PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Devyn Avery (ranked 4054 p4p, 4323 weight class) and Arjun Crosby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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.

Avery
vs
Crosby

173 cm
25
140
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
146
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Devyn Avery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arjun Crosby!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crosby rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Avery moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crosby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Avery sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Avery shoots in for a double leg but Crosby sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Crosby lands a head shot.
Avery shoots in for a takedown but Crosby shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Avery goes for a double leg but Crosby avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Crosby continues to drive forward.
Crosby steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Avery.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devyn Avery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Avery drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Avery jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Crosby walks away with a smile on his face. Avery gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Crosby pushes Avery up against the cage in a clinch.
Avery blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avery prevents a body shot from Crosby.
Avery wants to take the fight to the mat but Crosby manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Avery is trying to break free.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Crosby working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Avery wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crosby digs a right hand into Avery's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Avery's gas tank.
Avery is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crosby.
Avery blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crosby lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Avery's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Crosby lands a left hand that snaps the head of Avery backwards.
Crosby throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Crosby lands a body punch in the clinch.
Crosby lands a left hand.

Avery is rocked!
Crosby digs a right hand into Avery's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Avery's gas tank.
Oh Avery is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crosby lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Avery.
Crosby pushes Avery back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crosby scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crosby creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crosby creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Avery's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Avery drops to his knees and Crosby pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arjun Crosby!