PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paris Lindsay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crock Lessmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lindsay
vs
Lessmore

187 cm
18
193 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

185 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Likes musicals

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paris Lindsay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Crock Lessmore!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lessmore has Lindsay up against the cage in a clinch.

Lindsay successfully pulls guard.

Lessmore 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.
Lessmore working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lessmore slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lindsay is controlling Lessmore's posture.
Lessmore cracks Lindsay with a solid left hand.
Lessmore is stalling in the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lessmore misses with a double jab.

Lessmore fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lindsay, pushing him back against the cage.
Lindsay is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Lessmore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lessmore is looking to clinch but Lindsay is avoiding it.
Lessmore thumps Lindsay with a low kick.

Lessmore moves into range and clinches up with Lindsay.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lessmore scores with a shot to the side of Lindsay's head.

Lindsay jumps into guard, dragging Lessmore to the mat.
Lessmore passes Lindsay's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lindsay on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lessmore trying to control the action but Lindsay is working from the bottom.
Lessmore is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Lindsay looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lindsay is breathing heavily.
Lessmore seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindsay trying to control here.
Lessmore trying to control the pace.
Lessmore is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lindsay!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lessmore trying to control but Lindsay is having none of it.
Lessmore 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.
Lessmore's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lindsay is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Lessmore controlling his opponent.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Crock Lessmore.
Lessmore scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Lindsay is rocked!

It looks like Paris Lindsay has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Look low, kick high! Lessmore uses the oldest trick in the book to send Lindsay tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Lessmore is absolutely delighted - when Lindsay wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Crock Lessmore!
After winning the bout, Crock Lessmore thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.