PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muhammed Lawal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wrathion Blackwing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blackwing is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sure shot. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Lawal
vs
Blackwing

183 cm
31
205 lbs
6 - 11 - 0

180 cm
21
210 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Muhammed Lawal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wrathion Blackwing!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blackwing looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Lawal connects with a right hand. Blackwing shakes it off.
Lawal scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blackwing moves out of range of the body kick from Lawal.
Lawal throws a right hand that Blackwing ducks under and follows up with a left that Blackwing also avoids with ease.
Lawal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blackwing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Blackwing.

Blackwing gets caught napping as Lawal dives in and scores a takedown. Blackwing manages to retain guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Blackwing has a closed guard, preventing Lawal from standing up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blackwing is on top in guard.
Blackwing stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lawal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lawal wants to get back to his feet but Blackwing is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Blackwing told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Blackwing trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lawal wants to get back to his feet but Blackwing is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Blackwing pushes down on Lawal's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lawal wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackwing looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Blackwing is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lawal sees it coming and defends easily.
Lawal pushes Blackwing off looking to stand but Blackwing dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackwing wants to pass the guard but Lawal is defending well.
Lawal tries to kick Blackwing off but Blackwing keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blackwing frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Blackwing takes Lawal's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Lawal is in trouble.
Lawal is trying to stand back up.

Lawal defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Blackwing's arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawal trying to get back to his feet but Blackwing is in full control for now.

Blackwing looking for the choke but no joy.

Lawal defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Blackwing's arms.
Lawal trying to get back to his feet but Blackwing is in full control for now.

Blackwing is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lawal knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lawal for a finish.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Blackwing working for a choke but Lawal is defending well.
Lawal is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Blackwing is persistently looking for the submission but Lawal is defending it well.
Lawal has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Lawal showing good submission defense here.
Lawal has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wrathion Blackwing dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Blackwing tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blackwing blocks a head kick by Lawal.
A nice combination there by Lawal.

Lawal has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lawal is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Blackwing is keeping busy.

Lawal turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Lawal wants to stand but Blackwing is controlling his arm.
Blackwing manages to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawal tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Blackwing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackwing works his way to full guard. Good work.
Blackwing has a closed guard, preventing Lawal from standing up.
Blackwing bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lawal's guard.
Blackwing passes Lawal's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lawal wants to get back to his feet.
Blackwing has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lawal has left one of his arms exposed and Blackwing doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Lawal screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wrathion Blackwing!
A victorious Wrathion Blackwing thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.