PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between max winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Crow (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.

winner
vs
Crow

200 cm
20
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, max winner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Crow!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

winner moves into the clinch.

winner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - winner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
winner keeps the fight on the outside.
winner slaps away a takedown attempt from Crow, before circling back to the center of the mat.
winner tries to clinch
and Crow counters with a straight right hand.

winner has closed the distance and engaged Crow in a clinch.
winner can't break the clinch.

winner manages to pull guard.
winner wants to control but Crow passes easily into half guard.
winner tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Crow seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but winner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Crow is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
winner is looking to control Crow's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can winner avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.

Crow is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
winner is trying to stand.
winner trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!

Crow jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but winner manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
winner holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.

Crow is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, winner has escaped the position, nice work there.
winner is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Crow looks gassed!

Crow is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
winner gets back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
winner wants to sweep but no luck.
winner is trying to control the position but Crow postures up.
Crow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. winner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crow preventing the sweep.

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.
winner wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Crow is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! winner is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! winner has escaped and now he's on top!
Crow being controlled here, momentarily.
winner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crow is keeping the position for now.

winner gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Crow dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Crow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from winner.
max winner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crow tries to clinch but winner moves away

and winner counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by winner.

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

winner stands up and waves to Crow to follow him.
A slapping leg kick lands for winner.
Crow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but winner paws at him with a jab and circles away.

winner gets a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
winner prevents Crow from improving his position.

Crow looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
winner controlling the action here.

Crow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but winner pulls his head out easily.

Crow with the active half guard here but winner passes nicely into side control.
winner controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crow is trying to get back to half guard.

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.
winner is chipping away with strikes.

winner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Crow manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Crow trying to pass the guard but winner defending well.
winner controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

winner kicks off Crow and gets to his feet.
Steve Crow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crow slips a jab and a cross from winner.
Crow throws a one two combo.
Crow doesn't succeed with the takedown
and winner counters with a head kick. That will keep Crow thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Crow gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and winner counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by winner.

Crow is looking for a triangle but winner pushes his legs off easily.

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

Crow has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but winner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
winner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
winner passes Crow's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Crow manages to get to full guard.
winner looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Crow is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and winner defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

max winner dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

winner drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Crow is looking for a sweep.
Crow seems a little lost for a moment, as winner dominates the positioning.
Crow sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
winner lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Crow is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of winner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take winner's back!

Crow looking for the choke but no joy.
max winner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Crow avoiding winner 's attempts to control his hands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Crow is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
winner wants to control his opponent's hands but Crow gets his hands free.
winner is keeping busy.

winner defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
winner can't escape the position.
winner trying to control the position but Crow manages to sink in the hooks.
Crow has the hooks in. winner is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
winner trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

Crow is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
winner holding both Crow 's hands and preventing any damage.

Crow is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. winner defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
winner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crow on the ground.

winner preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Crow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
winner turns into Crow and is now in his guard.

Crow looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Crow looking for submissions from the bottom but instead winner passes into side control.

winner decides to stand back up.
Crow misses with a takedown attempt
and winner counters with a nice leg kick.
Crow darts in trying to clinch

so winner counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Steve Crow.
I think Crow has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Steve Crow!