PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Cromwell (ranked 4435 p4p, 499 weight class) and Alexander Supertramp (ranked 1601 p4p, 220 weight class). Supertramp has chosen Sikamikanico- Red Hot Chili Peppers as his entrance music. Alexander Supertramp is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Cromwell
vs
Supertramp

186 cm
26
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

184 cm
25
186 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Velocity Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Cromwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander Supertramp!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cromwell throws a head kick but Supertramp moves out of range.
Supertramp looks to throw the jab but Cromwell is out of range.
Cromwell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Supertramp with the counter takedown but Cromwell avoids it easily.
Cromwell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Supertramp moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cromwell misses with a looping right.
Supertramp swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Supertramp is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cromwell.
Supertramp misses with an uppercut. Cromwell saw that one coming.
Cromwell misses with an uppercut. Supertramp saw that one coming.
Supertramp fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cromwell appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cromwell throws a hook but Supertramp avoids it easily.
And Supertramp tries to counter it with a takedown but Cromwell pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cromwell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Supertramp.
Supertramp uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cromwell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supertramp goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cromwell lunges at Supertramp with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Supertramp's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cromwell takes a jab right on the kisser.
Supertramp fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Supertramp closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cromwell looks to score with a jab to the body but Supertramp is just out of range.
Cromwell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Supertramp.
Cromwell ducks under a wild hook from Supertramp.
A punch combination from Cromwell misses.
Supertramp lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Supertramp uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cromwell.
A slow jab from Supertramp misses its intended target.
Cromwell throws a hook but Supertramp avoids it easily.
Supertramp tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Supertramp ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cromwell walks into a left hand.
Cromwell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cromwell throws a jab but it's blocked by Supertramp.
A clash of legs there as Supertramp blocks the low kick.
Cromwell throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Supertramp avoids the body shot from Cromwell.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some bone on bone action there as Supertramp checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Supertramp drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Supertramp lands an elbow.
Supertramp in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Check out the look on Supertramp's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

Supertramp tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cromwell taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cromwell trying to remain calm as Supertramp controls from the top position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Supertramp working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Supertramp scoring with punches from side control.
Cromwell avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Supertramp.
Cromwell avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Supertramp.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Supertramp happy to just control the position for now.
Cromwell takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Supertramp looks up at the clock and then as Cromwell takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Supertramp smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Supertramp throws an elbow but Cromwell slips to the side and avoids it well.
Supertramp staying calm.
Supertramp cracks Cromwell with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Supertramp works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Supertramp looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cromwell is avoiding damage well.

Supertramp goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cromwell has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Supertramp but great work by Cromwell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Supertramp dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Cromwell throws a head kick but Supertramp moves out of range.
Cromwell throws a jab but it's blocked by Supertramp.
Cromwell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Supertramp misses with a few strikes there.
Cromwell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Supertramp misses with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cromwell misses with a straight left.
Supertramp lands a nice shot to the body.
Cromwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Supertramp moves away.
Cromwell lands with a right hand.
Cromwell throws a hook but Supertramp avoids it easily.
Cromwell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Supertramp misses with a double jab.
Supertramp swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cromwell.
Supertramp thuds his right hand into Cromwell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cromwell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cromwell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cromwell throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Supertramp avoids the head kick by Cromwell.
Supertramp drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cromwell defends it well.
Supertramp looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Supertramp uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cromwell.
Supertramp fails to land with a series of punches.
Cromwell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Supertramp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cromwell manages to avoid it.
Cromwell throws a body punch but Supertramp moves out of range.
Cromwell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cromwell wants it to stay on the feet.
Cromwell takes one to the side of the head.
Supertramp lands with a shot to the body.
Cromwell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Supertramp at a distance.
Cromwell misses with a double jab

and Supertramp counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cromwell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cromwell tries to get out of the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Supertramp prevents Cromwell from getting back to his feet.
Cromwell is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Supertramp dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Supertramp landing strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cromwell is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Supertramp tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Supertramp in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Supertramp has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Check out the look on Supertramp's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Cromwell wants to get back to his feet but Supertramp drags him back down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supertramp grinds an elbow into Cromwell's temple.
Supertramp advances nicely into full mount.
Supertramp lands a couple of good shots and Cromwell has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Supertramp biding his time, looking for the opening.
Supertramp scores with strikes from the back.

Cromwell is rocked!
Supertramp biding his time, looking for the opening.
Supertramp lands strikes to the head.

Supertramp is cranking Cromwell's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Cromwell! He's tightened the choke and Cromwell is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alexander Supertramp!
A very excited looking Alexander Supertramp made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.