|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Henry The Crab (ranked 481 p4p, 24 weight class) and Glass Joe (ranked 609 p4p, 32 weight class). Joe has chosen La Marseillaise as his entrance music. Henry The Crab is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
30
140 lbs
23 - 12 - 0 |
|
165 cm
34
135 lbs
22 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry The Crab!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Glass Joe!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Crab shoots in looking for a takedown. Joe tries to sprawl out of it but The Crab keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Joe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The Crab fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Joe avoids it really well and circles away.
It seemed like Joe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Joe throws a series of punches but The Crab moves out of range.
Joe slaps away a takedown attempt from The Crab, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry The Crab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Crab takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The Crab walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe lands a slapping body shot.
The Crab bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Crab instigates a clinch.
Joe's coach down at Punch Out Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Joe's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Joe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Joe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Crab has Joe up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe breaks the clinch.
The Crab misses with a takedown attempt
and The Crab takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Glass Joe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Crab fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Crab looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Crab instigates a clinch.
Joe cracks The Crab with a nice body shot.
The Crab is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Joe is defending well for now.
The Crab makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Joe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Joe struggles to land a body shot inside as The Crab controls his hands.
The Crab has clasped his hands together around Joe's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Crab tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Joe defending against the ground and pound.
The Crab 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Crab is looking to take a break and control but Joe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Crab is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Joe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The Crab tries for a kimura but Joe is defending well.
Joe managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by The Crab.
Joe can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Crab tries to move to mount but Joe blocks the move with his legs.
The Crab content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Joe tries to buck The Crab off but The Crab is having none of it.
The Crab goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Joe has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for The Crab but great work by Joe.
Joe staying calm.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The Crab tries to improve position but can't.
The Crab manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The Crab looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Crab trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joe trying to pass the guard but The Crab defending well.
The Crab is staying active underneath Joe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The Crab trying to control from the bottom.
The Crab looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Joe wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Crab keeps working.
The Crab is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Joe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Joe's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glass Joe dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The Crab tries to score a power double leg takedown but Joe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten The Crab somewhat.
Joe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Joe cracks The Crab with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Henry The Crab seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck The Crab on the side of the head.
The Crab tries to clinch up but Joe circles away and keeps his distance.
The Crab steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joe.
The Crab fails with the takedown
and Joe counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A left lands for Joe.
The Crab fails in his attempt to clinch.
Glass Joe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Crab takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The Crab wants to clinch
and Joe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Crab defending well as Joe loads up on a big left hand.
The Crab moves to clinch but Joe breaks away
and Joe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Crab closes this distance looking for a takedown but Joe circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry The Crab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Joe finds it's way through The Crab's defenses.
Joe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Crab tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Joe manages to circle out of the way.
The Crab wants to clinch up but Joe keeps it at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Joe. Beautiful body shot.
Joe misses with an uppercut.
The Crab throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Joe was covering up waiting for the punch and The Crab finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The Crab content to stall in guard here.
Joe controls The Crab momentarily but The Crab frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Crab stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Crab drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Joe manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now The Crab has Joe in his guard.
Henry The Crab overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Crab working a defensive guard here.
The Crab is looking for a triangle but Joe pushes his legs off easily.
Joe trying to control the position from guard on top but The Crab is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Crab controls Joe momentarily but Joe frees himself.
Joe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Joe stopping the sweep attempt from The Crab.
The Crab being controlled here, momentarily.
Joe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The Crab is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Joe stopping the sweep attempt from The Crab.
Joe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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.
Joe wants to control from the top but The Crab keeps moving.
The Crab is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Joe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The Crab wants to improve his position but instead Joe has moved into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joe trying to mount his opponent but The Crab defends it.
The Crab is looking for a sweep. Joe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glass Joe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The Crab bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Joe. No joy for The Crab on that attempt.
The Crab shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Joe pinned against the cage. Joe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The Crab with a lazy takedown attempt
and Joe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry The Crab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Crab's head backwards.
The Crab tries to clinch there but Joe circles away.
Joe throws a shot to the body.
The Crab closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The Crab is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Our sources have told us that The Crab has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Joe can't find room to land a body shot as The Crab controls the action.
Joe breaks from the clinch.
Joe gets caught napping as The Crab dives in and scores a takedown. Joe manages to retain guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Joe manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Joe.
Joe lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Joe.
Joe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Joe.
The Crab pulls Joe into guard.
Joe trying to control but The Crab is working from the bottom.
Joe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Joe remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Joe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe tries to move into full mount but can't pass The Crab's legs.
Joe trying to control the action but The Crab is working from the bottom.
The Crab manages to work his way to half guard, despite Joe's best efforts.
