PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Haru TakaGora (ranked 23879 p4p, 222 weight class) and Jonathan Crane (ranked 8275 p4p, 214 weight class). Haru TakaGora has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

TakaGora
vs
Crane

196 cm
20
260 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

190 cm
23
198 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Juggernaut And Gladiators(90% Laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Haru TakaGora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Crane!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TakaGora ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
TakaGora seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

TakaGora shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
TakaGora trying to control the pace.
TakaGora is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crane controlling the position well.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
TakaGora passes to side control.
TakaGora has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
TakaGora working the strikes but Crane uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
TakaGora is looking to take a break and control but Crane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
TakaGora not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
TakaGora looks to land a strike but Crane avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
TakaGora is working Crane over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
TakaGora trying to control but Crane is working from the bottom.
Crane wants to stand and escape but TakaGora is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TakaGora trying to control but Crane is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
TakaGora throws a head kick that misses.
Crane lands a nice looking body kick.
TakaGora is breathing heavily.
TakaGora takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like Haru TakaGora has been cut.
Crane pushes TakaGora away with a front kick.

Crane drops TakaGora with a beautiful combination! TakaGora stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Crane is looking for the KO!

TakaGora is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crane misses with a series of wild punches.
Crane throws a nice looking combination but TakaGora bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
TakaGora takes a swing at Crane's ribcage but misses.
Crane connects with a superb combination that knocks TakaGora out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Crane before he can land any more shots to the unconscious TakaGora!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jonathan Crane!
An out of breath Jonathan Crane thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.