PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Crespo (ranked 3003 p4p, 4281 weight class) and Aaron Nevemore (ranked 0 p4p, 496 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Crespo
vs
Nevemore

180 cm
18
180
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
20
170
0 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Antonio Crespo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aaron Nevemore!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crespo throws a body punch but Nevemore moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nevemore looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crespo throws a lazy uppercut
and Nevemore counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Crespo tries to keep at a distance but Nevemore has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nevemore is trying to drag Crespo to the mat but Crespo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Crespo wants to stall.
Crespo is looking to control Nevemore's arms but Nevemore gets an underhook and turns him. Now Crespo has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nevemore is looking to take this one to the mat.
Crespo is trying to maintain a safe position but Nevemore gets an underhook and turns Crespo into the cage.
Nevemore wants a takedown.
Antonio Crespo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Nevemore.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nevemore.

Nevemore manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Crespo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nevemore is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Nevemore looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Crespo postures up.

Nevemore is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crespo is aware though and is defending well.
Nevemore is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

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.
Nevemore wants to pass the guard but Crespo is defending well.
Crespo is trying to stand.
Crespo trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Nevemore is looking to take a break and control but Crespo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crespo tries to kick Nevemore off but Nevemore keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nevemore looks for a takedown but Crespo sprawls well.

Nevemore clinches with his opponent.
Nevemore drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Crespo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nevemore looking for a takedown.
Nevemore looks winded!
Crespo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Crespo trying to control the position but instead, Nevemore has worked for underhooks and has pushed Crespo into the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nevemore as Crespo tries to tie him up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Crespo trying to control the position but instead, Nevemore has worked for underhooks and has pushed Crespo into the cage.
Crespo seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Nevemore is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.

Nevemore successfully pulls guard.

Nevemore escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crespo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Nevemore is looking for a triangle but Crespo pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crespo wanted to stand there but Nevemore had control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Crespo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nevemore moves away.
Crespo misses with an uppercut.

Nevemore gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Crespo tries to stall but Nevemore uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Crespo wants to stall.
Nevemore is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crespo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nevemore goes for a takedown attempt but Crespo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Crespo misses with a looping left.
Nevemore was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Crespo stuffs the takedown attempt from Nevemore. Nevemore gets slowly back to his feet.
Antonio Crespo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Nevemore.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crespo looks to throw the jab but Nevemore is out of range.
Nevemore shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Crespo sprawls well. Crespo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nevemore gets slowly back to his feet.
Crespo misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevemore fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Crespo avoids it really well and circles away.
Nevemore dives in and grabs Crespo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Crespo pushes down on Nevemore's head and hops out.
Nevemore is breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crespo. Nevemore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nevemore moves away from the strike by Crespo.
Crespo throws a sloppy body shot
and Nevemore counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Crespo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Crespo throws a poor cross that misses
and Nevemore counters with a nice leg kick.
Crespo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nevemore counters with a series of strikes. Crespo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Crespo swings for the body but Nevemore moves out of range.
Nevemore tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A nice combination there by Nevemore.
Nevemore lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Nevemore scores a nice knee to the body.
Nevemore is looking for a takedown.
Crespo taking a breather.
Crespo is trying to maintain a safe position but Nevemore gets an underhook and turns Crespo into the cage.
Crespo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nevemore.

Nevemore ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nevemore no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Crespo stopping the sweep attempt from Nevemore.
Nevemore trying to keep a closed guard but Crespo is proving a slippery customer.

Nevemore has his foot on Crespo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crespo works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nevemore throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nevemore controls Crespo momentarily but Crespo frees himself.
Nevemore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Nevemore is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crespo is aware though and is defending well.
Crespo preventing the sweep.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Crespo throws a hook but Nevemore blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Crespo swats away the attempt to clinch by Nevemore.
Crespo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A telegraphed right hand from Crespo misses the target.
Nevemore shoots in but Crespo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nevemore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crespo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crespo moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNevemore.
Nevemore fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Crespo avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crespo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nevemore counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Nevemore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Crespo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Nevemore forces Crespo back against the cage and clinches.

Nevemore jumps into guard, dragging Crespo to the mat.
Crespo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Crespo wants to stand but Nevemore has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Nevemore working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crespo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crespo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Crespo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nevemore's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nevemore is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Crespo is looking to stand up but Nevemore won't let him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevemore is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Nevemore is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Crespo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nevemore.
Nevemore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crespo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Crespo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Crespo tries to get out of the position.
Crespo scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Nevemore manages to mount him!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crespo is trying to stand up.
Aaron Nevemore has got the better of the ground game so far.

Nevemore looking for a guillotine from mount but Crespo is having none of it.
Nevemore trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Crespo trying desperately to get to his feet.
Nevemore wants to control the pace but Crespo is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nevemore thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Crespo is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Antonio Crespo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Nevemore has control of Crespo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Crespo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Crespo is trying to stand up.

Nevemore is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Crespo has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Crespo's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

Nevemore is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Crespo is surviving well by controlling Nevemore's body position as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crespo wants to try and get back to his feet.
Poor strikes thrown by Nevemore there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

Crespo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nevemore.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nevemore won't let Crespo get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Aaron Nevemore is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Nevemore has hold of Crespo's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Crespo manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Nevemore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nevemore 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Nevemore!