PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Elton Crane (ranked 4620 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Dung (ranked 4565 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.

Crane
vs
Dung

150 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
20
134 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Elton Crane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Dung!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crane scores with a jab to the jaw.

It looks like Jason Dung has been cut.
Dung fails with a takedown attempt.
Crane throws the kick towards the body but Dung avoids it.
Crane misses with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Dung as he connects with a hook.

Dung closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Crane did well to prevent Dung getting side control.

Crane has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dung is on him like a limpet, forcing Crane back against the cage.
Dung is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crane is trying to break the clinch but Dung is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Crane's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Dung jumps into guard, dragging Crane to the mat.
Crane tries to stand but Dung is controlling from the bottom.
Dung is controlling Crane's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dung working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Crane trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dung's guard.
Dung has Crane pulled in close to control his posture.
Crane wants to get up but he can't break Dung's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dung is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Crane has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Elton Crane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dung tries to clinch up but Crane circles away and keeps his distance.
Crane throwing a counter right hand but Dung manages to avoid it.
Crane misses with a few strikes there.
Crane throws an overhand right that lands on Dung's shoulder, as Dung tries to avoid the shot.
Dung feints the counter takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Crane connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Dung is rocked!
Crane throws an overhand right that has Dung reeling! Crane follows up with more punches and Dung is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Elton Crane!
Elton Crane tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.