PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between igor raevski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mutumbo Crunk (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.

raevski
vs
Crunk

180 cm
18
255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
24
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, igor raevski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mutumbo Crunk!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Crunk moves into range and clinches up with raevski.
Crunk slows down the pace here.

raevski pulls Crunk into guard.
raevski is trying to keep Crunk in close.
Crunk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. raevski is keeping the position for now.
Crunk wants to control from the top but raevski keeps moving.
raevski looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
raevski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
raevski trying to control from half guard but Crunk is working away.

raevski decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunk blocks a leg kick.

Crunk moves into the clinch.
raevski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Crunk walks away with a smile on his face. raevski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Crunk has raevski up against the cage in a clinch.
Crunk stops a takedown attempt from raevski.
raevski could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Crunk manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Crunk had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. raevski defends it easily.
Crunk looking to hit a scissor sweep but raevski is one step ahead there.
raevski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
raevski wanted to stand there but Crunk had control of the position.
Crunk striking off his back but it's not causing raevski any problems.
raevski trying to control the position from guard on top but Crunk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crunk is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
raevski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Crunk has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. raevski is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Crunk.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
raevski trying to control the position but Crunk is working away.
Crunk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with raevski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Crunk struggling a bit here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Crunk can do anything to dispel that myth.

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.
raevski wants to stand but Crunk is controlling his arm.
Crunk is trying to control raevski's posture but raevski avoids it.
Crunk is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, raevski asserts his dominance and retains side control.

raevski stands up.
Crunk looks gassed!
raevski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crunk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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 igor raevski will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

raevski fails with a takedown attempt.
Crunk goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like igor raevski has been cut.
raevski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Crunk pinned against the cage. Crunk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Crunk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Crunk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
raevski has his takedown stuffed

and Crunk counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for igor raevski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crunk won't allow raevski to get back to his feet.
raevski keeping full guard, as Crunk tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
raevski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crunk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
raevski keeping full guard, as Crunk tries to pass.
Crunk working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of raevski's head.
Crunk trying to control but raevski is working from the bottom.
raevski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
raevski throws a combination that misses

and Crunk counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Crunk's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Crunk prevents raevski from standing back up.
raevski moves into full guard.
raevski being controlled here, momentarily.
Crunk distracts raevski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
raevski wants to control but Crunk passes easily into half guard.
Crunk wants to control but raevski is keeping him busy.
Crunk landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Crunk is trying to control. raevski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
raevski tries to get to full guard but Crunk has control of the leg.
Crunk seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Crunk working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Crunk trying to control the action but raevski is working from the bottom.
It looks like Crunk is going to stand back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crunk is pressing down on raevski's thigh, looking to free his foot. raevski is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mutumbo Crunk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on igor raevski's cut.
That's time! raevski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

raevski throws a head kick but Crunk moves out of range.
raevski misses with a leg kick.
raevski tries to clinch up

and Crunk counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Crunk.
raevski tries to score a body lock takedown but Crunk shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Crunk gets control of raevski's arms and successfully pulls guard. Crunk will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Crunk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
raevski postures up in Crunk's guard and throws a big left but Crunk blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
raevski tries to free his leg and advance position but Crunk is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

raevski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Crunk dives on top into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crunk wants to pass the guard but raevski is keeping the position.
Crunk is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Crunk tries to stand but raevski is controlling from the bottom.
raevski trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Crunk content to stall in guard here.
raevski is trying to control the position from the bottom.

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.
Crunk won't allow raevski to sweep him here.
Crunk lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Crunk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Crunk fails with the takedown

and raevski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Crunk won't be happy with that.

raevski decides to stand back up.

Crunk clinches with his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
raevski tries to pull guard but Crunk won't allow it.

Crunk has clasped his hands together around raevski's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
raevski is looking to reverse the position.
raevski is not content to let Crunk control the position.
raevski manages to work his way to half guard, despite Crunk's best efforts.
raevski wants to get back to full guard.
Crunk lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
raevski is not content to let Crunk control the position.
raevski is trying to stand.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Crunk forces raevski back against the cage and clinches.
raevski throws a punch but it's blocked by Crunk.

Crunk pulls guard effortlessly.
Crunk wants to sweep here but raevski controlling him for the moment.

raevski stands and steps away. Crunk gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
raevski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Crunk counters with a shoot takedown. raevski fights it but they end up in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mutumbo Crunk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Crunk has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mutumbo Crunk!