PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shirley Crabtree Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Dexter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Crabtree Jr
vs
Dexter

190 cm
25
272 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

225 cm
27
300 lbs
8 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Bloodsport Nutrition

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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Shirley Crabtree Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Dexter!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dexter jabs Crabtree Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dexter misses the body punch

and Crabtree Jr decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dexter's guard.
Crabtree Jr is looking to stand up but Dexter won't let him.
Dexter keeping moving, preventing Crabtree Jr from controlling successfully.

Dexter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Crabtree Jr wants to stand but Dexter has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Crabtree Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dexter on the ground.

Crabtree Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Dexter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crabtree Jr defends it easily.

Crabtree Jr stands up and waves to Dexter to follow him.
Dexter lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dexter lands a nice shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crabtree Jr shoots in for a double leg but Dexter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Crabtree Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dexter lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Crabtree Jr backs up against the cage.
Dexter throws a series of strikes that have Crabtree Jr backpedaling.

Crabtree Jr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dexter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crabtree Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Dexter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Dexter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crabtree Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crabtree Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Crabtree Jr gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Crabtree Jr tries to move into range but Dexter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dexter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dexter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dexter digs a good hook to Crabtree Jr's body.
Dexter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crabtree Jr at a distance.
Dexter lands with a shot to the body.
Crabtree Jr is breathing heavily.
Dexter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dexter lands a nice looking body shot.
Dexter lands a slapping body shot.
Crabtree Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dexter punishes Crabtree Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
A shot to the liver by Dexter. Beautiful body shot.
Mark Dexter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crabtree Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mark Dexter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dexter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dexter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice shot by Dexter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dexter feints a jab promting Crabtree Jr to slip. Dexter then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Crabtree Jr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dexter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dexter scores with a body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Dexter.
Decent striking displayed by Dexter there.
Crabtree Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shirley Crabtree Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dexter scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
Dexter cracks Crabtree Jr with an open hand slap.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dexter.
Dexter lands with an uppercut that bounces Crabtree Jr off the cage and back into rage.
Crabtree Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dexter.
Dexter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dexter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dexter is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Crabtree Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
Dexter connects with a looping right hand.
Dexter scores with a nice right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dexter works Crabtree Jr's body with a nice hook.
Dexter looks to land a combination but Crabtree Jr avoids it well.
Dexter's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dexter duly obliges.
Dexter scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dexter lands with a good body shot.
Dexter throws a combination. Crabtree Jr tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dexter lands with a good body shot.
Dexter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dexter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dexter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crabtree Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Crabtree Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A punch lands to the side of Crabtree Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dexter stuns Crabtree Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dexter lands with a hook. Crabtree Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Crabtree Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Dexter dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Crabtree Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Dexter.
Dexter is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dexter misses with the combination.
Dexter has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Crabtree Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crabtree Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dexter moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dexter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crabtree Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dexter scores with a nice strike.
Crabtree Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dexter scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dexter moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dexter lands a slapping body shot.
Dexter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crabtree Jr takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dexter connects with a nice looking jab.
Dexter connects with a right hand. Crabtree Jr shakes it off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dexter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crabtree Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Dexter scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dexter scores with a jab to the head.
Crabtree Jr dodges the punch combination from Dexter.
Dexter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Crabtree Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dexter's jab looks to have found its range, popping Crabtree Jr under the eye.
Dexter with a nice cross.
Dexter lands with a straight right. Crabtree Jr didn't see that one coming.
Crabtree Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dexter is working the combinations to good effect here.
Crabtree Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A nice combination there by Dexter.
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!
Crabtree Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dexter clobbers Crabtree Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dexter digs a good body shot into Crabtree Jr's ribs.
Dexter looks to land a combination. Crabtree Jr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dexter!

Oooooh!!! Dexter has knocked Crabtree Jr down with a huge combo! Dexter steps away and waves a wobbly Crabtree Jr back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Crabtree Jr is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dexter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oh Crabtree Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dexter rushes Crabtree Jr with punches - Crabtree Jr moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Crabtree Jr goes down! Dexter follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Dexter!