buchanan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Blackburn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Blackburn misses with a looping left.
Buchanan defending well as Blackburn loads up on a big left hand.
Blackburn throws out a loose jab but Buchanan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chase Buchanan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A big left from Buchanan misses.
Buchanan misses with a left hand #CL#
and Blackburn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blackburn.
Buchanan is trying to pull guard but Blackburn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Emiliano Blackburn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chase Buchanan.
Blackburn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Buchanan tries to pull guard but Blackburn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Blackburn manages to break the clinch.
Blackburn moves out of range as Buchanan strikes.
Blackburn with a nice cross.
Buchanan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blackburn throws out the jab.
Buchanan scores with a nice right hand.
Buchanan misses with a looping left.
A jab lands there for Blackburn.#KD#
Blackburn lands a big head kick that sends Buchanan tumbling to the mat! Blackburn takes a step backwards and waves Buchanan back to his feet - he wants the finish!#T3#
Blackburn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blackburn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Buchanan doesn't seem bothered though.
Blackburn ducks under a wild hook from Buchanan.
Some wild striking there from Blackburn.
Blackburn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Buchanan looks up at the clock. Bad move! Blackburn lands a right hand from hell, dropping Buchanan. Blackburn pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emiliano Blackburn!
An out of breath and clearly excited Emiliano Blackburn thanked Conviction for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: WCF 114: Gracie vs Kohler
Date: Mar 05, 2022

#R1#
Blackburn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sanders keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blackburn.
It seemed like Sanders was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blackburn misses with a body kick.
Blackburn fails to land with a series of punches.
Blackburn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Blackburn throws a right hand that misses
and Blackburn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blackburn with a jab.
Blackburn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanders at a distance.
Blackburn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanders.
Blackburn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Blackburn - that will leave a mark!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blackburn misses with a few strikes there.
Sanders looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Blackburn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sanders momentarily.
Emiliano Blackburn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Blackburn.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blackburn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A solid body kick from Blackburn.
Blackburn connects with a crisp jab.
Blackburn jabs Sanders to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sanders on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Blackburn throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sanders.
Blackburn is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Blackburn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sanders takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danga de danga de dang - Blackburn scores with a four punch combination!
Sanders with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blackburn to score with a decent uppercut.
Blackburn throws a jab when Sanders was well out of range.
Blackburn with a nice cross.
Blackburn misses with a straight left.
Sanders swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blackburn throws a hook but Sanders avoids it easily.
Blackburn tests Sanders's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Sanders on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That kick from Blackburn tenderised Sanders's leg. Sanders is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blackburn, as that shot connected.
Blackburn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Blackburn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sanders on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Blackburn lands with a nice combination. Sanders backs away looking to recover.
Blackburn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanders circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Sanders on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Emiliano Blackburn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanders takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T4#
Sanders slips under a jab from Blackburn.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanders! But no joy.
Blackburn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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!
Blackburn lands with a nice body punch.
Blackburn throws a body shot but no joy.
Blackburn throws an overhand right that lands on Sanders's shoulder, as Sanders tries to avoid the shot.
Blackburn works over Sanders's head and body with a nice combination.
Blackburn jabs Sanders right on the nose. Sanders blinks but takes it well.
Blackburn throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Blackburn misses with a hook.
It seemed like Sanders was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sanders slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emiliano Blackburn dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Blackburn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sanders slips a straight right by Blackburn.
Sanders looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blackburn misses with an uppercut.
Blackburn is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Blackburn tries to clinch there but Sanders circles away.
Sanders takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Sanders might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Blackburn has got the better of the exchanges.
Blackburn misses with a straight left.
Blackburn lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Blackburn throws a one two combo.
A punch combination from Blackburn misses.
Sanders swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Blackburn scores with a jab.
Blackburn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanders paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanders avoids the body shot from Blackburn.
Sanders looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blackburn cracks Sanders with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Blackburn connects with a solid leg kick.
Blackburn lands the left hand.
Blackburn connects with a solid leg kick.
Blackburn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sanders's head.
Sanders keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blackburn.
Sanders uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blackburn.
Sanders looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Sanders circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blackburn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blackburn misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Sanders was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Emiliano Blackburn is winning the standup battle so far.
Blackburn cracks Sanders with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackburn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sanders on the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Blackburn.
Sanders walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sanders moves away from the strike by Blackburn.
Sanders swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sanders takes one to the side of the head.
Sanders blocks the body kick. #T3#
Blackburn scores with a jab to the jaw.
Blackburn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Blackburn misses.
Sanders throws out a counter right but Blackburn avoids it with no problem.
Blackburn throws a leg kick which misses Sanders's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanders tries to avoid it.
Blackburn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanders can do to turn this around?
Sanders ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanders swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice body punch from Blackburn.
A jab lands there for Blackburn.
Blackburn gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Sanders counter with a right hand.
Blackburn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sanders.#T4#
Sanders takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Blackburn scores with a nice strike.
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 nice inside leg kick there by Blackburn. That's going to slow Sanders down.
Blackburn tries to clinch up.
Blackburn scores with a kick to the body.
Sanders has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sanders on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Blackburn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Blackburn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sanders checks a leg kick.
Sanders looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanders keeps the fight on the outside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emiliano Blackburn dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Blackburn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Blackburn lands with a kick to the temple. Sanders shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Blackburn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sanders's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Blackburn lands a jab.
Blackburn lands a nice shot that snaps Sanders's head back.
Blackburn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Blackburn coming out on top.
Blackburn lands the left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blackburn. #T1#
Blackburn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanders.
Blackburn misses with a kick to the body.
Sanders looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanders takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A punch lands to the side of Sanders 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Blackburn instigates a clinch.
Sanders tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sanders drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Blackburn gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD2#
Sanders lands a takedown into guard.
Sanders is standing up over Blackburn. Blackburn looks to escape but Sanders dives into side control.
My spies in MY YARD 'Resurrect' inform me that Sanders has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#REVR#
Sanders looking to control but instead Blackburn has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Bernie Sanders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Sanders seems to be working for a kimura but Blackburn defends the submission attempt.
Blackburn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sanders.
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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blackburn pushes Sanders off looking to stand but Sanders dives back in and keeps control.
Ground and pound from Sanders. #T3#
Sanders throws a strike but Blackburn avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Blackburn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sanders is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanders pushes down on Blackburn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sanders is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Blackburn is looking to escape.
Blackburn trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Emiliano Blackburn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blackburn tries to land a leg kick but Sanders saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanders shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sanders keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanders throws out a counter right but Blackburn avoids it with no problem.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emiliano Blackburn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blackburn, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Gruel scores the fight 30:25
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:25
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emiliano Blackburn!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Emiliano Blackburn waved his t-shirt featuring Conviction's logo in front of the cameras.
In defeat, Bernie Sanders stepped up to the mic, saying 'COME ON! FU@#$ ALL JUDGES!!! I WON!'.

Event: WCF 111: Cuntmara vs Anderson
Date: Feb 12, 2022

#R1#
A slow jab from Blackburn misses its intended target.
Marsden throws a poor cross that misses
and Blackburn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Emiliano Blackburn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackburn dips to his left and cracks Marsden with an uppercut!#TD#
Blackburn fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Marsden sprawls well initially but Blackburn persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Blackburn is keen to just control but Marsden is a slippery customer.
Blackburn is looking to advance position but Marsden won't allow it. #SUB2#
Marsden actively working from the bottom here.
Marsden is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Marsden wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Blackburn winds up and cracks Marsden with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Marsden pushes Blackburn off looking to stand but Blackburn dives back in and keeps control.
Blackburn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Blackburn misses with a head shot. Marsden uses the momentum to regain guard.
Blackburn 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.
Blackburn preventing the sweep.
Blackburn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Blackburn throwing strikes from guard but Marsden blocks nicely.
Marsden looking to control but Blackburn passes into half guard. #T2#
Marsden on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Marsden looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Blackburn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Marsden taking some punishment here, with Blackburn in his half guard.
Marsden pushes Blackburn off looking to stand but Blackburn dives back in and keeps control.
Marsden is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Blackburn scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackburn thows a huge punch but Marsden dodges it nicely.
Marsden moves into full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blackburn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Blackburn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Marsden controlling Blackburn's posture.
Blackburn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marsden keeping moving, preventing Blackburn from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marsden preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marsden keeping moving, preventing Blackburn from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Blackburn throws a sloppy strike and Marsden has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Blackburn is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Marsden!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brooke Marsden!
Brooke Marsden 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: WCF 107: Blackburn vs Cuntmara
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1#
A leg kick checked by Cuntmara.
We've been hearing reports that Blackburn has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Blackburn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cuntmara is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Blackburn checks a leg kick.
Cuntmara moves out of range as Blackburn strikes.
Blackburn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cuntmara throws a head kick that Blackburn semi-blocks.
Emiliano Blackburn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cuntmara looks to land a left hand but Blackburn moved out of range nicely.
Cuntmara tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blackburn is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Cuntmara misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuntmara misses the jab.
Blackburn moves out of range as Cuntmara strikes.
Cuntmara needs to keep his hands up - Blackburn had a free shot at his head there.
Blackburn walks into a stiff left hand from Cuntmara.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackburn darts in trying to clinch
and Cuntmara counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Cuntmara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blackburn scores with a hook to the body. Cuntmara takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blackburn misses the jab.
And Cuntmara responds with a good body kick, but Blackburn manages to step out the way in time.
Blackburn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Blackburn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Cuntmara.
Cuntmara throws a head kick but Blackburn moves out of range.
Cuntmara ducks under a wild hook from Blackburn.
Cuntmara flicks out a counter leg kick but Blackburn steps away.
Cuntmara walks into a straight right hand from Blackburn.
Cuntmara lands with a hook. Blackburn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Blackburn misses the shot to the body.
Blackburn tries to clinch up
and Cuntmara counters with a head kick. #ROC2#Blackburn is rocked!#T2#
Cuntmara misses with a leg kick
and Blackburn counters with a thumping low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cuntmara looks to land a right hand but Blackburn moved out of range.
Cuntmara is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Blackburn bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cuntmara bucks up and tries to throw Blackburn off but instead Blackburn has got his back!
Blackburn is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Blackburn gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Blackburn gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Blackburn apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Blackburn thumps Cuntmara with a low kick.
Blackburn throws a shot to the body.
Cuntmara moves away from the strike by Blackburn.
Blackburn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T3#
Good work by Cuntmara as he checks the leg kick.
Cuntmara throws a head kick but Blackburn moves out of range.
Blackburn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Blackburn with a nice calf kick.
Blackburn scores with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Cuntmara misses the target.
Blackburn 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.
Blackburn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cuntmara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blackburn blocks a head kick by Cuntmara.
Cuntmara has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Blackburn.
Blackburn misses with a takedown attempt
and Cuntmara counters with a thumping low kick.
Blackburn misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Blackburn misses its intended target. #T4#
Blackburn scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Blackburn misses.
Blackburn moves out of range of the strikes.
Ibrahim Cuntmara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blackburn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Blackburn throws a big shot that misses.
Cuntmara swinging wildly here.
Cuntmara connects with a leg kick.
Cuntmara moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cuntmara connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Blackburn's hands.
Cuntmara connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cuntmara blocks a head kick by Blackburn.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Emiliano Blackburn will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Blackburn misses with an uppercut. Cuntmara saw that one coming.
Cuntmara feints a counter leg kick.
Blackburn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cuntmara takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blackburn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Oh Blackburn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blackburn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cuntmara doesn't seem bothered though.
Blackburn misses the jab.
Blackburn seems to have got his legs back now.
Cuntmara moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Cuntmara misses its intended target.
Cuntmara slips a jab from Blackburn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A lazy left from Blackburn finds it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cuntmara. Blackburn does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick from Cuntmara, right into the meat of the thigh. #T1#
Blackburn tries for a takedown but Cuntmara circles away easily
and Cuntmara counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cuntmara moves out of range as Blackburn strikes.
Blackburn misses with a hook.
Blackburn scores with a hook.
Blackburn misses with a left hand
and Cuntmara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cuntmara walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Blackburn scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Blackburn clinches up against the cage.
Cuntmara struggles to land a body shot inside as Blackburn controls his hands.
Cuntmara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cuntmara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cuntmara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blackburn can't get the takedown. #BC2#
Cuntmara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Blackburn misses with a body shot
letting Cuntmara counter with a right hand.
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!
Blackburn throws a lazy uppercut
and Cuntmara counters with a nice body kick.
Cuntmara takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blackburn.
Blackburn backing away here, and Cuntmara unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emiliano Blackburn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blackburn bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cuntmara lands with a kick to the ribs.
Blackburn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cuntmara avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice jab there from Cuntmara. #T3#
Cuntmara lands a nice shot that snaps Blackburn's head back.
Blackburn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cuntmara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blackburn was well out of range. Poor timing from Cuntmara.
Blackburn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cuntmara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blackburn tries to clinch but Cuntmara moves out of range.
Cuntmara throws out a counter right but Blackburn avoids it with no problem.
Blackburn misses with a looping right.
Blackburn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blackburn misses with a kick to the body
and Cuntmara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cuntmara scoring well with a low kick there. #TD#
Blackburn shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cuntmara's guard.
Blackburn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Blackburn has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Cuntmara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cuntmara is looking to stand up but Blackburn isn't so interested in that idea.
Blackburn wants to control from the top but Cuntmara keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blackburn stops Cuntmara from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blackburn trying to control but Cuntmara is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
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 Emiliano Blackburn will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Blackburn throws a sloppy head kick and Cuntmara moves out of range easily.
Cuntmara misses with a hook.
Cuntmara throws a right hand that misses
and Blackburn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cuntmara misses with a combination
and Blackburn counters with a solid body kick.
Blackburn avoids the head kick by Cuntmara.
Blackburn is looking to counter punch.
Cuntmara throws a head kick but Blackburn moves out of range.
Blackburn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cuntmara counters with a nice uppercut.
Blackburn fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Blackburn defending well as Cuntmara loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Blackburn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cuntmara pushes Blackburn away with a front kick.
Blackburn shoots in for a double leg but Cuntmara sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emiliano Blackburn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blackburn throws a lazy uppercut
and Cuntmara counters with a straight right hand.
Blackburn throws a body punch but Cuntmara moves out of range.
Cuntmara appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cuntmara slips a straight right by Blackburn.
Cuntmara is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cuntmara connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cuntmara clobbers Blackburn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Blackburn throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Cuntmara counters with a nice right hand that sends Blackburn toppling to the canvas! Blackburn scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Cuntmara finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blackburn misses with a shot to the body
and Cuntmara scores with a counter punch that sends Blackburn to the canvas! Cuntmara smells blood - he's punishing Blackburn with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Blackburn has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ibrahim Cuntmara!
Ibrahim Cuntmara is the new bantamweight champion!
A relieved looking Ibrahim Cuntmara 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: WCF 102: Blackburn vs Li Chai
Date: Dec 11, 2021

