PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Cromptom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bird Pryor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Cromptom
vs
Pryor

196 cm
25
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

166 cm
24
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Cromptom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bird Pryor!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pryor fails with the takedown

and Cromptom decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pryor's guard.
Cromptom with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pryor tries to strike from the bottom.
Cromptom is looking to work some ground and pound but Pryor has wrist control.
Pryor looking to control.
Pryor throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Cromptom working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pryor's head.
Cromptom wants to control from the top but Pryor keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cromptom looking to pass the guard.
Cromptom scoring with some ground and pound.

It looks like Bird Pryor has been cut.
Cromptom tries to free his leg and advance position but Pryor is retaining full guard.
Cromptom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cromptom stands and throws Pryor's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cromptom working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Cromptom wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pryor, who protects the arm well.
Pryor wants to control but Cromptom postures up.
A control attempt from Pryor but he's now mounted!
Pryor is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Cromptom looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Cromptom trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pryor is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cromptom putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That has opened up Bird Pryor's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pryor tries to buck Cromptom off but he can't manage it.
Cromptom looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

The cut above Bird Pryor's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bird Pryor's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Josh Cromptom!