PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Azevedo Souza (ranked 853 p4p, 1944 weight class) and Dax Crumper (ranked 92 p4p, 202 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Azevedo Souza
vs
Crumper

176 cm
27
150
13 - 5 - 0

165 cm
28
152
7 - 6 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miguel Azevedo Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Dax Crumper!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crumper looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Azevedo Souza throwing a counter right hand but Crumper manages to avoid it.

Crumper throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Azevedo Souza was covering up waiting for the punch and Crumper finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Crumper engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azevedo Souza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Azevedo Souza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Azevedo Souza controls Crumper momentarily but Crumper frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Crumper is looking for a sweep. Azevedo Souza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Crumper trying to control from the bottom.
Azevedo Souza wants to pass the guard but Crumper is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Azevedo Souza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Crumper wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza is pressing down on Crumper's thigh, looking to free his foot. Crumper is holding on for now.
Crumper tries to get to full guard but Azevedo Souza has control of the leg.
Azevedo Souza passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Crumper is looking to get to half guard.
Azevedo Souza will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Crumper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Azevedo Souza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Azevedo Souza moves to the back.
Azevedo Souza is not going to allow Crumper to sit and survive in this position.
Crumper is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Azevedo Souza off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Azevedo Souza goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Crumper escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Azevedo Souza is looking for a sweep. Crumper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Crumper wants to take a breather but Azevedo Souza is having none of it.
Azevedo Souza is looking for a sweep. Crumper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crumper tries to pass to full mount but Azevedo Souza defends it.
Azevedo Souza regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Miguel Azevedo Souza will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Crumper doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Azevedo Souza counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Azevedo Souza as Crumper shoots in.
Crumper tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Azevedo Souza defends well and Crumper ends up having to push Azevedo Souza into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Miguel Azevedo Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dax Crumper.
Crumper misses with a takedown
and Azevedo Souza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Azevedo Souza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crumper can do to turn this around?
Crumper gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Crumper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crumper is trying hard to land a takedown here. Azevedo Souza sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Crumper has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Azevedo Souza finds it's way round the side to connect with Crumper's head.
Azevedo Souza bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Crumper's head.
Crumper shoots in and drives through. Azevedo Souza sprawls well.
Crumper misses with a takedown attempt
and Azevedo Souza counters with a straight right hand.
Crumper stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Azevedo Souza.
Dax Crumper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crumper gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Azevedo Souza counters with a straight right hand.

Crumper is rocked!
Crumper is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Crumper gets a double leg takedown into Azevedo Souza's guard.
Crumper is still in real trouble! Can Azevedo Souza finish him?

Azevedo Souza has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Crumper should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Azevedo Souza has tightened it up now! Crumper should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Miguel Azevedo Souza!
A victorious Miguel Azevedo Souza thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.