PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Flare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Crichton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Flare could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Michael Crichton's chin.

Flare
vs
Crichton

180 cm
33
206 lbs
17 - 25 - 0

150 cm
36
286 lbs
12 - 12 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

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 17 - 25 - 0, fighting out of London, John Flare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Crichton!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Crichton. Those never looked like landing.

Flare gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Crichton to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Flare will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Crichton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crichton trying to control the position from guard on top but Flare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crichton throwing strikes from guard but Flare blocks nicely.
Flare looking to control.
Crichton is pushing down on Flare's leg trying to pass to half guard. Flare is fighting to maintain full guard but Crichton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Crichton slips a nice elbow through Flare's hands, connecting with Flare's forehead.

Crichton trying to work for an americana but Flare has managed to regain full guard.
Crichton throwing strikes from guard but Flare blocks nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Flare is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crichton is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crichton wants to control from the top but Flare keeps moving.
Flare tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crichton working some strikes from top position.
Crichton passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Crichton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Crichton trying to control the action but Flare is working from the bottom.
Crichton controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Crichton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Crichton connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Flare some visible discomfort.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crichton scores with a couple of short elbows.
Crichton laying and praying for a moment but Flare takes advantage and regains half guard.
Crichton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Crichton in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Flare tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Crichton!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michael Crichton!
A victorious Michael Crichton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.