PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robinson Crusoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Sparrrrrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Crusoe
vs
Sparrrrrow

180 cm
27
215 lbs
13 - 0 - 0

180 cm
27
205 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

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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 13 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Robinson Crusoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jack Sparrrrrow!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crusoe stuffs the takedown.
Crusoe goes for a double leg but Sparrrrrow avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sparrrrrow continues to drive forward.
Crusoe goes for a takedown attempt but Sparrrrrow pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sparrrrrow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Crusoe pinned against the cage. Crusoe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Crusoe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sparrrrrow is fending him off so far but Crusoe persists. Nope, Sparrrrrow circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robinson Crusoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crusoe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sparrrrrow sprawls well. Sparrrrrow wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Crusoe gets slowly back to his feet.
Crusoe dives in and grabs Sparrrrrow's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sparrrrrow pushes down on Crusoe's head and hops out.

Sparrrrrow drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Crusoe working for submissions but it's allowed Sparrrrrow to get to half guard.
Crusoe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Crusoe.
Crusoe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sparrrrrow's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparrrrrow wants to sweep here but Crusoe controlling him for the moment.
Crusoe scoring with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparrrrrow is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparrrrrow keeping moving, preventing Crusoe from controlling successfully.
Sparrrrrow working a defensive guard here.
Crusoe is working Sparrrrrow over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Crusoe throwing strikes but missing.
Crusoe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Crusoe working some strikes from top position.
Crusoe trying to control but Sparrrrrow is working from the bottom.
Sparrrrrow avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crusoe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sparrrrrow lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Crusoe!
Sparrrrrow trying to control but Crusoe is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crusoe is desperately trying to improve his position but Sparrrrrow has a good base and remains in mount.
Crusoe tries to lock up and control but Sparrrrrow gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Crusoe is desperately trying to improve his position but Sparrrrrow has a good base and remains in mount.
Sparrrrrow is looking to work his way around to Crusoe's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Sparrrrrow trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Crusoe wants to hold on but Sparrrrrow pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crusoe tries to reverse the position but Sparrrrrow maintains control.
Sparrrrrow can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Crusoe is looking to escape.

Sparrrrrow working for a submission but Crusoe is keeping him at bay.
Crusoe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Crusoe regains half guard.
Crusoe tries to get to full guard but Sparrrrrow has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crusoe moves into full guard.
Sparrrrrow tries to free his leg and advance position but Crusoe is retaining full guard.

Crusoe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sparrrrrow wants to control from the top but Crusoe keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sparrrrrow 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.

Crusoe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sparrrrrow can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sparrrrrow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crusoe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sparrrrrow is defended easily by Crusoe.
Crusoe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sparrrrrow but Sparrrrrow pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sparrrrrow shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Crusoe as he jumps to the side.
Crusoe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sparrrrrow's waist but Sparrrrrow gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Crusoe off to one side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Crusoe shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robinson Crusoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sparrrrrow fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Crusoe throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sparrrrrow tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Crusoe is in Sparrrrrow's guard.
Crusoe postures up.
Crusoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparrrrrow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing that Crusoe has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Crusoe working some strikes from top position.

Sparrrrrow is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Crusoe is in close to Sparrrrrow's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Our spies down at at The Pit inform us that Sparrrrrow has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparrrrrow is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Sparrrrrow is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crusoe defends well.
Crusoe stands and throws Sparrrrrow's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sparrrrrow struggling a bit here.
Crusoe lands a few punches from side control.
Sparrrrrow is looking for a sweep.
Sparrrrrow dodges the ground and pound from Crusoe.
Sparrrrrow is trying to control Crusoe's posture but Crusoe avoids it.
Crusoe throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crusoe landing strikes.
Crusoe connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sparrrrrow some visible discomfort.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An elbow from Crusoe crashes against the mat.
Crusoe landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

Crusoe has hold of Sparrrrrow's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Sparrrrrow seems comfortable defending it but Crusoe has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Sparrrrrow is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Sparrrrrow is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Crusoe couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robinson Crusoe!
Robinson Crusoe thanked the fans post fight for their support.