PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Blackburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Browe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Travis Browe was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Blackburn
vs
Browe

182 cm
17
268 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

200 cm
26
243 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Charles Blackburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Travis Browe!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackburn throws a series of punches but Browe avoids them all with ease.
Nice cross by Blackburn.

It looks like Travis Browe has been cut.
Browe slips a jab and a cross from Blackburn.
Blackburn misses with a wild combination.
Browe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Blackburn defends well and Browe ends up having to push Blackburn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Browe misses with an elbow strike.
Browe 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. Browe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Blackburn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Browe darts in looking for a takedown but Blackburn gets double underhooks and turns Browe into the cage.
Charles Blackburn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Browe.
Browe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Blackburn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Browe stalling in the clinch but Blackburn improves position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Browe throws a head punch that misses.
Blackburn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackburn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blackburn is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Browe manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Blackburn advances position into side control!
Blackburn is looking to take a break and control but Browe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blackburn is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Blackburn seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Browe for as long as he can get away with.
Blackburn throws an elbow but Browe slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn controls the position.
Blackburn is looking to take a break and control but Browe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blackburn content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Browe is looking to reverse the position.
Browe is trying to escape the position but Blackburn is controlling the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Charles Blackburn has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Blackburn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blackburn throws a right hand that Browe ducks under and follows up with a left that Browe also avoids with ease.
Blackburn is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn tries to move into range but Browe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Browe shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Blackburn manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Blackburn working for a triangle but Browe defends it easily.
Blackburn is pulling down on Browe's head to control his posture.

Blackburn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Browe defends it easily.
Browe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Blackburn holds on and takes a little breather.
Browe trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackburn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Browe gets to his feet. Blackburn looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Browe counters with a low kick, right behind Blackburn 's knee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Browe wants to clinch up but Blackburn keeps it at a distance.
Blackburn throws a right hand that Browe ducks under and follows up with a left that Browe also avoids with ease.
Blackburn circles away from the clinch attempt.

Browe moves into range and clinches up with Blackburn.
Browe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Blackburn smiles and moves away.
Blackburn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Browe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Browe fails with a takedown attempt.
Blackburn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Browe.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blackburn misses with a wild combination.
Browe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blackburn.
Nice takedown defense from Blackburn. No joy for Browe on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Blackburn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Travis Browe's cut.
That's time! Blackburn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Blackburn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Browe lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Blackburn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Blackburn looks to throw the jab but Browe is out of range.

Browe bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Browe trying to control the action but Blackburn is working from the bottom.
Blackburn regains half guard, as Browe was trying to land strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackburn manages to get to full guard.
Blackburn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blackburn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Browe trying to control but Blackburn is working from the bottom.
Blackburn seems keen to control Browe's posture.

Blackburn has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Browe doesn't defend quickly enough and Blackburn has managed to lock this one up! Can Browe escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Blackburn on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Charles Blackburn!
In his post fight interview, Charles Blackburn started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.