PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brent Blackadder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jedi Mindtricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blackadder's entrance music is Jester. A fine choice. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Blackadder
vs
Mindtricks

185 cm
21
205 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

195 cm
21
215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Brent Blackadder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jedi Mindtricks!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mindtricks closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jedi Mindtricks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mindtricks's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mindtricks duly obliges.

It looks like Brent Blackadder has been cut.
Mindtricks misses with a right hand

and Blackadder counters with a single leg into guard. Mindtricks didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blackadder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Blackadder is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mindtricks is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mindtricks has escaped and now he's on top!

Blackadder looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Mindtricks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blackadder has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mindtricks has managed to get both his arms back between Blackadder's legs - danger averted.
Mindtricks trying to control but Blackadder is working from the bottom.
Mindtricks is looking to work some ground and pound but Blackadder has wrist control.

Blackadder is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Blackadder is looking for a triangle but Mindtricks pushes his legs off easily.

Blackadder is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blackadder keeping moving, preventing Mindtricks from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mindtricks is looking to work some ground and pound but Blackadder has wrist control.

Blackadder is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mindtricks defends well.

Blackadder working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mindtricks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mindtricks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Mindtricks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blackadder has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mindtricks has managed to get both his arms back between Blackadder's legs - danger averted.
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!
Mindtricks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blackadder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Blackadder is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mindtricks throwing strikes from guard but Blackadder blocks nicely.
Mindtricks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blackadder. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mindtricks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blackadder is keeping the position for now.

Blackadder is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mindtricks defends well.

Blackadder throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Blackadder wants to stand and escape but Mindtricks is having none of it.

Blackadder has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mindtricks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Blackadder is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mindtricks defends well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mindtricks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Blackadder looking for a guillotine here but Mindtricks defends easily.

Blackadder escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mindtricks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Blackadder has momentary wrist control but Mindtricks slips an elbow through the middle.
Mindtricks postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Blackadder looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mindtricks throwing strikes from guard but Blackadder blocks nicely.

Blackadder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mindtricks throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mindtricks connects with a couple of short punches.
Mindtricks postures up and lands a big shot to Blackadder's brow.
Mindtricks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mindtricks scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mindtricks chips away with some ground and pound.
Mindtricks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mindtricks thows a big elbow that misses.
Mindtricks scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Blackadder is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mindtricks is controlling him.

Blackadder is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mindtricks is aware though and is defending well.
Mindtricks trying to control but Blackadder is working from the bottom.
Mindtricks stands and throws Blackadder's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mindtricks scoring with punches and elbows.
Mindtricks is looking to take a break and control but Blackadder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blackadder on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
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 Brent Blackadder will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brent Blackadder's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mindtricks shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Blackadder looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mindtricks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mindtricks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ground and pound from Mindtricks.

Blackadder looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Blackadder looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Blackadder makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Mindtricks misses with a double jab.
Mindtricks throws a looping overhand right but Blackadder ducks down to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mindtricks misses with the combination.
Mindtricks loads up on a big right hand but Blackadder slips the punch.
Blackadder tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mindtricks swivels and escapes.
Mindtricks swings widly with a right hand

and Blackadder counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Mindtricks works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mindtricks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blackadder is keeping the position for now.

Mindtricks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blackadder has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mindtricks has managed to get both his arms back between Blackadder's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mindtricks postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Mindtricks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Blackadder is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mindtricks defends well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mindtricks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mindtricks distracts Blackadder with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Blackadder is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mindtricks is aware though and is defending well.

Blackadder working for a triangle but Mindtricks defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Mindtricks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Blackadder is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mindtricks defends well.
Mindtricks advances position into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mindtricks lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Blackadder down.
Mindtricks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blackadder keeps working.
Mindtricks tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mindtricks wants to control but Blackadder is keeping him busy.
Blackadder is looking for a sweep.
Mindtricks scoring with punches and elbows.
Mindtricks lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Blackadder gets back to half guard.
Blackadder is looking to control Mindtricks's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blackadder avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackadder avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mindtricks.
Blackadder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mindtricks working over Blackadder with some ground and pound. Blackadder looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Blackadder is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mindtricks scores with a couple of nice shots.

Blackadder looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blackadder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Blackadder looking for submissions off his back.
Mindtricks is nestled in close to Blackadder, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mindtricks seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mindtricks takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mindtricks looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Blackadder with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mindtricks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blackadder's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jedi Mindtricks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brent Blackadder's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Mindtricks throws a combination. Blackadder tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mindtricks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mindtricks stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Mindtricks closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Blackadder to the mat! Blackadder manages to get full guard.

Blackadder is looking for a triangle but Mindtricks pushes his legs off easily.
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!

Blackadder is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mindtricks is aware though and is defending well.

Blackadder working for a triangle but Mindtricks defends it easily.
Mindtricks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blackadder is keeping the position for now.

Blackadder has his foot on Mindtricks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mindtricks works his way back into a safe position though.

Mindtricks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blackadder has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mindtricks has managed to get both his arms back between Blackadder's legs - danger averted.
Mindtricks with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mindtricks is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mindtricks working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mindtricks lands a couple of digs.
Mindtricks throwing strikes from guard but Blackadder blocks nicely.
Mindtricks is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mindtricks works over Blackadder with some ground and pound from guard.

Blackadder looking for a guillotine here but Mindtricks defends easily.

Blackadder has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mindtricks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mindtricks lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mindtricks makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mindtricks not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mindtricks wants to control from the top but Blackadder keeps moving.
Mindtricks wants to pass the guard but Blackadder is keeping the position.

Blackadder uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Mindtricks lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mindtricks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blackadder at a distance.
A slow jab from Mindtricks misses its intended target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackadder changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mindtricks tries to avoid it but Blackadder manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mindtricks to the ground. Mindtricks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mindtricks lands a jab-cross combination.
Mindtricks scores with a jab. Blackadder acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Blackadder takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brent Blackadder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mindtricks scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Blackadder is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Blackadder gets caught flat footed, as Mindtricks shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Blackadder working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mindtricks.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mindtricks's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mindtricks with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mindtricks wants to control from the top but Blackadder keeps moving.

Blackadder looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mindtricks trying to control but Blackadder is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mindtricks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mindtricks trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackadder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Blackadder has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mindtricks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mindtricks landing with the ground and pound.

Mindtricks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blackadder has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mindtricks has managed to get both his arms back between Blackadder's legs - danger averted.
Mindtricks with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Mindtricks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mindtricks is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jedi Mindtricks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mindtricks has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jedi Mindtricks!