PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Craft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and English Boxer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nathan Craft has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Craft
vs
Boxer

225 cm
18
140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

169 cm
25
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathan Craft!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, English Boxer!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Boxer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Craft's guard.
Boxer postures up in Craft's guard and throws a big left but Craft blocks it.
Boxer controlling from the top position.
Boxer trying to control the position from guard on top but Craft is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Boxer stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Boxer moves into range and clinches up with Craft.
Boxer is stalling here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer wants to break free but Craft has control.

Boxer is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Craft can't fight it off and eventually Boxer manages to take the fight to the floor. Craft looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Boxer trying to control the position from guard on top but Craft is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Craft utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Boxer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boxer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Boxer decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Craft, up you get!
Boxer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boxer darts in looking for a takedown but Craft gets double underhooks and turns Boxer into the cage.
Craft appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boxer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Craft sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boxer somewhat.
Craft drops down looking for a counter takedown but Boxer sprawls and moves away.
Nathan Craft has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of English Boxer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Craft pinned against the cage. Craft gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Craft tries to counter with a takedown but Boxer is quick to defend against it.
Craft keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Craft works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Craft shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boxer sprawls well. Boxer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Craft gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Boxer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Craft's guard.

Craft looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Craft wants to stand up but Boxer is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Boxer gets to his feet - Craft follows without any prompting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

English Boxer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

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

Boxer stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Boxer throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Craft tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Boxer is in Craft's guard.

Craft is rocked!
Boxer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oh Craft is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boxer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Craft's head.
Boxer arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Craft's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). English Boxer!