PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raymond Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ver Cingeto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crowe comes into the arena with Einherjer - Odin Owns Ye All blaring out of the sound system. Raymond Crowe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Crowe
vs
Cingeto

188 cm
28
222 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

185 cm
24
205 lbs
12 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Rōnin

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 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raymond Crowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ver Cingeto!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crowe misses with a body shot.
Cingeto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

It looks like Raymond Crowe has been cut.
Crowe throws a low kick but Cingeto avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Crowe.
A shot to the body from Crowe misses

and Cingeto counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cingeto is looking to advance position but Crowe won't allow it.
Cingeto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crowe trying to hold on to Cingeto's head to control him but Cingeto postures up.

Cingeto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Crowe has managed to free his arm - good work.
Crowe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cingeto on the ground.

Cingeto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Crowe sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cingeto winds up and cracks Crowe with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Cingeto wants to work for an arm triangle but Crowe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cingeto controlling the action here.

Cingeto is looking for a kimura here.
Crowe is not content to let Cingeto control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Cingeto is looking for a kimura but Crowe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cingeto to get the leverage.
Cingeto is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Crowe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cingeto.
Crowe looking to control.
Cingeto trying to control but Crowe is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cingeto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ground and pound from Cingeto.
Crowe tries to get to full guard but Cingeto has control of the leg.
Cingeto not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Cingeto wants to work for an arm triangle but Crowe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowe scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Cingeto manages to mount him!

Cingeto has hold of Crowe's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Crowe manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Cingeto scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Cingeto looking to control but Crowe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ver Cingeto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raymond Crowe's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Cingeto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Crowe avoids it really well and circles away.
Crowe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Crowe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cingeto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crowe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cingeto is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Crowe takes one on the button.
Crowe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crowe misses with a shot to the body

and Cingeto counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Crowe keeping moving, preventing Cingeto from controlling successfully.
Cingeto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crowe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cingeto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowe keeping moving, preventing Cingeto from controlling successfully.
Cingeto pushing down on Crowe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Cingeto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Crowe sees it coming and defends easily.

Cingeto wants to work for an arm triangle but Crowe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cingeto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cingeto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Crowe regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cingeto.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two 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.
Cingeto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cingeto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cingeto slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cingeto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crowe is keeping the position for now.
Crowe keeping moving, preventing Cingeto from controlling successfully.
Cingeto is looking to work some ground and pound but Crowe has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cingeto is looking to work some ground and pound but Crowe has wrist control.
Cingeto slips nicely into half guard.
Cingeto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Cingeto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Crowe has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cingeto lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cingeto is looking to take a break and control but Crowe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cingeto.
Cingeto takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Cingeto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Crowe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cingeto.

Cingeto wants to work for an arm triangle but Crowe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ver Cingeto has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Cingeto seems to be working for a kimura but Crowe defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ver Cingeto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Raymond Crowe's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Crowe tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crowe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Crowe gets tackled into the cage by Cingeto. Cingeto maintains the clinch.
Crowe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cingeto's elbow.
Crowe misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Cingeto jumps guard and drags Crowe to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Cingeto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cingeto trying to keep a closed guard but Crowe is proving a slippery customer.

Cingeto looking for a guillotine here but Crowe defends easily.

Cingeto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crowe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cingeto is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Crowe rolls with it to try and escape but Cingeto cranks on the arm and Crowe is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ver Cingeto!