PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robert Crawford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Eduardo Demaestri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Crawford
vs
Eduardo Demaestri

185 cm
23
170 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

180 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Robert Crawford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Julian Eduardo Demaestri!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Crawford.

It looks like Julian Eduardo Demaestri has been cut.
Demaestri drops his hands momentarily and Crawford takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Crawford drops Demaestri with a beautiful combination! Demaestri stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Crawford is looking for the KO!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Demaestri gets a double leg takedown into Crawford's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Crawford wants to stand and escape but Demaestri is having none of it.
Crawford knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Demaestri on the ground.

Demaestri drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Demaestri jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Demaestri stopping the sweep attempt from Crawford.

Demaestri has gone for a leg lock! Crawford slips out almost immediately though and dives into Demaestri's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Demaestri is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Crawford makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Demaestri is rocked!
Crawford gets to his feet and stands over Demaestri, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Demaestri felt that one! Crawford unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Demaestri from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Crawford!