PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Crumpton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Adebisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simon Adebisi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Crumpton
vs
Adebisi

225 cm
24
265 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

202 cm
23
273 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, James Crumpton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Adebisi!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Crumpton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Crumpton stands up and waves to Adebisi to follow him.

Crumpton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Adebisi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Crumpton wants to control but Adebisi is keeping him busy.
Adebisi is pushing Crumpton's head away, looking to escape. Crumpton manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crumpton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adebisi keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adebisi dodges the ground and pound from Crumpton.
Adebisi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Crumpton's best efforts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Crumpton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Adebisi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nice strikes from Crumpton there.
Adebisi tries to roll over but Crumpton keeps him under control.
Adebisi wants to sweep but Crumpton has passed to side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Crumpton goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Adebisi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Crumpton's guard! Nice work there by Adebisi!
Crumpton keeping moving, preventing Adebisi from controlling successfully.
Crumpton is trying to control the position but Adebisi postures up.
Adebisi is looking to work some ground and pound but Crumpton has wrist control.
Adebisi postures up in Crumpton's guard and throws a big left but Crumpton blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Crumpton manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Crumpton looking to finish with strikes here!
Crumpton misses with a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Crumpton dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Adebisi tries for a takedown but Crumpton circles away easily
enabling Crumpton to counter with a crisp jab.
Crumpton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Adebisi but Adebisi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Crumpton fails to land with a series of punches.
Adebisi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Adebisi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Simon Adebisi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crumpton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Adebisi with a lazy takedown attempt

and Crumpton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Crumpton.
James Crumpton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Adebisi.

Crumpton manages to break the clinch.
Crumpton thumps Adebisi with a low kick.
Adebisi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adebisi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Adebisi is breathing heavily.

Crumpton shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Adebisi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Crumpton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adebisi keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Crumpton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Adebisi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Crumpton slows the pace down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Adebisi tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Crumpton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Adebisi's face as Crumpton controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Crumpton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Crumpton seems to be looking for submissions.
Crumpton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adebisi pushes Crumpton off looking to stand but Crumpton dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Crumpton dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Adebisi doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Crumpton counters with a takedown into side control.
Adebisi struggling a bit here.
Adebisi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Crumpton stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adebisi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Crumpton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Adebisi thinking.
Crumpton throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Adebisi with a poor takedown
and Crumpton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Adebisi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Crumpton drives through and clinches with Adebisi against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Crumpton.

Crumpton has hold of one of Adebisi's legs. Adebisi is fighting the takedown attempt but Crumpton gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Adebisi keeping moving, preventing Crumpton from controlling successfully.
Crumpton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adebisi is keeping the position for now.
James Crumpton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Crumpton decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Adebisi, up you get!
Crumpton lands a nice looking body kick.

Crumpton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Adebisi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Adebisi tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Crumpton has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Crumpton's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Crumpton duly obliges.
Adebisi fails with the takedown
enabling Crumpton to counter with a crisp jab.
James Crumpton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Adebisi.

Crumpton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Crumpton lands in his opponent's guard.
Adebisi being controlled here, momentarily.
Simon Adebisi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Crumpton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Crumpton 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Crumpton!