PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jones Crosby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Crosby
vs
Dos Santos

169 cm
19
222 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

187 cm
18
235 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening

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 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jones Crosby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Crosby.

Crosby has closed the distance and engaged Dos Santos in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Crosby prevents the takedown attempt.
Dos Santos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crosby's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dos Santos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Crosby avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Crosby lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crosby can't find room to land a body shot as Dos Santos controls the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crosby leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crosby.
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Dos Santos uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Crosby fails to land.
Crosby lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Crosby lands a shot to the body.
Crosby scores with a shoulder strike.
Crosby lands with a short shot to the head.
Crosby throws a head punch that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crosby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Crosby breaks from the clinch.
Crosby scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Crosby throws a nice looking combination but Dos Santos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dos Santos with a poor takedown
and Dos Santos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones Crosby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Dos Santos.
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!

Crosby decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Crosby looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dos Santos wants to get back to full guard.
Crosby missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Crosby is breathing heavily.
Crosby winds up and cracks Dos Santos with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Dos Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Dos Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crosby thows a huge punch but Dos Santos dodges it nicely.
Dos Santos is pressing down on Crosby's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Crosby postures up and lands a big shot to Dos Santos's brow.

Dos Santos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Dos Santos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Crosby postures up and lands a big shot to Dos Santos's brow.
Dos Santos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crosby accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Crosby in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Dos Santos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crosby defends it easily.
Crosby stands up over Dos Santos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dos Santos is looking for a triangle but Crosby pushes his legs off easily.
Crosby throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dos Santos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Crosby connects with a couple of short punches.
Crosby has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Dos Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crosby is aware though and is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crosby working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Crosby postures up in Dos Santos's guard and throws a big left but Dos Santos blocks it.
Crosby scoring with punches to the head and body.

Dos Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Crosby stands up from Dos Santos's guard - Crosby perhaps looking for a knockout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crosby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dos Santos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jones Crosby dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Dos Santos dodges the punch combination from Crosby.
Dos Santos ducks under a wild hook from Crosby.
Crosby lunges at Dos Santos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dos Santos's hand.
Crosby misses with a kick to the body.
Dos Santos fails with the takedown
and Crosby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crosby misses with a body shot

and Dos Santos counters with a shoot takedown. Crosby fights it but they end up in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Dos Santos postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Crosby is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dos Santos, into his guard.

Crosby avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crosby cracks Dos Santos with a solid left hand.

Dos Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crosby doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crosby manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Dos Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Crosby passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Crosby lands a decent elbow from side control.

Crosby thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Crosby lands a decent elbow from side control.
Crosby working the head and body with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Dos Santos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Crosby is just riding it out for now. Dos Santos eventually gives up the hold.

Crosby manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Jones Crosby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A leg kick checked by Dos Santos.
Crosby takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Crosby fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Crosby misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crosby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Crosby sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dos Santos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Crosby counters with a leg kick.
Jones Crosby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Dos Santos.
Crosby throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Crosby dives in and scores a takedown into Dos Santos's guard.
Crosby working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Dos Santos looking for a guillotine here but Crosby defends easily.

Dos Santos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crosby defends it easily.
Crosby is working Dos Santos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crosby throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crosby chips away with some ground and pound.

Dos Santos is looking for a triangle but Crosby pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crosby throwing strikes from guard but Dos Santos blocks nicely.

Dos Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crosby stands and throws Dos Santos's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dos Santos tries to bench press Crosby off him but Crosby keeps the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crosby in side control lands a decent elbow.

Crosby looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Crosby misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jones Crosby dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Crosby misses with an uppercut

and Dos Santos counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dos Santos.

Dos Santos drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Crosby manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dos Santos has Crosby in his guard.
Dos Santos wants to sweep but no luck.
Crosby throwing strikes from guard but Dos Santos blocks nicely.
Crosby makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Crosby cracks Dos Santos with a solid left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crosby throwing strikes from guard but Dos Santos blocks nicely.
Crosby with a flurry of punches that miss.

Dos Santos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Dos Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crosby defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crosby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dos Santos is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crosby with a flurry of punches that miss.

Dos Santos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Dos Santos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crosby gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Crosby working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dos Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dos Santos doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Crosby lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Crosby is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jones Crosby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crosby is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Dos Santos is looking for a triangle but Crosby pushes his legs off easily.
Crosby trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crosby stands up over Dos Santos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Dos Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Dos Santos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Crosby connects with a couple of short punches.

Dos Santos looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Crosby passes into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dos Santos is trying to stand up here but Crosby is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crosby is keen to just control but Dos Santos is a slippery customer.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Crosby lands a nice short elbow.
Dos Santos manages to get to full guard.
Crosby working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dos Santos's head.

Dos Santos is looking for a triangle but Crosby pushes his legs off easily.

Crosby gets to his feet. Dos Santos looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Crosby!
Dos Santos tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Crosby counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Dos Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crosby is aware though and is defending well.
Crosby makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Crosby lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Crosby postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Crosby stands up over Dos Santos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Crosby postures up in Dos Santos's guard and throws a big left but Dos Santos blocks it.
Dos Santos trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Crosby avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Crosby is working Dos Santos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Crosby working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones Crosby is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Dos Santos is looking for a triangle but Crosby pushes his legs off easily.
Crosby is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Alex Dos Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Dos Santos working for a triangle but Crosby defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jones Crosby.
Well Crosby 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jones Crosby!