PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Crayzle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enzo Aries (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crayzle 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dropkick Murphys - Johnny I hardly knew ya. Jason Crayzle could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Enzo Aries's chin.

Crayzle
vs
Aries

176 cm
24
193 lbs
12 - 13 - 0

178 cm
21
190 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Crayzle !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Enzo Aries!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Crayzle shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Crayzle showed some decent athleticism there.

Crayzle is looking for a kimura here.
Aries really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crayzle . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Aries avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Crayzle .
Crayzle thows a huge punch but Aries dodges it nicely.
Crayzle keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Crayzle is looking for a kimura here.
Crayzle not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Crayzle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Aries sees it coming and defends easily.
Crayzle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Crayzle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aries defending well though.
Crayzle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Crayzle is working for a submission of some sort.
Crayzle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aries defending well though.

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.
Crayzle slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crayzle thows a huge punch but Aries dodges it nicely.

Crayzle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Aries sees it coming and defends easily.

Aries is defending against the submission attempts here by Crayzle .

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Crayzle is trying to work for a kimura but Aries is defending well.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Crayzle is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Aries has managed to free his arm - good work.
Crayzle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aries keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Crayzle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aries blocking the ground and pound attempt from Crayzle .

Crayzle is working for a kimura but Aries is defending it quite comfortably.
Crayzle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crayzle is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Aries!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Crayzle dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Aries gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Crayzle to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Crayzle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Crayzle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aries avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crayzle stands up over Aries, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Crayzle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crayzle controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Aries is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aries utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crayzle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aries works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Crayzle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Crayzle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Crayzle throwing strikes but missing.
Crayzle trying to control the position from guard on top but Aries is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Crayzle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Crayzle thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Crayzle throws a big right hand that misses.
Crayzle 's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Crayzle is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Crayzle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Crayzle with a nice head shot there.
Crayzle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Crayzle 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.
Crayzle controls from within his opponent's guard.
Crayzle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aries works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crayzle wants to control from the top but Aries keeps moving.
Crayzle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crayzle scoring with punches to the head and body.
Crayzle is stalling in the full guard.
Aries working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crayzle .
Crayzle chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Crayzle dominated that second round.
That's time! Crayzle 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Crayzle closes the distance and clinches.

Crayzle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Aries enables Crayzle to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Aries manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Crayzle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Crayzle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Crayzle is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Crayzle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Crayzle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aries takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crayzle trying to control the position from guard on top but Aries is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crayzle throwing strikes but missing.
Crayzle with a nice head shot there.
Crayzle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Crayzle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aries works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Crayzle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Crayzle throwing strikes from guard but Aries blocks nicely.
Crayzle 's corner is telling him to maintain position.

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.
Crayzle cracks Aries with a solid left hand.
Crayzle throws a big right hand that misses.
Crayzle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jason Crayzle has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Aries gets caught flat footed, as Crayzle shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Crayzle 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Crayzle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crayzle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crayzle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aries works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Crayzle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jason Crayzle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aries avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crayzle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crayzle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Crayzle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Crayzle forces his way into half guard.
Crayzle drops an elbow to the side of Aries's head.

Crayzle is working for a submission of some sort.
Crayzle content to control rather than advance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Crayzle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Crayzle has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Crayzle !