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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Blackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sir Byakuya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sir Byakuya has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Blackman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sir Byakuya!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Byakuya gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Byakuya scores with a shoulder strike.
Blackman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Byakuya should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Byakuya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blackman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blackman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Byakuya avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blackman 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.
Blackman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Byakuya swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blackman trying to control the position from guard on top but Byakuya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blackman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Byakuya tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Byakuya keeping moving, preventing Blackman from controlling successfully.
Blackman postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byakuya has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blackman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Blackman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Byakuya is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Blackman throwing strikes from guard but Byakuya blocks nicely.
Blackman content to stall in guard here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Blackman moves out of range of the body kick.
Byakuya shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blackman pinned against the cage. Blackman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byakuya takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Sir Byakuya has been cut.
Blackman throws a leg kick that misses.
Blackman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Blackman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Byakuya sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blackman somewhat.
Blackman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blackman throws a lazy body kick
and Byakuya counters with a series of strikes. Blackman will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blackman tried to score with a low kick but Byakuya checks it.
Blackman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Byakuya, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byakuya tries to pull guard but Blackman holds him up against the cage and eventually Byakuya drops back down to his feet.
Byakuya looking for a takedown.
Frank Blackman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sir Byakuya.
Blackman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Byakuya is defending well.
Byakuya prevents a takedown attempt there.
Byakuya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Byakuya shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice takedown defense from Blackman. No joy for Byakuya on that attempt.
Byakuya looks winded!
Blackman throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Byakuya.
A head kick misses from Blackman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackman misses with an attempted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Blackman.
Byakuya swings for the body but Blackman moves out of range.
Byakuya tries for a takedown but Blackman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Byakuya tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blackman lands with a nice body kick.
Blackman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Byakuya really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blackman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blackman decides to stand back up. Blackman steps back and let's Byakuya get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blackman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blackman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Byakuya checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Blackman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sir Byakuya's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Blackman is looking to clinch.
Blackman throws a body punch but Byakuya moves out of range.
Byakuya scores with a one two! Blackman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sir Byakuya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Byakuya shoots in for a double leg but Blackman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Blackman throws a head kick but Byakuya moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Byakuya.
Byakuya slaps away a takedown attempt from Blackman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Blackman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Byakuya swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Byakuya has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byakuya wants a takedown.
Frank Blackman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sir Byakuya.
Byakuya is breathing heavily.
Blackman turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Blackman takes a little break here. Byakuya wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Blackman looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Byakuya is avoiding damage well.
Blackman is putting a hurting on Byakuya here, landing some big shots from side control.
Blackman tries to move into full mount but can't pass Byakuya's legs.
Blackman is trying to get an arm triangle but Byakuya is defending well.
Blackman scores with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackman wants to control but Byakuya is keeping him busy.
Blackman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Byakuya, who protects the arm well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Byakuya is looking to reverse the position.
Byakuya wants to get back to his feet.
Blackman stands up and beckons Byakuya to his feet.
Blackman throws a wild body kick that Byakuya sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byakuya will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck for Byakuya with that takedown attempt.
Blackman dives in and scores a takedown into Byakuya's guard.
Blackman advances position into side control!
Blackman stands up and beckons Byakuya to his feet.
Blackman lands a two punch combo.
Blackman shoots in and drives through. Byakuya sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Byakuya moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blackman swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Byakuya moves to clinch but Blackman breaks away
and Blackman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Byakuya!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blackman landing a few strikes.
Blackman working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Byakuya gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blackman lands a big elbow.
Blackman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Blackman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sir Byakuya'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Blackman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Byakuya lets loose with a powerful body kick. Blackman will feel that in the morning.
Byakuya circles away from the clinch attempt.
Byakuya fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blackman, pushing him back against the cage.
Byakuya lands a body punch in the clinch.
Blackman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Byakuya is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Blackman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Byakuya to keep the fight standing.
Byakuya changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blackman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Byakuya fails with the takedown.
Byakuya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byakuya fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blackman, pushing him back against the cage.
Byakuya fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Frank Blackman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sir Byakuya.
Byakuya leaning against his opponent.
Byakuya tries to pull guard but Blackman won't allow it.
Blackman gets control of Byakuya's arms and successfully pulls guard. Blackman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Blackman looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Byakuya has picked Blackman up and slammed him! Blackman can't keep hold of the triangle and Byakuya manages to pass to side control!
Blackman can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackman is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Blackman can't do much from the bottom here.
Blackman holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Frank Blackman has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A punch lands to the side of Byakuya 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Blackman blocks a head kick by Byakuya.
Blackman takes the fight into the clinch.
Byakuya is looking to control Blackman's arms but Blackman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Byakuya has his back to the cage.
Byakuya manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Byakuya tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Blackman smiles and moves away.
Blackman lands with a nice body punch.
Blackman is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blackman swinging wildly here.
Blackman misses with a body kick.
Byakuya tries to clinch up but Blackman circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Byakuya throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Blackman.
Byakuya fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sir Byakuya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frank Blackman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Byakuya throws a head kick that misses.
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 Frank Blackman.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blackman, 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Blackman!
Frank Blackman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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