PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Country (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lugh Blackburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blackburn has chosen When the Man Comes Down as his entrance music. Nelson Country had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Country
vs
Blackburn

183 cm
33
225 lbs
19 - 12 - 0

187 cm
33
200 lbs
17 - 12 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nelson Country!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lugh Blackburn!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Country connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Blackburn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Country thuds a left hand into Blackburn's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blackburn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blackburn looks to land a right hand but Country moved out of range.
Blackburn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Blackburn lands a body shot.
Blackburn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Country misses with a series of wild punches.
Country on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Blackburn connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blackburn takes a swing at Country's ribcage but misses.
Country was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Country staying out of range there.
Blackburn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Country on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Country looks to score with a jab to the body but Blackburn is just out of range.
Blackburn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Country uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blackburn.
Country throws a jab when Blackburn was well out of range.
Country just misses with a punch to the body.
Country closes the distance and clinches up with Blackburn, looking for a takedown. Country pushes Blackburn against the cage but Blackburn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Blackburn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Country to score with a decent uppercut.
Country defending well as Blackburn loads up on a big left hand.
Country drops down looking for a counter takedown but Blackburn sprawls and moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Blackburn.
Blackburn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Blackburn throws a big shot that misses.
Blackburn ducks under a wild hook from Country.
Country shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Blackburn defends it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn throws the left hand but Country avoids the punch easily.
Blackburn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blackburn there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Blackburn misses the target.
Country misses with an uppercut.
Blackburn misses with a hook
and Country makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Blackburn throws a hook but Country blocks it.
Country half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Blackburn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Country.
Country throws a body shot but no joy.
Country uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blackburn.
Blackburn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Country jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good exchange - Blackburn coming out on top.
Blackburn throws a jab when Country was well out of range.
Blackburn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Country is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Blackburn is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nelson Country. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Country 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.
Country tries for a takedown. No joy.

Country breaks from the clinch.
Country avoids the body shot from Blackburn.
Country appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Blackburn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Country.
Country on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lugh Blackburn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blackburn misses with a lunging right hand
and Country counters with a one-two to the body.
Country shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blackburn pinned against the cage. Blackburn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A cross from Blackburn lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Country takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Country tests Blackburn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blackburn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Country throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blackburn lands a body shot.
Country has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Country there as he acknowledges the shot.
Country uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blackburn.
Lugh Blackburn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blackburn. Country does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Country misses.
Country keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Country is looking to clinch but Blackburn is avoiding it.
The fighters circling - Country throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blackburn misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lugh Blackburn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Blackburn throws a right hand that misses
and Country counters with a series of strikes. Blackburn will be more careful next time no doubt.
Blackburn misses with a looping left.
Country moves out of range as Blackburn strikes.

Country decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Blackburn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blackburn is trying to get back to full guard.
Blackburn trying to control from the bottom.
Country is just content to waste time from the top position. Blackburn takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Country trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackburn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Country avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackburn keeping full guard, as Country tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackburn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Country wants to control from the top but Blackburn keeps moving.
Country slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Blackburn is looking for a triangle but Country pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Blackburn working for a triangle but Country defends it easily.

Blackburn looking for a guillotine here but Country defends easily.
Country sitting in guard here, content to control.
Blackburn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Country is one step ahead there.
Country trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackburn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn throws a jab when Country was well out of range.
Blackburn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Country changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Blackburn blocks a jab.
Blackburn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Country manages to avoid it.
Blackburn just misses with a punch to the body.
Good exchange - Blackburn coming out on top.
Country throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Blackburn misses with a looping right.
Blackburn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Country's head.
Blackburn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Blackburn wants to clinch up but Country keeps it at a distance.
Blackburn throws a shot to the body.
Country fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blackburn avoids it really well and circles away.
Blackburn looks like he wants to counter punch here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Blackburn.
Country tries for a takedown but Blackburn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Blackburn drives through and clinches with Country against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Country 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nelson Country. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Country drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blackburn pulls his leg out and moves away.
Blackburn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Country.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Blackburn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Country wants a takedown but no success here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lugh Blackburn 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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Blackburn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blackburn takes a swing at Country's ribcage but misses.
Country attempts a counter takedown but Blackburn avoids it well and moves away.
Blackburn throws a hook but Country blocks it.
Blackburn scores with a shot to the body.
Blackburn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blackburn looks to score with a jab to the body but Country is just out of range.
Blackburn misses with a body shot.
Country throws out a loose jab but Blackburn uses good head movement to avoid it.
A combination from Country does no damage.
Blackburn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Country counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Country throws out the jab.

Blackburn has managed to clinch.
Country is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Blackburn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Country wants a takedown but no success here.
Blackburn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Country is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nelson Country. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Country is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Blackburn is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blackburn lands with a short shot to the head.
Blackburn working Country over with knees to the body.
Blackburn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knees in the clinch landing for Blackburn.
Blackburn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Countrys head.
A short left from Blackburn.
Blackburn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Country takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Nelson Country has been cut.
Blackburn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Country is rocked!
Blackburn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Country or not.
Oh Country is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Blackburn manages to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Blackburn has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Country should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Blackburn has tightened it up now! Country should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lugh Blackburn!