PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tye Calluk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kas Crum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Calluk
vs
Crum

190 cm
25
282 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

198 cm
23
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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, Tye Calluk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kas Crum!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crum takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Kas Crum has been cut.
Calluk throws a series of punches but Crum moves out of range.
Calluk throws a leg kick but Crum moved away.
Calluk throws a head kick but Crum moves out of range.
Calluk misses with a double jab.
Calluk scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crum gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Calluk.
Calluk throws a head kick but Crum moves out of range.
Calluk tries a head kick but it misses.

Calluk gets caught napping as Crum dives in and scores a takedown. Calluk manages to retain guard.
Crum stays in close to Calluk's body and controls the position.
Crum won't allow Calluk to get back to his feet.
Calluk wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Crum manages to pass to side control.
Calluk is looking to get back to is feet but Crum passes into side control.
Calluk is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crum controls the position.
Calluk is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Crum asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Crum controlling the position.
Let's hope that Crum has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

Kas Crum has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A head kick misses from Calluk.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Crum fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Calluk to the ground. Crum is now in Calluk's guard.
Crum prevents Calluk from getting back to his feet.
Calluk being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Kas Crum hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Crum.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calluk trying to remain calm as Crum controls from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calluk takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Crum passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Calluk!
Crum landing shots from mount.
Crum putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Crum cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Crum landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calluk is trying to stand but he's just given Crum his back.
Crum lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Crum.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

Crum working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Calluk is doing well to defend. Crum seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Calluk is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kas Crum!