PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Expendable Crewman V (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crewman V's entrance music is The Warrior song. A fine choice. Expendable Crewman V has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Crewman V
vs
Stone

200 cm
21
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
260 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Expendable Crewman V!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joe Stone!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Crewman V avoids it really well and circles away.
Stone has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Crewman V is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Crewman V scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Crewman V connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stone momentarily.
Crewman V takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stone is trying hard to land a takedown here. Crewman V sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Crewman V pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been told by Crewman V's head coaches at Vendetta Alliance London Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Crewman V lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone moves away from the strike by Crewman V.

Stone closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crewman V moves into full guard.
Crewman V on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Crewman V tries to get out of the position.
Crewman V is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Stone looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crewman V wants to sweep here but Stone controlling him for the moment.
Crewman V controlling Stone's posture.
Crewman V will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stone trying to control but Crewman V is working from the bottom.
Stone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crewman V is keeping the position for now.
Crewman V looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stone is one step ahead there.

Stone thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Crewman V wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Crewman V keeping moving, preventing Stone from controlling successfully.
Crewman V is controlling Stone's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Stone drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stone jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Crewman V has control of Stone's left arm, preventing Stone from doing any damage.
Stone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Stone is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Stone won't allow Crewman V to sweep him here.
Stone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crewman V swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crewman V is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Crewman V looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stone is one step ahead there.
Crewman V knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stone on the ground.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crewman V is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Stone is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Stone wants to pass the guard but Crewman V is keeping the position.
Crewman V pulls Stone in close to his closed guard and prevents Stone from doing any damage or advancing position.
Stone keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Crewman V's head.

Stone thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Stone drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stone jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stone won't allow Crewman V to sweep him here.
Stone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crewman V swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stone won't allow Crewman V to sweep him here.

Crewman V is working an open guard so Stone takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Crewman V swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stone.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Crewman V.
Crewman V is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Crewman V cracks the inside of Stone's front leg.
Stone tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stone dives in for a single leg takedown but Crewman V sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Expendable Crewman V has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Stone.
Crewman V uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stone has time to react.
Crewman V throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stone with the counter takedown but Crewman V avoids it easily.
Crewman V stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crewman V wants it to stay on the feet.
Stone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A cross from Crewman V lands.
Crewman V is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Stone takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Crewman V uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stone slips under a jab.
Stone slips under a jab.
Stone has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Crewman V.
Crewman V scores with a hook to the body. Stone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Expendable Crewman V dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A cross from Crewman V lands.
Crewman V misses with a jab to the body
and Stone counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crewman V thinking.
Crewman V lands with a straight right. Stone didn't see that one coming.
Stone shoots in for a takedown but Crewman V shows good takedown defense.
Crewman V digs a good hook to Stone's body.
Stone dives in and grabs Crewman V's left leg, looking for a takedown. Crewman V pushes down on Stone's head and hops out.
Crewman V lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Expendable Crewman V has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Stone.
Crewman V stuffs the takedown attempt from Stone. Stone gets slowly back to his feet.
Crewman V throwing a counter right hand but Stone manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A thudding body kick lands there by Crewman V!
Stone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Crewman V as he jumps to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Crewman V.
Crewman V is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stone can do to turn this around?
Stone is breathing heavily.
Stone moves forwards but Crewman V connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Crewman V keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stone on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stone tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crewman V swivels and escapes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Crewman V.

Stone is rocked!
Stone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Crewman V is fending him off so far but Stone persists. Nope, Crewman V circles away and we're back to standing.
Stone is still on wobbly legs! Can Crewman V finish him?

Crewman V lands a big uppercut and Stone crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Stone looks OK. Crewman V waves Stone back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stone leaves his chin hanging out and Crewman V seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Stone crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Expendable Crewman V!
An out of breath Expendable Crewman V thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.