PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Culver Crimson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandor Clegane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clegane has chosen Gladiator as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Culver Crimson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Culver Crimson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Crimson
vs
Clegane

191 cm
27
244 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

199 cm
35
281 lbs
21 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Culver Crimson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sandor Clegane!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clegane lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

It looks like Culver Crimson has been cut.
Crimson misses with a few strikes there.
Crimson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Crimson lands a head kick!
Clegane slips a jab and a cross from Crimson.
A jab from Crimson misses.
Crimson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Clegane moves into the clinch successfully.

Clegane jumps guard.
Clegane pulls Crimson in close to prevent any damage.
We've been hearing that Crimson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

Clegane working for a triangle but Crimson defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crimson wants to stand but Clegane has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegane trying to control the position.

Clegane is looking for a triangle but Crimson pushes his legs off easily.

Crimson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Clegane trying to keep a closed guard but Crimson is proving a slippery customer.
Clegane working a defensive guard but Crimson passes into half guard.

That's two 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.
Clegane is trying to control but can't.

Clegane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Clegane slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Clegane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Clegane looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Crimson passes into side control.
Crimson wants to stand but Clegane is controlling his arm.
Clegane tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Clegane's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Clegane is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Clegane preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Clegane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Culver Crimson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Clegane takes the fight into the clinch.
Clegane throws a punch but it's blocked by Crimson.

Clegane jumps guard and drags Crimson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Crimson preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clegane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Crimson wants to stand but Clegane has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sandor Clegane will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Culver Crimson's cut.
That's time! Crimson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Crimson throws a sloppy head kick
and Clegane counters with a nice kick to the body.
Crimson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Crimson blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clegane. Crimson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clegane throws a hook but Crimson blocks it.
As Clegane looks to move away, Crimson throws a big counter combo but Clegane just gets out of the way.
Clegane bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Crimson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Crimson misses with a few strikes there.
Culver Crimson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clegane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crimson.
Crimson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clegane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sandor Clegane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crimson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crimson just misses with a punch to the body.
Crimson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clegane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crimson moves out of range as Clegane throws a body kick.

Clegane clinches up against the cage.
Clegane pushes off an throws an elbow but Crimson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Crimson pushes Clegane back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Crimson dodges an elbow strike from Clegane.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Crimson fails to land.
Crimson landing knees to the body.
Clegane misses with a punch to the body.
Crimson lands with a light punch inside.
Clegane working aggressively here.
Crimson misses with a knee strike.
Crimson lands an uppercut.
Crimson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Sandor Clegane has been cut.
Clegane is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crimson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clegane.
Clegane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crimson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crimson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crimson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Crimson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Clegane or not.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clegane cracks Crimson with a nice body shot.
Crimson scores a nice knee to the body.
Crimson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Clegane is defending well for now.
Crimson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A knee to the head by Crimson.
Crimson lands an elbow that stopped Clegane in his tracks for a moment.
Crimson pushes off an throws an elbow but Clegane leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Clegane tries a body shot but Crimson blocks it.
Crimson can't find room to land a body shot as Clegane controls the action.
Clegane lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Crimson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crimson.
Culver Crimson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Clegane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crimson misses with a body punch.
Crimson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crimson has a couple of punches blocked by Clegane.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crimson can't find room to land a body shot as Clegane controls the action.
Clegane is working Crimson over against the cage.
Clegane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Clegane manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Crimson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Clegane's brow.
Crimson swings wildly with an uppercut but Clegane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crimson scores with a shot to the side of Clegane's head.
Clegane is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Crimson is keeping busy.
Clegane blocking some punches.
Crimson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clegane blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Crimson misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crimson working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clegane.
Clegane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clegane.
Clegane misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Crimson.
Clegane tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Crimson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crimson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Clegane working aggressively here.
Crimson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Clegane is leaning against Crimson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
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!
Clegane with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Crimson throws an elbow that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clegane.
Clegane on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Clegane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crimson looking to throw knees to the head but Clegane is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Culver Crimson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Crimson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Clegane drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Crimson defends it well.
Crimson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clegane lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Culver Crimson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Crimson does no damage.

Clegane has managed to clinch.
Clegane blocking some punches.
Crimson tries a knee to the head but Clegane blocks it.

Clegane pulls guard.
Our spies down at at LOD: Xtreme MMA inform us that Clegane has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Clegane has his hands on Crimson's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Clegane is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crimson defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clegane trying to keep a closed guard but Crimson is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Clegane looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Clegane is trying to control the position but Crimson postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Clegane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crimson.
The crowd cheers as Clegane lands an impressive looking overhand right. Crimson doesn't seem phased though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crimson defending well as Clegane loads up on a big left hand.
Crimson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Clegane moves out of range as Crimson strikes.
Crimson throws a head kick but Clegane moves out of range.
Clegane wants to counter with a clinch but Crimson pushes him away.
Crimson looks to throw the jab but Clegane is out of range.
Crimson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clegane.

Clegane shoots in and bounces Crimson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Clegane controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crimson wants to get back to his feet but Clegane passes into half guard.
Crimson pushes Clegane off looking to stand but Clegane dives back in and keeps control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Crimson is defending against the submission attempts here by Clegane.
Sandor Clegane has got the better of the ground game so far.
Crimson is refusing to be controlled, as Clegane sits in half guard.
Clegane is controlling the pace.
Crimson is staying active underneath Clegane, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

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.
Clegane controlling the action here.

Crimson is defending against the submission attempts here by Clegane.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Crimson tries a head kick but it misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crimson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Crimson throws a head kick that misses.
Crimson pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Clegane.
Clegane trying to control the position but Crimson is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sandor Clegane.
I think Clegane has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sandor Clegane!
Sandor Clegane took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.