PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iaiah Crusher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Winston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Crusher
vs
Winston

203 cm
24
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Iaiah Crusher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Patrick Winston !
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crusher shoots in for a double leg but Winston sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Winston looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Winston is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Winston looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Crusher closes the distance and clinches up with Winston , looking for a takedown. Crusher pushes Winston against the cage but Winston circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Winston shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Crusher as he jumps to the side.
Crusher fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iaiah Crusher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston tries to clinch up but Crusher circles away and keeps his distance.
Winston shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crusher as he avoids it easily.
Crusher stuffs the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crusher fails to land the takedown.
Winston defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Crusher.
Winston shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Crusher as he jumps to the side.
Crusher is looking for a counter combo.
Crusher darts in looking for a takedown but Winston gets double underhooks and turns Crusher into the cage.
Crusher scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Winston shoots in for a takedown but Crusher shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Winston shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crusher defends it nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Winston or perhaps it was just good defense by Crusher, which made it look bad.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Crusher closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Crusher lands in his opponent's guard.
Crusher is stalling in the full guard.
Crusher postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crusher throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crusher content to stall in guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crusher's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Crusher will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Crusher avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Winston throws a head kick that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Winston as Crusher shoots in.
Crusher shoots for a double leg takedown but Winston sprawls well. He's pushed Crusher's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Despite the aggression on Winston 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Winston shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Crusher but Crusher pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Crusher lands a leg kick that knocks Winston off balance momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winston misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Crusher on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crusher shoots in but Winston avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iaiah Crusher dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Winston darts in trying to clinch
enabling Crusher to counter with a crisp jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Winston or perhaps it was just good defense by Crusher, which made it look bad.

Crusher drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Winston wants to get back to his feet but Crusher is dominant here and he's now got Winston 's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crusher slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Further stalling from Crusher.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Winston preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Crusher.
Crusher lands a shot to the body.
Winston covering up well under a barage of strikes.

Crusher looking for the choke from the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Crusher missing with strikes.

Winston fending off the submission attempt from Crusher.

Crusher working for a choke but Winston is defending well.
Crusher controlling from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Crusher is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Winston has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Good control from Crusher.
Winston covering up well and avoiding damage.
Crusher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winston can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Crusher looking for the choke from the back.

Crusher patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Winston looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Crusher is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

Crusher looking for the choke but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iaiah Crusher dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Winston shoots and misses
and Crusher counters with a left to the body.
Crusher has a takedown stuffed.
Winston is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Crusher or perhaps it was just good defense by Winston , which made it look bad.
Winston throws a big counter head kick but Crusher avoids it with no problem.
Winston dives in for a single leg takedown but Crusher sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Winston shoots in for a double leg but Crusher sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Iaiah Crusher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Winston .

Crusher gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Crusher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crusher defends it nicely.

Crusher clinches with his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Crusher as Winston tries to tie him up.
Crusher goes for a takedown in the clinch but Winston prevents it.
Winston throws a knee to the head but misses.
Winston stops a takedown attempt from Crusher.
Winston tries to pull guard but Crusher won't allow it.

Crusher pulls guard.
Crusher controlling the position.
Crusher manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Winston manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crusher sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Crusher gets to his feet. Winston looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Crusher shoots in but Winston avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Winston tries to counter with a clinch but Crusher shakes him off and moves away.
Iaiah Crusher is winning the standup battle so far.
Winston shoots in and drives through. Crusher sprawls well.
Crusher thinks about countering with a body kick.

Winston darts in and clinches Crusher up against the cage.
Crusher tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Winston smiles and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winston wants to clinch.
Winston closes the distance and clinches up with Crusher, looking for a takedown. Winston pushes Crusher against the cage but Crusher circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Winston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Winston is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Winston displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Crusher.
Winston darts in looking for a takedown but Crusher gets double underhooks and turns Winston into the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Winston .

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crusher fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Crusher lands a front kick.
Crusher goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Winston gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Crusher counter with a right hand.
Winston stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Winston wants it to stay on the feet.
Crusher lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Winston .
Patrick Winston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Iaiah Crusher is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Winston takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iaiah Crusher showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Crusher has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iaiah Crusher!