PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rampage Crackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demarcus DeSilva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crackson comes to the ring accompanied by Clap for the Wolfman. 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.

Crackson
vs
DeSilva

189 cm
21
213 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

190 cm
24
215 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Rampage Crackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Demarcus DeSilva!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crackson moves out of range of the body kick.
DeSilva throws a leg kick but Crackson sees it coming and moves out of range.
DeSilva throws a front kick aimed at Crackson's knee but Crackson avoids it well.
Crackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
DeSilva takes one on the button.
DeSilva checks the leg kick nicely there.
DeSilva wants to land a leg kick but Crackson is out of range.
DeSilva tries a head kick but it misses.
Crackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crackson swings for the body but DeSilva moves out of range.
DeSilva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crackson throws a right hand that DeSilva ducks under and follows up with a left that DeSilva also avoids with ease.
Crackson swats away the attempt to clinch by DeSilva.
A head kick misses from DeSilva.
DeSilva dodges the punch combination from Crackson.
Crackson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
DeSilva slips a jab and a cross from Crackson.
DeSilva misses with a takedown attempt - Crackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Good standup being displayed there by DeSilva as he connects with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crackson checks a low kick from DeSilva.
Nice takedown defense from Crackson. No joy for DeSilva on that attempt.
DeSilva tries to clinch but Crackson is having none of it.
Rampage Crackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crackson connects with a single shot there.
Crackson looks to land a combination but DeSilva avoids it well.
DeSilva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
DeSilva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crackson.
DeSilva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva throws a head kick but Crackson moves out of range.
DeSilva is looking to clinch but Crackson is avoiding it.
Crackson fails to land with a series of punches.
DeSilva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
DeSilva lets loose with a powerful body kick. Crackson will feel that in the morning.
DeSilva throws a lazy head kick

and Crackson counters with a single leg into guard. DeSilva didn't expect that.
DeSilva lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Crackson!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

DeSilva swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Crackson is now in DeSilva's guard. A big mistake from DeSilva there, giving up the dominant position!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crackson is working DeSilva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeSilva keeping full guard, as Crackson tries to pass.

DeSilva is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Crackson rolls with it to try and escape but DeSilva cranks on the arm and Crackson is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Demarcus DeSilva!