PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dane Crawford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teddy Wearsmybelt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Crawford
vs
Wearsmybelt

185 cm
22
209 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
20
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Hell's Balls Fightwear

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dane Crawford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Teddy Wearsmybelt!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crawford is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wearsmybelt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wearsmybelt is defended easily by Crawford.
A combination from Wearsmybelt does no damage.

Crawford moves into the clinch.

Crawford breaks the clinch.
Teddy Wearsmybelt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Wearsmybelt tries to keep at a distance but Crawford has taken the fight into the clinch.
Crawford tries to score a body lock takedown but Wearsmybelt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Crawford is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dane Crawford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crawford tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Crawford manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wearsmybelt has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Crawford is proving hard to escape from.

Crawford scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawford tries to clinch there but Wearsmybelt circles away.
Wearsmybelt jabs at Crawford's body.
Wearsmybelt misses with a series of wild punches.

Wearsmybelt tries to keep at a distance but Crawford has taken the fight into the clinch.
Crawford tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wearsmybelt just stands there and leans against the ropes.

Crawford breaks the clinch.
Wearsmybelt misses with the combination.
Crawford misses with a series of wild punches.

Crawford closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wearsmybelt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wearsmybelt is pressed up against the ropes. Crawford has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wearsmybelt down to the mat. Wearsmybelt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Crawford fails in his attempt to clinch.

Crawford has taken the fight to the clinch.

Crawford manages to pull guard.
Wearsmybelt wants to get up but he can't break Crawford's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Wearsmybelt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crawford. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Wearsmybelt gets to his feet. Crawford looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Wearsmybelt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wearsmybelt cracks Crawford with an uppercut from hell and Crawford crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Wearsmybelt's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!

Crawford is rocked!

It looks like Dane Crawford has been cut.
Crawford is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crawford looking for a sweep. Not yet Crawford, not yet.
Crawford wants to get back to his feet but Wearsmybelt is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Crawford throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wearsmybelt wanted to stand there but Crawford had control of the position.
Crawford working a defensive guard here.
Crawford pulls Wearsmybelt in close to his closed guard and prevents Wearsmybelt from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wearsmybelt wants to get up but he can't break Crawford's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wearsmybelt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wearsmybelt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wearsmybelt swinging wilding here.
Wearsmybelt throws a nice looking combination but Crawford bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Wearsmybelt misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Wearsmybelt.
The fighters circling - Wearsmybelt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crawford throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wearsmybelt's waist but Wearsmybelt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Crawford off to one side.
Wearsmybelt throws a good cross that connects.
Crawford shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teddy Wearsmybelt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dane Crawford's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Crawford shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wearsmybelt defends it nicely.
Crawford is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wearsmybelt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Crawford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crawford wants to clinch up but Wearsmybelt keeps it at a distance.
Crawford shoots in but Wearsmybelt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dane Crawford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wearsmybelt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wearsmybelt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wearsmybelt misses with a jab, cross combination.

Crawford closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Wearsmybelt blocks an elbow strike from Crawford.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Crawford has Wearsmybelt pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Crawford pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Wearsmybelt tumbling to the mat - Crawford dives into Wearsmybelt's guard.
Crawford looking to pass the guard.
Wearsmybelt is looking to stand up but Crawford isn't so interested in that idea.
Crawford tries to free his leg and advance position but Wearsmybelt is retaining full guard.
Crawford stops Wearsmybelt from standing up.
Wearsmybelt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crawford trying to control but Wearsmybelt is working from the bottom.
Crawford stops Wearsmybelt from standing up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wearsmybelt looks to land a combination but Crawford avoids it well.
Wearsmybelt swats away the attempt to clinch by Crawford.
Wearsmybelt looks to land a combination but Crawford avoids it well.
Wearsmybelt throws the left hand but Crawford avoids the punch easily.
Crawford needs to keep his hands up - Wearsmybelt had a free shot at his head there.
Wearsmybelt throws a series of punches but Crawford moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Crawford.
No joy there for Wearsmybelt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wearsmybelt scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Crawford closes the distance and clinches.
Crawford changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wearsmybelt fights it off and pushes away nicely.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wearsmybelt is trying to break the clinch but Crawford has him pressed against the ropes.
Wearsmybelt prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wearsmybelt is trying to break the clinch but Crawford is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crawford tries for a takedown but Wearsmybelt manages to get underhooks.
Crawford is looking to control Wearsmybelt's arms but Wearsmybelt gets an underhook and turns him. Now Crawford has his back to the ropes.
Wearsmybelt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Crawford has Wearsmybelt pressed against the ropes, preventing Wearsmybelt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Crawford tries to pull guard but Wearsmybelt holds him up against the ropes and eventually Crawford drops back down to his feet.
Wearsmybelt can't break the clinch.
Crawford is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wearsmybelt pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wearsmybelt tries to break the clinch but Crawford is controlling the position.
Crawford changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wearsmybelt fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teddy Wearsmybelt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dane Crawford's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Nice combo by Wearsmybelt! Oh, that's hurt him - Crawford falls to the canvas and Wearsmybelt follows him into side control.
Oh Crawford is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wearsmybelt tries to stand but Crawford is controlling his head.
Crawford seems to have got his legs back now.
Crawford regains half guard.
Crawford wants to control but Wearsmybelt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Crawford is looking to improve his position.
Crawford has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wearsmybelt is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wearsmybelt tries to stand but can't do so whilst Crawford controls his leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Wearsmybelt stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Wearsmybelt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Crawford in his tracks.

Dane Crawford's cut is getting worse.
Crawford with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wearsmybelt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wearsmybelt thuds his right hand into Crawford's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Crawford is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Wearsmybelt doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Crawford crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Crawford's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Teddy Wearsmybelt!