#R1#
Blackburn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Chai tries to counter it with a takedown but Blackburn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Blackburn stuffs the takedown.
Blackburn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Blackburn loads up on a big right hand but Chai slips the punch.
Chai feints the counter takedown.
Chai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blackburn.
We've been informed that Chai has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Blackburn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Blackburn.
We've been told by Blackburn's head coaches at NY Savages that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Blackburn swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
Chai shoots in but no luck this time.
Blackburn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chai sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Blackburn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chai, pushing him back against the cage.
Blackburn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chai tries for a takedown. No joy.
Emiliano Blackburn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dragon Li Chai.
Chai wants to take the fight to the mat but Blackburn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Blackburn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chai drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Blackburn gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T1#
Chai goes for a takedown attempt but Blackburn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blackburn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chai tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chai changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blackburn tries to avoid it but Chai manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blackburn to the ground. Blackburn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Blackburn stuffs the takedown attempt from Chai. Chai gets slowly back to his feet.
Chai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Blackburn is looking to wear down Chai with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chai has a takedown stuffed.#T2##CL#
Blackburn has Chai up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blackburn. #BC#
Blackburn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Emiliano Blackburn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackburn slaps away a takedown attempt from Chai, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Blackburn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chai momentarily.
Chai shoots in but Blackburn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chai fails to land the takedown.#T3#
Blackburn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Blackburn moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC#Chai is rocked!
Blackburn circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Chai tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Blackburn wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Emiliano Blackburn!
Emiliano Blackburn retains his bantamweight title!
Emiliano Blackburn managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview.

Event: WCF 98: Tzeng vs Blackburn
Date: Nov 13, 2021

#R1#
Blackburn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD#
Tzeng closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Blackburn to the mat! Blackburn manages to get full guard.
Blackburn keeping moving, preventing Tzeng from controlling successfully.
Tzeng looking to pass the guard.
Tzeng showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzeng tries to free his leg and advance position but Blackburn is retaining full guard. #T1##ES2#
Blackburn has his feet on Tzeng's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Tzeng fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blackburn avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Blackburn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tzeng pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tzeng can't get the takedown.
Tzeng blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Tzeng is trying to pull guard but Blackburn has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shu Fang Tzeng. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blackburn scores with a nice hook to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Blackburn has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Blackburn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tzeng backwards.
Tzeng tries to pull guard but Blackburn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Blackburn gets underhooks to prevent Tzeng's takedown attempt.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short uppercut from Blackburn.
Blackburn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackburn has a couple of punches blocked by Tzeng.
Tzeng is trying to pull guard but Blackburn has him pressed against the cage.
Tzeng tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Blackburn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tzeng's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3##BC2#
Blackburn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blackburn lands with a right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Blackburn.#CL2#
Blackburn darts in and clinches Tzeng up against the cage.
Blackburn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tzeng is trying to pull guard but Blackburn has him pressed against the cage.
Blackburn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tzengs head.
Blackburn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tzeng is trying to stall.
Tzeng jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Blackburn walks away with a smile on his face. Tzeng gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Blackburn cracks a nice hook into Tzeng's ribs.
Blackburn avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T4#
Tzeng fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tzeng moves in looking to clinch but Blackburn pushes him off.
Blackburn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tzeng moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tzeng with a lazy takedown attempt
and Blackburn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tzeng tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blackburn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tzeng somewhat.
Blackburn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emiliano Blackburn dominated that round.
That's time! Tzeng's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tzeng shoots in and drives through. Blackburn sprawls well.
Blackburn wants to counter with a clinch but Tzeng pushes him away.
Shu Fang Tzeng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackburn throws a hook to the side of Tzeng's head but Tzeng sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blackburn loads up on a big right hand but Tzeng slips the punch.
Blackburn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Blackburn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blackburn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tzeng avoids the body shot from Blackburn. #CL#
Tzeng moves into the clinch successfully.
Blackburn has a couple of punches blocked by Tzeng.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn scores with a shot to the side of Tzeng's head.
Blackburn digs a right hand into Tzeng's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tzeng's gas tank.
Blackburn dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tzeng tries to pull guard but Blackburn holds him up against the cage and eventually Tzeng drops back down to his feet. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blackburn.
Blackburn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blackburn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tzeng jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Blackburn walks away with a smile on his face. Tzeng gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shu Fang Tzeng. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blackburn slaps away a takedown attempt from Tzeng, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tzeng staying out of range there.
Tzeng moves out of range as Blackburn strikes.
Emiliano Blackburn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blackburn with a nice cross.
Emiliano Blackburn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tzeng fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Blackburn lands with a straight right. Tzeng didn't see that one coming.
Blackburn misses with a body shot.
Tzeng feinted with a counter takedown.
Blackburn lands the left hand.
Blackburn is looking to score with low kicks.
Tzeng shoots in for a takedown but Blackburn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tzeng takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tzeng uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blackburn.
Blackburn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blackburn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3##CL#
Tzeng gets a clinch.
Tzeng stalling in the clinch but Blackburn improves position.
Blackburn stops a takedown attempt from Tzeng.
Blackburn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tzeng tries to pull guard but Blackburn holds him up against the cage and eventually Tzeng drops back down to his feet.
Emiliano Blackburn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Blackburn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tzeng jumps guard but Blackburn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tzeng stalls.
Blackburn misses with a body punch.
Blackburn lands an uppercut.#T4#
Tzeng tries to pull guard but Blackburn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tzeng is looking for a takedown.
Blackburn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blackburn.
Tzeng tries to pull guard but Blackburn holds him up against the cage and eventually Tzeng drops back down to his feet.
Blackburn throws a head punch that misses.
Blackburn is leaning against Tzeng and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Blackburn lands a body shot in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Blackburn breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emiliano Blackburn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Tzeng shoots and misses
and Blackburn counters with a nice uppercut.
Tzeng shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Blackburn sprawls well. Blackburn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tzeng gets slowly back to his feet.
Tzeng is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Blackburn.
Tzeng tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blackburn swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shu Fang Tzeng. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzeng walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Blackburn takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Tzeng breaks the clinch. #T1#
Tzeng showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blackburn.
Tzeng moves out of range as Blackburn strikes.
Tzeng slips a jab from Blackburn.
Tzeng closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Blackburn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tzeng with a poor takedown
and Tzeng takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tzeng.#TD#
Tzeng changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Blackburn looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T2#
Blackburn is not content to let Tzeng control the position. #SUB#
Tzeng looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Tzeng wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Blackburn, who protects the arm well.
Blackburn tries to escape but Tzeng is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tzeng is looking to take a break and control but Blackburn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blackburn wants to get back to his feet.
Emiliano Blackburn has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Tzeng trying to control the action but Blackburn is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Tzeng wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Blackburn, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Tzeng is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Blackburn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tzeng trying to control the position but Blackburn is working away. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Blackburn is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Blackburn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Blackburn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tzeng.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blackburn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blackburn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tzeng's head.
Tzeng takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emiliano Blackburn really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Nice straight punches there by Blackburn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blackburn.
Tzeng tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Tzeng throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Blackburn was covering up waiting for the punch and Tzeng finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Blackburn uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Tzeng tries for a takedown but Blackburn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Blackburn moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Blackburn as Tzeng tries to tie him up.
Tzeng tries to pull guard but Blackburn won't allow it.
Tzeng goes for a takedown in the clinch but Blackburn prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shu Fang Tzeng. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Blackburn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Blackburn.
Tzeng tries to pull guard but Blackburn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Blackburn lands a right hand.
Tzeng tries to pull guard but Blackburn holds him up against the cage and eventually Tzeng drops back down to his feet.
Blackburn misses with a punch on the inside.
Tzeng blocking some punches.
Blackburn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tzeng is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tzeng tries to pull guard but Blackburn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2#
Blackburn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blackburn throws a punch but it's blocked by Tzeng.
Tzeng is trying to pull guard but Blackburn has him pressed against the cage.
Tzeng wants to get back to striking at distance but Blackburn won't allow it.
Blackburn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tzeng tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tzeng tries for a takedown. No joy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blackburn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blackburn scores with a shoulder strike.
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 hook to the body from Blackburn.
Tzeng jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Blackburn walks away with a smile on his face. Tzeng gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Donk. Blackburn catches Tzeng right on the button with a cross.
Blackburn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Tzeng with a lazy takedown attempt
and Blackburn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab by Blackburn.#ROC2#Tzeng is rocked!#CL2#
Blackburn clinches.
Blackburn gets through Tzeng's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tzeng is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Blackburn lands with a right to the head.
Oh Tzeng is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blackburn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tzeng seems to have got his legs back now.
Blackburn is struggling to control the position.
Blackburn lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Tzeng fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Blackburn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blackburn lands a nice uppercut.
Blackburn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tzeng backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blackburn working aggressively here.
Tzeng taking a breather.
Tzeng blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Blackburn.
Blackburn lands with a right to the head.
Tzeng wants to stall.
Tzeng is looking for a takedown.
Tzeng blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emiliano Blackburn dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Tzeng's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Blackburn throws a hook but Tzeng blocks it.
Blackburn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Blackburn misses with a hook.
Tzeng darts in looking for a takedown but Blackburn gets double underhooks and turns Tzeng into the cage.
Blackburn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tzeng jumps guard but Blackburn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Blackburn lands with a left to the head.
Blackburn pushes Tzeng back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzeng is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Blackburn to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shu Fang Tzeng. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tzeng tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
Tzeng gets control of Blackburn's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tzeng will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tzeng has a closed guard, preventing Blackburn from standing up. #SUB#
Tzeng looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1##SU2#
Blackburn stands up and waves to Tzeng to follow him.
Blackburn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Blackburn connects with a solid leg kick.
Tzeng fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tzeng fails with a takedown attempt.
Shu Fang Tzeng has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Blackburn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Blackburn scores with a jab.#TD#
Tzeng feints and as Blackburn raises his hands in defense, Tzeng changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Blackburn has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Tzeng has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tzeng throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Blackburn blocks it with crossed arms.
Blackburn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tzeng is trying to pull guard but Blackburn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Blackburn digs a right hand into Tzeng's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tzeng's gas tank.
Tzeng is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Blackburn to keep the fight standing.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T3#
Tzeng tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Blackburn just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Blackburn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tzeng on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheers as Blackburn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tzeng doesn't seem phased though.
A left and a right from Blackburn both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#It looks like Shu Fang Tzeng has been cut.#CL2#
Blackburn takes the fight into the clinch.
Tzeng misses with a knee to the head.
Blackburn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blackburn lands with a short shot to the head.
Blackburn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tzeng looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tzeng tries to stall but Blackburn uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T4#
Blackburn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tzeng backwards.
Blackburn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tzeng misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Blackburn breaks from the clinch.
Blackburn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Tzeng fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blackburn, pushing him back against the cage.
Tzeng has a couple of punches blocked by Blackburn.
Emiliano Blackburn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tzeng tries to stall but Blackburn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Blackburn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blackburn lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Blackburn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tzeng tries a head kick but it misses.
Blackburn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tzeng has time to react.
An inside leg kick lands from Blackburn.

