PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gucci Mane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hatchet Crawford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hatchet Crawford has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Mane
vs
Crawford

225 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

225 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gucci Mane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hatchet Crawford!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mane tries to keep at a distance but Crawford has taken the fight into the clinch.

Mane manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Crawford is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mane is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mane has escaped and now he's on top!
Mane stands up over Crawford, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Crawford pushes Mane off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Hatchet Crawford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crawford tries for a takedown but Mane sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Crawford looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mane is fending him off so far but Crawford persists. Nope, Mane circles away and we're back to standing.

Crawford instigates a clinch.

Mane gets control of Crawford's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mane will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
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!

Mane throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Crawford escapes and throws Mane's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Crawford has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Crawford gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Mane counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mane.
Gucci Mane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hatchet Crawford.

Mane turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mane manages to end up in side control.
Mane trying to control the position but Crawford is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Crawford's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Mane wants to stand but Crawford is controlling his arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mane decides to stand back up.

Crawford clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Crawford lands a takedown into guard.
Crawford prevents Mane from getting back to his feet.

Mane has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crawford can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Crawford won't allow Mane to sweep him here.
Mane is breathing heavily.
Crawford looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawford works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mane trying to hold on to Crawford's head to control him but Crawford postures up.
Mane tries to kick Crawford off but Crawford keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mane on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mane tries to get out of the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mane is trying to maintain the position but Crawford is very close to passing his half guard.
Crawford looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Gucci Mane.

Crawford shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Crawford sitting and controlling from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hatchet Crawford dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Crawford shoots and misses

and Mane counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Crawford's guard now.
Mane wants to pass the guard but Crawford is keeping the position.
Crawford pulls Mane in close to prevent any damage.
Gucci Mane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Crawford keeping moving, preventing Mane from controlling successfully.
Crawford is controlling Mane's posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Crawford with that takedown attempt.

Mane gets tackled into the cage by Crawford. Crawford maintains the clinch.
Crawford is breathing heavily.
Crawford can't get the takedown.
Gucci Mane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hatchet Crawford.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mane jumps guard but Crawford stands there with Mane around his waist. Mane gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mane tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Crawford smiles and moves away.
Crawford fails with a takedown attempt.
Mane tries a head kick but it misses.

Crawford clinches up with Mane and pushes him back against the cage.
Mane stalling in the clinch.

Crawford has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mane clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mane is trying to break free.
Mane trying to control but not successfully.
Mane wants to get back to his feet.
Mane is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mane trying to control the position but Crawford manages to sink in the hooks.
Crawford really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mane.
Mane rolls, trying to escape but Crawford keeps control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Crawford working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Mane rolls, trying to escape but Crawford keeps control of the position.
Mane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crawford on the ground.

Crawford working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Crawford patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crawford is looking to control Mane but Mane is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Crawford controls the action.
Crawford tries to keep control of the position but Mane is staying busy.
Crawford is hanging on to Mane's back as he tries to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Crawford patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Mane trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hatchet Crawford will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Mane scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Crawford actively working from the bottom here.
Mane seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crawford does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Crawford is controlling Mane's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Crawford trying to control from the bottom.
Mane trying to mount his opponent but Crawford defends it.

Mane is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawford is doing well to control the position and prevent Mane from advancing to side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mane tries to stand but can't do so whilst Crawford controls his leg.
Crawford is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mane's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mane's back!

Crawford working for the choke.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Crawford is working for a rear naked choke. Mane is not defending it well and Crawford has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Mane refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Mane's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hatchet Crawford!