PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mace Blackblood (ranked 692 p4p, 93 weight class) and Trevor Lawson (ranked 1304 p4p, 166 weight class). Blackblood comes to the cage accompanied by Gorgoroth Open the Gates. Lawson has chosen Wait and Bleed by Slipknot as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Blackblood
vs
Lawson

185 cm
20
202 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

180 cm
21
185 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mace Blackblood!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Trevor Lawson!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackblood wants to clinch but Lawson slips to the side
and Lawson counters with a straight right hand.
Blackblood connects with a solid leg kick.
Blackblood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lawson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Blackblood takes a swing at Lawson's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from Lawson. Those never looked like landing.
Blackblood's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lawson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blackblood scrambles back to his feet.
Blackblood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lawson.
Lawson slips a straight right by Blackblood.
Blackblood looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blackblood throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lawson! But no joy.

Blackblood gets a clinch.
Blackblood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lawson lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackblood tries a body shot but Lawson blocks it.
Blackblood working aggressively here.
Blackblood pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Blackblood is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lawson is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Lawson fails to land.
Lawson is struggling to control the position.
Lawson lands with a short shot to the head.
Lawson managing to block the knees to the body from Blackblood.
Lawson scores with a shoulder strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lawson.
Lawson tries to break the clinch but Blackblood is controlling the position.
Blackblood comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Blackblood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blackblood creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Blackblood throws an elbow that misses.
Lawson blocks the elbow strike.
Lawson blocks the elbow strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Lawson.
Lawson lands on the inside with an uppercut.

It looks like Mace Blackblood has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackblood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blackblood tries a body shot but Lawson blocks it.
Blackblood working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blackblood lands an elbow inside that Lawson shrugs off.

It looks like Trevor Lawson has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lawson blocks an uppercut.
Lawson throws a punch but it's blocked by Blackblood.
Blackblood throws an elbow that misses.
Lawson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blackblood working aggressively here.
Blackblood has a couple of punches blocked by Lawson.
Lawson blocking some punches.
Lawson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blackblood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lawson throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lawson.
Blackblood blocks an uppercut.
Blackblood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lawson's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson blocks the elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Blackblood.
Lawson working aggressively here.
Blackblood working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lawson.
A short left from Lawson.
Blackblood misses with the head strike.
Lawson misses with some punches.
Blackblood working aggressively here.
A short left from Lawson.
Blackblood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blackblood swings wildly with an uppercut but Lawson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blackblood has a couple of punches blocked by Lawson.
Blackblood lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lawson backwards.
Lawson blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackblood lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
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!
Lawson working aggressively here.
Blackblood scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blackblood working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blackblood throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Blackblood has Lawson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lawson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lawson is pressed up against the cage. Blackblood has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lawson down to the mat. Lawson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mace Blackblood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lawson.
Blackblood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lawson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Lawson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blackblood doesn't seem phased though.
Blackblood staying out of range there.
Blackblood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lawson.
Lawson throws out a loose jab but Blackblood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lawson lands a really nice looking cross but Blackblood seems unphased.
Blackblood throws a body shot but no joy.
Blackblood moves forwards but Lawson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mace Blackblood will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.

Blackblood misses with a hook
and Blackblood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lawson scores with a decent looking hook.
Lawson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blackblood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blackblood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lawson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lawson misses with a straight right.
Blackblood misses with a takedown
and Lawson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lawson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blackblood was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blackblood slips a jab from Lawson.
Blackblood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lawson misses with a straight left.
Trevor Lawson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson throws the left hand but Blackblood avoids the punch easily.
Blackblood takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Blackblood motions for Lawson to come forward. Blackblood throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lawson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Lawson misses the target.
Blackblood is looking to counter punch.
Blackblood attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackblood bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Blackblood pushes Lawson up against the cage in a clinch.
Blackblood lands with a left to the head.
Blackblood lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lawson backwards.
Lawson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mace Blackblood has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice left hand lands by Blackblood.
Blackblood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lawson misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Blackblood.
Lawson throws a punch but it's blocked by Blackblood.
Blackblood lands an elbow inside that Lawson shrugs off.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blackblood.
Blackblood lands a nice knee to the body.
Blackblood has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lawson after a bit of a struggle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blackblood.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lawson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Blackblood throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Blackblood misses with an elbow strike.
Lawson misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Lawson fails to land.
Blackblood tries to work over Lawson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lawson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lawson blocks an uppercut.
Lawson has a couple of punches blocked by Blackblood.
Blackblood misses with a punch on the inside.
Blackblood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blackblood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Blackblood fails to land.
Blackblood lands a nice elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackblood lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Blackblood prevents a body shot from Lawson.
Lawson avoids a wild elbow strike from Blackblood.
Lawson has a couple of punches blocked by Blackblood.
Blackblood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lawson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lawson throws a punch but it's blocked by Blackblood.

Lawson manages to break the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Lawson there.
Blackblood looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blackblood misses with a hook. Lawson ducked under it nicely.
Blackblood wants to clinch up but Lawson keeps it at a distance.
Lawson misses with an uppercut. Blackblood saw that one coming.
Blackblood misses with a body shot.
Lawson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blackblood swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lawson counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blackblood connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lawson scrambles back to his feet.

That has opened up Trevor Lawson's cut even more.
Blackblood loads up on a big right hand but Lawson slips the punch.
Blackblood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blackblood scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mace Blackblood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackblood misses with a hook to the body
and Lawson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blackblood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lawson.

Blackblood has closed the distance and engaged Lawson in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blackblood.
Blackblood wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mace Blackblood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawson blocks an uppercut.
Lawson lands a shoulder strike.
Blackblood misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Lawson on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blackblood.
Lawson tries to break free but Blackblood pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Trevor Lawson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Lawson looks to land a right hand but Blackblood moved out of range.
Lawson is looking to clinch.
Lawson throws a looping overhand right but Blackblood ducks down to avoid it.
Blackblood misses with a hook.
Lawson takes one to the chin there.
Lawson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blackblood throws out the jab.
Blackblood slips a jab from Lawson.
Blackblood is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blackblood misses the body punch
letting Lawson counter with a right hand.
Blackblood cracks Lawson with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson wants to clinch up but Blackblood keeps it at a distance.
Blackblood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lawson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blackblood.
Lawson takes one to the chin there.
Blackblood throws the left hand but Lawson avoids the punch easily.
Lawson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackblood scores with a sloppy right hand. Lawson should have avoided that one.
Lawson throws a hook but Blackblood blocks it.
Blackblood is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lawson.
A jab from Lawson misses.
Lawson wants to clinch.
Blackblood just misses with a punch to the body.
Lawson tries to move into range but Blackblood moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lawson works the jab nicely.
Blackblood tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lawson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lawson scores with a jab.
Blackblood throws a jab when Lawson was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Lawson.
A big right from Lawson misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson slips under a jab from Blackblood.
Blackblood misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lawson counters with a stiff right hand.
Lawson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lawson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blackblood shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lawson eats them both and turns towards Blackblood to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Lawson is rocked!
A big right from Lawson misses.
Lawson is still on wobbly legs! Can Blackblood finish him?
Lawson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blackblood cracks Lawson on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Lawson falls backwards against the cage. Blackblood follows up with more strikes that drop Lawson to his knees. Blackblood keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Lawson! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mace Blackblood!
Mace Blackblood is the new middleweight champion!
Mace Blackblood thanked the fans post fight for their support.