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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 44:50
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 44:50
Judge Josh West scores the fight 43:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emiliano Blackburn!
Emiliano Blackburn is the new bantamweight champion!
Emiliano Blackburn very nearly forgot to thank Conviction amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: WCF 95: Sepi vs Jones
Date: Oct 23, 2021

#R1#
Farrokhzad throws a lazy uppercut
and Blackburn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Farrokhzad lands a jab to Blackburn's midsection.
Farrokhzad misses with a shot to the body
and Blackburn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blackburn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Blackburn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Farrokhzad cracks Blackburn with an open hand slap.
Farrokhzad throws a predictable looking body shot
and Blackburn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blackburn walks into a straight right hand from Farrokhzad.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farrokhzad moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Farrokhzad wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Blackburn moves forwards but Farrokhzad connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Blackburn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC#Blackburn is rocked!
Bardia Farrokhzad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farrokhzad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blackburn is still on wobbly legs! Can Farrokhzad finish him?
Farrokhzad throws a lazy right hand but Blackburn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and Blackburn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Farrokhzad moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bardia Farrokhzad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Blackburn slips a jab from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Blackburn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Blackburn has time to react.
Blackburn misses with a hook.#CL2#
Blackburn moves into the clinch.
Farrokhzad tries a knee to the head but Blackburn blocks it.
Farrokhzad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blackburn seems to have recovered his senses.
Blackburn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blackburn blocks a body shot from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blackburn managing to block the knees to the body from Farrokhzad.
Blackburn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Blackburn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T2#
Farrokhzad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Farrokhzad lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Farrokhzad tries to land a knee to the head but Blackburn blocks with his arms.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farrokhzad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Farrokhzad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Farrokhzad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Farrokhzad scores a nice knee to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farrokhzad. #TD2#
Blackburn has hold of one of Farrokhzad's legs. Farrokhzad is fighting the takedown attempt but Blackburn gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Farrokhzad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Farrokhzad pulls Blackburn in close to his closed guard and prevents Blackburn from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blackburn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Blackburn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Farrokhzad 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.
Farrokhzad managing to control the position.
Blackburn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Blackburn won't allow Farrokhzad to sweep him here.
Blackburn throws an elbow that misses. Farrokhzad uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blackburn's guard. Nice move by Farrokhzad!#REVR#
Farrokhzad throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blackburn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Farrokhzad postures up in Blackburn's guard and throws a big left but Blackburn blocks it.
Farrokhzad throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blackburn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blackburn wants to stand up but Farrokhzad is controlling him. #T4#
Blackburn is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Farrokhzad throwing strikes from guard but Blackburn blocks nicely.
Farrokhzad working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blackburn's head.
Farrokhzad throws a strike but Blackburn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farrokhzad keeping moving, preventing Blackburn from controlling successfully.
Blackburn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blackburn landing some decent shots from guard.
Farrokhzad wants to improve his position but instead Blackburn has moved into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bardia Farrokhzad dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Blackburn tries to close the distance and clinch but Farrokhzad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Farrokhzad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bardia Farrokhzad is winning the standup battle so far.
Blackburn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Farrokhzad ducks under a wild hook from Blackburn.
Farrokhzad closes the distance but Blackburn moves to the side
and Blackburn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Farrokhzad tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blackburn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blackburn defending well as Farrokhzad loads up on a big left hand.
Blackburn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Farrokhzad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farrokhzad swings for the body but Blackburn moves out of range.
A cross from Blackburn lands.
Blackburn misses with a takedown attempt
and Farrokhzad counters with a two punch combo.
Farrokhzad looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Farrokhzad 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.
Farrokhzad connects with a right hand. Blackburn shakes it off.#T1#
Nice jab there from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad moves to clinch but Blackburn breaks away
and Blackburn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Blackburn throws a low kick but Farrokhzad avoids it.#CL2#
Blackburn clinches.
Blackburn misses with some punches.
Farrokhzad lands a good knee to the midsection. Blackburn won't want to take too many of those.
Farrokhzad throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Blackburn blocks it with crossed arms.
Farrokhzad can't find room to land a body shot as Blackburn controls the action.
Blackburn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Farrokhzad misses with a punch to the body.
Blackburn stalling in the clinch but Farrokhzad improves position.
Farrokhzad lands a good knee to the midsection. Blackburn won't want to take too many of those.
Farrokhzad misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Farrokhzad tries a knee to the head but Blackburn blocks it.
Farrokhzad stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Farrokhzad tries to throw a body punch but Blackburn avoids it by throwing Farrokhzad back against the cage.
Farrokhzad scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Blackburn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blackburn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blackburn misses with the head strike.
Farrokhzad misses with a punch on the inside.
Farrokhzad misses with a hook to the ribs. #KD#
Farrokhzad drops Blackburn with a big knee straight up the middle! Blackburn is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #CL2#
Blackburn pushes Farrokhzad up against the cage in a clinch.
Farrokhzad lands a knee to the body.
Farrokhzad unloads a knee to the mid-section. Blackburn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Blackburn blocks a body shot from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad swings wildly with an uppercut but Blackburn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farrokhzad with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Blackburn.
Blackburn is working Farrokhzad over against the cage.
Blackburn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Farrokhzad blocking some punches.
Farrokhzad throws a punch but it's blocked by Blackburn.
Farrokhzad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blackburn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Farrokhzad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blackburn can do to turn this around?
Farrokhzad lands a right hand.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Farrokhzad as Blackburn tries to tie him up.
Blackburn wants to take the fight to the mat but Farrokhzad manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Farrokhzad lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blackburn backwards.
Farrokhzad has a couple of punches blocked by Blackburn.
Farrokhzad tries a body shot but Blackburn blocks it. #T4#
Farrokhzad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blackburn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Farrokhzads head.
Farrokhzad swings wildly with an uppercut but Blackburn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blackburn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Farrokhzad working aggressively here.
Farrokhzad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farrokhzad working aggressively here.
Blackburn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Farrokhzad trying to land knees to the body.
Blackburn lands a hook that snaps the head of Farrokhzad backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blackburn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#Farrokhzad is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bardia Farrokhzad dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Blackburn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blackburn slips a jab from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad is looking to clinch but Blackburn is avoiding it.
Blackburn throws a jab but it's blocked by Farrokhzad.
Blackburn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by Blackburn.
Blackburn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Farrokhzad tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Blackburn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Farrokhzad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blackburn was well out of range. Poor timing from Farrokhzad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farrokhzad wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Farrokhzad misses the body punch
and Blackburn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Farrokhzad wants to clinch
and Blackburn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Oh Farrokhzad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
BOOM! Blackburn lands a beautiful left hook that drops Farrokhzad. Farrokhzad tries to recover but Blackburn is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Farrokhzad lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emiliano Blackburn!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Emiliano Blackburn waved his t-shirt featuring Conviction's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: WCF 91: Corona vs Bardia 2
Date: Sep 25, 2021

#R1#
Blackburn tries to clinch but Ashbourne Jr is having none of it.
Ashbourne Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blackburn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blackburn ducks under a wild hook from Ashbourne Jr.
A telegraphed right hand from Ashbourne Jr misses the target.
Ashbourne Jr throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Blackburn to counter with a crisp jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Blackburn has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ashbourne Jr looks to land a left hand but Blackburn moved out of range nicely.
Ashbourne Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blackburn at a distance.
Blackburn connects with a nice looking jab.
Ashbourne Jr misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC2#Ashbourne Jr is rocked!
A jab from Ashbourne Jr misses.
Oh Ashbourne Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ashbourne Jr leaves his chin hanging out and Blackburn seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Ashbourne Jr crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Emiliano Blackburn!
Emiliano Blackburn made sure to mention his sponsor, Conviction in his post fight interview.

Event: WCF WNF 67: Tofail vs Sepi
Date: Aug 18, 2021

#R1#
Blackburn misses with a wild body shot.
Horatius goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Horatius swinging wildly here.
Blackburn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Blackburn! #CUT#It looks like Joey Horatius has been cut.
Horatius misses with an uppercut. Blackburn saw that one coming.
Blackburn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blackburn throws a big counter combination but Horatius scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Blackburn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Horatius.
Horatius throws a right hand that Blackburn ducks under and follows up with a left that Blackburn also avoids with ease.
Danga de danga de dang - Horatius scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Horatius throws a combination that misses
and Blackburn counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Horatius throws a combination that misses
and Blackburn counters with a straight right hand.
We've been told by Blackburn's head coaches at UnderGround BJJ & MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Blackburn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Horatius in his tracks.
Horatius misses with a wild body shot.
Blackburn missing with a left hand there. Horatius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Horatius takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC#Horatius is rocked!
Horatius misses with a combination #CL#
and Blackburn moves into the clinch.
Horatius is still on wobbly legs! Can Blackburn finish him?
Blackburn blocks a body shot from Horatius.
Horatius seems to have recovered his senses.
Horatius is looking to control Blackburn's arms but Blackburn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Horatius has his back to the cage.
Horatius is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Horatius is trying to drag Blackburn to the mat but Blackburn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Horatius wants the takedown. Blackburn is fighting it off but Horatius persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Blackburn's guard against the cage.
Blackburn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blackburn wants to stand and escape but Horatius is having none of it. #T2#
Horatius throws a strike but Blackburn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horatius is looking to stand up but Blackburn isn't so interested in that idea.
Horatius preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Horatius is looking to stand up but Blackburn isn't so interested in that idea. #SU#
Blackburn stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Blackburn ducks under a wild hook from Horatius.
The fighters circle momentarily. Horatius darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Horatius connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blackburn momentarily.
Blackburn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Horatius stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Blackburn lands a nice hook to Horatius's body. Horatius takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Horatius misses with a lunging right hand
and Blackburn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Horatius throws a hook but Blackburn avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Blackburn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Horatius shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Blackburn eats them both and turns towards Horatius to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horatius misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Blackburn counters by moving into the clinch. #T4#
Horatius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blackburn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Horatius misses with a punch to the body.
Horatius is trying to stall.
Blackburn throws a punch but it's blocked by Horatius.
A short right from Blackburn.
Blackburn has a couple of punches blocked by Horatius.
Blackburn can't get the takedown.
Horatius blocks an uppercut.
Horatius has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Blackburn seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Horatius can turn it around.#BC#
Blackburn breaks the clinch.
Blackburn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Horatius misses with the combination.
Horatius stalks Blackburn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Blackburn's face. Blackburn staggers backwards, shaken.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Emiliano Blackburn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joey Horatius's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Horatius rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Blackburn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Blackburn.
Horatius blocks an uppercut.
Blackburn working aggressively here.
Horatius just leaning against Blackburn, taking a breather.
Blackburn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Horatius.
Blackburn misses with the head strike.
Horatius is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Horatius tries a body shot but Blackburn blocks it.
Horatius is stalling here. #BC2#
Horatius manages to break the clinch.
Blackburn is looking to wear down Horatius with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn walks into a stiff left hand from Horatius.#CL#
Blackburn gets a clinch.
Blackburn prevents a body shot from Horatius.
Horatius blocking some punches. #T1#
Horatius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blackburn prevents the takedown attempt.
Blackburn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Blackburn throws a head punch that misses.
Blackburn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blackburn is pressed up against the cage. Horatius has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blackburn down to the mat. Blackburn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Horatius throws a nice looking combination but Blackburn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice defenses there by Horatius.
Blackburn misses with a wild body shot.
Joey Horatius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horatius throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Blackburn gets a clinch. #BC2#
Horatius breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Blackburn does no damage.
Horatius misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Horatius throws a right hand that misses
and Blackburn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Blackburn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Horatius pushes Blackburn off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Blackburn.
Horatius is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Blackburn is controlling him well.
Horatius wants to control but Blackburn postures up.
Blackburn landing strikes.
Horatius tries to escape but Blackburn is in control. #T3#
Blackburn lands a strong strike to the head of Horatius. That's dazed him! Blackburn looking to finish here. Horatius is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Blackburn lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emiliano Blackburn!
Emiliano Blackburn really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Conviction logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: WCF WNF 62:Goncalves vs Victor
Date: Jul 14, 2021

#R1#
Blackburn throws a jab when Wagner was well out of range.
Wagner slips under a jab.
Wagner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blackburn misses with a wild combination.
Despite the aggression on Wagner's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wagner misses with a shot to the body
and Blackburn counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blackburn wants it to stay on the feet.
Blackburn is looking to counter punch.
Wagner dives in for a single leg takedown but Blackburn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Blackburn throws a hook to the side of Wagner's head but Wagner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wagner is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Blackburn misses with an uppercut.
Wagner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blackburn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A low kick from Wagner is predictable there
and Blackburn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Kurt Wagner has been cut.
Wagner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Blackburn shoots in and bounces Wagner off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Blackburn connects with a couple of short punches.
Blackburn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#ROC#Wagner is rocked!
Blackburn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Wagner has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Blackburn is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Wagner.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blackburn scores with a couple of short elbows.
Wagner is still in real trouble! Can Blackburn finish him?#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big shot lands for Blackburn! That's hurt Wagner! Will he recover? Blackburn fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emiliano Blackburn!
An out of breath and clearly excited Emiliano Blackburn thanked Conviction for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: WCF WNF 57: Victor vs Turunen
Date: Jun 09, 2021

#R1#
Makino lands a front kick.
Blackburn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Makino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blackburn throws a shot from downtown. Makino moves away and avoids it.
Makino looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Makino misses with a wild body shot.
Blackburn slips a jab from Makino.
Blackburn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makino.
Blackburn misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn misses with a left hand
letting Makino counter with a right hand.
Blackburn blocks a jab.
Blackburn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Makino as he avoids it easily. #T1#
Makino tries to move into range but Blackburn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Makino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Makino lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Makino.
Blackburn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makino.
Blackburn misses with an uppercut.
Makino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Makino throws a big counter combination but Blackburn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Blackburn connects with a looping right hand.
Blackburn throws a shot from downtown. Makino moves away and avoids it.
Makino explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Makino misses with a body kick. #T2#
Makino throws a hook to the side of Blackburn's head but Blackburn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blackburn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Blackburn throws a body punch but Makino moves out of range. #KD2#
Blackburn lands a left and a right that send Makino crashing to the mat, dazed. Blackburn thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Makino is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Fumito Makino has been cut.
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!
Makino shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It seemed like Blackburn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oh Makino is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blackburn misses with a takedown attempt - Makino sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Blackburn lands with a right and another and another! Makino is in big trouble! Blackburn lands again and this time it's lights out for Makino! A quality knockout there for Blackburn.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Emiliano Blackburn!
Emiliano Blackburn took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conviction for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: WCF WNF 53: Wolf vs Kiran
Date: May 12, 2021

