PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Marston (ranked 554 p4p, 3768 weight class) and Jay Crawford (ranked 11 p4p, 40 weight class). Marston's entrance music is Bring it on motherfucker. A fine choice. Lucas Marston had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Marston
vs
Crawford

187 cm
40
263
38 - 24 - 0

190 cm
33
215
8 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
World class MT
Fast

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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 38 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lucas Marston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Crawford!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marston gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Crawford.
Decent striking displayed by Crawford there.
Marston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crawford misses with a series of wild punches.
Marston tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Crawford is able to avoid easily.
Crawford will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crawford misses with a straight right.
Marston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crawford jabs Marston right on the nose. Marston blinks but takes it well.
Crawford takes a swing at Marston's ribcage but misses.
Crawford darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Crawford throws a jab but it's blocked by Marston.
A counter left hand to the body from Marston misses its target.
Marston misses the jab.
Marston throws a half hearted mid kick.
Crawford throws a right and a left that Marston avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crawford works Marston's body with a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawford throws a series of punches but Marston avoids them all with ease.
Marston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crawford scores with a sloppy right hand. Marston should have avoided that one.
Marston swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marston.
Crawford throws a right hand that Marston ducks under and follows up with a left that Marston also avoids with ease.
Crawford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marston went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Crawford throws the left hand but Marston avoids the punch easily.
Marston appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Marston slips a jab from Crawford.
Crawford just misses with a punch to the body.
Marston on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Marston lands with a kick to the temple. Crawford shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

It looks like Jay Crawford has been cut.
Marston takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Crawford swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marston lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crawford cracks a nice hook into Marston's ribs.
Crawford walks into a straight right hand from Marston.
Marston tries a head kick but it misses.
Crawford smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Crawford misses with a few strikes there.
Danga de danga de dang - Crawford scores with a four punch combination!
Marston looks for a takedown but Crawford sprawls well.
Crawford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marston.
Marston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crawford was well out of range. Poor timing from Marston.
Crawford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crawford has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Crawford throws a nice looking combination but Marston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marston throws a head kick that misses.
Crawford throws an off balance right hand
and Marston counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawford cracks Marston with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Crawford misses with a wild body shot.
Crawford is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Marston had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Crawford throws a looping overhand right but Marston ducks down to avoid it.
Crawford misses with a hook. Marston ducked under it nicely.
Marston on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Marston defending well as Crawford loads up on a big left hand.
Marston is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Crawford.
Good shot there by Crawford.
Marston lands a high kick!
Crawford lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crawford lands a nice shot to the body.
Crawford throws a jab when Marston was well out of range.
Crawford fails to land with a series of punches.
Marston appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marston looks to score with a jab to the body but Crawford is just out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crawford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crawford connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Crawford throws a big shot that misses.
Marston throws a quick counter head kick but Crawford was just out of range.
Crawford scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Crawford throws a right and a left that Marston avoids nicely.
As Crawford backs away, Marston returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Crawford misses with a combination
and Marston counters with an outside leg kick.
Crawford lands the left hand.
Crawford misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marston looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Crawford scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Crawford dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jay Crawford's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Jab, jab by Crawford - just one landing.
Crawford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marston.
A punch combination from Crawford misses.
Jay Crawford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marston scores with a sloppy right hand. Crawford should have avoided that one.
Crawford uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marston has time to react.
Marston throws a head kick that misses.
Marston lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Crawford scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Crawford lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Crawford, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marston just misses with a punch to the body.
Jay Crawford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crawford throws out a powerful jab.
Crawford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marston misses with a low kick.
Crawford fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marston lands with a straight right. Crawford didn't see that one coming.
Good exchange - Crawford coming out on top.
Crawford throws a looping overhand right but Marston ducks down to avoid it.
Marston throws a body shot but no joy.
Crawford scores with a nice right hand.
Marston is looking to wear down Crawford with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Crawford keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Crawford tries to bum rush Marston with a series of wild strikes but Marston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An attempted straight right counter from Marston misses the target.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Marston might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Crawford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marston appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marston is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Crawford.
Crawford throws a right and a left that both miss.
Crawford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A quick step to the side and Marston tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crawford manages to avoid it.

