|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luca Kryztevic (ranked 4635 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dale Cranswick (ranked 6230 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
 |
|
 |
| 178 cm
19
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
182 cm
22
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luca Kryztevic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dale Cranswick!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kryztevic rushes Cranswick and presses him up against the cage.
Cranswick throws an elbow that misses.
Cranswick throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A body shot lands from Kryztevic.
Kryztevic is trying to push Cranswick away but Cranswick has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cranswick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kryztevic.
Kryztevic is trying to force a seperation but Cranswick has the dominant position.
Kryztevic takes an elbow to the temple.
Cranswick is trying to stall.
Cranswick tries to land knees in the clinch but Kryztevic avoids the damage to the body.
Cranswick has Kryztevic pressed against the cage, preventing Kryztevic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kryztevic lands a body punch.
Kryztevic can't break the clinch.
Cranswick manages to break the clinch.
Cranswick misses with a head kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kryztevic or perhaps it was just good defense by Cranswick, which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kryztevic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cranswick sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kryztevic somewhat.
Cranswick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kryztevic is looking to counter punch.
Kryztevic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cranswick has taken the fight to the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cranswick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cranswick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kryztevics head.
Kryztevic has Cranswick pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cranswick manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luca Kryztevic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cranswick tries to land knees in the clinch but Kryztevic avoids the damage to the body.
Cranswick misses with an elbow strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cranswick has Kryztevic pressed against the cage, preventing Kryztevic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cranswick unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cranswick controlling the action here for a moment.
Cranswick scores with a knee to the head.
Cranswick is trying to maintain a safe position but Kryztevic gets an underhook and turns Cranswick into the cage.
Kryztevic wants to take the fight to the mat but Cranswick manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cranswick misses with an elbow over the top.
Cranswick tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kryztevic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cranswick tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cranswick landing knees to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cranswick utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cranswick is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cranswick tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Cranswick.
Cranswick lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cranswick misses with an elbow over the top.
Kryztevic manages to break the clinch.
Kryztevic scores with a hook to the body. Cranswick takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cranswick is looking to clinch but Kryztevic is avoiding it.
Cranswick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kryztevic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cranswick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cranswick rushes Kryztevic and presses him up against the cage.
Cranswick gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kryztevic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kryztevic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cranswick tries a knee to the head but Kryztevic blocks it.
Cranswick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kryztevic blocks it with crossed arms.
Come on Kryztevic - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cranswick misses with a knee to the head.
Cranswick throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cranswick tries to land a knee to the head but Kryztevic blocks with his arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cranswick tries to land a knee to the head but Kryztevic blocks with his arms.
Kryztevic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cranswick prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dale Cranswick 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.
Kryztevic blocks a head kick by Cranswick.
Luca Kryztevic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cranswick tries to close the distance and clinch but Kryztevic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kryztevic keeps the fight on the outside.
Kryztevic lands with a shot to the body.
Kryztevic lands with an overhand left.
Cranswick throws a head kick but Kryztevic moves out of range.
Kryztevic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cranswick.
Cranswick doesn't manage to clinch there - Kryztevic circles away.
Cranswick tries to clinch up.
Cranswick has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cranswick landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cranswick throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cranswick tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A knee to the head by Cranswick.
Cranswick stalling in the clinch but Kryztevic improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cranswick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kryztevic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kryztevic lands a takedown into guard.
Kryztevic stops Cranswick from standing up.
Kryztevic working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cranswick's head.
Cranswick is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kryztevic is controlling him.
Kryztevic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cranswick on the ground.
Kryztevic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kryztevic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kryztevic gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kryztevic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dale Cranswick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kryztevic jabs Cranswick to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kryztevic with a jab.
A jab from Kryztevic does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kryztevic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kryztevic swats away the attempt to clinch by Cranswick.
Cranswick wants to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kryztevic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kryztevic tries to keep at a distance but Cranswick has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kryztevic drags the fight down to the ground.
Cranswick has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kryztevic is proving hard to escape from.
Cranswick stands and steps away. Kryztevic gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cranswick plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kryztevic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cranswick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kryztevic half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kryztevic just misses with a punch to the body.
Kryztevic clinches up with Cranswick and pushes him back against the cage.
Cranswick gets underhooks to prevent Kryztevic's takedown attempt.
Cranswick throws an elbow that misses.
Cranswick drags the fight down to the ground.
Cranswick is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kryztevic is controlling him.
Kryztevic looking to sit in guard and control but Cranswick gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cranswick gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kryztevic goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cranswick scores with a kick to the body.
Cranswick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kryztevic lands a slapping body shot.
Kryztevic throws a series of punches but Cranswick avoids them all with ease.
Cranswick lands a big head kick that sends Kryztevic tumbling to the mat! Cranswick takes a step backwards and waves Kryztevic back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kryztevic is rocked!
Dale Cranswick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cranswick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kryztevic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oh Kryztevic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cranswick is looking to slow Kryztevic down with leg kicks.
Cranswick wants to clinch up but Kryztevic keeps it at a distance.
Kryztevic moves into the clinch successfully.
Cranswick throws an elbow that misses.
Kryztevic seems to have got his legs back now.
Cranswick looking to stall.
Kryztevic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cranswick smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Luca Kryztevic will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Cranswick defending well as Kryztevic loads up on a big left hand.
Cranswick lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cranswick connects with a solid leg kick.
Cranswick moves out of range as Kryztevic strikes.
Kryztevic rushes Cranswick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cranswick connects with a knee to the head.
Kryztevic is trying to drag Cranswick to the mat but Cranswick just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kryztevic as Cranswick tries to tie him up.
Kryztevic is trying to push Cranswick away but Cranswick has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kryztevic is looking to control Cranswick's arms but Cranswick gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kryztevic has his back to the cage.
Kryztevic blocks the elbow strike.
Kryztevic is trying to break the clinch but Cranswick is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cranswick throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cranswick pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Cranswick.
Cranswick looking to stall.
Cranswick pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cranswick just leaning against Kryztevic, taking a breather.
Kryztevic takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kryztevic is trying to break the clinch but Cranswick has him pressed against the cage.
Cranswick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kryztevic jumps guard but Cranswick turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cranswick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kryztevic successfully pulls guard.
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.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Kryztevic manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cranswick leaning against his opponent.
Cranswick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kryztevic wants to get back to striking at distance but Cranswick won't allow it.
Cranswick lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kryztevic is trying to force a seperation but Cranswick has the dominant position.
Cranswick looking to stall.
Kryztevic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kryztevic keeps control of Cranswick as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cranswick misses with a body punch.
Cranswick throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cranswick looking to throw knees to the head but Kryztevic is blocking nicely.
Cranswick trying to control the position but instead, Kryztevic has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cranswick into the cage.
Cranswick is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kryztevic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luca Kryztevic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cranswick misses with a knee to the head.
Kryztevic takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cranswick landing knees to the body.
Cranswick misses with a knee to the head.
Cranswick tries to land knees in the clinch but Kryztevic avoids the damage to the body.
Cranswick landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cranswick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cranswick trying to control the position but instead, Kryztevic has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cranswick into the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kryztevic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cranswick's brow.
Cranswick lands a knee to the head.
Cranswick keeps control of Kryztevic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kryztevic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cranswick is defending well for now.
Dale Cranswick seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kryztevic prevents a body shot from Cranswick.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kryztevic.
Kryztevic prevents a body shot from Cranswick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dale Cranswick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cranswick 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dale Cranswick!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
48% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