#R1#
Corona lands a nice looking body shot.
Blackburn misses with a straight left.
Blackburn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Blackburn fails to land with a series of punches.
Corona rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blackburn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Juan Corona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corona avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Corona looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice side step and Blackburn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Corona scores with a hook to the body. Blackburn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Corona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Corona darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Blackburn.
Blackburn avoids the body shot from Corona.
Blackburn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Blackburn has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Blackburn slips under a jab from Corona.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corona just misses with a punch to the body.
Blackburn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Blackburn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Corona keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blackburn.
Corona scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blackburn in his tracks.
Corona is looking to wear down Blackburn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Corona loads up on a big right hand but Blackburn slips the punch.
It seemed like Blackburn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Corona throws the left hand but Blackburn avoids the punch easily.
Blackburn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Corona bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Corona swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A left lands for Corona.
Corona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corona rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Blackburn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Corona misses with the head strike.
Blackburn is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Corona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Corona.
Blackburn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blackburn misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Blackburn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Blackburn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blackburn throws a punch but it's blocked by Corona.
Blackburn pushes Corona back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Corona. #TD2#
Blackburn has hold of one of Corona's legs. Corona is fighting the takedown attempt but Blackburn gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blackburn throwing strikes but missing.
Corona is pulling down on Blackburn's head to control his posture.
Corona looking to control.
Corona will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Blackburn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blackburn throws an elbow that misses. Corona uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blackburn's guard. Nice move by Corona!#REVR#
Blackburn is pulling down on Corona's head. It's preventing any offense from Corona, at least for the moment.#T3#
Corona controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Blackburn has control of Corona's left arm, preventing Corona from doing any damage.
Blackburn keeping moving, preventing Corona from controlling successfully.
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.
Corona wants to pass the guard but Blackburn is keeping the position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Blackburn working a defensive guard here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Blackburn is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Corona really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blackburn. Corona does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Blackburn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Corona misses the jab.
Blackburn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Corona throws a body punch but Blackburn moves out of range.
Corona lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blackburn at a distance.
A jab from Corona finds it's way through Blackburn's defenses.
Corona displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Corona throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blackburn lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sloppy strikes from Corona. Those never looked like landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Corona dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blackburn walks into a left hand.
Corona is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blackburn can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Blackburn moves into range and clinches up with Corona.
Blackburn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Corona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blackburn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Corona is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Blackburn misses with a punch on the inside.
Corona has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Blackburn misses with the head strike.
Blackburn gets through Corona's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Blackburn wants a takedown but no success here.
I was talking to Corona's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Emiliano Blackburn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Blackburn fails to land.
Blackburn tries to pull guard but Corona forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Corona working aggressively here. #TD2#
Blackburn gets a trip takedown into half guard.#T1#
Blackburn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Corona is trying to maintain the position but Blackburn is very close to passing his half guard.
Corona is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Blackburn is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Corona is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Blackburn scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Corona is pressing down on Blackburn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Corona keeping full guard, as Blackburn tries to pass.
Blackburn scoring with some ground and pound.
Blackburn throwing strikes from guard but Corona blocks nicely.
Blackburn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Blackburn working some strikes from top position.
Blackburn passes Corona's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Emiliano Blackburn has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Corona avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blackburn.
Blackburn wants to take a breather but Corona is having none of it. #SUB#
Corona actively working from the bottom here.
Blackburn scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Blackburn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Corona keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Corona looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blackburn tries to counter by closing the distance.
Corona needs to keep his hands up - Blackburn had a free shot at his head there.
Blackburn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corona.
Corona misses with a wild body shot.
Juan Corona is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Corona misses with a wild body shot.
Corona lands with a straight right. Blackburn didn't see that one coming.
Corona will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Corona lands a lovely overhand right.
Blackburn lands a glancing blow to the side of Corona's head.
Corona throws a lazy right hand but Blackburn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Corona missing with a left hand there. Blackburn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Corona thuds his right hand into Blackburn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corona comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Blackburn ducks under a wild hook from Corona.
Blackburn throws a sloppy body shot
and Corona cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emiliano Blackburn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Corona's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Corona tests Blackburn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Corona misses its intended target.
Corona lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Blackburn has Corona up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corona.
Blackburn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Corona displaying some good clinch control by pressing Blackburn up against the cage.
Corona misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Corona. #BC2#
Blackburn manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Blackburn instigates a clinch.
Corona looking to stall. #T1#
Blackburn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blackburn working aggressively here.
Blackburn blocks an uppercut.
Corona cracks Blackburn with a nice body shot.
Corona just leaning against Blackburn, taking a breather.
Blackburn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corona blocks an uppercut.
Corona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blackburn lands a shot to the body.
Corona lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blackburn backwards.
Blackburn throws a punch but it's blocked by Corona.
Blackburn tries a body shot but Corona blocks it.
Blackburn wants to get back to striking at distance but Corona won't allow it.
Blackburn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Corona misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Corona breaks the clinch. #T2#
Blackburn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corona was well out of range. Poor timing from Blackburn.
Blackburn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corona.
Corona misses with a wild combination.
Sloppy strikes from Corona. Those never looked like landing.
Blackburn slips a jab from Corona.
Blackburn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackburn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corona.
Blackburn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Blackburn misses the jab.
Corona cracks Blackburn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Blackburn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corona.
Blackburn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Juan Corona is winning the standup battle so far.
Blackburn just misses with a punch to the body.
Blackburn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Corona fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Corona uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blackburn.
An attempted straight right counter from Corona misses the target.
Blackburn blocks a jab.
Blackburn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corona.
Nice uppercut there from Corona.
A cross from Corona lands.
Corona throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Corona misses.
Corona dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Blackburn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Corona looks to land a right hand but Blackburn moved out of range.
Blackburn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Corona scores with a sloppy right hand. Blackburn should have avoided that one.
Corona dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Corona scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corona swings for the body but Blackburn moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Blackburn.
Blackburn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corona throws out the jab.
Corona ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blackburn moves away.
Corona lands the left hand.
Corona throws a looping overhand right but Blackburn ducks down to avoid it.
A nice side step and Blackburn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Corona lands a jab to the head.
Corona throws an off balance right hand
and Blackburn counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Blackburn pushes Corona up against the cage in a clinch.
Blackburn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Corona showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Corona has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Corona!
A very excited looking Juan Corona rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Checkmate Championship 16
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
A jab from Blackburn misses.
Walters throws a body punch but Blackburn moves out of range.
Blackburn misses with a hook. Walters ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Walters. Blackburn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blackburn seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Blackburn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Walters defends well and Blackburn ends up having to push Walters into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Walters drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Blackburn defends it well.
Walters blocking some punches.
Blackburn can't find room to land a body shot as Walters controls the action.
Blackburn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD2#
Walters gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackburn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blackburn 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#
Walters tries to get to full guard but Blackburn has control of the leg. #T1#
Walters slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Walters is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Walters might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Blackburn haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Blackburn stopping the sweep attempt from Walters.#SUB2#
Walters had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blackburn defends it easily.
Blackburn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Walters wants to hit a sweep here but Blackburn passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Walters there!
Walters is squirming around, avoiding Blackburn's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walters tries to hold on but Blackburn postures up.
Blackburn looking to control but Walters is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Blackburn looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Blackburn landing strikes, looking to finish!
Blackburn trying to control but Walters is having none of it.
Blackburn is really struggling to control Walters but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Walters regains half guard.
Blackburn wants to pass to mount but Walters is defending the position. #SUB2#
Walters is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blackburn pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Walters manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Walters is looking for a triangle here but Blackburn uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blackburn lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T3#
Blackburn scores with punches from side control.
Walters is trying to control Blackburn's posture but Blackburn avoids it.
Walters tries to buck Blackburn off but Blackburn is having none of it.
Blackburn landing a few strikes.
Walters is looking to reverse the position.
Blackburn lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Walters down.
Blackburn working the body and head with strikes.
Walters is looking for a sweep.
Walters is trying to control Blackburn's posture but Blackburn avoids it.
Walters manages to get back to half guard.
Blackburn winds up and cracks Walters with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Walters wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Walters trying to control from the bottom.
Blackburn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Walters slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Walters is pulling down on Blackburn's head. It's preventing any offense from Blackburn, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Walters is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blackburn defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackburn chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Walters working for a triangle but Blackburn defends it easily. #SUB2#
Walters looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Blackburn passes into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emiliano Blackburn dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Walters shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Blackburn's guard.
Walters looking to sit in guard and control but Blackburn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Walters looking for a guillotine here but Blackburn defends easily.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Blackburn here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#SUB2#
Walters working for a triangle but Blackburn defends it easily. #SUB2#
Walters has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blackburn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Blackburn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Walters is looking for a triangle but Blackburn pushes his legs off easily.
Blackburn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Blackburn working some strikes from top position.
Blackburn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walters is keeping the position for now.
Walters is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blackburn trying to control but Walters is working from the bottom.
Blackburn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Blackburn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walters swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blackburn trying to control the position from guard on top but Walters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Walters has his foot on Blackburn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blackburn works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Walters throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Blackburn escapes and throws Walters's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Walters tries to bench press Blackburn off him but Blackburn keeps the position. #T2#
Walters is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Walters looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Walters is trying to maintain the position but Blackburn is very close to passing his half guard.
Blackburn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Walters has a hand on Blackburn's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Blackburn takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Walters tries to hold on but Blackburn pushes him away.
Blackburn is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The referee warns Walters that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #T3#
Blackburn dominating with strikes here.
Blackburn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walters can do to turn this around?
Blackburn pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Walters wants to hold on but Blackburn pushes him away.
Blackburn prevents Walters from getting the reversal.
Blackburn tries to control but Walters wriggling away.
Blackburn lands a nice shot to the head.
Walters is in all sorts of trouble here.
Walters tries to hold on but Blackburn postures up.
Walters taking shots to the head.
Walters regains half guard.
Blackburn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Blackburn wants to take a breather but Walters is having none of it.
Walters moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Walters looking for a guillotine here but Blackburn defends easily. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walters wants to sweep but no luck.
Blackburn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Walters isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Blackburn stacks Walters on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Blackburn!
Blackburn tries to advance to mount but Walters denies him.
Blackburn working the ground and pound from side control.
Walters sneaks back into half guard.
Walters is trying to maintain the position but Blackburn is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emiliano Blackburn dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3##TD2#
Walters closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Blackburn's guard.
Walters works over Blackburn with some ground and pound from guard.
Walters postures up in Blackburn's guard and throws a big left but Blackburn blocks it.
Blackburn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blackburn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blackburn 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#
Walters is staying active underneath Blackburn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Walters is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Walters wants to get back to full guard.
Walters trying to control here. #T1#
Blackburn scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Emiliano Blackburn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Walters tries to roll over but Blackburn keeps him under control.
Blackburn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Blackburn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Walters actively working from the bottom here.
Blackburn is trying to control the action in half guard but Walters is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Walters gets back to full guard.
Blackburn lands a couple of elbows.
Walters 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 stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walters swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blackburn trying to control but Walters is working from the bottom. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Walters is on top in guard. #REVB#
Blackburn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Walters pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blackburn is keeping the position for now.
Blackburn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Walters throws a big elbow that misses.
Blackburn managing to control the position.
Walters landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Walters throwing strikes but missing.
Blackburn wants to sweep but no luck.
Blackburn is controlling Walters's posture.
Blackburn keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Walters thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Blackburn wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Walters is now in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Blackburn is trying to get back to full guard.
Walters controlling the pace.
Walters has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Walters looking to ground and pound but Blackburn is blocking nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blackburn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Walters with a couple of short strikes.
Blackburn bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Walters really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Walters tries to move into range but Blackburn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Walters takes a swing at Blackburn's ribcage but misses.
Kevin Walters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walters throws a poor cross that misses
and Blackburn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Walters misses with a lunging right hand
and Blackburn counters with a stiff right hand.
Walters misses with an uppercut
and Blackburn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Walters gets a double leg takedown into Blackburn's guard.
Walters wants to control from the top but Blackburn keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn is controlling Walters's posture.
Blackburn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Walters wants to pass the guard but Blackburn is keeping the position.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackburn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blackburn seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Blackburn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blackburn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Walters misses with a hook to the body
and Blackburn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD2#
Walters gets the takedown into side control.
Blackburn wants to control but Walters postures up.
Walters misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Blackburn is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#T2#
Blackburn struggling a bit here.
Blackburn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Walters off and has taken his back!
Blackburn doesn't have the hooks in and Walters manages to turn into his guard.
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!
Walters looking to pass the guard.
Walters is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Blackburn seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Walters controlling from the top position. #T3#
Walters throwing strikes from guard but Blackburn blocks nicely.
Walters throwing strikes from guard but Blackburn blocks nicely.
Blackburn controlling Walters's posture.
Walters throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Walters throwing strikes but missing.
Walters wants to control from the top but Blackburn keeps moving. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Blackburn has his hands on Walters's head, controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Walters swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Blackburn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Kevin Walters will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Walters misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Blackburn counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Blackburn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Blackburn preventing the sweep.
Blackburn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Walters is looking to sweep but instead, Blackburn has passed into half guard.
Walters has hold of Blackburn's hands but Blackburn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Blackburn winds up and cracks Walters with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Walters is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Blackburn scores with a couple of nice shots.
Blackburn trying to mount his opponent but Walters defends it.
Blackburn is thwarting Walters's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Walters looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Walters is looking for a sweep. Blackburn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Walters wants to sweep but Blackburn has passed to side control!
Walters tries to improve position but can't.
Blackburn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walters keeps working.
Blackburn has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Walters!
Walters is looking to get to half guard.
Walters sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Walters is pressing down on Blackburn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Blackburn trying to control the position from guard on top but Walters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walters is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Walters looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blackburn wants to control from the top but Walters keeps moving. #SUB2#
Walters looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Blackburn is defending well. Walters quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Blackburn has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Walters celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin Walters!
Kevin Walters is the new featherweight champion!
Kevin Walters managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview.