The Crab trying to control here.
The Crab is trying to get back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joe is taking a breather. The Crab says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Joe wants to free his trapped foot but The Crab is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Crab is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The Crab works his way to full guard. Good work.
Joe trying to control but The Crab is working from the bottom.
Joe passes into half guard.
The Crab wants to improve his position but Joe is controlling well.
Joe is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The Crab has a hand on Joe's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Joe takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The Crab tries to hold on but Joe postures up.
The Crab is squirming around, avoiding Joe's attempts to control the action.
Joe controlling the pace for now.
The Crab has given up his back here. Will Joe look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Joe keeps control of the position as The Crab tries to break free.
The Crab prevents Joe from getting a body triangle.
The Crab tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glass Joe really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The Crab walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The Crab looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Joe throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The Crab tries to clinch but Joe is having none of it.
Joe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The Crab changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Joe tries to avoid it but The Crab manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Joe to the ground. Joe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Joe throws a good cross that connects.
The Crab fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Joe scores with a jab to the head.
The Crab fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry The Crab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joe throws out a loose jab but The Crab uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Crab shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
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!
The Crab is pressing down on Joe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Joe is holding on for now.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe is pressing down on The Crab's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The Crab wants to control from the top but Joe keeps moving.
The Crab pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joe is keeping the position for now.
Joe working a defensive guard here.
The Crab trying to control the position from guard on top but Joe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Crab in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Crab accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Joe keeping moving, preventing The Crab from controlling successfully.
The Crab stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Crab engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Joe punishes The Crab's body with a nice straight punch.
Joe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Joe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Crab.
The Crab tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Joe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The Crab doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Joe counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe throws a hook but The Crab avoids it easily.
The Crab tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good exchange - Joe coming out on top.
The Crab closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Joe.
Glass Joe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The Crab scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Joe.
The Crab doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joe breaks the clinch.
Joe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The Crab takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The Crab takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Joe scores with the left hand. The Crab knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Crab shoots in but Joe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe keeps the fight on the outside.
The Crab looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Joe lands a nice shot that snaps The Crab's head back.
The Crab ducks under a wild hook from Joe.
The Crab tries to clinch but Joe is having none of it.
The Crab uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joe.
Joe lands with a right hand.
The Crab misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The Crab takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Joe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Joe connects with a nice looking jab.
The Crab closes this distance looking for a takedown but Joe circles away.
The Crab keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joe connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glass Joe dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Joe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Crab was well out of range. Poor timing from Joe.
The Crab was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Crab takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Crab fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The Crab shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Joe sprawls well. Joe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. The Crab gets slowly back to his feet.
The Crab closes this distance looking for a takedown but Joe circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry The Crab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Joe. Beautiful body shot.
Joe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Crab gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Joe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between The Crab's hands.
The Crab tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Joe counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Crab looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Joe is fending him off so far but The Crab persists. Nope, Joe circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Crab misses with a takedown attempt
and Joe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A jab lands there for Joe.
Joe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The Crab is rocked!
The Crab closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Oh The Crab is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joe manages to work his way to half guard, despite The Crab's best efforts.
Joe wants to get back to full guard.
The Crab seems to have got his legs back now.
Joe regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from The Crab.
The Crab stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Joe is trying to control the position but The Crab postures up.
Joe is trying to hold The Crab in close to prevent damage but The Crab has managed to pass into half guard.
Henry The Crab has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Crab is looking to stall here but Joe recovers full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joe keeping moving, preventing The Crab from controlling successfully.
The Crab trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The Crab preventing the sweep.
The Crab is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Joe is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Joe has escaped and now he's on top!
The Crab is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Joe is looking to take a break and control but The Crab is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Crab trying to hold on to Joe's head to control him but Joe postures up.
The Crab makes his way to full guard. A much better position for The Crab.
The Crab is trying to control the position but Joe postures up.
The Crab has his foot on Joe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Joe works his way back into a safe position though.
Joe postures up.
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.
Joe is pushing down on The Crab's leg trying to pass to half guard. The Crab is fighting to maintain full guard but Joe has managed to sneak the leg through.
The Crab tries to roll over but Joe keeps him under control.
Joe is trying to control the action in half guard but The Crab is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The Crab tries to get to full guard but Joe has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. The Crab manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The Crab throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Joe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Glass Joe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Joe trying to control the position from guard on top but The Crab is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Crab working for submissions but it's allowed Joe to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Glass Joe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Joe has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 45:50
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glass Joe!
Glass Joe is the new bantamweight champion!
A very excited looking Glass Joe made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Henry The Crab was interviewed post fight and said 'Respect man, respect!'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
50% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
