PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Blackwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chaos EX (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chaos EX acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Blackwell
vs
EX

210 cm
26
196 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

197 cm
23
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adrian Blackwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chaos EX!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackwell throws a hook but EX avoids it easily.

EX darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
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 referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Blackwell is looking for a sweep. EX is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Blackwell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Blackwell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
EX tries to pass the half guard into mount. Blackwell knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
EX frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Blackwell is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackwell is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

EX is working for a guillotine from mount but Blackwell frees his head quite easily.
Blackwell tries to reverse the position but EX maintains control.
EX with the ground and pound from mount.
Blackwell is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
EX is landing with some decent strikes but Blackwell is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
EX lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Blackwell hang on?
Blackwell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Blackwell working to try and regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
EX controlling the position easily from mount.
EX wants to control the pace but Blackwell is squirming around nicely.
Blackwell sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Blackwell actively working from the bottom here.

Blackwell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Blackwell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but EX pulls his head out easily.

Blackwell looking for subs from the bottom but EX mounts him!
Blackwell is breathing heavily.
EX looking to control but Blackwell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackwell in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
EX lands with some strikes.
EX trying to control but Blackwell is having none of it.
EX lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Blackwell is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Blackwell in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
EX manages to capitalize on a mistake by Blackwell to take his back!
EX is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Blackwell is really stuck here.
Blackwell rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Blackwell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Blackwell looking for submissions off his back.
EX wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blackwell keeps working.
EX thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blackwell's head.

Blackwell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but EX pulls his head out easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
EX is pressing down on Blackwell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Blackwell is holding on for now.

Blackwell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chaos EX dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jab by Blackwell.
EX blocks a head kick by Blackwell.
EX blocks a head kick by Blackwell.

EX gets a takedown into half guard.
EX working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
EX is trying to control the action in half guard but Blackwell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Blackwell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but EX pulls his head out easily.
EX trying to control from half guard but Blackwell is working away.
EX really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blackwell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blackwell is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from EX there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
EX controlling the action here.

Blackwell looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Blackwell looking for submissions off his back.
EX tries to stand but can't do so whilst Blackwell controls his leg.
Blackwell tries to roll over but EX keeps him under control.

Blackwell actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackwell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Blackwell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. EX gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
EX trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
EX postures up in Blackwell's guard and throws a big left but Blackwell blocks it.
EX must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Blackwell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

EX decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Blackwell, up you get!
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!

Blackwell gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
EX is looking to stand up but Blackwell won't let him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Blackwell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
EX is pushing down on Blackwell's leg trying to pass to half guard. Blackwell is fighting to maintain full guard but EX has managed to sneak the leg through.
EX lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Blackwell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
EX uses his free foot to push down on Blackwell's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Blackwell.
Blackwell working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

EX stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
EX looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
EX misses with a head kick.
EX wants to clinch up but Blackwell keeps it at a distance.
Adrian Blackwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
EX misses with a takedown attempt - Blackwell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Blackwell shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in EX's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Blackwell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Blackwell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chaos EX will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

EX fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blackwell manages to avoid it.
Blackwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but EX moves away.
Blackwell misses with a few strikes there.
EX shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blackwell as he avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Blackwell.
Blackwell with a jab.
Blackwell throws a shot from downtown. EX moves away and avoids it.
Blackwell 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.
Some wild striking there from EX.
Blackwell avoids the body shot from EX.
Blackwell misses with a takedown attempt

and EX counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blackwell keeping moving, preventing EX from controlling successfully.
Blackwell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
EX lands a couple of elbows.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
EX wants to control from the top but Blackwell keeps moving.
EX trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Blackwell looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but EX is defending well. Blackwell quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! EX has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Blackwell celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adrian Blackwell!