PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernest Dorsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey Crocker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeffrey Crocker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dorsey
vs
Crocker

183 cm
24
279 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
20
220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ernest Dorsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeffrey Crocker!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Crocker.
Dorsey regains half guard, as Crocker was trying to land strikes.
Crocker wants to control but Dorsey is keeping him busy.
Dorsey is looking for a sweep. Crocker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Crocker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dorsey's head.
Crocker prevents Dorsey from standing back up.
Dorsey manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crocker throws a big right hand that misses.
Dorsey could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dorsey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crocker is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorsey trying to keep a closed guard but Crocker is proving a slippery customer.
Crocker preventing the sweep.
Crocker throws a big right hand that misses.
Dorsey wants to hit a switch here but Crocker passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dorsey there!
Crocker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Crocker misses with a head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crocker sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Crocker throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dorsey slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Crocker is looking to take a break and control but Dorsey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crocker is taking a breather. Dorsey says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dorsey is looking to improve his position.
Dorsey gets full guard.
Crocker controlling from the top position.
Crocker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorsey wants to sweep but no luck.
Dorsey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crocker.
Dorsey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dorsey trying to keep a closed guard but Crocker is proving a slippery customer.
Crocker throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crocker throwing strikes from guard but Dorsey blocks nicely.

Dorsey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Crocker with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Crocker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dorsey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dorsey throws a body shot but no joy.

Crocker feints and as Dorsey raises his hands in defense, Crocker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Dorsey has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Crocker is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Dorsey is breathing heavily.

Crocker gets control of Dorsey's arms and successfully pulls guard. Crocker will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Crocker pushes Dorsey off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Crocker rushes Dorsey and presses him up against the cage.

Crocker manages to pull guard.
Dorsey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Crocker trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeffrey Crocker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Crocker swinging wildly here.
Dorsey misses with a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Crocker's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dorsey swats away the attempt to clinch by Crocker.
Dorsey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Crocker closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Crocker lands in his opponent's guard.

Dorsey has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Crocker off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorsey shoots in looking for a takedown but Crocker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dorsey's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Crocker shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dorsey napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Dorsey throws Crocker to one side and escapes!
Dorsey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dorsey feinted with a counter takedown.
Ernest Dorsey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Crocker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Dorsey has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Crocker is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dorsey is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Crocker to keep the fight standing.
Dorsey is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Crocker to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernest Dorsey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dorsey tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Crocker smiles and moves away.

Crocker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dorsey is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dorsey seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Crocker is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Dorsey fails to pull guard.
Dorsey fails to pull guard.

Crocker successfully pulls guard.

Crocker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dorsey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dorsey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Crocker manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Crocker. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Crocker is looking to clinch but Dorsey is avoiding it.
Crocker wants to clinch.
Dorsey changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorsey shoots in for a takedown but Crocker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Crocker misses with a combination

and Dorsey moves into the clinch.
Dorsey is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Crocker to keep the fight standing.

Crocker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crocker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dorsey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dorsey drops down looking for a counter takedown but Crocker sprawls and moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dorsey.

Crocker clinches up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dorsey tries to pull guard but Crocker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dorsey is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Crocker to keep the fight standing.
Dorsey is trying to pull guard but Crocker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Crocker pulls guard effortlessly.
Dorsey stops Crocker from standing up.
Dorsey trying to control but Crocker is working from the bottom.
Dorsey is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Crocker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Crocker manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jeffrey Crocker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Crocker moves into the clinch.

Crocker manages to pull guard.
Crocker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jeffrey Crocker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dorsey 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.
Dorsey seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Crocker for as long as he can get away with.
Dorsey trying to control but Crocker is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crocker controls Dorsey momentarily but Dorsey frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Crocker pushes Dorsey off and gets back to his feet.
Dorsey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dorsey closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Crocker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dorsey shoots for a takedown but Crocker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And Crocker tries to counter it with a takedown but Dorsey pushes his down on his head and steps out.

Crocker drops Dorsey with a beautiful combination! Dorsey stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Crocker is looking for the KO!

It looks like Ernest Dorsey has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crocker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dorsey half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

Crocker moves into the clinch.
Dorsey is trying to pull guard but Crocker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Crocker manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Crocker wants to get back to his feet but Dorsey passes into half guard.

Dorsey escapes and gets back to his feet.
Dorsey tries a head kick but it misses.
Crocker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Crocker wants to clinch.

Crocker instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Crocker manages to pull guard.
Crocker wants to stand and escape but Dorsey is having none of it.
Crocker keeping moving, preventing Dorsey from controlling successfully.

Crocker has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dorsey has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Dorsey tries to pull guard but Crocker holds him up against the cage and eventually Dorsey drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernest Dorsey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dorsey jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Crocker walks away with a smile on his face. Dorsey gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dorsey throws a sloppy head kick and Crocker moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dorsey wants to slow Crocker down by chopping away at his legs.

Crocker moves into the clinch.
Dorsey tries to pull guard but Crocker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Crocker pulls guard.

Crocker has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dorsey off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeffrey Crocker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Crocker 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeffrey Crocker!