PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Chilemba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Daddy Crabtree (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Chilemba
vs
Daddy Crabtree

180 cm
19
220 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
194 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rocky Chilemba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Daddy Crabtree!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Chilemba gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Crabtree to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Chilemba working for a triangle but Crabtree defends it easily.
Crabtree throws a big right hand that misses.

Chilemba looking for a guillotine here but Crabtree defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Crabtree got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chilemba has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crabtree has managed to get both his arms back between Chilemba's legs - danger averted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crabtree throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crabtree throws a big right hand that misses.
Crabtree looking to pass the guard.

Chilemba has his foot on Crabtree's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crabtree works his way back into a safe position though.

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

Chilemba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crabtree can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Chilemba working for a triangle but Crabtree defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crabtree with a flurry of punches that miss.
Crabtree throwing strikes from guard but Chilemba blocks nicely.
Crabtree must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Chilemba is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crabtree defends well.

Chilemba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crabtree can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Crabtree postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Crabtree really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chilemba. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Crabtree lands a couple of elbows.
Crabtree is working Chilemba over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chilemba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Chilemba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crabtree can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Chilemba looking for a guillotine here but Crabtree defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crabtree working some strikes from top position.
Crabtree postures up and lands a big shot to Chilemba's brow.

Chilemba has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Crabtree doesn't defend quickly enough and Chilemba has managed to lock this one up! Can Crabtree escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Chilemba on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rocky Chilemba!