Event: Checkmate Championship 14
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackburn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aztec.
Aztec gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL2#
Aztec closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Aztec wants to break free but Blackburn has control.
Blackburn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aztec is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Blackburn - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Aztec breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Blackburn darts in and clinches Aztec up against the cage.#BC2#
Aztec escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good shot there by Blackburn.
Blackburn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Blackburn throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Blackburn clinches.
Blackburn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blackburn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aztec is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Aztec breaks from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Aztec.
Blackburn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aztec.
It looked like Blackburn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice shot by Blackburn.#T2#
A combination from Aztec does no damage.
A shot to the liver by Blackburn. Beautiful body shot.
Aztec misses with a series of wild punches.
Blackburn swings for the body but Aztec moves out of range.
Aztec looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aztec lands an overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Aztec.#T3##CL2#
Aztec gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Aztec's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Aztec breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Blackburn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Aztec has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Blackburn has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Aztec escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blackburn thuds his right hand into Aztec's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
Aztec swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blackburn connects with a body shot.#T4#
Aztec throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Blackburn moves into the clinch.
Blackburn struggles to land a body shot inside as Aztec controls his hands. #BC2#
Aztec manages to break the clinch.
Aztec misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Blackburn misses the target.
Aztec throws a hook to the side of Blackburn's head but Blackburn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aztec takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blackburn tries to clinch up.
Aztec lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Aztec moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chief Aztec will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Blackburn darts in and clinches Aztec up against the cage.
Blackburn lands a body shot.
Aztec has had enough of the clinch but Blackburn keeps him there for the moment.
Blackburn keeps control of Aztec as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Blackburn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aztec backwards.
Blackburn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aztec's efforts to push away.
A short uppercut from Blackburn.
Blackburn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aztec has had enough of the clinch but Blackburn keeps him there for the moment.
Aztec working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aztec tries to break the clinch but Blackburn is controlling the position.
Blackburn misses with some punches.
Blackburn scores with a shoulder strike.
Blackburn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Blackburn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aztec's elbow.
Blackburn working aggressively here. #BC2#
Aztec breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Aztec throws a poor cross that misses
and Blackburn counters with a left to the body.
Aztec misses with a double jab.
Blackburn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aztec leaves Blackburn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aztec throws a fast counter high kick but Blackburn manages to duck under it in time.#CL2#
Aztec has taken the fight to the clinch.
Blackburn lands a hook that snaps the head of Aztec backwards. #T2#
Aztec is trying to break free.
Aztec wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blackburn.
Blackburn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Blackburn tries to work over Aztec's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blackburn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Blackburn here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Aztec tries to break free but Blackburn pushes him back against the cage.
Blackburn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blackburn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aztec can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Aztec breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aztec, as that shot connected.
Aztec misses with a body shot
and Blackburn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aztec avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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!
Blackburn tries to clinch there but Aztec circles away. #T3#
Blackburn throws a jab but it's blocked by Aztec.
Aztec swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blackburn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aztec moves away.
A little jabbing left from Aztec on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Aztec staying out of range there.
Chief Aztec is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blackburn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blackburn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aztec doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Aztec misses with a straight right.
Aztec throws a lazy uppercut
letting Blackburn counter with a right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Aztec. Those never looked like landing.
Blackburn takes a swing at Aztec's ribcage but misses.
Aztec looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blackburn blocks a head kick by Aztec.
Blackburn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emiliano Blackburn dominated that second round.
That's time! Blackburn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Aztec falls off balance throwing a combination
and Blackburn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blackburn cracks Aztec with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Aztec takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Aztec misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Blackburn defending well as Aztec loads up on a big left hand.
Blackburn blocks a head kick by Aztec.
Blackburn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aztec at a distance.
Blackburn connects with the punch.
Aztec might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Blackburn just misses with a punch to the body.
Aztec looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Aztec misses with a leg kick
and Blackburn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Blackburn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aztec! But no joy.
Aztec digs a good hook to Blackburn's body.
The fighters circling - Blackburn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aztec! But no joy.
Blackburn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aztec keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aztec throws out a counter right but Blackburn avoids it with no problem.
Blackburn moves away from the strike by Aztec.
It looked like Blackburn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aztec misses with a combination
and Blackburn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Aztec displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blackburn. #TD#
Blackburn drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Blackburn stops Aztec from standing up. #T4##ES2#
Aztec kicks Blackburn off and gets to his feet.
Emiliano Blackburn is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab by Blackburn.
Blackburn dodges the punch combination from Aztec.
Aztec with a nice calf kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blackburn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emiliano Blackburn clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Blackburn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aztec throws a right hand that misses
and Blackburn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aztec rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blackburn counters with a nice uppercut.
Blackburn misses with a telegraphed body shot #KD2#
and Aztec counters with a crisp one two that drops Blackburn! Aztec thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Blackburn to his feet! Blackburn is in big trouble!#ROC2#Blackburn is rocked!
Blackburn lands an overhand right.
Oh Blackburn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aztec throws a head kick that misses.
Blackburn seems to have got his legs back now.#T1##CL#
Blackburn forces Aztec back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Blackburn on the inside.
Blackburn has a couple of punches blocked by Aztec.
A short body shot lands from Blackburn as the two fighters clinch.
Aztec blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Aztec breaks from the clinch.
Blackburn shoots in and drives through. Aztec sprawls well.
Blackburn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aztec sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Aztec gets a clinch.
Aztec is trying to force a seperation but Blackburn has the dominant position.#T2#
Blackburn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blackburn misses with a punch to the body.
Blackburn has Aztec pressed against the cage, preventing Aztec from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Blackburn keeps control of Aztec as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Blackburn can't find room to land a body shot as Aztec controls the action.
Aztec wants to break free but Blackburn has control.
Aztec prevents a body shot from Blackburn.
Blackburn tries to throw a body punch but Aztec avoids it by throwing Blackburn back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blackburn.
Blackburn tries a body shot but Aztec blocks it.
Blackburn swings wildly with an uppercut but Aztec uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Blackburn fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blackburn.
Aztec wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Blackburn tries to work over Aztec's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aztec tries to break the clinch but Blackburn is controlling the position.
Blackburn tries to throw a body punch but Aztec avoids it by throwing Blackburn back against the cage.
Emiliano Blackburn has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Blackburn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blackburn has a couple of punches blocked by Aztec.
Blackburn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Aztec breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Blackburn has closed the distance and engaged Aztec in a clinch.
Blackburn lands with a right to the head.
Aztec wants to break the clinch but can't.
Blackburn misses with the head strike.
Aztec wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aztec wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blackburn has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Aztec breaks from the clinch.
Aztec looks to land a right hand but Blackburn moved out of range.
Blackburn throws a body punch but Aztec moves out of range. #T4#
Blackburn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blackburn slips a jab from Aztec.
Aztec throws a lazy right hand but Blackburn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blackburn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Aztec throws a right hand that Blackburn ducks under and follows up with a left that Blackburn also avoids with ease.
It looked like Blackburn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice defenses there by Blackburn.
Aztec looks to throw the jab but Blackburn is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Blackburn misses its target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Emiliano Blackburn will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.#R5##CL#
Blackburn forces Aztec back against the cage and clinches.
Aztec has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Aztec prevents a body shot from Blackburn.
A shot in the inside from Blackburn.
Blackburn has Aztec pressed against the cage, preventing Aztec from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Aztec is trying to break the clinch but Blackburn is controlling him.
Blackburn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Aztec manages to break the clinch.
Blackburn tries to clinch up but Aztec circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn with a poor takedown
and Blackburn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blackburn looks to score with a jab to the body but Aztec is just out of range.#T1#
Aztec takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blackburn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD#
Blackburn throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Aztec tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Blackburn is in Aztec's guard.
Chief Aztec has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blackburn trying to control but Aztec is working from the bottom.
Blackburn landing with the ground and pound.
Blackburn controlling from the top position.
Blackburn has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#ES2#
Aztec uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Chief Aztec is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Blackburn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aztec is fending him off so far but Blackburn persists. Nope, Aztec circles away and we're back to standing.
Blackburn tries to clinch up.
Aztec ducks under a wild hook from Blackburn.
Blackburn misses with a hook
and Aztec counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!#CL2#
Aztec closes the distance and pushes Blackburn back into the cage.#T3#
Blackburn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aztec's elbow.
Blackburn is leaning against Aztec and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Blackburn tries to work over Aztec's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blackburn struggles to land a body shot inside as Aztec controls his hands.
Blackburn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aztecs head.
Blackburn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aztec's efforts to push away.
Blackburn lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Aztec breaks the clinch.
Aztec avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aztec lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Aztec blocks a jab.
As Blackburn backs off Aztec throws a huge counter combo but Blackburn manages to avoid it all.
Blackburn throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Blackburn moves away from the strike by Aztec.
A little feinted left hand from Blackburn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Blackburn moves into range and clinches up with Aztec.
Blackburn prevents Aztec from breaking the clinch.
Blackburn tries to work over Aztec's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Emiliano Blackburn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC2#
Aztec manages to break the clinch.
Chief Aztec has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blackburn misses with an uppercut
and Aztec counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blackburn scores with the left hand. Aztec knows he should have avoided that one.
Aztec's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blackburn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Aztec scrambles back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emiliano Blackburn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Blackburn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 50:46
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 50:46
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emiliano Blackburn!
Emiliano Blackburn retains his featherweight title!
Emiliano Blackburn really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Conviction logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Checkmate Championship 12
Date: Oct 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chulalongkorn looks to throw the jab but Blackburn is out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Blackburn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Blackburn moves out of range of the strikes.
Chulalongkorn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blackburn.
Chulalongkorn throws a lazy right hand but Blackburn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blackburn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chulalongkorn throws a right hand that misses
and Blackburn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chulalongkorn slips under a jab.
Chulalongkorn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chulalongkorn throws a lazy right hand but Blackburn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chulalongkorn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blackburn.
Blackburn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Blackburn throws the left hand but Chulalongkorn avoids the punch easily.
Blackburn lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Chulalongkorn misses with a body shot.
Blackburn tries to clinch up.
Emiliano Blackburn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackburn scores with a jab.
Chulalongkorn lands a slapping body shot.
Blackburn jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Chulalongkorn tries to keep at a distance but Blackburn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chulalongkorn is trying to push Blackburn away but Blackburn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Blackburn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chulalongkorn backwards.
Chulalongkorn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Blackburn lands a left hand. #BC#
Chulalongkorn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chulalongkorn throws a lazy uppercut
and Blackburn counters with a stiff right hand.
Blackburn looks to throw the jab but Chulalongkorn is out of range.
Chulalongkorn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Blackburn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chulalongkorn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Blackburn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chulalongkorn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chulalongkorn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blackburn.
Blackburn misses with a hook
and Blackburn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chulalongkorn scores with a nice right hand.
Blackburn throws a lazy right hand but Chulalongkorn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chulalongkorn throwing a counter right hand but Blackburn manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Blackburn misses its intended target.
Blackburn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Chulalongkorn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Blackburn.#CL2#
Blackburn has managed to clinch.
Chulalongkorn tries to circle away but Blackburn has him pinned against the cage.#T3##BC#
Chulalongkorn breaks from the clinch.
Chulalongkorn keeps the fight on the outside.
Blackburn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blackburn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blackburn just misses with a punch to the body.
Blackburn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chulalongkorn misses with a right hand
and Blackburn counters with a straight right hand.
Blackburn misses with a hook. Chulalongkorn ducked under it nicely.
Jab from Blackburn.#CL2#
Blackburn has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chulalongkorn.
Blackburn lands an uppercut.#BC#
Chulalongkorn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chulalongkorn misses the jab.#T4#
Blackburn tries to clinch but Chulalongkorn is having none of it.
Chulalongkorn lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
Blackburn forces Chulalongkorn back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chulalongkorn prevents a body shot from Blackburn.
Blackburn throws a head punch that misses.
Blackburn lands an uppercut.
Blackburn misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Blackburn. #BC#
Chulalongkorn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chulalongkorn ducks right into an uppercut from Blackburn.
Blackburn thuds his right hand into Chulalongkorn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chulalongkorn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chulalongkorn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blackburn.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blackburn! But no joy.
Blackburn misses with a hook. Chulalongkorn ducked under it nicely.
Chulalongkorn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emiliano Blackburn dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Chulalongkorn throws a hook but Blackburn blocks it.
Chulalongkorn throws the left hand but Blackburn avoids the punch easily.
Blackburn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chulalongkorn throws out the jab.
Chulalongkorn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chulalongkorn takes a swing at Blackburn's ribcage but misses.
Chulalongkorn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blackburn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chulalongkorn throws a shot from downtown. Blackburn moves away and avoids it.
Blackburn ducks under a wild hook from Chulalongkorn.
Blackburn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chulalongkorn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blackburn.
Blackburn jabs Chulalongkorn right on the nose. Chulalongkorn blinks but takes it well.
Chulalongkorn misses with a looping right.
Blackburn jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Blackburn defending well as Chulalongkorn loads up on a big left hand.
Blackburn throws a big shot that misses.
Chulalongkorn throws out a loose jab but Blackburn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blackburn misses with a looping right.
Chulalongkorn keeps the fight on the outside.
Chulalongkorn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blackburn doesn't manage to clinch there - Chulalongkorn circles away.
Chulalongkorn misses with a straight right.
Blackburn scores with a jab.
Chulalongkorn lands a head shot.
Chulalongkorn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blackburn manages to avoid it.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Chulalongkorn. Blackburn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blackburn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chulalongkorn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blackburn.
Chulalongkorn throws a shot from downtown. Blackburn moves away and avoids it.
Blackburn misses with a looping left.
Chulalongkorn scores with a jab to the jaw.
Blackburn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chulalongkorn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blackburn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chulalongkorn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blackburn counters with a stiff right hand.
Blackburn 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!
Chulalongkorn looks to land a right hand but Blackburn moved out of range.
Blackburn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chulalongkorn slips under a jab from Blackburn.#T3#
Chulalongkorn swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Chulalongkorn gets tackled into the cage by Blackburn. Blackburn maintains the clinch.
Chulalongkorn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chulalongkorn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chulalongkorn is looking to break free of the clinch but Blackburn has double underhooks.
Chulalongkorn blocks a body shot from Blackburn.
Chulalongkorn wants to get back to striking at distance but Blackburn won't allow it.
Chulalongkorn wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Chulalongkorn breaks from the clinch.
Blackburn wants to clinch.
Blackburn cracks Chulalongkorn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Blackburn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chulalongkorn.
Blackburn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chulalongkorn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blackburn takes a swing at Chulalongkorn's ribcage but misses.
Chulalongkorn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chulalongkorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blackburn.
Blackburn might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Blackburn looks to throw the jab but Chulalongkorn is out of range.
Chulalongkorn lands a right hook to the body.
Blackburn looks to throw the jab but Chulalongkorn is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Chulalongkorn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blackburn fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Chulalongkorn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chulalongkorn misses with a straight right.
Blackburn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blackburn throws a jab but it's blocked by Chulalongkorn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnificent Chulalongkorn dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Chulalongkorn blocks a jab.
Chulalongkorn throwing a counter right hand but Blackburn manages to avoid it.
Chulalongkorn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A swing and a miss from Chulalongkorn.
And Blackburn tries to counter it with a takedown but Chulalongkorn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Blackburn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Blackburn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chulalongkorn.
Blackburn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blackburn throws a right hand that misses
and Chulalongkorn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blackburn throws a jab but it's blocked by Chulalongkorn.
Blackburn missing with a left hand there. Chulalongkorn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Chulalongkorn misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chulalongkorn.
Chulalongkorn slips a jab from Blackburn.
Chulalongkorn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Blackburn scores with a jab.
A slow jab from Chulalongkorn misses its intended target.
Blackburn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Blackburn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blackburn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chulalongkorn.
Chulalongkorn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blackburn.
A jab from Blackburn finds it's way through Chulalongkorn's defenses.
Blackburn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Blackburn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chulalongkorn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blackburn's head.
Chulalongkorn defending well as Blackburn loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Chulalongkorn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chulalongkorn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Blackburn throws an off balance right hand
and Chulalongkorn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blackburn scores with a jab to the head.
Chulalongkorn slips a straight right by Blackburn.
Chulalongkorn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blackburn ducks under a wild hook from Chulalongkorn.
Blackburn throws a lazy right hand but Chulalongkorn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Blackburn.
Blackburn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chulalongkorn.
Emiliano Blackburn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blackburn tries to clinch but Chulalongkorn is having none of it.
Chulalongkorn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chulalongkorn digs a good hook to Blackburn's body. #T3#
Chulalongkorn looks to throw the jab but Blackburn is out of range.
Chulalongkorn just misses with a punch to the body.
Chulalongkorn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Blackburn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chulalongkorn on the side of the head.
Chulalongkorn blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Chulalongkorn misses the target.
Chulalongkorn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Blackburn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chulalongkorn.
Blackburn ducks under a wild hook from Chulalongkorn.
Blackburn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chulalongkorn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Blackburn is rocked!
Blackburn throws an overhand right that lands on Chulalongkorn's shoulder, as Chulalongkorn tries to avoid the shot.
Blackburn is still on wobbly legs! Can Chulalongkorn finish him?#T4#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Blackburn.
Blackburn seems to have recovered his senses.
Decent striking displayed by Blackburn there.
Chulalongkorn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chulalongkorn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Blackburn clinches with his opponent.
Blackburn lands with a right to the head.
Chulalongkorn wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Chulalongkorn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blackburn wants to clinch.
The fighters circling - Chulalongkorn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emiliano Blackburn really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4##CL2#
Blackburn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chulalongkorn blocking some punches.
Chulalongkorn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Chulalongkorn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chulalongkorn looks to land a left hand but Blackburn moved out of range nicely.
Blackburn throws the left hand but Chulalongkorn avoids the punch easily.
Blackburn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chulalongkorn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chulalongkorn misses with a looping left.
Chulalongkorn ducks under a wild hook from Blackburn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Blackburn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chulalongkorn throws out the jab.
Chulalongkorn slips a straight right by Blackburn.
Chulalongkorn missing with a left hand there. Blackburn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Chulalongkorn misses with a looping left.
Chulalongkorn throws a hook but Blackburn avoids it easily.
Blackburn misses the jab.
Blackburn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chulalongkorn throws out the jab.
Chulalongkorn moves out of range of the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Blackburn as he connects with a hook.
Blackburn looks to land a left hand but Chulalongkorn moved out of range nicely.
Blackburn misses with a straight right.
Blackburn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chulalongkorn.
Chulalongkorn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Chulalongkorn throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Blackburn misses with a straight right.
Chulalongkorn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chulalongkorn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blackburn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blackburn scores with a sloppy right hand. Chulalongkorn should have avoided that one.
Blackburn scores with a punch to the head.
Blackburn throws a big shot that misses.
Blackburn connects with a right hand. Chulalongkorn shakes it off.
Blackburn slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Chulalongkorn misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chulalongkorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blackburn moves away.
Chulalongkorn loads up on a big right hand but Blackburn slips the punch.
Blackburn looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Blackburn scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chulalongkorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blackburn moves away.
Chulalongkorn throws a poor cross that misses
and Blackburn counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Chulalongkorn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blackburn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chulalongkorn on the side of the head.
Blackburn loads up on a big right hand but Chulalongkorn slips the punch.
Chulalongkorn throws an overhand right that lands on Blackburn's shoulder, as Blackburn tries to avoid the shot.
Blackburn moves away from the strike by Chulalongkorn.
Chulalongkorn misses the jab.
Blackburn throws out a counter right but Chulalongkorn avoids it with no problem.
Chulalongkorn throws a shot from downtown. Blackburn moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Blackburn misses the target. #T4#
Blackburn loads up on a big right hand but Chulalongkorn slips the punch.
Chulalongkorn takes one to the chin there.
Blackburn misses with a right hand
letting Chulalongkorn counter with a right hand.
Blackburn moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackburn looks to land a left hand but Chulalongkorn moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Chulalongkorn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Blackburn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chulalongkorn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blackburn.
Blackburn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Blackburn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chulalongkorn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chulalongkorn slips a jab from Blackburn.
A little feinted left hand from Chulalongkorn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emiliano Blackburn dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Blackburn misses with a hook to the body
and Chulalongkorn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blackburn just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Blackburn.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blackburn. Chulalongkorn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blackburn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chulalongkorn.
Chulalongkorn misses with an uppercut.
Blackburn lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chulalongkorn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chulalongkorn swings for the body but Blackburn moves out of range.
Chulalongkorn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chulalongkorn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chulalongkorn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Blackburn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Blackburn moves into the clinch.
Blackburn throws a punch but it's blocked by Chulalongkorn. #BC#
Chulalongkorn breaks the clinch.
Chulalongkorn lands a nice shot that snaps Blackburn's head back.
Chulalongkorn ducks under a wild hook from Blackburn.
Chulalongkorn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Blackburn on the side of the head.
Chulalongkorn throws out a loose jab but Blackburn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Blackburn.
Chulalongkorn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chulalongkorn throwing a counter right hand but Blackburn manages to avoid it.
Chulalongkorn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blackburn.
Magnificent Chulalongkorn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Chulalongkorn throws a hook but Blackburn avoids it easily.
Chulalongkorn throws a body punch but Blackburn moves out of range.
Blackburn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chulalongkorn slips under a jab from Blackburn.
Chulalongkorn moves out of range as Blackburn strikes.
A jab from Blackburn misses.
Blackburn scores with the left hand. Chulalongkorn knows he should have avoided that one.
Chulalongkorn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
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!#CL2#
Blackburn takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Chulalongkorn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chulalongkorn misses with a body shot
and Blackburn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3##CL2#
Blackburn forces Chulalongkorn back against the cage and clinches.
Blackburn misses with some punches.
Blackburn fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Chulalongkorn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Blackburn closes the distance and clinches.
Chulalongkorn wants to break free but Blackburn has control.
Blackburn has Chulalongkorn pressed against the cage, preventing Chulalongkorn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chulalongkorn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chulalongkorn blocking some punches.
Blackburn prevents Chulalongkorn from breaking the clinch.
Chulalongkorn wants to get back to striking at distance but Blackburn won't allow it. #BC#
Chulalongkorn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blackburn moves in looking to clinch but Chulalongkorn pushes him off.
Chulalongkorn throwing a counter right hand but Blackburn manages to avoid it.
Chulalongkorn misses with a body shot.
Blackburn tries to clinch there but Chulalongkorn circles away. #T4#
Blackburn throws a looping overhand right but Chulalongkorn ducks down to avoid it.
Chulalongkorn misses with a lunging right hand
and Blackburn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chulalongkorn misses with a hook. Blackburn ducked under it nicely.
Chulalongkorn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chulalongkorn throws a lazy uppercut
and Blackburn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Emiliano Blackburn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Blackburn throws a looping overhand right but Chulalongkorn ducks down to avoid it.
Chulalongkorn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blackburn throws out the jab.
Chulalongkorn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Blackburn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chulalongkorn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blackburn.
Blackburn scores with a jab to the jaw.

