PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Crushman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seymour Til Alexandros The Seventeenth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Til Alexandros The Seventeenth has chosen X Japan - Week End as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Crushman
vs
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth

196 cm
23
215 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

185 cm
23
215 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Underworld Clothing
GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Crushman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Seymour Til Alexandros The Seventeenth!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Crushman.

Crushman gets caught napping as Til Alexandros The Seventeenth dives in and scores a takedown. Crushman manages to retain guard.
Crushman seems keen to control Til Alexandros The Seventeenth's posture.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth looking to pass the guard.
Crushman keeping moving, preventing Til Alexandros The Seventeenth from controlling successfully.
Crushman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth looking to pass the guard.
Crushman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth trying to control the position from guard on top but Crushman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Crushman controls Til Alexandros The Seventeenth momentarily but Til Alexandros The Seventeenth frees himself.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Til Alexandros The Seventeenth decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth trying to pass the guard but Crushman defending well.
Crushman is in trouble now - Til Alexandros The Seventeenth has advanced to mount!
Crushman can't escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth lands a big shot there that rocks Crushman but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth cracks Crushman with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Crushman can't escape the position.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth trying to control but Crushman is having none of it.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Crushman's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crushman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Crushman tries to hold on but Til Alexandros The Seventeenth postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crushman sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth wants to free his trapped foot but Crushman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth with the ground and pound but Crushman uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crushman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crushman is on top in guard.

Til Alexandros The Seventeenth wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Til Alexandros The Seventeenth is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crushman defends well.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crushman is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Til Alexandros The Seventeenth working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crushman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crushman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth is looking to sweep but instead, Crushman has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Til Alexandros The Seventeenth throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Crushman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Til Alexandros The Seventeenth is in Crushman's guard.
Crushman trying to keep a closed guard but Til Alexandros The Seventeenth is proving a slippery customer.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Crushman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth is looking to work some ground and pound but Crushman has wrist control.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Crushman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Crushman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Crushman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Til Alexandros The Seventeenth.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crushman throws a solid leg kick but Til Alexandros The Seventeenth takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Crushman.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth closes the distance and clinches up with Crushman, looking for a takedown. Til Alexandros The Seventeenth pushes Crushman against the cage but Crushman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth avoids the body shot from Crushman.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A big right from Til Alexandros The Seventeenth misses.
Crushman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Crushman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crushman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The fighters circling - Til Alexandros The Seventeenth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crushman throws a low kick but Til Alexandros The Seventeenth moves out of range easily.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Crushman.

Crushman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Crushman can't find room to land a body shot as Til Alexandros The Seventeenth controls the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth is trying to pull guard but Crushman has him pressed against the cage.
Daniel Crushman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seymour Til Alexandros The Seventeenth.
Crushman prevents the takedown attempt.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth goes for a takedown in the clinch but Crushman prevents it.
Crushman swings wildly with an uppercut but Til Alexandros The Seventeenth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crushman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Crushman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Crushman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth throws a hook but Crushman avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crushman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Til Alexandros The Seventeenth.
No luck for Til Alexandros The Seventeenth with that takedown attempt.
Crushman scores with a leg kick.
That kick from Crushman tenderised Til Alexandros The Seventeenth's leg. Til Alexandros The Seventeenth is trying to keep his angry face on.
Daniel Crushman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crushman connects with a crisp jab.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Crushman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth shoots for a double leg takedown but Crushman sprawls well. He's pushed Til Alexandros The Seventeenth's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Crushman is looking to chop away at Til Alexandros The Seventeenth's legs.
A clash of legs there as Til Alexandros The Seventeenth blocks the low kick.
Crushman connects with an inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Crushman.
Crushman tries to clinch there but Til Alexandros The Seventeenth circles away.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth tries to score a power double leg takedown but Crushman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Til Alexandros The Seventeenth somewhat.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Crushman.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crushman wants to clinch but Til Alexandros The Seventeenth slips to the side

and Til Alexandros The Seventeenth counters with a takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crushman avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Til Alexandros The Seventeenth.
Crushman tries to improve position but can't.

Til Alexandros The Seventeenth tries for a kimura but Crushman is defending well.
Crushman tries to buck Til Alexandros The Seventeenth off but Til Alexandros The Seventeenth is having none of it.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Crushman wants to control but Til Alexandros The Seventeenth postures up.
Crushman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Crushman dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Til Alexandros The Seventeenth shoots for a takedown but Crushman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Crushman closes the distance looking to clinch

and Til Alexandros The Seventeenth counters with a single leg into guard. Crushman didn't expect that.
Crushman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Crushman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Crushman's head.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth wants to control from the top but Crushman keeps moving.
Seymour Til Alexandros The Seventeenth has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Crushman slaps away a takedown attempt from Til Alexandros The Seventeenth, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Crushman lands a nice looking kick to the body. Til Alexandros The Seventeenth takes a step back to recover.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth misses with a head kick.
Crushman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Til Alexandros The Seventeenth is out of range and Crushman settles back down.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth fails with a takedown attempt.
Daniel Crushman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seymour Til Alexandros The Seventeenth.
Crushman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Crushman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Til Alexandros The Seventeenth, pushing him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crushman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Til Alexandros The Seventeenth's elbow.
Crushman misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Crushman on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Crushman as the two fighters clinch.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Crushman has a couple of punches blocked by Til Alexandros The Seventeenth.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Crushman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crushman.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Crushman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Til Alexandros The Seventeenth backwards.
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!
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth wants a takedown but no success here.
Crushman looking to slow down the pace here.
Crushman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth blocks a body shot from Crushman.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crushman.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crushman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crushman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Crushman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crushman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Crushman throws a head punch that misses.
Crushman throws a head punch that misses.
Crushman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crushman lands a left hand.
Crushman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth tries to score a body lock takedown but Crushman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Crushman works on Til Alexandros The Seventeenth's body with a couple of short punches.
Crushman looking to stall.
Crushman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Crushman throws a head punch that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crushman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crushman can't find room to land a body shot as Til Alexandros The Seventeenth controls the action.
Crushman lands with a light punch inside.
Crushman tries to throw a body punch but Til Alexandros The Seventeenth avoids it by throwing Crushman back against the cage.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth wants a takedown but no success here.
Daniel Crushman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crushman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crushman is trying to stall.
Crushman pushes Til Alexandros The Seventeenth back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crushman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crushman pressing his opponent against the cage.
Crushman is leaning against Til Alexandros The Seventeenth and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Crushman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Crushman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth tries to score a body lock takedown but Crushman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Crushman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Crushman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Crushman!