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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clayton Kosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Crosby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kosh kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Song 2. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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243 lbs
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235 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clayton Kosh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Crosby!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kosh darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Crosby manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crosby is on top in guard.
Crosby trying to control the position from guard on top but Kosh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kosh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kosh lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Crosby!
Crosby wants to hold on but Kosh pushes him away.
Kosh thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crosby tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kosh throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
You get the feeling that Crosby really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Crosby really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kosh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kosh is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Crosby is surviving well by controlling Kosh's body position as best he can.
Crosby is working to get back to half guard.
Crosby wants to control but Kosh is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kosh trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kosh jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Crosby manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Crosby stops Kosh from passing to mount.
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.
Crosby managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kosh.
Kosh thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kosh is breathing heavily.
Kosh misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kosh working away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Crosby manages to get back to half guard.
Crosby tries to get to full guard but Kosh has control of the leg.
Kosh uses his free foot to push down on Crosby's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Crosby.
Crosby is desperately trying to improve his position but Kosh has a good base and remains in mount.
Kosh is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Crosby has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Crosby tries to hold on but Kosh pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crosby is working to get back to half guard.
Kosh punishing his opponent with strikes.
Crosby tries to hold on but Kosh pushes him away.
Crosby is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kosh is staying active.
Kosh working for a guillotine from mount but Crosby is in no mood to give up.
Crosby prevents any damage by holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kosh is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Crosby has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Crosby!
Kosh is looking for a triangle but Crosby pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosh looking for a guillotine here but Crosby defends easily.
Kosh working a defensive guard here.
Crosby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kosh is keeping the position for now.
Kosh wants to sweep here but Crosby controlling him for the moment.
Crosby looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clayton Kosh dominated that round.
That's time! Kosh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Crosby shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kosh actively working from the bottom here.
Crosby seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kosh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kosh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Crosby seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kosh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kosh trying to control here.
Kosh looking for submissions off his back.
Crosby is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crosby throws a nice outside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crosby drives through with a takedown into guard.
Crosby advances position into side control!
Kosh is looking to regain half guard here but Crosby keeps moving and retains side control.
Crosby moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kosh manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kosh is pressing down on Crosby's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Crosby forces his way into half guard.
Kosh looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crosby is trying to control the action in half guard but Kosh is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kosh gets full guard.
Clayton Kosh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Crosby won't allow Kosh to sweep him here.
Kosh manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kosh goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Crosby is on top in guard.
Crosby won't allow Kosh to sweep him here.
Crosby being controlled here momentarily.
Kosh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crosby can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Crosby wants to pass the guard but Kosh is keeping the position.
Kosh looking for a guillotine here but Crosby defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kosh is on top in guard.
Kosh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kosh is pushing down on Crosby's leg trying to pass to half guard. Crosby is fighting to maintain full guard but Kosh has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kosh passes to full mount!
Kosh can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Crosby is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosh looking for a guillotine from mount but Crosby is having none of it.
Kosh putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kosh swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Crosby is now in Kosh's guard. A big mistake from Kosh there, giving up the dominant position!
Kosh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crosby trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kosh looking for a guillotine here but Crosby defends easily.
Kosh looking for a guillotine here but Crosby defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clayton Kosh dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kosh lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Crosby drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kosh scores a takedown into full mount!
Crosby is squirming around, avoiding Kosh's attempts to control the action.
Crosby tries to control the position but Kosh now has his back.
Kosh has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crosby has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Kosh has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosh is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Crosby has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kosh throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Crosby just looking to survive in the bad position.
Kosh is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Crosby defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kosh working for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crosby defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Kosh working for the choke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kosh is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Crosby showing good submission defense here.
Crosby manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kosh's guard. Nice work there by Crosby.
Crosby is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crosby trying to control the position from guard on top but Kosh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kosh is trying to hold Crosby in close to prevent damage but Crosby has managed to pass into half guard.
Kosh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kosh wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kosh manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kosh manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Crosby manages to get himself to full guard.
Kosh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kosh drops back looking for a leg! Crosby is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Crosby manages to kick Kosh off! Kosh jumps back into Crosby's guard.
Kosh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crosby swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kosh thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kosh wants to control from the top but Crosby keeps moving.
Kosh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crosby working a defensive guard here.
Kosh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kosh lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kosh shoots and misses
and Crosby counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kosh won't be happy with that.
Kosh struggling a bit here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kosh is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kosh manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that's the end of the fight!
Clayton Kosh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kosh has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clayton Kosh!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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