PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krammer Hussein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistair Blackwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hussein
vs
Blackwood

183 cm
41
231 lbs
19 - 44 - 0

195 cm
33
265 lbs
24 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 19 - 44 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krammer Hussein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alistair Blackwood!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hussein is looking to clinch.
Hussein goes for a double leg but Blackwood avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blackwood continues to drive forward.
Nice takedown defense from Blackwood. No joy for Hussein on that attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hussein is defended easily by Blackwood.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krammer Hussein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blackwood leaves Hussein with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Blackwood is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Blackwood feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Husseins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Blackwood.
Blackwood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussein dives in for a single leg takedown but Blackwood sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hussein tries to clinch up but Blackwood circles away and keeps his distance.
Hussein shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Blackwood sprawls well. Blackwood wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hussein gets slowly back to his feet.

Hussein looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Blackwood!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackwood struggling a bit here.
Hussein is looking to take a break and control but Blackwood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blackwood manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hussein is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Blackwood escapes and gets back to his feet.
Hussein shoots for a double leg takedown but Blackwood sprawls well. He's pushed Hussein's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Blackwood attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
As Blackwood tries to get set, Hussein tries to push him back and clinch up but Blackwood manages to avoid the attempt.

Hussein scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Blackwood tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussein wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blackwood keeps working.

Hussein looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hussein is looking to take a break and control but Blackwood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Hussein thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Blackwood sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hussein seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blackwood does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Hussein is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blackwood is just riding it out for now. Hussein eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blackwood gets full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackwood managing to control the position.
Hussein stopping the sweep attempt from Blackwood.

Hussein is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Blackwood is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Blackwood has escaped and now he's on top!
Blackwood slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hussein is trying to keep Blackwood in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Hussein is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hussein is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blackwood sitting in guard here, content to control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Blackwood throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hussein half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hussein is trying hard to land a takedown here. Blackwood sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Blackwood defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hussein.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hussein changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blackwood tries to avoid it but Hussein manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blackwood to the ground. Blackwood escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Blackwood misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Blackwood looks to move away, Hussein throws a big counter combo bu Blackwood just gets out of the way.
Hussein moves out of range of the body kick from Blackwood.
Hussein tries to clinch there but Blackwood circles away.
Hussein backing away here, and Blackwood unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Blackwood dominated that round.
That's time! Hussein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nice body kick there by Blackwood.
Blackwood keeps the fight on the outside.
Hussein looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hussein fails to land the takedown.
Hussein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hussein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blackwood swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hussein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hussein keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hussein shoots in for a double leg but Blackwood sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Blackwood scores with a jab. Hussein acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Blackwood tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackwood misses with a body kick.
Blackwood throws a leg kick but Hussein sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hussein fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krammer Hussein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hussein takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackwood feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hussein's calf.
Hussein shoots for a double leg takedown but Blackwood sprawls well. He's pushed Hussein's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Hussein feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hussein stays in close to Blackwood's body and controls the position.
Blackwood looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hussein wants to control from the top but Blackwood keeps moving.
Blackwood is pulling down on Hussein's head. It's preventing any offense from Hussein, at least for the moment.

Hussein drops back looking for a leg! Blackwood is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blackwood manages to kick Hussein off! Hussein jumps back into Blackwood's guard.
Hussein trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackwood 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussein would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Blackwood is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Hussein is looking to control Blackwood's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hussein avoid being mounted?
Hussein is trying to get back to full guard.
Blackwood with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Blackwood 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.

Hussein actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Blackwood in particular looking to stall.
Blackwood is thwarting Hussein's attempts to control the position.

Hussein looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blackwood is controlling the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hussein makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hussein.
Blackwood slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hussein managing to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hussein working a defensive guard here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hussein tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blackwood swivels and escapes.
Blackwood replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hussein blocks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Blackwood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Blackwood closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Blackwood.
Blackwood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Blackwood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Blackwood.
Blackwood stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blackwood wants it to stay on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hussein is defended easily by Blackwood.
Blackwood misses the shot to the body.
Blackwood swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Alistair Blackwood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hussein moves out of range of the body kick.
Hussein fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussein takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hussein showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blackwood.
Blackwood looks to land a combination but Hussein avoids it well.
Blackwood looks to score with a jab to the body but Hussein is just out of range.
Hussein shoots in looking for a takedown. Blackwood tries to sprawl out of it but Hussein keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blackwood manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krammer Hussein. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Blackwood misses its intended target.
Blackwood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by Blackwood.
Blackwood takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blackwood scores with a jab to the head.
Blackwood throws a wild body kick that Hussein sees coming a mile off.
A punch lands to the side of Hussein 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Blackwood throws a jab but it's blocked by Hussein.
Krammer Hussein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blackwood throws a hook but Hussein avoids it easily.

Hussein is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Blackwood's half guard.

Blackwood makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Alistair Blackwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alistair Blackwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hussein moves out of range of the leg kick from Blackwood.
Hussein dives in for a single leg takedown but Blackwood sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hussein shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blackwood as he avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackwood keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Blackwood tries to land a front kick but Hussein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hussein changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hussein goes for a double leg but Blackwood avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blackwood continues to drive forward.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Blackwood - that will leave a mark!
Blackwood with a nice cross.
Blackwood stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blackwood wants it to stay on the feet.
Blackwood is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
BOOM! Blackwood lands a beautiful left hook that drops Hussein. Hussein tries to recover but Blackwood is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Hussein lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alistair Blackwood!
A determined Alistair Blackwood didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!