PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom LaFlare (ranked 6161 p4p, 0 weight class) and JaCOB Cracker (ranked 25233 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

LaFlare
vs
Cracker

195 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
24
270 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom LaFlare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, JaCOB Cracker!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cracker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
LaFlare is looking to counter the offense by Cracker and move into the clinch.

LaFlare has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cracker goes for a takedown in the clinch but LaFlare prevents it.
A short right from LaFlare on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from LaFlare.
Cracker tries to pull guard but LaFlare forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tom LaFlare has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JaCOB Cracker.
LaFlare stops a takedown attempt from Cracker.
LaFlare lands with a light punch inside.
LaFlare tries a body shot but Cracker blocks it.
Nice body punch from LaFlare.
LaFlare is leaning against Cracker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaFlare fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
LaFlare pushes Cracker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cracker looks winded!
A short right from LaFlare on the inside.
LaFlare lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cracker backwards.
LaFlare works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaFlare digs a right hand underneath Cracker's ribcage. Cracker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
LaFlare works on Cracker's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from LaFlare.
Cracker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
LaFlare lands a body punch in the clinch.
LaFlare lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from LaFlare on the inside.
The referee calls for LaFlare to work.
LaFlare lands with a short punch from the clinch.
LaFlare lands a right hand.
LaFlare could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A right hand to the body from LaFlare.
LaFlare presses Cracker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
LaFlare scores with a shot to the side of Cracker's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from LaFlare.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from LaFlare.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaFlare stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
LaFlare lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from LaFlare.
LaFlare working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Cracker is rocked!
LaFlare lands a big right hand! Cracker is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom LaFlare!