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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 46:49
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emiliano Blackburn!
Emiliano Blackburn is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Emiliano Blackburn thanked Conviction for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Checkmate Championship 9
Date: Sep 09, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Blackburn misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ryuunosuke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ryuunosuke looks to clinch
enabling Blackburn to counter with a crisp jab.
Ryuunosuke takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ryuunosuke wants to clinch up but Blackburn keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Blackburn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ryuunosuke.
Blackburn keeps the fight on the outside.
Ryuunosuke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blackburn lands with a cross. #CL2#
Ryuunosuke gets a clinch.
Blackburn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blackburn lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Blackburn. #TD2#
Ryuunosuke pulls guard. #SUB2#
Ryuunosuke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blackburn defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blackburn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1##SUB2#
Ryuunosuke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blackburn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ryuunosuke is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Ryuunosuke has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Blackburn is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ryuunosuke.
Ryuunosuke takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Blackburn creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Blackburn wants to control but Ryuunosuke is keeping him busy.
Blackburn is really struggling to control Ryuunosuke but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ryuunosuke is looking to regain half guard here but Blackburn keeps moving and retains side control.
Ryuunosuke is not content to let Blackburn control the position. #T2#
Ryuunosuke is looking to regain half guard here but Blackburn keeps moving and retains side control.
Blackburn lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ryuunosuke down.
Blackburn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ryuunosuke is looking for a sweep.
Ryuunosuke regains half guard.
Blackburn working over Ryuunosuke with some ground and pound. Ryuunosuke looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Blackburn scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Ryuunosuke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blackburn pulls his head out easily.
Ryuunosuke taking some punishment here, with Blackburn in his half guard. #SUB2#
Ryuunosuke actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Blackburn is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Blackburn scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Blackburn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Blackburn slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Ryuunosuke looking for submissions off his back.
Blackburn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Blackburn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Blackburn moves into full mount! Ryuunosuke won't be happy about that!
Ryuunosuke wants to hold on but Blackburn pushes him away.
Ryuunosuke is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
Ryuunosuke is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Blackburn controlling the position easily from mount.
Ryuunosuke tries to hold on but Blackburn postures up.
Blackburn controlling the position easily from mount.
Blackburn tries to control but Ryuunosuke wriggling away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Blackburn cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Blackburn pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Blackburn looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emiliano Blackburn dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Nice defenses there by Ryuunosuke.
Blackburn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryuunosuke can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Ryuunosuke gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Ryuunosuke has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Blackburn uses from the top position.
Blackburn trying to control but Ryuunosuke is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ryuunosuke is looking for a triangle but Blackburn pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Blackburn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ryuunosuke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blackburn has managed to get both his arms back between Ryuunosuke's legs - danger averted.
Blackburn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Our spies down at at MMA Dojo (Top Gym in Tokyo*) inform us that Ryuunosuke has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ryuunosuke has an active guard here but Blackburn has managed to pass into half guard. #T1#
Ryuunosuke is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Blackburn scores with a couple of nice shots.
Blackburn looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ryuunosuke with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ryuunosuke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blackburn is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Blackburn looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Blackburn raining down hammerfists from mount.
Blackburn scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Emiliano Blackburn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blackburn avoids the attempt from Ryuunosuke to control.
Ryuunosuke is trying to escape the mount.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Blackburn here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T2#
Blackburn lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Blackburn wants to control the pace but Ryuunosuke is squirming around nicely.
Blackburn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Blackburn avoids the attempt from Ryuunosuke to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackburn breaks from Ryuunosuke's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Blackburn cracks Ryuunosuke with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Blackburn lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ryuunosuke is in a horrible position here. Blackburn smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ryuunosuke really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T3#
Blackburn controlling the position easily from mount.
Ryuunosuke working to try and regain half guard.
Blackburn lands a nice shot to the head.
Blackburn avoids the attempt from Ryuunosuke to control.
Blackburn looking to control and managing it successfully.
Blackburn lands a big elbow. #ROC#Ryuunosuke is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Rikuto Ryuunosuke has been cut.
Ryuunosuke tries to lock up and control but Blackburn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Blackburn postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ryuunosuke looks a forlorn figure.
Ryuunosuke is still in real trouble! Can Blackburn finish him?#T4#
Blackburn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Blackburn has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ryuunosuke's face.
A big strike lands for Blackburn! That's really hurt Ryuunosuke and he's turned his back - Blackburn keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Blackburn jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emiliano Blackburn!
Emiliano Blackburn very nearly forgot to thank Conviction amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Checkmate Championship 7
Date: Aug 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beach Boy scores with a nice head shot.
Beach Boy tries to clinch up#TD#
and Blackburn counters with a single leg into guard. Beach Boy didn't expect that.
Blackburn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Beach Boy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blackburn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Blackburn lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Blackburn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Beach Boy's head.
Blackburn stopping the sweep attempt from Beach Boy.#T1#
Blackburn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Blackburn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beach Boy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blackburn has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Blackburn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Blackburn preventing the sweep.
Blackburn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Blackburn has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Blackburn scores with a sloppy right hand. Beach Boy should have avoided that one. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A left lands for Blackburn.
Beach Boy misses with a body kick.
Beach Boy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Blackburn.
Anderson Beach Boy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beach Boy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blackburn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blackburn avoids the head kick by Beach Boy.
Blackburn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blackburn connects with a jab.
Beach Boy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blackburn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blackburn cracks Beach Boy with an open hand slap.#CL#
Blackburn has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beach Boy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blackburn.
Beach Boy trying to land knees to the body.
Blackburn misses with the head strike. #TD#
Blackburn wants the takedown. Beach Boy is fighting it off but Blackburn persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Beach Boy's guard against the cage.
Blackburn 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. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Blackburn.
Blackburn stands and throws Beach Boy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Blackburn lands an elbow.
Beach Boy is looking to reverse the position.
Blackburn in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T4#
Blackburn cracks Beach Boy with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Beach Boy tries to improve position but can't.
Beach Boy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Blackburn off and has taken his back!
Will Beach Boy go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Beach Boy is trying to stick to Blackburn's back but Blackburn is turning into Beach Boy. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Beach Boy's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Blackburn.
Blackburn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emiliano Blackburn dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Beach Boy tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Blackburn counter with a right hand.
It looks like Blackburn has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Beach Boy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#TD#
Blackburn scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Blackburn looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Beach Boy gets back to full guard.
Blackburn controlling from the top position.
Emiliano Blackburn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blackburn seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Beach Boy for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn won't allow Beach Boy to sweep him here. #T1#
Blackburn lands a couple of elbows.
Blackburn stays in close to Beach Boy's body and controls the position.
Blackburn won't allow Beach Boy to sweep him here.
Blackburn sitting in guard here, content to control.
Blackburn stopping the sweep attempt from Beach Boy.
Blackburn postures up and lands a big shot to Beach Boy's brow.
Blackburn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beach Boy is keeping the position for now.
Blackburn stays in close to Beach Boy's body and controls the position.
Beach Boy keeping full guard, as Blackburn tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackburn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Blackburn preventing the sweep.
Blackburn stays in close to Beach Boy's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Blackburn avoids the body shot from Beach Boy.
Beach Boy tries for a takedown but Blackburn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Blackburn looking to score a takedown here. Beach Boy is defending well but Blackburn drives through and ends up in Beach Boy's guard.
Blackburn 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. #SUB2#
Beach Boy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blackburn defends it easily.
Beach Boy throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Blackburn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Blackburn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Beach Boy being controlled here, momentarily.
Blackburn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blackburn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Blackburn wants to control from the top but Beach Boy keeps moving.
Blackburn sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Blackburn won't allow Beach Boy to sweep him here. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Blackburn passes Beach Boy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Blackburn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beach Boy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blackburn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Beach Boy keeping full guard, as Blackburn tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emiliano Blackburn dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Beach Boy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blackburn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Blackburn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beach Boy throws out the jab.
Beach Boy wants to clinch.
Beach Boy fails with the takedown
and Blackburn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blackburn throws out a powerful jab.
No luck for Beach Boy with that takedown attempt.
Blackburn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Beach Boy has Blackburn up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beach Boy is trying to drag Blackburn to the mat but Blackburn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Emiliano Blackburn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Beach Boy.#TD#
Blackburn is trying to trip Beach Boy. He has hold of a leg but Beach Boy is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Blackburn persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T1#
Blackburn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Blackburn content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Beach Boy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blackburn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beach Boy can do to turn this around?
Blackburn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Anderson Beach Boy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Blackburn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Blackburn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Blackburn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beach Boy swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##TD2#
Beach Boy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Blackburn's half guard.
Beach Boy wants to pass the guard but Blackburn is defending well.
Blackburn has his hands clasped together around Beach Boy's back. He's all about the action.
Beach Boy is thwarting Blackburn's attempts to control the position.
Blackburn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Beach Boy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Beach Boy's back!
Beach Boy looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Blackburn is working the ground and pound. Can Beach Boy escape?
Blackburn is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Blackburn gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Blackburn gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Blackburn apologises and we restart here on the feet. #T4#
Beach Boy throws a head kick that misses.
Blackburn is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Beach Boy misses the target.
Beach Boy throws a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Beach Boy.
Blackburn moves out of range of the body kick from Beach Boy.
Blackburn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blackburn sizes up Beach Boy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Beach Boy throws a jab when Blackburn was well out of range.
A punch combination from Beach Boy misses.
Blackburn lands with a cross.
Beach Boy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Blackburn throws out a powerful jab.
Emiliano Blackburn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Beach Boy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Blackburn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Beach Boy moves into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emiliano Blackburn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Blackburn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emiliano Blackburn!
Emiliano Blackburn managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, © Trap House, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Anderson Beach Boy had this to say: 'Ha Ha Ha False laughter to hide the pain!'.

