PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Crumpet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osumare Dube (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crumpet comes to the cage accompanied by That ain't classy - Classified. Osumare Dube has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tom Crumpet's chin.

Crumpet
vs
Dube

182 cm
19
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

198 cm
23
218 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Crumpet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Osumare Dube!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dube ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crumpet blocks a leg kick.
Dube just misses with a punch to the body.

Crumpet dives in and scores a takedown into Dube's guard.
Crumpet trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crumpet passes Dube's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Crumpet is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dube has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dube is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dube really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crumpet. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dube is not content to let Crumpet control the position.

Crumpet is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Crumpet missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crumpet trying to mount his opponent but Dube defends it.
Crumpet prevents Dube from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crumpet keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Crumpet has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dube wants to control but Crumpet is keeping busy.
Crumpet throws a strike but Dube avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Crumpet looking to pass the guard.
Crumpet throws a big elbow that misses.
Dube preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Crumpet has gone for a leg lock! Dube slips out almost immediately though and dives into Crumpet's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crumpet is trying to control the position but Dube postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Crumpet is looking for a triangle but Dube pushes his legs off easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Crumpet is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dube wants to stand but Crumpet has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Crumpet is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crumpet tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dube wanted to stand there but Crumpet had control of the position.

Crumpet is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Crumpet throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dube must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dube trying to stand up but can't free himself from Crumpet's guard.

Dube avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Crumpet is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dube is aware though and is defending well.
Crumpet might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Crumpet looking for a guillotine here but Dube defends easily.
Dube trying to stand up but can't free himself from Crumpet's guard.

Crumpet working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dube doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dube manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dube trying to stand up but can't free himself from Crumpet's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Crumpet dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Crumpet avoids the body shot from Dube.
Crumpet looks to score with a jab to the body but Dube is just out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dube, right into the meat.
Dube throws a body punch but Crumpet moves out of range.
Crumpet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dube tries to land a front kick but Crumpet steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dube tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crumpet paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dube.
Crumpet getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Crumpet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dube manages to avoid it.
Crumpet takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dube connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Crumpet avoids the body shot from Dube.
Dube is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Crumpet rather than just go for the knockout.
Crumpet checks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crumpet avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dube tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dube misses with a low kick.
Crumpet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dube.
Crumpet throws a jab when Dube was well out of range.
Crumpet fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dube ducks under a wild hook from Crumpet.
Crumpet avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dube takes one on the button.
Dube slips a jab from Crumpet.
Dube misses with a few strikes there.
Nice defenses there by Dube.
Dube avoids the body shot from Crumpet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crumpet looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dube is fending him off so far but Crumpet persists. Nope, Dube circles away and we're back to standing.
Crumpet shoots for a takedown but Dube saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Crumpet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crumpet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dube moves away.
Dube defending well as Crumpet loads up on a big left hand.
Dube misses with a low kick as Crumpet jumps back.
Crumpet throws a looping overhand right but Dube ducks down to avoid it.

Dube gets a clinch.

Dube breaks the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Crumpet.
Crumpet is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crumpet stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dube.
Osumare Dube is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Dube misses.
Crumpet throws a big shot that misses.
Crumpet looks to score with a jab to the body but Dube is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dube throws a leg kick but Crumpet checks it.
Dube thows a body shot but no joy.
Crumpet thows a body shot but no joy.
Dube uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crumpet.
Dube lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Crumpet darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Crumpet is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dube defends it well.
Crumpet frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Crumpet lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crumpet looking to control but Dube is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tom Crumpet overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dube is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dube avoids a series of strikes thrown by Crumpet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Crumpet cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dube wants to control but Crumpet is having none of it.
Crumpet trying to control but Dube is having none of it.
Dube wants to hold on but Crumpet pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Crumpet working for a guillotine from mount but Dube is in no mood to give up.
Crumpet lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
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 Tom Crumpet will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Dube uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crumpet.
Dube looks to score with a jab to the body but Crumpet is just out of range.
Crumpet throws a right hand that misses
and Dube counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dube with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Crumpet misses with a looping left.
Dube swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dube tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crumpet blocks a low kick nicely.
Crumpet takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dube scores with a nice head shot.

Dube rushes Crumpet and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dube misses with a body punch.

Crumpet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Crumpet.
Dube scores with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dube tries to clinch there but Crumpet circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dube.
Nice defenses there by Dube.
Dube stuffs the takedown attempt from Crumpet. Crumpet gets slowly back to his feet.
Crumpet slips a jab and a cross from Dube.
Crumpet is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Crumpet drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Dube.
Osumare Dube is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dube avoids the body shot from Crumpet.
Crumpet throws a right hand that misses
and Dube counters with a nice leg kick.
Dube bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dube throws a quick inside leg kick.
Osumare Dube has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crumpet takes a swing at Dube's ribcage but misses.
Dube tries to bum rush Crumpet with a series of wild strikes but Crumpet uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dube takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Crumpet drives through with a takedown into Dube's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crumpet wants to control from the top but Dube keeps moving.
Crumpet is really struggling to control Dube but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Crumpet advances position into side control!
Dube is trying to control Crumpet's posture but Crumpet avoids it.
Dube takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Crumpet tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Crumpet has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dube seems a little lost for a moment, as Crumpet dominates the positioning.
Crumpet is putting a hurting on Dube here, landing some big shots from side control.
Crumpet landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Crumpet working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

Crumpet tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Crumpet tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Crumpet has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Crumpet scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crumpet throws an elbow but Dube slips to the side and avoids it well.
Crumpet trying to control the position but Dube is working away.
Crumpet misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Dube manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dube tries to kick Crumpet off but Crumpet keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Crumpet is looking for a kimura here.
Crumpet throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tom Crumpet.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crumpet, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Crumpet!
During a confident post fight interview, Tom Crumpet thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.