PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terryn Dall (ranked 1159 p4p, 53 weight class) and Ichabod Crane (ranked 2346 p4p, 92 weight class). Crane has chosen Love Inc!-Broken Bones! as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dall
vs
Crane

195 cm
35
268 lbs
25 - 10 - 0

200 cm
43
297 lbs
27 - 20 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Terryn Dall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ichabod Crane!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dall keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Crane throws a right hand that misses
and Dall counters with an outside leg kick.

Dall gets the takedown into side control.

Dall is trying to get an arm triangle but Crane is defending well.

Dall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Crane, who protects the arm well.
Crane is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dall has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Dall is trying to get an arm triangle but Crane is defending well.
Crane is looking for a sweep.

Dall thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Crane defending against the ground and pound.

Dall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Crane, who protects the arm well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crane is not content to let Dall control the position.
Crane is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
You can see the frustration on Crane's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Dall tries for a kimura but Crane is defending well.

Dall is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Crane knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Dall is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Crane knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Crane is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dall has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Dall tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dall tries to move to mount but Crane blocks the move with his legs.
Crane avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dall.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Crane sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Crane wants to get back to his feet.
Dall is thwarting Crane's attempts to control the position.
Dall stops Crane from getting back to his feet.
Dall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crane keeps working.
Dall lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Crane looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crane is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Dall seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Crane has recovered full guard.

Crane pushes Dall off and scrambles back to his feet.
A big right from Crane misses.
Dall slips a jab from Crane.
Dall throwing a counter right hand but Crane manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Crane is predictable there

and Dall counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dall working over Crane with some ground and pound. Crane looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dall prevents Crane from improving his position.

Dall is working for a submission of some sort.
Crane is refusing to be controlled, as Dall sits in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crane trying to control from the bottom.

Crane kicks off Dall and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dall.
Dall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crane blocks a jab.
A low kick from Crane misses
letting Dall counter with a right hand.
Crane fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dall went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Crane throws a leg kick

and Dall counters with a takedown into side control.
Crane wants to get back to his feet but Dall drags him back down.
Crane is not content to let Dall control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terryn Dall dominated that round.
That's time! Dall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Crane tries to bum rush Dall with a series of wild strikes but Dall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crane with a lazy takedown attempt
and Crane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crane misses with a takedown attempt
and Dall counters with an outside leg kick.
Dall has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crane.
Crane throws a good cross that connects.
Crane throws an off balance right hand
and Dall counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crane thinking.
Crane swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crane takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crane misses with a combination

and Dall counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dall has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dall postures up in Crane's guard and throws a big left but Crane blocks it.
Dall missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crane can do to turn this around?
Dall works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Crane is refusing to be controlled, as Dall sits in half guard.
Crane trying to control from the bottom.

Dall is trying to work for a kimura but Crane is defending well.
Crane is trying to stand up here but Dall is controlling him well.
Crane has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dall is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crane wants to improve his position but Dall is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Crane tries to kick Dall off but Dall keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Crane trying to control from the bottom.
Dall prevents Crane from standing back up.

Dall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Dall wants to work for an arm triangle but Crane is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Crane is looking to control Dall's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Crane avoid being mounted?

Dall seems to be working for a kimura but Crane defends the submission attempt.
Crane wants to get back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dall is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Crane manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Dall keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Crane goes for a takedown attempt but Dall pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Terryn Dall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichabod Crane.
Dall throws a big shot that misses.
Dall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crane.
Dall keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Crane tries for a takedown but Dall circles away easily
and Dall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall scores with a decent looking hook.
Crane shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dall is looking to counter punch.
Dall throws a sloppy head kick and Crane moves out of range easily.
Crane has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crane there as he acknowledges the shot.

Dall looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dall trying to control but Crane is working from the bottom.
Dall works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Crane wants to control but Dall is keeping busy.
Dall throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terryn Dall dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Dall tries to clinch up but Crane circles away and keeps his distance.
Crane misses with a takedown attempt
and Dall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ichabod Crane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dall turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Crane misses with a double jab
and Crane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crane misses with a combination
and Dall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crane throws an off balance right hand
and Dall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crane takes a swing at Dall's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall moves forwards but Crane connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Terryn Dall is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Crane misses.
A jab from Crane misses.
Crane does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Crane thows a leg kick but Dall checks it
and Dall counters with a straight right hand.
Crane shoots for a takedown but Dall saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dall attempts a counter takedown but Crane avoids it well and moves away.
Crane shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Terryn Dall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichabod Crane.
Crane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crane throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crane fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dall avoids it really well and circles away.
Dall thinks about countering with a body kick.
Good shot there by Dall.
Crane walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dall.
Crane swings widly with a right hand
and Dall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Crane misses the target.
Dall drops down looking for a counter takedown but Crane sprawls and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crane dives in and grabs Dall's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dall pushes down on Crane's head and hops out.
Crane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dall changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ichabod Crane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dall connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Crane momentarily.
Crane cracks Dall with an open hand slap.
Dall with a jab.
Ichabod Crane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dall slips a straight right by Crane.
Crane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dall tries to avoid it but Crane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dall to the ground. Dall escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Crane with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dall to score with a decent uppercut.
Crane drops his hands momentarily and Dall takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Crane is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crane shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dall makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dall thuds a left hand into Crane's body.

Dall drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
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!
Crane keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.
Dall is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Terryn Dall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Crane keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.
Dall working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Crane's head.
Dall makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dall with a flurry of punches that miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Terryn Dall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dall has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terryn Dall!
Terryn Dall decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.