PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charly Graf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Crawler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charly Graf has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Graf
vs
Crawler

198 cm
25
242 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charly Graf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robbie Crawler!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graf takes one on the button.
Crawler misses with a double jab.
Graf tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crawler swivels and escapes.
Graf keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Graf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crawler.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Graf checks a leg kick.
Crawler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crawler throws a low kick but it's checked well by Graf.
Crawler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Graf.
Graf blocks a low kick nicely.
Crawler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Graf.
Crawler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Graf misses the shot to the body.
Crawler throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graf blocks a low kick nicely.
Graf swings widly with a right hand
and Crawler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Graf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crawler moves away.
Graf throws a big shot that misses.
Crawler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Crawler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crawler throws a chopping leg kick but Graf manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A jab from Crawler finds it's way through Graf's defenses.
Crawler tries a head kick but it misses.
Graf rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crawler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A left lands for Crawler.
Graf fails with the takedown.
Graf looks to land a left hand but Crawler moved out of range nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crawler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Graf on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graf takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Graf is rocked!
Charly Graf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Crawler cracks Graf with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Crawler has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Graf to stand back up!
Oh Graf is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Graf takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Crawler is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Graf had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Graf lunges at Crawler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Crawler's hand.
Nice defenses there by Crawler.
Graf tries to clinch up but Crawler circles away and keeps his distance.

Crawler lands a big right hand that sends Graf crashing to the mat! Crawler stays standing though and waves Graf back to his feet!
Crawler lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Graf out cold! Graf is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Robbie Crawler!