PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Zavala (ranked 3288 p4p, 3763 weight class) and Mark Crew (ranked 333 p4p, 376 weight class). Eduardo Zavala has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Zavala
vs
Crew

190 cm
25
265
3 - 1 - 0

193 cm
25
267
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eduardo Zavala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mark Crew!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Crew closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Crew lands in his opponent's guard.
Zavala is pulling down on Crew's head to control his posture.

Zavala is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Crew pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zavala is keeping the position for now.
Crew wants to control from the top but Zavala keeps moving.
Zavala utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Zavala is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Zavala is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zavala controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crew pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zavala is keeping the position for now.
Crew prevents Zavala from getting back to his feet.
Zavala utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crew working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Crew trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crew postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zavala avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zavala is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Crew stopping the sweep attempt from Zavala.

Zavala looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Crew throwing strikes from guard but Zavala blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zavala is on top in guard.

Zavala working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zavala slips nicely into half guard.

Zavala seems to be looking for submissions.
Zavala slips a nice elbow through Crew's hands, connecting with Crew's forehead.

Zavala is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Crew has managed to free his arm - good work.
Crew has hold of Zavala's hands but Zavala slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zavala is looking for a kimura here.
Crew is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zavala scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zavala is pressing down on Crew's thigh, looking to free his foot. Crew is holding on for now.
Zavala thows a huge punch but Crew dodges it nicely.
Zavala sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Crew defending well though.
Zavala sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zavala not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Zavala is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Crew is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eduardo Zavala!