PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ichabod Crane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crane kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Broken Bones - Decapitated. Victor Reed will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Crane
vs
Reed

200 cm
22
287 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

195 cm
24
272 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Valhalla Fight Wear

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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ichabod Crane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Victor Reed!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Reed. No joy for Crane on that attempt.
Reed throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crane stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Crane misses with a takedown attempt - Reed sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Reed just misses with a punch to the body.
Reed throws a body punch but Crane moves out of range.
Reed throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Crane on the side of the head.
Reed throws a right hand that misses

and Crane counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Reed wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crane throwing strikes from guard but Reed blocks nicely.
Reed wants to sweep but no luck.
Crane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crane throwing strikes from guard but Reed blocks nicely.
Crane stands up over Reed, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crane lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Crane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Crane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Crane working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reed's head.
Crane sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Reed's guard.

Crane is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Reed looks like he's trying to stand up.
Reed tries to roll over but Crane keeps him under control.
Reed is refusing to be controlled, as Crane sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed blocking the ground and pound attempt from Crane.
Reed taking some punishment here, with Crane in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Crane connects with a nice short shot to Reed's temple.
Reed wants to get back to his feet.
Reed strikes from the bottom but Crane passes into mount!
Reed is trying to stand.
Crane connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Reed tries to reverse the position but Crane maintains control.

Crane is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Reed has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Reed!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crane lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crane lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Reed is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Crane is controlling him.
We've been hearing good reports from Crane's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Crane postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Crane drops back looking for a leg! Reed is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reed manages to kick Crane off! Crane jumps back into Reed's guard.
Reed tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crane trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crane is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Crane postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Crane won't allow Reed to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crane passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Crane 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.
Crane lands a big left to the face of Reed, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Crane and another - Reed is out! Crane stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ichabod Crane!
Ichabod Crane gave a mention to Valhalla Fight Wear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).