PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris Crystavox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Theanswer (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.

Crystavox
vs
Theanswer

169 cm
25
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

168 cm
25
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Cripplers Corner

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Crystavox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frankie Theanswer!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crystavox slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

It looks like Frankie Theanswer has been cut.
Theanswer tries for a takedown but Crystavox sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Crystavox slaps away a takedown attempt from Theanswer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A jab from Crystavox does it's job there.
Crystavox misses with a hook. Theanswer ducked under it nicely.

Crystavox gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Crystavox lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Crystavox lands a hook that snaps the head of Theanswer backwards.
Crystavox lands an uppercut.
Theanswer jumps guard but Crystavox stands there with Theanswer around his waist. Theanswer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Theanswer told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Chris Crystavox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Theanswer.
Crystavox gets through Theanswer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Crystavox prevents the takedown attempt.
Theanswer jumps guard but Crystavox stands there with Theanswer around his waist. Theanswer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Theanswer can't break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crystavox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Crystavox.
Crystavox keeps control of Theanswer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crystavox.
Crystavox stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Theanswer looks winded!
Crystavox lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Theanswer.

Crystavox breaks from the clinch.
Crystavox jabs Theanswer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Theanswer tries to clinch up
and Crystavox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Theanswer is rocked!
Crystavox digs a good hook to Theanswer's body.
Crystavox connects with a single shot there.
Theanswer is still on wobbly legs! Can Crystavox finish him?
Crystavox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Theanswer walks into a straight right hand from Crystavox.

Crystavox pushes Theanswer up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Crystavox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crystavox circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Theanswer tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Crystavox wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chris Crystavox!
Our winner, Chris Crystavox, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Frankie Theanswer was interviewed post fight and said 'I like to thank my fans,my coaches,training partners and family'.