PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Lemiwinks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shirley Crabtree Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Lemiwinks
vs
Crabtree Jr

199 cm
26
300 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

190 cm
26
272 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Powerful

Bloodsport Nutrition
Bloodsport Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, The Lemiwinks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Shirley Crabtree Jr!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crabtree Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lemiwinks's waist but Lemiwinks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Crabtree Jr off to one side.
Crabtree Jr takes a kick to the side of the head.
Crabtree Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lemiwinks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Crabtree Jr shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lemiwinks manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Crabtree Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lemiwinks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lemiwinks pulls Crabtree Jr in close to prevent any damage.

Crabtree Jr stands up from Lemiwinks's guard - Crabtree Jr perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemiwinks throws a series of punches but Crabtree Jr avoids them all with ease.
Crabtree Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lemiwinks counters with a three punch combo that has Crabtree Jr backing up. Crabtree Jr nods at Lemiwinks to acknowledge the strikes.
Lemiwinks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crabtree Jr.
Crabtree Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Lemiwinks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shirley Crabtree Jr.
Lemiwinks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crabtree Jr throws out a leg kick but Lemiwinks moves out of range and Crabtree Jr only half commits.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Crabtree Jr. That's going to slow Lemiwinks down.
Crabtree Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Lemiwinks, looking for a takedown. Crabtree Jr pushes Lemiwinks against the cage but Lemiwinks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Crabtree Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Crabtree Jr shoots for a takedown but Lemiwinks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Crabtree Jr forces Lemiwinks back against the cage and clinches.
Lemiwinks is trying to break the clinch but Crabtree Jr is controlling him.
Crabtree Jr tries to pull guard but Lemiwinks holds him up against the cage and eventually Crabtree Jr drops back down to his feet.
Crabtree Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lemiwinks just stands there and leans against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Crabtree Jr.
Crabtree Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lemiwinks avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crabtree Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lemiwinks is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lemiwinks tries to break free but Crabtree Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Crabtree Jr lands with a right to the head.
Crabtree Jr has Lemiwinks pressed against the cage, preventing Lemiwinks from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lemiwinks wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lemiwinks gets underhooks to prevent Crabtree Jr's takedown attempt.

Crabtree Jr wants the takedown. Lemiwinks is fighting it off but Crabtree Jr persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lemiwinks's guard against the cage.
Lemiwinks controls Crabtree Jr momentarily but Crabtree Jr frees himself.
Crabtree Jr postures up in Lemiwinks's guard and throws a big left but Lemiwinks blocks it.
Crabtree Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Crabtree Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Lemiwinks has wrist control.
Crabtree Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Crabtree Jr has gone for a leg lock! Lemiwinks slips out almost immediately though and dives into Crabtree Jr's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Crabtree Jr manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lemiwinks checks a leg kick.

Crabtree Jr shoots in and bounces Lemiwinks off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Crabtree Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Lemiwinks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crabtree Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Lemiwinks has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shirley Crabtree Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Lemiwinks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Crabtree Jr thows a body shot but no joy.
Danga de danga de dang - Lemiwinks scores with a four punch combination!

Crabtree Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Crabtree Jr showed some decent athleticism there.
Crabtree Jr drops an elbow to the side of Lemiwinks's head.

Crabtree Jr trying to work for an americana but Lemiwinks has managed to regain full guard.

Crabtree Jr stands up and waves to Lemiwinks to follow him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemiwinks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Crabtree Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lemiwinks is trying to break the clinch but Crabtree Jr is controlling him.

Crabtree Jr breaks from the clinch.
Shirley Crabtree Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lemiwinks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crabtree Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crabtree Jr tries to clinch but Lemiwinks is having none of it.
Lemiwinks takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Crabtree Jr throws out a leg kick but Lemiwinks moves out of range and Crabtree Jr only half commits.
The Lemiwinks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crabtree Jr sizes up Lemiwinks with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The Lemiwinks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crabtree Jr fails with the takedown.
Crabtree Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Crabtree Jr dodges the punch combination from Lemiwinks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crabtree Jr tries to score with a low kick but Lemiwinks moves his leg out of the way.

Crabtree Jr decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Crabtree Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lemiwinks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crabtree Jr.
Crabtree Jr thows a huge punch but Lemiwinks dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crabtree Jr wants to stand but Lemiwinks has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

Crabtree Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lemiwinks defends it well.
Crabtree Jr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lemiwinks with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crabtree Jr is looking to stall here but Lemiwinks recovers full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shirley Crabtree Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Lemiwinks stuffs the takedown attempt from Crabtree Jr. Crabtree Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Crabtree Jr avoids the head kick by Lemiwinks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemiwinks throws a nice looking combination but Crabtree Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice combination there by Crabtree Jr.
Lemiwinks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemiwinks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Crabtree Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
Crabtree Jr misses the shot to the body.
Crabtree Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Lemiwinks sprawls well. He's pushed Crabtree Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Crabtree Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Lemiwinks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The Lemiwinks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shirley Crabtree Jr.

Crabtree Jr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Crabtree Jr is working for a kimura but Lemiwinks is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Crabtree Jr is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Lemiwinks still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Lemiwinks has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Crabtree Jr wants to control but Lemiwinks postures up.
Crabtree Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Crabtree Jr is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crabtree Jr uses his free foot to push down on Lemiwinks's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lemiwinks.
Shirley Crabtree Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Crabtree Jr trying to control but Lemiwinks is having none of it.
Crabtree Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemiwinks is trying to stand.
Crabtree Jr has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lemiwinks's face.

It looks like The Lemiwinks has been cut.
Crabtree Jr thowing shots but they're missing.

Crabtree Jr is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lemiwinks to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lemiwinks shrugs it off.
Shirley Crabtree Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crabtree Jr controlling from the full mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Crabtree Jr stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shirley Crabtree Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Crabtree Jr 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Shirley Crabtree Jr!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Shirley Crabtree Jr!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Shirley Crabtree Jr!

Shirley Crabtree Jr wins by unanimous decision!