Event: Checkmate Championship 4
Date: Jul 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomsett looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Blackburn counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Blackburn.
Blackburn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Blackburn pushes down on Tomsett's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Blackburn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Blackburn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've been hearing good reports from Tomsett'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn is nestled in close to Tomsett, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tomsett won't allow Blackburn to pass to mount.
Blackburn is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Blackburn controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
It looks like Blackburn might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Let's hope that Blackburn 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.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tomsett is desperately trying to improve his position but Blackburn has a good base and remains in mount.
Blackburn controlling his opponent.
Tomsett is in all sorts of trouble here.
Blackburn takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Blackburn cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Blackburn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Blackburn unloading with bombs!#T3#
Blackburn has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tomsett's face.
Blackburn controlling the pace for now.
Blackburn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tomsett is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tomsett is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Tomsett tries to reverse the position but Blackburn maintains control.
Blackburn content just to control the position here.
Blackburn landing punches.
Blackburn looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Blackburn scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tomsett?
Blackburn takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blackburn is continuing to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emiliano Blackburn dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tomsett misses with a looping left.
Tomsett scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Blackburn scores with a jab to the head.
Tomsett throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blackburn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blackburn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tomsett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blackburn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A combination from Tomsett does no damage.
Blackburn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tomsett will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomsett misses with the combination.
Tomsett shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A punch combination from Tomsett misses.
Blackburn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Blackburn moves into range and clinches up with Tomsett.#T1#
Tomsett is trying to force a seperation but Blackburn has the dominant position.
Blackburn scores with a shot to the side of Tomsett's head.
Blackburn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Blackburn lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC2#Tomsett is rocked!#TD2#
Blackburn has Tomsett pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Blackburn pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Tomsett tumbling to the mat - Blackburn dives into Tomsett's guard.
Oh Tomsett is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blackburn landing some decent shots from guard.
Blackburn advances to half guard.
Tomsett has hold of Blackburn's hands but Blackburn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Blackburn lands a big elbow - Tomsett is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Blackburn!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emiliano Blackburn!
An out of breath and clearly excited Emiliano Blackburn thanked © Trap House for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Checkmate To The Throne Finale
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryuunosuke misses with a head kick.
Ryuunosuke moves in looking to clinch but Blackburn pushes him off.
Blackburn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ryuunosuke fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ryuunosuke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Ryuunosuke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blackburn, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Ryuunosuke jumps guard. #SUB2#
Blackburn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ryuunosuke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blackburn has managed to get both his arms back between Ryuunosuke's legs - danger averted.
Our spies down at at MMA Dojo (Top Gym in Tokyo*) inform us that Ryuunosuke has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Blackburn passes Ryuunosuke's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Ryuunosuke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Ryuunosuke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn is pressing down on Ryuunosuke's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ryuunosuke is holding on for now.
Ryuunosuke is refusing to be controlled, as Blackburn sits in half guard.
Blackburn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1##SUB2#
Ryuunosuke actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Blackburn.
Blackburn is looking to take a break and control but Ryuunosuke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ryuunosuke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blackburn trying to control the action but Ryuunosuke is working from the bottom.
Ryuunosuke slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've been hearing that Blackburn has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ryuunosuke keeping moving, preventing Blackburn from controlling successfully.
Blackburn distracts Ryuunosuke with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2##SUB2#
Ryuunosuke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blackburn looking to pass the guard.
Blackburn wants to control from the top but Ryuunosuke keeps moving. #SUB2#
Ryuunosuke looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Blackburn passes into half guard.
Blackburn is looking to advance position but Ryuunosuke won't allow it. #SUB2#
Ryuunosuke looking for submissions off his back.
Ryuunosuke moves into full guard.
Blackburn wants to control from the top but Ryuunosuke keeps moving.
Blackburn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Ryuunosuke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blackburn defends it easily.#T3#
Blackburn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ryuunosuke controls Blackburn momentarily but Blackburn frees himself.
Blackburn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Blackburn'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.
Blackburn wants to control from the top but Ryuunosuke keeps moving. #SUB2#
Ryuunosuke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Ryuunosuke looking for a guillotine here but Blackburn defends easily. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blackburn is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Ryuunosuke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Blackburn distracts Ryuunosuke with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Blackburn trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryuunosuke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blackburn passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Emiliano Blackburn will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Blackburn closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ryuunosuke is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Blackburn controls the position.
Ryuunosuke can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here as Blackburn stalls from top position.
Ryuunosuke manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn wants to free his trapped foot but Ryuunosuke is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Ryuunosuke actively working from the bottom here.
Blackburn content to control rather than advance. #T1##SUB2#
Ryuunosuke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blackburn passes to side control.
Blackburn tries to move to mount but Ryuunosuke blocks the move with his legs.
Blackburn is working hard here to advance position.
Ryuunosuke is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ryuunosuke regains half guard.
Blackburn trying to mount his opponent but Ryuunosuke defends it.
Blackburn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ryuunosuke keeps working. #T2#
Ryuunosuke is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Blackburn scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ryuunosuke tries to get to full guard but Blackburn has control of the leg.
Blackburn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Blackburn here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Blackburn looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ryuunosuke is refusing to be controlled, as Blackburn sits in half guard.
Blackburn is looking to advance position but Ryuunosuke won't allow it. #SUB2#
Ryuunosuke looking for submissions off his back.
Ryuunosuke makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ryuunosuke.
Emiliano Blackburn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Ryuunosuke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blackburn is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Blackburn controlling from the top position.
Blackburn wants to control from the top but Ryuunosuke keeps moving. #SUB2#
Ryuunosuke is looking for a triangle here but Blackburn uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Blackburn lands a nice forearm strike.
Blackburn working the body and head with strikes.
Ryuunosuke is looking for a sweep.
Ryuunosuke is not content to let Blackburn control the position.
Ryuunosuke tries to buck Blackburn off but Blackburn is having none of it.
Blackburn wants to control but Ryuunosuke is keeping him busy. #T4#
Blackburn is chipping away with strikes.
Ryuunosuke tries to improve position but can't.
Blackburn controlling the position.
Ryuunosuke is looking to regain half guard here but Blackburn keeps moving and retains side control.
Ryuunosuke is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Blackburn trying to control the position but Ryuunosuke is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryuunosuke takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ryuunosuke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emiliano Blackburn dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A big left from Blackburn misses.
Blackburn looks to throw the jab but Ryuunosuke is out of range. #TD#
Blackburn shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Blackburn showed some decent athleticism there.
Blackburn winds up and cracks Ryuunosuke with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Blackburn tries to pass to full mount but Ryuunosuke defends it. #SUB2#
Ryuunosuke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blackburn pulls his head out easily.
Blackburn wants to pass the guard but Ryuunosuke is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Ryuunosuke looking for a kimura from the bottom but Blackburn passes into side control!
Ryuunosuke is trying to get back to half guard.
Blackburn works to advance to full mount. Ryuunosuke defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ryuunosuke is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ryuunosuke is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Ryuunosuke is looking to improve his position but Blackburn isn't that keen on the idea.
Blackburn working Ryuunosuke over with strikes here.
Blackburn controlling his opponent.
Ryuunosuke is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Blackburn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryuunosuke can do to turn this around?
Ryuunosuke sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Blackburn is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2##SUB2#
Ryuunosuke actively working from the bottom here.
Blackburn wants to pass the guard but Ryuunosuke is defending well.
Ryuunosuke wants to control but Blackburn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Blackburn trying to mount his opponent but Ryuunosuke defends it.
Blackburn working over Ryuunosuke with some ground and pound. Ryuunosuke looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Ryuunosuke has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Blackburn. Oh but Ryuunosuke has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Blackburn goes limp - he's gone! Ryuunosuke jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rikuto Ryuunosuke!
Rikuto Ryuunosuke is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Rikuto Ryuunosuke thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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 16: Bacolod v Cauchy
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1#
Manson dives in for a single leg takedown but Blackburn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Blackburn is looking to counter punch.
Manson dives in for a single leg takedown but Blackburn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Blackburn is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Manson.
Manson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Manson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blackburn counters with a stiff right hand.
Blackburn seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Emiliano Blackburn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Manson.
Manson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Manson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Charles Manson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Manson, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
Blackburn stuffs the takedown attempt from Manson. Manson gets slowly back to his feet.
Manson shoots in for a takedown but Blackburn shows good takedown defense.
Blackburn is looking to counter punch.
Manson shoots in looking for a takedown. Blackburn tries to sprawl out of it but Manson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blackburn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Blackburn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Manson shoots in looking for a takedown but Blackburn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Manson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Manson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Manson tries to get set, Blackburn tries to push him back and clinch up but Manson manages to avoid the attempt.
Manson shoots in for a double leg but Blackburn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T2#
Blackburn slips a jab and a cross from Manson.
Blackburn slaps away a takedown attempt from Manson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Blackburn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Manson tries for a takedown but Blackburn circles away easily
and Manson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Manson misses with a takedown attempt
and Blackburn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manson shoots for a takedown but Blackburn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Blackburn throwing a counter right hand but Manson manages to avoid it.
Manson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Blackburn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blackburn is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T3#
Manson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Manson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blackburn's waist but Blackburn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Manson off to one side.
Blackburn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Manson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blackburn as he jumps to the side.
Blackburn throwing a counter right hand but Manson manages to avoid it.
Manson shoots in but no luck this time.
Manson throws a sloppy head kick and Blackburn moves out of range easily.
Manson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blackburn's waist but Blackburn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Manson off to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manson.
Blackburn throwing a counter right hand but Manson manages to avoid it.
Manson looks winded!#T4#
Nice takedown defense from Blackburn. No joy for Manson on that attempt.
Blackburn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Manson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blackburn but Blackburn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
An attempted straight right counter from Blackburn misses the target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manson.
Blackburn throwing a counter right hand but Manson manages to avoid it.
Manson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Blackburn defends well and Manson ends up having to push Blackburn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Manson darts in looking for a takedown but Blackburn gets double underhooks and turns Manson into the cage.
Blackburn throwing a counter right hand but Manson manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blackburn avoids a kick to the body.
Blackburn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Manson has his takedown stuffed
and Blackburn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emiliano Blackburn dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Manson throws a sloppy head kick and Blackburn moves out of range easily.
Manson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Blackburn defends it nicely.
Blackburn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Manson shoots in looking for a takedown but Blackburn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Manson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
An attempted straight right counter from Blackburn misses the target.
Manson with a poor takedown
and Blackburn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Emiliano Blackburn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Manson.
Blackburn stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Blackburn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Manson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Blackburn counter with a right hand.
Manson is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manson.
Blackburn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
Manson shoots in but Blackburn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Manson shoots in looking for a takedown. Blackburn tries to sprawl out of it but Manson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blackburn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Manson looks for a takedown but Blackburn sprawls well.
Manson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blackburn but Blackburn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Blackburn throwing a counter right hand but Manson manages to avoid it.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Manson misses with a takedown attempt - Blackburn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Blackburn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Manson looks for a takedown but Blackburn sprawls well.
Manson shoots and misses
and Blackburn counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Manson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Manson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Blackburn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Manson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3##SUB2#
Manson tries for a kimura but Blackburn is defending well.
Blackburn tries to buck Manson off but Manson is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackburn gets back to half guard.
Blackburn has his hands clasped together around Manson's back. He's all about the action.
Blackburn works his way to full guard. Good work.
Blackburn is pulling down on Manson's head. It's preventing any offense from Manson, at least for the moment.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Manson preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Blackburn holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Manson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Blackburn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blackburn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manson can do to turn this around?
Manson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blackburn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blackburn wants to sweep here but Manson controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blackburn has his hands on Manson's head, controlling the position.
Blackburn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emiliano Blackburn dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Manson shoots in but no luck this time.
Manson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blackburn circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Blackburn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Manson darts in looking for a takedown but Blackburn gets double underhooks and turns Manson into the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Blackburn misses the target.
Emiliano Blackburn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Manson.
Manson shoots in but Blackburn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Blackburn tries to counter by clinching up but Manson breaks away and moves out of range.
Manson tries a head kick but it misses.
Blackburn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blackburn manages to avoid it.
Blackburn is looking to counter punch.
Manson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Manson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Manson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Manson shoots in but Blackburn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Blackburn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Manson fails with the takedown.
Manson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Manson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Manson shoots for a takedown but Blackburn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Blackburn misses the target.
Blackburn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blackburn wants it to stay on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Blackburn misses the target.#T2#
Manson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blackburn circles away.
Manson shoots for a double leg takedown but Blackburn sprawls well. He's pushed Manson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Blackburn misses the target.
Manson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Blackburn is fending him off so far but Manson persists. Nope, Blackburn circles away and we're back to standing.
Manson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blackburn counters with a stiff right hand.
Manson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blackburn's waist but Blackburn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Manson off to one side.
Blackburn tries to counter by clinching up but Manson breaks away and moves out of range.
Blackburn stuffs the takedown.
Manson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blackburn but Blackburn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Blackburn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Manson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Manson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blackburn circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Blackburn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Manson fails to land the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Blackburn misses the target.
Nice takedown defense from Blackburn. No joy for Manson on that attempt.
Blackburn slaps away a takedown attempt from Manson, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4##CL2#
Manson gets a clinch.
Manson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manson blocks an uppercut.
Blackburn throws a punch but it's blocked by Manson.
Manson has Blackburn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Blackburn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Manson blocks a body shot from Blackburn.
Blackburn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blackburn swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Manson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Blackburn trying to control the position from guard on top but Manson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emiliano Blackburn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blackburn is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Manson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Charles Manson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Emiliano Blackburn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blackburn, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emiliano Blackburn!
A very excited looking Emiliano Blackburn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SP Proving Grounds 1
Date: Apr 09, 2020

