PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Crouch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rivera
vs
Crouch

175 cm
18
158 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

174 cm
22
162 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Rivera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Crouch!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crouch looks to land a combination but Rivera avoids it well.
Crouch throws a series of punches but Rivera avoids them all with ease.
Crouch shoots in for a takedown but Rivera shows good takedown defense.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Crouch but Crouch pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rivera fails in his attempt to clinch.

Rivera drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Crouch is looking for a sweep.
Crouch is trying to control Rivera's posture but Rivera avoids it.
Rivera controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crouch is not content to let Rivera control the position.
Crouch tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rivera wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Crouch can do anything to dispel that myth.
Crouch is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Crouch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rivera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Crouch is not content to let Rivera control the position.
Crouch prevents Rivera from improving position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Crouch.
Jose Rivera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crouch throws a hook but Rivera blocks it.
Jab from Crouch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera misses the shot to the body.
Rivera fails with a takedown attempt.
Crouch tries for a takedown but Rivera circles away easily

and Rivera counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rivera is breathing heavily.
Crouch wants to stand up but Rivera is controlling him.

Rivera is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Crouch uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crouch.
A head kick misses from Crouch.
Rivera tries to clinch but Crouch moves out of range.
Rivera slips under a jab.
Rivera misses with a takedown attempt
and Crouch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Rivera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivera fails with the takedown
and Crouch counters with a straight right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crouch wants to land a leg kick but Rivera is out of range.
Rivera avoids a kick to the body.
A cross from Crouch lands.
Crouch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rivera.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rivera.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jose Rivera will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Crouch fails to land with a series of punches.
Crouch throws an overhand right that lands on Rivera's shoulder, as Rivera tries to avoid the shot.
Rivera moves out of range of the strikes.

Rivera closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rivera lands in his opponent's guard.
Crouch is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crouch wants to stand and escape but Rivera is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crouch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crouch looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Crouch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crouch wants to stand and escape but Rivera is having none of it.
Rivera sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Crouch keeping moving, preventing Rivera from controlling successfully.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rivera shoots in for a double leg but Crouch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rivera fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Crouch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rivera.
Crouch loads up on a big right hand but Rivera slips the punch.
Rivera shoots in for a double leg but Crouch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Rivera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crouch tests Rivera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crouch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rivera paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Crouch misses the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Crouch gets caught flat footed, as Rivera shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Crouch wants to get back to his feet but Rivera is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Crouch pushes Rivera off and gets back to his feet.
Crouch darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Crouch as he jumps to the side.
Crouch jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crouch scores with a nice right hand.
Crouch wants to slow Rivera down by chopping away at his legs.
Crouch shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Crouch lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Crouch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Crouch connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Crouch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Crouch throws out a loose jab but Rivera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crouch motions for Rivera to come forward. Crouch throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rivera misses with a combination
and Crouch counters with a right hand to the body.
Crouch attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Crouch throws a low kick, looking for Rivera's leg but Rivera calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera tries for a takedown but Crouch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crouch just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crouch closes the distance and clinches up with Rivera, looking for a takedown. Crouch pushes Rivera against the cage but Rivera circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rivera closes the distance and clinches up with Crouch, looking for a takedown. Rivera pushes Crouch against the cage but Crouch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rivera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crouch scores with a jab to the head.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crouch as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Rivera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crouch shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rivera but Rivera pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Crouch jabs at Rivera's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crouch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crouch lands with a right hand.
Rivera throws a hook to the side of Crouch's head but Crouch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Crouch misses.
Crouch connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Crouch lands a nice hook to Rivera's body. Rivera takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crouch finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Crouch misses with a straight right.
Crouch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crouch as he avoids it easily.

Crouch shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rivera's guard.

Rivera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crouch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rivera looking for a sweep. Not yet Rivera, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera is trying to keep Crouch in close.
Crouch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Crouch decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Crouch lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rivera takes one on the button.
Crouch has his takedown stuffed

and Rivera counters with a takedown into side control.
Crouch is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob Crouch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Crouch has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Crouch!