PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Arjun Crosby (ranked 2690 p4p, 810 weight class) and Blazej Maleszewski (ranked 0 p4p, 65 weight class). Blazej Maleszewski is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Crosby
vs
Maleszewski

170 cm
25
146
3 - 0 - 0

173 cm
27
131
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arjun Crosby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Blazej Maleszewski!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Crosby closes the distance and pushes Maleszewski back into the cage.
Crosby has a couple of punches blocked by Maleszewski.
Maleszewski blocks an uppercut.
Crosby lands a shoulder strike.
Crosby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crosby lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Crosby.
Crosby misses with a punch to the body.
Maleszewski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Crosby struggles to land a body shot inside as Maleszewski controls his hands.
Crosby prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosby lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maleszewski backwards.
Crosby lands a nice shot to the body.
Crosby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crosby gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maleszewski.
Crosby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crosby lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Crosby lands with a light punch inside.
Crosby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby lands with a short shot to the head.

Maleszewski has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Crosby uses from the top position.
Maleszewski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Crosby utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maleszewski wants to control from the top but Crosby keeps moving.
Maleszewski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Crosby haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maleszewski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maleszewski landing some decent shots from guard.
Crosby working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maleszewski.
Crosby looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Maleszewski landing some decent shots from guard.
Maleszewski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Maleszewski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maleszewski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maleszewski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maleszewski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maleszewski trying to control but Crosby is working from the bottom.

Maleszewski drops back looking for a leg! Crosby is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Crosby manages to kick Maleszewski off! Maleszewski jumps back into Crosby's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maleszewski is pushing down on Crosby's leg trying to pass to half guard. Crosby is fighting to maintain full guard but Maleszewski has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maleszewski working Crosby over with strikes.
Maleszewski is keen to just control but Crosby is a slippery customer.
My spies in Freaky Fight Club inform me that Maleszewski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Maleszewski working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Crosby has hold of Maleszewski's hands but Maleszewski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Maleszewski working Crosby over with strikes.
Maleszewski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Maleszewski is trying to control. Crosby wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ground and pound from Maleszewski.
Crosby is breathing heavily.
Maleszewski working over Crosby with some ground and pound. Crosby looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Maleszewski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maleszewski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Maleszewski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crosby's head.
Maleszewski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Maleszewski is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Crosby is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Blazej Maleszewski!