PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Orr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey Crocker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeffrey Crocker will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Orr
vs
Crocker

202 cm
19
278 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

200 cm
20
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Orr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeffrey Crocker!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crocker lands a really nice looking cross but Orr seems unphased.

It looks like Justin Orr has been cut.
A right-left combo lands from Crocker.

Crocker has managed to clinch.

Crocker has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Orr is trying to keep an underhook but Crocker manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Orr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Orr is controlling Crocker's posture.
Orr looking for a sweep. Not yet Orr, not yet.
Orr is pulling down on Crocker's head to control his posture.
Crocker wants to get up but he can't break Orr's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Crocker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crocker won't allow Orr to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crocker being controlled here momentarily.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Crocker throws a left and a right that both miss

and Orr counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Crocker!
Crocker is trying to control Orr's posture but Orr avoids it.

Orr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Orr trying to control the action but Crocker is working from the bottom.
Crocker manages to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crocker is pressing down on Orr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Orr trying to control the position from guard on top but Crocker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crocker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Crocker is looking for a triangle but Orr pushes his legs off easily.
Orr postures up in Crocker's guard and throws a big left but Crocker blocks it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Orr throws a big elbow that misses.
Crocker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Orr gets to his feet - Crocker follows without any prompting.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Crocker.

Crocker gets a double leg takedown into Orr's guard.
Crocker looks winded!
Crocker trying to control but Orr is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orr controlling Crocker's posture.
Crocker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orr swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Orr pulls Crocker in close to his closed guard and prevents Crocker from doing any damage or advancing position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crocker throws a left and a right that both miss

and Orr counters with a single leg into guard. Crocker didn't expect that.
Orr trying to control but Crocker is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeffrey Crocker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justin Orr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Crocker slaps away a takedown attempt from Orr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Crocker lands a lovely overhand right.
Crocker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crocker lands with an uppercut that bounces Orr off the cage and back into range.
Crocker cracks Orr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Orr is rocked!

Justin Orr's cut is getting worse.
Crocker grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Orr takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Crocker cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jeffrey Crocker!