GFL Challengers 4 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steven Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Crusher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Brown
vs
Crusher

179 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

174 cm
22
160 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Steven Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonny Crusher!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Brown closes the distance and pushes Crusher back into the cage.
Brown is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Crusher can't break the clinch.
Brown working Crusher over with knees to the body.
Brown keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Crusher's efforts to push away.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Crusher as Brown tries to tie him up.
Brown takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Crusher obliges.
Brown changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Crusher fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brown closes this distance looking for a takedown but Crusher circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crusher shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Brown moves into the clinch.
Brown tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Crusher smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brown rushes Crusher and presses him up against the cage.
Brown tries to pull guard but Crusher holds him up against the cage and eventually Brown drops back down to his feet.
Brown tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Crusher smiles and moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Crusher.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Crusher as he jumps to the side.
Crusher tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt

and Crusher counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Crusher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown shoots in for a double leg but Crusher sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Crusher has his takedown stuffed

and Brown counters with a takedown into side control.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Crusher is looking for a sweep.
Crusher is trying to control Brown's posture but Brown avoids it.
Sloppy strikes there by Brown.
Crusher has one of Brown's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crusher wants to get back to his feet.
Crusher is trying to control Brown's posture but Brown avoids it.
Crusher might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brown kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Crusher has his takedown stuffed

and Brown counters with a single leg into guard. Crusher didn't expect that.
Brown postures up in Crusher's guard and throws a big left but Crusher blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crusher wants to stand up but Brown is controlling him.
Brown wants to control from the top but Crusher keeps moving.

Crusher is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brown trying to control but Crusher is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Brown dominated that 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.

Crusher shoots in but Brown avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brown with a poor takedown
and Crusher counters with a nice kick to the body.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Crusher as he jumps to the side.
Brown stuffs the takedown.
Crusher tries to clinch but Brown moves away

and Brown counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Brown thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Brown is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Crusher knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crusher is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Crusher tries to bench press Brown off him but Brown keeps the position.
Crusher manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Crusher wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.

Crusher is working for a submission of some sort.

Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Crusher thows a huge punch but Brown dodges it nicely.
Brown is trying to control but can't.
Crusher is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Crusher punishing his opponent with strikes.
Crusher takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Crusher breaks from Brown's wrist control and lands an elbow.

Crusher is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Brown darts in trying to clinch

and Crusher counters by clinching up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crusher is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Steven Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Crusher.
Brown is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Crusher gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Crusher pulls guard effortlessly.
Crusher throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Crusher wants to stand but Brown is controlling the position.
Crusher is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Crusher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Brown shoots in and drives through. Crusher sprawls well.
Brown displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Crusher.
Crusher displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brown.

Brown shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Brown showed some decent athleticism there.
Crusher controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

Crusher looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steven Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Crusher actively working from the bottom here.
Crusher wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Crusher wants to control but Brown is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Brown is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Crusher has one foot on Brown's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Crusher tries for a takedown but Brown circles away easily

so Brown counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Crusher is trying to keep Brown in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown postures up and lands a big shot to Crusher's brow.
Crusher looking to control.
Brown prevents Crusher from getting back to his feet.
Brown wants to control from the top but Crusher keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Crusher closes the distance and clinches.
Brown is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Crusher pulls Brown into guard.
Crusher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Crusher looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brown wants to stand but Crusher has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Brown trying to control but Crusher is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brown 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Brown!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Victor Conroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Len Compton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Len Compton looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Conroy
vs
Compton

175 cm
23
155 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

171 cm
23
154 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Victor Conroy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Len Compton!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Compton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Compton looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Conroy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Conroy is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Compton has his hands clasped together but Conroy extends an breaks Compton's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Conroy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Victor Conroy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tiny Timmy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Peraza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Timmy
vs
Peraza

150 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

185 cm
22
130 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tiny Timmy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, David Peraza!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peraza stuffs the takedown.
Timmy shoots in for a takedown but Peraza shows good takedown defense.
Peraza displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Timmy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiny Timmy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Timmy shoots in for a takedown but Peraza shows good takedown defense.
Peraza scores with a hook.
Timmy could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Peraza fails with the takedown

and Timmy counters with a single leg into guard. Peraza didn't expect that.
Peraza wants to get back to his feet but Timmy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Peraza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Timmy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Peraza is looking to reverse the position.

Timmy has hold of Peraza's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Peraza seems comfortable defending it but Timmy has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Peraza is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Peraza is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Timmy couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tiny Timmy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocco Fugazza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and quintan jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fugazza comes to the cage accompanied by Murder Incorporated. quintan jackson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Fugazza
vs
jackson

185 cm
19
200 lbs
4 - 2 - 1

186 cm
24
205 lbs
4 - 2 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Rocco Fugazza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, quintan jackson!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
jackson looks for a takedown but Fugazza sprawls well.

jackson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

jackson is looking for a kimura here.
jackson trying to mount his opponent but Fugazza defends it.
jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fugazza looks like he's trying to stand up.

jackson seems to be looking for submissions.

jackson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Fugazza could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but jackson has cracked it and Fugazza is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by jackson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). quintan jackson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Greg Puciato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Gibbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dave Gibbs is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Puciato
vs
Gibbs

175 cm
22
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

173 cm
20
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Greg Puciato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Gibbs!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Puciato.
Puciato throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gibbs throws a head kick but Puciato moves out of range.
A punch combination from Puciato misses.
Gibbs 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.
Gibbs fails with a takedown attempt.

Puciato drives through with a takedown into guard.
Puciato chips away with some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gibbs can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gibbs pulls Puciato in close to prevent any damage.
Gibbs wants to sweep here but Puciato controlling him for the moment.
Puciato working some strikes from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Puciato drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gibbs dives on top into guard.

Puciato has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gibbs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Puciato looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Gibbs has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Puciato to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Gibbs is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Puciato pulls down on the head and he's put Gibbs to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Greg Puciato!