PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cross David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Mullard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Cross David has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

David
vs
Mullard

180 cm
26
245 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

189 cm
26
228 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Cross David!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Mullard!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
David shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mullard as he avoids it easily.
David tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mullard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
David fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mullard avoids it really well and circles away.
David is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
David tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

David moves into the clinch.
David is pushing Mullard up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
David prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

David has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mullard regains guard immediately.
Mullard is looking to stand up but David isn't so interested in that idea.
David wants to pass the guard but Mullard is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullard manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
David is looking to get to half guard.
Mullard with shots to the head and body - David looks very uncomfortable down there.
David in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mullard working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mullard lands a big elbow.
Mullard working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
David really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
David gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
David is trying to stand back up but Mullard is controlling him
David wants to control but Mullard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mullard perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
David is pressing down on Mullard's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mullard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
David is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
David is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
David keeping full guard, as Mullard tries to pass.
Mullard stops David from standing up.
Mullard lands a couple of decent looking shots.
David is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mullard wants to control from the top but David keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullard postures up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
David tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mullard swats him away and circles back towards the center.

David looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Mullard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
David trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
David cracks Mullard with a solid left hand.
David keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mullard's head.
David tries to free his leg and advance position but Mullard is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
David won't allow Mullard to get back to his feet.
Mullard controls David momentarily but David frees himself.
David advances position into side control!
David working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
David working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mullard struggling a bit here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mullard wants to get back to his feet but David drags him back down.
Mullard looks gassed!
David is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cross David dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

David misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
David doesn't manage to clinch there - Mullard circles away.
David fails with the takedown.
Mullard keeps the fight on the outside.
David tries to clinch there but Mullard circles away.

David shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
David is just content to waste time from the top position. Mullard takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
David loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
David trying to control the position from guard on top but Mullard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
David prevents Mullard from getting back to his feet.
David wants to pass the guard but Mullard is keeping the position.
David postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
David wants to pass the guard but Mullard is keeping the position.
David advances to half guard.
Mullard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
David won't allow Mullard to get back to his feet.
Mullard wants to sweep but no luck.
David throwing strikes from guard but Mullard blocks nicely.
David content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
David postures up.
David advances to half guard.
David trying to pass the guard but Mullard defending well.
David seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mullard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
David is looking to pass Mullard's guard but actually Mullard recovers to full guard.
David thows a big elbow that misses.
David makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
David trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
David is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
David passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sloppy strikes there by David.
You can see the frustration on Mullard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
David trying to control the action but Mullard is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from David is defended easily by Mullard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cross David dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mullard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but David paws at him with a jab and circles away.
David throws a body punch but Mullard moves out of range.

David scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
David tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
David has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
David creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
David wants to control for a moment but Mullard uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
David prevents Mullard from standing back up.
David trying to mount his opponent but Mullard defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullard misses with some strikes from the bottom.
David scoring with strikes to the body and head.
David takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Mullard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. David lands a nice short elbow.
Mullard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mullard is trying to stand back up but David is controlling him
David winds up and cracks Mullard with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mullard is not content to let David control the position.
David moves into full mount! Mullard won't be happy about that!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

David jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mullard is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mullard and David has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Mullard is looking for a sweep.
David looks up at the clock and then as Mullard takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, David smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
David creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mullard sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mullard tries to bench press David off him but David keeps the position.
David scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mullard to see if he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
David trying to control the position but Mullard is working away.
David landing strikes.
Mullard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mullard is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mullard defending against the ground and pound.
David trying to control the action but Mullard is working from the bottom.
Mullard avoids any damage from the ground and pound of David.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
David fails to land a wild elbow strike.
David lands a few punches from side control.
Mullard tries to bench press David off him but David keeps the position.
Mullard regains half guard there - taking advantage of David's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
David missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cross David clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

David tries to clinch up but Mullard circles away and keeps his distance.

David gets a clinch.

David has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mullard regains guard immediately.
Mullard lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for David!
Mullard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as David is looking to escape.
David can't escape the position.
David tries to hold on but Mullard postures up.
David is working to get back to half guard.
David is in a horrible position here. Mullard smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mullard is going oldschool here, as he tries to force David to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so David shrugs it off.

Mullard is going oldschool here, as he tries to force David to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so David shrugs it off.
Mullard is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
David tries to hold on but Mullard pushes him away.
David manages to regain half guard. Good work.
David is trying to maintain the position but Mullard is very close to passing his half guard.
David tries to roll over but Mullard keeps him under control.
David trying to hold on to Mullard's head to control him but Mullard postures up.
Mullard scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's two 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.
Mullard wants to free his trapped foot but David is holding on for dear life with his legs.
David works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mullard seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mullard preventing the sweep.

David is looking for a triangle but Mullard pushes his legs off easily.
Cross David overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mullard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. David is keeping the position for now.
David wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mullard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. David swivels though and keeps the full guard.
David is pulling down on Mullard's head. It's preventing any offense from Mullard, at least for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
David is trying to hold Mullard in close to prevent damage but Mullard has managed to pass into half guard.
David wants to improve his position but Mullard is controlling well.
Mullard tries to pass to full mount but David defends it.
David makes his way to full guard. A much better position for David.
David not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
David looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
David is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as David holds on and takes a little breather.
Mullard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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.

David is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mullard won't allow David to sweep him here.
David is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
David trying to pass the guard but Mullard defending well.
Mullard wants to improve his position but David is controlling well.
David works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cross David had his way with Andre Mullard in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

David clinches with his opponent.

David gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mullard keeping full guard, as David tries to pass.
Mullard is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
David stops Mullard from standing up.
Mullard keeping full guard, as David tries to pass.
Mullard is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullard striking off his back but it's not causing David any problems.

Mullard has his feet on David's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
David pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
David is looking to clinch.
David shoots in looking for a takedown. Mullard tries to sprawl out of it but David keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mullard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
David tries to clinch there but Mullard circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mullard misses with a two punch combination.

David feints and as Mullard raises his hands in defense, David changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
David tries to free his leg and advance position but Mullard is retaining full guard.
David passes Mullard's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mullard is trying to stand up here but David is controlling him well.
David tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mullard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mullard trying to hold on to David's head to control him but David postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullard is looking to improve his position.

David seems to be looking for submissions.
Mullard is in trouble now - David has advanced to mount!
David dominating with strikes here.
David punishing his opponent with strikes.
David unloading with bombs!
Andre Mullard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
David landing shots from mount.
David is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mullard can do to turn this around?
David is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Mullard is rocked!
David drops a big elbow. That's hurt Mullard! More shots from David and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cross David!
Cross David is the new heavyweight champion!