That's two 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!
Marston thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Crawford if he has to take too many more of those.
Crawford is breathing heavily.
Crawford throws a good cross that connects.
Marston looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Crawford throws a series of strikes that have Marston backpedaling.
Marston thuds his shin into the meat of Crawford's side.
Crawford throws a jab when Marston was well out of range.
Crawford throws out a loose jab but Marston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marston throws a body punch but Crawford moves out of range.
Marston takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Crawford throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jay Crawford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crawford looks to land a combination but Marston avoids it well.
Crawford takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jay Crawford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marston throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Crawford misses with an uppercut
and Marston counters with a good low kick that Crawford was not able to check.
Marston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawford lands a right hook to the body.
Crawford misses with a jab to the body
and Marston counters with a body kick that stops Crawford in his tracks momentarily.
Crawford takes one on the button.
Crawford misses with a jab to the body
and Marston counters with a head kick. That will keep Crawford thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Marston stuns Crawford with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marston swings for the body but Crawford moves out of range.
Crawford misses with a straight right.
Marston on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marston.
Marston lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crawford's sensitive parts.
Crawford takes a swing at Marston's ribcage but misses.
Crawford throws a hook to the side of Marston's head but Marston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marston throwing a counter right hand but Crawford manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crawford swings widly with a right hand
and Marston counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crawford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crawford misses with a left hand
and Marston counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Marston throws a chopping leg kick but Crawford manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Marston looks to score with a jab to the body but Crawford is just out of range.
Crawford misses with a straight right.
Crawford misses the jab.
Crawford loads up on a big right hand but Marston slips the punch.
Marston digs a good hook to Crawford's body.
Marston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crawford throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crawford on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marston. Marston obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crawford takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marston looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Crawford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jay Crawford's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

A lazy left from Marston finds it's target.
Marston connects with a nice looking jab.
Marston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marston scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Marston dodges the punch combination from Crawford.
Crawford misses with an uppercut. Marston saw that one coming.
Crawford's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Crawford misses with a double jab.
Marston lands an overhand right.
Crawford blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crawford throws a right and a left that Marston avoids nicely.
Marston throws a good cross that connects.
Crawford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Some wild striking there from Marston.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marston takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A big right from Marston misses.
Crawford fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Crawford swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marston counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marston lands with a kick to the ribs.
Crawford digs a good body shot into Marston's ribs.
Marston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crawford throws a series of punches but Marston avoids them all with ease.
Good shot there by Marston.
Crawford lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marston circles away quickly and effectively.
Marston throws a head kick that misses.
Lucas Marston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crawford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marston was well out of range. Poor timing from Crawford.
A counter left hand to the body from Marston misses its target.
Marston misses with a wild body shot.
Marston is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crawford manages to avoid it.
Marston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crawford.
Crawford lands a slapping body shot.
Crawford throws a jab but it's blocked by Marston.
Marston looks for a takedown but Crawford sprawls well.
Crawford lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawford scores with a sloppy right hand. Marston should have avoided that one.
Crawford scores with a jab.
Crawford slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Crawford lands a lovely overhand right.
Crawford throws a looping overhand right but Marston ducks down to avoid it.
Crawford fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Marston on the side of the head.
Crawford scores with a body shot.
Marston throws out a leg kick but Crawford moves out of range and Marston only half commits.
A jab from Crawford finds it's way through Marston's defenses.
Nice defenses there by Marston.
Marston takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Marston looks to score with a jab to the body but Crawford is just out of range.
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!
Marston is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Crawford.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crawford just misses with a punch to the body.
Marston appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Crawford misses with a looping right.
Crawford stuns Marston with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Crawford throws a hook but Marston blocks it.
A quick step to the side and Marston tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crawford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marston manages to avoid it.
Crawford misses with a body punch

and Marston counters with a nice right hand that sends Crawford toppling to the canvas! Crawford scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Marston finish him?!

Crawford is rocked!
Crawford lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Crawford is still on wobbly legs! Can Marston finish him?
Marston moves out of range as Crawford strikes.
Crawford seems to have recovered his senses.
Marston takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crawford moves out of range of the leg kick from Marston.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marston throws a body shot but no joy.
Crawford avoids the head kick by Marston.
Jay Crawford is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marston ducks right into an uppercut from Crawford.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Crawford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Crawford has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Crawford!
Jay Crawford decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.