#R1#
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Blackburn was well out of range.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Blackburn's head backwards.#CL#
Blackburn clinches.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand into Blackburn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blackburn's gas tank.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Blackburn. #TD#
Blackburn is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sitsongrit can't fight it off and eventually Blackburn manages to take the fight to the floor. Sitsongrit looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sitsongrit trying to keep a closed guard but Blackburn is proving a slippery customer.
Blackburn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Blackburn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Blackburn has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Blackburn looking to pass the guard.
Blackburn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Blackburn trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blackburn misses with a looping right.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Blackburn.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Blackburn tries to clinch up.
Sitsongrit has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Blackburn is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Blackburn is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Blackburn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand right.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blackburn moves forwards but Sitsongrit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blackburn moves away.
A jab from Blackburn misses.
Blackburn is looking to score with low kicks.
Sitsongrit is looking for the big counter here.
Blackburn misses the jab.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Blackburn was well out of range.
Blackburn throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.#T3#
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Blackburn is out of range.
Blackburn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A lazy left from Sitsongrit finds it's target.#ROC2#
Blackburn is rocked!
Blackburn tries to move into range but Sitsongrit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oh Blackburn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Blackburn.
Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blackburn throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blackburn seems to have got his legs back now.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Blackburn down.
Blackburn throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Blackburn.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Blackburn moves out of range.
Blackburn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blackburn moves forwards but Sitsongrit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sitsongrit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Blackburn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Blackburn missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sitsongrit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Donk. Sitsongrit catches Blackburn right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackburn throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Blackburn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blackburn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sitsongrit lands a really nice looking cross but Blackburn seems unphased.
Blackburn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Blackburn throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Petsuwan Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Blackburn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blackburn misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blackburn.
Blackburn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Blackburn throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit lands with an uppercut that bounces Blackburn off the cage and back into range.
A big left from Blackburn misses. #CL#
Blackburn gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Blackburn.
Blackburn misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blackburn is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sitsongrit's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Blackburn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand. #T1#
Blackburn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit throws an elbow but it misses.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Blackburn.
Sitsongrit pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches. #TD#
Blackburn has Sitsongrit pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Blackburn pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sitsongrit tumbling to the mat - Blackburn dives into Sitsongrit's guard.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Blackburn from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sitsongrit really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blackburn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sitsongrit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Blackburn prevents Sitsongrit from getting back to his feet.
Blackburn landing with the ground and pound.
Blackburn pushes down on Sitsongrit's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackburn is trying to control the action in half guard but Sitsongrit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Blackburn works his way into full mount!
Blackburn lands a big shot there that rocks Sitsongrit but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Blackburn working Sitsongrit over with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sitsongrit is working to get back to half guard.
Blackburn wants to control the pace but Sitsongrit is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Blackburn putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
A nice elbow there by Blackburn.
Blackburn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Blackburn landing strikes, looking to finish!
Blackburn tries to control but Sitsongrit wriggling away.
Blackburn is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Blackburn takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Blackburn lands a couple of good shots and Sitsongrit has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Blackburn's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
You can see the frustration on Sitsongrit's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T4#
Blackburn trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sitsongrit doesn't escape.
Sitsongrit staying busy and making it hard for Blackburn to control.
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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Sitsongrit takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Blackburn is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Sitsongrit. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emiliano Blackburn dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Blackburn drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sitsongrit prevents Blackburn from improving position.
Blackburn passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sitsongrit!
Sitsongrit is working to get back to half guard.
Blackburn trying to control but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sitsongrit can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn is landing with some decent strikes but Sitsongrit is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sitsongrit working to try and regain half guard. #T1#
Blackburn controlling from the full mount.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Blackburn.
Sitsongrit is bucking up trying to escape but Blackburn cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Blackburn controlling from the full mount.
Blackburn prevents Sitsongrit from getting the reversal.
Blackburn trying to control but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Blackburn postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sitsongrit looks a forlorn figure. #T2#
Blackburn controlling from the full mount.
Sitsongrit is looking to improve his position but Blackburn isn't that keen on the idea.
Sitsongrit takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sitsongrit is squirming around, avoiding Blackburn's attempts to control the action.
Blackburn dominating with strikes here.
Sitsongrit is working to get back to half guard.
Blackburn tries to control but Sitsongrit wriggling away.
Blackburn has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Blackburn controlling from the full mount.
Blackburn avoids the attempt from Sitsongrit to control.
Blackburn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Blackburn seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sitsongrit for as long as he can get away with.
Blackburn has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sitsongrit's face.
Blackburn postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sitsongrit looks a forlorn figure. #T4#
Blackburn with good strikes from the mount here!
Blackburn controlling his opponent.
Blackburn tries to control but Sitsongrit wriggling away.
Sitsongrit is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Blackburn controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blackburn trying to control but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Blackburn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sitsongrit can do to turn this around?
Blackburn controlling the pace for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emiliano Blackburn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Blackburn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emiliano Blackburn!
Emiliano Blackburn thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2019

#R1##CL#
Suleimenov clinches up with Blackburn and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Blackburn is trying to trip Suleimenov. He has hold of a leg but Suleimenov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Blackburn persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Suleimenov being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Suleimenov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blackburn defends well.
Suleimenov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Suleimenov is looking for a triangle but Blackburn pushes his legs off easily.
Blackburn is in close to Suleimenov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blackburn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Suleimenov has momentary wrist control but Blackburn slips an elbow through the middle.
Blackburn landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Suleimenov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blackburn defends well.
Blackburn's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Blackburn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Suleimenov's head.
Suleimenov has momentary wrist control but Blackburn slips an elbow through the middle.
Blackburn controlling from the top position.
Blackburn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Suleimenov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Blackburn cracks Suleimenov with a solid left hand.#ROC2#
Suleimenov is rocked!
Blackburn connects with a couple of short punches.
Oh Suleimenov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Suleimenov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Blackburn with a nice head shot there.
Blackburn loads up on a big left hand. Suleimenov felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Blackburn looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Suleimenov can't hide his disappointment, as Blackburn celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emiliano Blackburn!
During a confident post fight interview, Emiliano Blackburn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2019

#R1#
Preston displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #TD2#
Preston closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Blackburn is trying to escape back to his feet but Preston uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Preston tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Blackburn tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Preston sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Blackburn tries to hold on but Preston pushes him away.
Preston is landing with some decent strikes but Blackburn is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Preston lands a couple of good shots and Blackburn has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Blackburn trying to control the action but Preston just sinks the hooks in. #T1#
Blackburn is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Preston. #SUB2#
Blackburn is trying to escape but he's just digging himself into more trouble. Preston manages to sink in the hooks and gets a rear naked choke to end the fight in impressive fashion.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Preston!
Mike Preston bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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