PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teofilo Crespo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Sentipiel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ray Sentipiel has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Crespo
vs
Sentipiel

185 cm
23
213 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

198 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Brand New Life
Brand New Life

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Teofilo Crespo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ray Sentipiel!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sentipiel scores a takedown into full mount!
Crespo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sentipiel lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sentipiel thowing shots but they're missing.
Crespo tries to lock up and control but Sentipiel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sentipiel landing punches.
Sentipiel lands with some strikes.
Sentipiel landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crespo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Crespo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Crespo trying desperately to get to his feet.
Sentipiel connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Sentipiel looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Crespo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Crespo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Sentipiel.
Crespo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Crespo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Sentipiel is thwarting Crespo's attempts to control the position.
Sentipiel is looking to advance position but Crespo won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crespo is staying active underneath Sentipiel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Crespo is trying to control but can't.
Sentipiel wants to take a breather but Crespo is having none of it.
Crespo trying to control here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sentipiel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crespo was well out of range. Poor timing from Sentipiel.
Sentipiel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crespo fails with a takedown attempt.
Crespo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sentipiel avoids it really well and circles away.
Sentipiel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sentipiel wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teofilo Crespo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Crespo rushes Sentipiel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sentipiel takes a knee to the side of the body.
Crespo tries to land a knee to the head but Sentipiel blocks with his arms.
Crespo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sentipiel lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Crespo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Crespo is struggling to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crespo misses with a knee strike.
Crespo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sentipiel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Crespo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sentipiel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crespo looking to throw knees to the head but Sentipiel is blocking nicely.
Crespo looking to stall.
A knee to the head by Crespo.
Crespo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sentipiel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sentipiel pushes Crespo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crespo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sentipiel wants to get back to striking at distance but Crespo won't allow it.
Crespo is looking for a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sentipiel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Crespo prevents it.
Sentipiel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sentipiel struggles to land a body shot inside as Crespo controls his hands.
Crespo blocking some punches.
Knees to the body from Crespo.
Sentipiel looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sentipiel is struggling to control the position.

Crespo manages to pull guard.
Sentipiel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sentipiel won't allow Crespo to sweep him here.
Sentipiel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crespo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sentipiel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Crespo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sentipiel defends well.
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 Teofilo Crespo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Crespo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sentipiel lands a head shot.
Crespo tries for a takedown but Sentipiel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sentipiel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sentipiel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sentipiel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crespo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Sentipiel counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Crespo's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teofilo Crespo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sentipiel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Crespo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sentipiel throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sentipiel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sentipiel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sentipiel stopping the sweep attempt from Crespo.

Sentipiel drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Crespo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sentipiel has Crespo in his guard.
Crespo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crespo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sentipiel pulls Crespo in to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crespo is looking to stand up but Sentipiel won't let him.
Crespo throws a big elbow that misses.
Sentipiel controlling the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ray Sentipiel was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sentipiel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Crespo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sentipiel, pushing him back against the cage.

Crespo is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sentipiel can't fight it off and eventually Crespo manages to take the fight to the floor. Sentipiel looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sentipiel is trying to control the position but Crespo postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crespo prevents Sentipiel from getting back to his feet.
Crespo 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.
Crespo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Crespo wants to get up but he can't break Sentipiel's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Crespo trying to control the position from guard on top but Sentipiel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Teofilo Crespo just wasn't active enough.
Crespo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sentipiel is fending him off so far but Crespo persists. Nope, Sentipiel circles away and we're back to standing.
Crespo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sentipiel avoids it really well and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sentipiel shoots for a double leg takedown but Crespo sprawls well. He's pushed Sentipiel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Crespo darts in and clinches Sentipiel up against the cage.
Crespo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sentipiel works on Crespo's body with a couple of short punches.
Crespo looking to stall.
Crespo stops a takedown attempt from Sentipiel.
Sentipiel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Crespo prevents it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sentipiel goes for a takedown attempt but Crespo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Crespo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sentipiel circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ray Sentipiel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Sentipiel misses with a hook. Crespo ducked under it nicely.
Sentipiel slaps away a takedown attempt from Crespo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sentipiel just misses with a punch to the body.
Sentipiel scores with a jab to the body.
Teofilo Crespo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crespo slips under a jab from Sentipiel.
Crespo shoots in for a takedown but Sentipiel shows good takedown defense.

Crespo scores with a takedown into Sentipiel's guard.
Sentipiel lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Crespo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crespo wants to control from the top but Sentipiel keeps moving.
Sentipiel looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crespo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sentipiel looking to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ray Sentipiel wasn't active enough on the ground.
Crespo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sentipiel but Sentipiel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teofilo Crespo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crespo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sentipiel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Crespo tries to avoid it but Sentipiel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Crespo to the ground. Crespo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Crespo misses with a takedown attempt - Sentipiel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sentipiel is defended easily by Crespo.
Crespo blocks a low kick nicely.

Crespo dives in and scores a takedown into Sentipiel's guard.
Sentipiel is adopting a defensive guard.
Sentipiel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crespo trying to control the position from guard on top but Sentipiel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Crespo stands up and waves to Sentipiel to follow him.
Sentipiel misses with a body shot.
Crespo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sentipiel avoids it really well and circles away.
Crespo shoots in looking for a takedown. Sentipiel tries to sprawl out of it but Crespo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sentipiel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crespo tries for a takedown but Sentipiel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sentipiel looks to land a left hand but Crespo moved out of range nicely.
Sentipiel misses with a looping right.
Sentipiel swings for the body but Crespo moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sentipiel misses with a wild body shot.
Teofilo Crespo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sentipiel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Crespo.
Sentipiel shoots in but Crespo avoids the takedown attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Teofilo Crespo.
I think Crespo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Teofilo Crespo!