PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timothy Christopher Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasile Crudu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crudu has chosen Treceti batalioane romane Carpatii as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Christopher Iii
vs
Crudu

191 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Timothy Christopher Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vasile Crudu!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Crudu shoots in and gets a takedown into Christopher Iii's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Crudu prevents Christopher Iii from getting back to his feet.
Crudu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Crudu postures up.
Crudu is looking to work some ground and pound but Christopher Iii has wrist control.
Crudu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Crudu throws a strike but Christopher Iii rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Crudu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Christopher Iii postures up in Crudu's guard and throws a big left but Crudu blocks it.
Crudu keeping moving, preventing Christopher Iii from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crudu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Timothy Christopher Iii just wasn't active enough.
Christopher Iii slaps away a takedown attempt from Crudu, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Christopher Iii moves into range and clinches up with Crudu.
Crudu lands with a left to the head.
Crudu pressing his opponent against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Crudu scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Crudu breaks from the clinch.

Crudu has closed the distance and engaged Christopher Iii in a clinch.

Crudu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Christopher Iii tries to close the distance and clinch but Crudu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Crudu bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Christopher Iii takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crudu misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Christopher Iii wants to control but Crudu postures up.
Crudu throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Christopher Iii takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Christopher Iii avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Crudu.
Christopher Iii 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.
Crudu with the ground and pound but Christopher Iii regains half guard under the barage of strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christopher Iii keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Christopher Iii works his way to full guard. Good work.
Crudu throws an elbow that misses. Christopher Iii uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Crudu's guard. Nice move by Christopher Iii!
Christopher Iii is breathing heavily.
Christopher Iii throwing strikes but missing.
Christopher Iii trying to control but Crudu is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Christopher Iii accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christopher Iii throwing strikes from guard but Crudu blocks nicely.
Christopher Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Crudu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christopher Iii stops Crudu from standing up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Christopher Iii scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Crudu shoots in for a takedown but Christopher Iii shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Christopher Iii tries to score a power double leg takedown but Crudu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Christopher Iii somewhat.
Timothy Christopher Iii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Crudu darts in and clinches Christopher Iii up against the cage.
Crudu lands a hook that snaps the head of Christopher Iii backwards.
Christopher Iii jumps guard but Crudu stands there with Christopher Iii around his waist. Christopher Iii gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Christopher Iii pulls Crudu into guard.
Crudu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Christopher Iii swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crudu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Crudu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crudu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Crudu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Crudu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Crudu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Christopher Iii swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christopher Iii is trying to control the position but Crudu postures up.
Crudu throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crudu landing with the ground and pound.
Crudu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Christopher Iii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crudu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Crudu is in close to Christopher Iii's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Crudu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Crudu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christopher Iii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crudu.
Crudu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Crudu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
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!
Crudu throws a strike but Christopher Iii rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Crudu wants to get back to his feet but Christopher Iii is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Christopher Iii throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Christopher Iii accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Crudu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Christopher Iii. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Christopher Iii wants to control from the top but Crudu keeps moving.
Crudu wants to stand but Christopher Iii is controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Crudu can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Timothy Christopher Iii just wasn't active enough.
Crudu has a takedown stuffed.
Christopher Iii fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timothy Christopher Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Christopher Iii clinches with his opponent.
Christopher Iii tries to pull guard but Crudu won't allow it.

Christopher Iii jumps into guard, dragging Crudu to the mat.
Crudu working some strikes from top position.
Crudu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Crudu cracks Christopher Iii with a solid left hand.
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!
Crudu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Christopher Iii avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crudu connects with a couple of short punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crudu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Christopher Iii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Crudu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crudu throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasile Crudu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Christopher Iii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Crudu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Christopher Iii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice sprawl there from Crudu as Christopher Iii shoots in.
Christopher Iii throws a series of punches but Crudu moves out of range.
Christopher Iii displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Crudu.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Crudu.

Christopher Iii throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Crudu was covering up waiting for the punch and Christopher Iii finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Crudu keeping moving, preventing Christopher Iii from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crudu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vasile Crudu has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christopher Iii wants to control from the top but Crudu keeps moving.
Crudu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Christopher Iii is controlling him.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Timothy Christopher Iii wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Crudu gets caught napping as Christopher Iii dives in and scores a takedown. Crudu manages to retain guard.
Christopher Iii works over Crudu with some ground and pound from guard.
Christopher Iii missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Christopher Iii accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Christopher Iii throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Christopher Iii accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Crudu keeping moving, preventing Christopher Iii from controlling successfully.
Christopher Iii postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Christopher Iii throws a strike but Crudu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christopher Iii wants to sweep here but Crudu controlling him for the moment.
Crudu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Christopher Iii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crudu.
Christopher Iii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crudu landing with the ground and pound.
Christopher Iii looking for a sweep. Not yet Christopher Iii, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christopher Iii avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crudu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Christopher Iii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Crudu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Crudu lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Crudu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Crudu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Crudu is in close to Christopher Iii's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christopher Iii has momentary wrist control but Crudu slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crudu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Crudu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Timothy Christopher Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Christopher Iii had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crudu defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Timothy Christopher Iii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Crudu 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 Andi Peters scores the fight for Vasile Crudu!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Vasile Crudu!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Vasile Crudu!

Vasile Crudu wins by unanimous decision!
Vasile Crudu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.