PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Landscape Blackmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morgan Trendell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Blackmore
vs
Trendell

193 cm
22
285 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
20
300 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Landscape Blackmore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Morgan Trendell!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Blackmore shoots in and bounces Trendell off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Trendell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blackmore is aware though and is defending well.

Blackmore is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Blackmore pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trendell is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Trendell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blackmore gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Blackmore trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Blackmore drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Blackmore jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Blackmore drops back looking for a leg! Trendell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Trendell manages to kick Blackmore off! Blackmore jumps back into Trendell's guard.

Blackmore drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Blackmore jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Blackmore postures up.

Blackmore drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Blackmore jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Blackmore is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Blackmore drops back looking for a leg! Trendell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Trendell manages to kick Blackmore off! Blackmore jumps back into Trendell's guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blackmore thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Blackmore drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Blackmore jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Trendell controls Blackmore momentarily but Blackmore frees himself.
Blackmore tries to free his leg and advance position but Trendell is retaining full guard.

Trendell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blackmore defends it easily.

Blackmore is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Blackmore avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trendell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Blackmore drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Blackmore jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Blackmore is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Blackmore thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Trendell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blackmore tries to free his leg and advance position but Trendell is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Trendell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Blackmore drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Blackmore jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Blackmore drops back looking for a leg! Trendell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Trendell manages to kick Blackmore off! Blackmore jumps back into Trendell's guard.

Blackmore is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Blackmore wants to pass the guard but Trendell is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Landscape Blackmore dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Blackmore closes this distance looking for a takedown but Trendell circles away.
Trendell throws a head kick but Blackmore moves out of range.
Trendell throws the left hand but Blackmore avoids the punch easily.
Trendell connects with a high kick.
Trendell throws a head kick but Blackmore moves out of range.
Landscape Blackmore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trendell throws a head kick that misses.
Blackmore shoots in for a double leg but Trendell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Trendell lands a leg kick that knocks Blackmore off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Blackmore closes the distance and pushes Trendell back into the cage.
Blackmore goes for a takedown attempt but Trendell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Landscape Blackmore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trendell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blackmore shoots in for a takedown but Trendell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Trendell misses with a head kick.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Trendell enables Blackmore to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Trendell manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Trendell controlling Blackmore's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trendell keeping full guard, as Blackmore tries to pass.
Trendell trying to control the position.

Blackmore is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Trendell working a defensive guard here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Morgan Trendell wasn't active enough on the ground.
Trendell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trendell misses with a head kick.
Blackmore closes the distance and clinches up with Trendell, looking for a takedown. Blackmore pushes Trendell against the cage but Trendell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Trendell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick from Trendell lands but Blackmore takes it in his stride.

It looks like Landscape Blackmore has been cut.
Morgan Trendell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackmore takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Landscape Blackmore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trendell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Trendell, right into the meat.
Blackmore stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Trendell.
Trendell scoring well with a low kick there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Trendell, right into the meat.
Morgan Trendell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Trendell lands with a slapping head kick.
Trendell thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Blackmore if he has to take too many more of those.
A nice leg kick lands there from Trendell.
A head kick misses from Trendell.

Trendell lands a big head kick that sends Blackmore tumbling to the mat! Trendell takes a step backwards and waves Blackmore back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Blackmore is rocked!
Nice takedown defense from Trendell. No joy for Blackmore on that attempt.
Oh Blackmore is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trendell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Blackmore seems to have got his legs back now.
Blackmore walks forward, straight into a front kick from Trendell.
Trendell looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Trendell backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Blackmore's temple! It sends Blackmore violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Trendell celebrates and the doctors try to help Blackmore!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Morgan Trendell!
During a confident post fight interview, Morgan Trendell thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.