PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bone Crash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deangelo Flagg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flagg comes into a darkened arena with his song building. What Its Like kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Deangelo Flagg is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Crash
vs
Flagg

178 cm
30
165 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

176 cm
25
163 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bone Crash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Deangelo Flagg!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crash fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Flagg slips a jab and a cross from Crash.
Flagg appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Crash buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Flagg moves out of range of the leg kick from Crash.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Flagg! But no joy.
Crash getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Crash throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Flagg lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've been hearing reports that Crash has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bone Crash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flagg shoots in for a double leg but Crash sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Flagg fails with the takedown.
Crash jabs Flagg right on the nose. Flagg blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crash throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Flagg let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Flagg smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Crash throws the kick towards the body but Flagg avoids it.
Crash throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Flagg's head.

It looks like Deangelo Flagg has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flagg looks for a takedown but Crash sprawls well.
Bone Crash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deangelo Flagg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crash pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Flagg tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Crash defends well and Flagg ends up having to push Crash into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Flagg moves out of range as Crash throws a body kick.

Flagg drives through with a takedown into guard.

Crash has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Flagg has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Crash is pushing Flagg up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Flagg wants a takedown.
Crash can't find room to land a body shot as Flagg controls the action.
Crash misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crash gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crash tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Crash as the two fighters clinch.
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!
Flagg is looking to take this one to the mat.
Flagg is looking for a takedown.
Flagg takes an elbow to the forehead.
Flagg can't get the takedown.
Crash lands an elbow inside that Flagg shrugs off.
Flagg wants a takedown but no success here.
Flagg is looking for a takedown.
Crash struggles to land a body shot inside as Flagg controls his hands.
Flagg has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Crash avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Crash lands an elbow that stopped Flagg in his tracks for a moment.
Crash is working Flagg over against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crash displaying some good clinch control by pressing Flagg up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Crash - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Crash gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Flagg.
Crash gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That has opened up Deangelo Flagg's cut even more.
Flagg has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Crash after a bit of a struggle.
Flagg avoids a wild elbow strike from Crash.
Crash tries to work over Flagg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Flagg is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crash pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crash throws an elbow but it misses.
Crash lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Flagg takes a shot to the head.
Crash lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Flagg.
Crash is pushing Flagg up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Crash escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Flagg takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nice sprawl there from Crash as Flagg shoots in.
Crash scores with a jab to the head.
Crash throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crash jabs Flagg right on the nose. Flagg blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bone Crash dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Deangelo Flagg's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Flagg takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Crunch! Crash slams his shin into Flagg's torso.
Crash lands a jab to Flagg's midsection.
Flagg has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crash.
Crash looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Crash swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crash fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Crash misses with a looping right.
Crash keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Flagg is looking to chop away at Crash's legs.
Flagg drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Flagg avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Flagg is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crash slips a straight right by Flagg.
A lazy left from Flagg finds it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crash throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Crash goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Flagg is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Flagg.
Flagg is still on wobbly legs! Can Crash finish him?
Crash throws a head kick but Flagg moves out of range.
Flagg tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Flagg manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Crash on his heels. He'll look to pass Crash's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crash keeping moving, preventing Flagg from controlling successfully.
Flagg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Flagg seems to have recovered his senses.
Flagg must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Crash looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Flagg is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Crash is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Crash has escaped and now he's on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crash passes Flagg's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Crash in particular looking to stall.
Crash continues to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crash is looking to advance position but Flagg won't allow it.
Flagg is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Crash with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Crash prevents Flagg from standing back up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Crash keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Flagg clinches with his opponent.
Crash lands an elbow that stopped Flagg in his tracks for a moment.
Crash creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Flagg's defenses.

The cut above Deangelo Flagg's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Crash tries a body shot but Flagg blocks it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Crash is stalling here.
Crash seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bone Crash dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Deangelo Flagg's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Flagg misses with a takedown attempt
and Crash counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Both fighters circling a little - Crash finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Flagg slips a jab and a cross from Crash.
Crash throws a right and a left that Flagg avoids nicely.
Crash looks to land a right hand but Flagg moved out of range.
Crash throws a head kick but Flagg moves out of range.
Crash swinging wildly here.
Crash throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Flagg's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crash misses with a wild combination.
Crash throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crash stuffs the takedown.
Flagg misses with an attempted mid kick.
Crash is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flagg can do to turn this around?
Crash with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Crash throws a nice head kick!
Flagg throws an overhand right that lands on Crash's shoulder, as Crash tries to avoid the shot.
Bone Crash is winning the standup battle so far.
Crash lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Crash misses with a straight left.
Crash throws a sloppy head kick and Flagg moves out of range easily.
Flagg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crash. Crash obviously looking to wear him down.
Crash throws a sloppy head kick and Flagg moves out of range easily.
Flagg fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Crash avoids it really well and circles away.
Bone Crash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deangelo Flagg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Crash there.
Crash is looking to slow Flagg down with leg kicks.
A head kick misses from Crash.
Crash moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body kick from Crash.
Crash tries a head kick but it misses.
Flagg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bone Crash is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crash throws a half hearted mid kick.
Crash throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Flagg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crash looks to land a combination but Flagg avoids it well.
Flagg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Crash.

Flagg clinches up with Crash and pushes him back against the cage.
Crash tries to work over Flagg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crash misses with a punch to the body.
Crash pressing his opponent against the cage.
Crash lands a nice elbow.

Deangelo Flagg's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Crash lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Deangelo Flagg's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bone Crash!