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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harley Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaska Jalovaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Crowe might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Dead Brothers - Old Pine Box. Jalovaara is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Die for Metal. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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190 lbs
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193 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harley Crowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaska Jalovaara!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jalovaara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crowe was well out of range. Poor timing from Jalovaara.
Jalovaara motions for Crowe to come forward. Jalovaara throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jalovaara defending well as Crowe loads up on a big left hand.
Crowe thows a body shot but no joy.
Crowe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jalovaara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crowe.
Jalovaara does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Crowe misses with an uppercut. Jalovaara saw that one coming.
Good work by Crowe as he checks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jalovaara.
Crowe jabs Jalovaara to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Crowe moves out of range of the strikes.
Jalovaara throws a leg kick that is checked
and Crowe counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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!
Crowe trying to advance position but Jalovaara counters by regaining guard.
Jalovaara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crowe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Crowe wants to control from the top but Jalovaara keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalovaara has an active guard here but Crowe has managed to pass into half guard.
Crowe wants to pass to mount but Jalovaara is defending the position.
Jalovaara wants to control the action here but instead Crowe manages to pass to full mount!
Jalovaara wants to hold on but Crowe pushes him away.
Crowe looking to control but Jalovaara is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Crowe looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Jalovaara is squirming around, avoiding Crowe's attempts to control the action.
Jalovaara regains half guard.
Jalovaara is doing well to control the position and prevent Crowe from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowe is looking to stall here but Jalovaara recovers full guard.
Crowe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Crowe trying to control the position from guard on top but Jalovaara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jalovaara has his foot on Crowe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crowe works his way back into a safe position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crowe trying to control the position from guard on top but Jalovaara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jalovaara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jalovaara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crowe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crowe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Crowe slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowe is looking for a kimura but Jalovaara is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Crowe to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jalovaara is trying to control but can't.
Crowe wants to pass the guard but Jalovaara is defending well.
Crowe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jalovaara keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jalovaara manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jalovaara is trying to control the position but Crowe postures up.
Jalovaara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jalovaara keeping moving, preventing Crowe from controlling successfully.
Crowe looking to pass the guard.
Jalovaara keeping moving, preventing Crowe from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowe tries to free his leg and advance position but Jalovaara is retaining full guard.
Crowe is pushing down on Jalovaara's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jalovaara is fighting to maintain full guard but Crowe has managed to sneak the leg through.
Crowe prevents Jalovaara from improving his position.
Crowe is working for a submission of some sort.
Jalovaara is looking for a sweep. Crowe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Crowe is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jalovaara!
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!
Crowe wants to take Jalovaara's back here but Jalovaara is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jalovaara working to try and regain half guard.
Jalovaara is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harley Crowe dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Crowe lands a really nice looking cross but Jalovaara seems unphased.
Crowe throws a chopping leg kick but Jalovaara manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crowe. Jalovaara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crowe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jalovaara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crowe.
Jalovaara looks to throw the jab but Crowe is out of range.
Crowe throws a looping overhand right but Jalovaara ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Jalovaara lands an impressive looking overhand right. Crowe doesn't seem phased though.
Jalovaara finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jalovaara throws a sloppy head kick and Crowe moves out of range easily.
A big left from Crowe misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Crowe.
Crowe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jalovaara closes the distance and pushes Crowe back into the cage.
Crowe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jalovaara throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalovaara misses with a low kick.
Crowe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Crowe misses with an uppercut. Jalovaara saw that one coming.
Jalovaara misses the jab.
Jalovaara throws a sloppy body shot
and Crowe counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jalovaara won't be happy with that.
Jalovaara is looking to regain half guard here but Crowe keeps moving and retains side control.
Harley Crowe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jalovaara tries to control but Crowe manages to take his back.
Jalovaara showing good submission defense here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crowe is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Crowe is persistently looking for the submission but Jalovaara is defending it well.
Crowe tightening his grip on Jalovaara, looking for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalovaara tries to break free.
Crowe is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Crowe wants to control but Jalovaara is keeping busy.
Crowe is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jalovaara has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Good control from Crowe.
Jalovaara tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowe is trying to stick to Jalovaara's back but Jalovaara is turning into Crowe. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Crowe's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jalovaara.
Jalovaara postures up in Crowe's guard and throws a big left but Crowe blocks it.
Jalovaara trying to control but Crowe is working from the bottom.
Jalovaara got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crowe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jalovaara has managed to get both his arms back between Crowe's legs - danger averted.
Crowe wants to hit a switch here but Jalovaara passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Crowe there!
Jalovaara goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Crowe turns into him and now he's in Jalovaara's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jalovaara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jalovaara 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.
Jalovaara controlling Crowe's posture.
Jalovaara working a defensive guard here.
Jalovaara looking for a guillotine here but Crowe defends easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jalovaara keeping full guard, as Crowe tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harley Crowe dominated that second round.
That's time! Crowe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jalovaara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jalovaara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crowe misses with a head kick.
Jalovaara throws a hook to the side of Crowe's head but Crowe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jalovaara closes the distance and clinches.
Crowe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jalovaara tried to score with a low kick but Crowe checks it.
Jalovaara throws a low kick but Crowe avoids it.
Jalovaara fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Crowe.
Crunch! Crowe slams his shin into Jalovaara's torso.
Jalovaara throws an overhand right that lands on Crowe's shoulder, as Crowe tries to avoid the shot.
Jalovaara throws a low kick, looking for Crowe's leg but Crowe calmly moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Crowe.
Crowe checks a low kick from Jalovaara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jalovaara. Jalovaara obviously looking to wear him down.
Jalovaara misses the jab.
Crowe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jalovaara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crowe.
Crowe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jalovaara feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Crowes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jalovaara tries to land a front kick but Crowe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jalovaara misses with a head kick.
Crowe throws out a leg kick but Jalovaara moves out of range and Crowe only half commits.
Crowe shoots in for a double leg but Jalovaara sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jalovaara shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Crowe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jalovaara.
Jaska Jalovaara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jalovaara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Jalovaara does no damage.
Jalovaara blocks a low kick nicely.
Crowe takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalovaara throws a head kick but Crowe moves out of range.
Jalovaara feints and then cracks Crowe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Crowe down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jalovaara connects with a body shot.
Jalovaara lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jalovaara throws a leg kick but Crowe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jalovaara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jalovaara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crowe moves out of range of the body kick from Jalovaara.
Jalovaara misses with an uppercut.
Crowe with a poor takedown
and Jalovaara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crowe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Crowe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jaska Jalovaara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jalovaara works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Crowe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jalovaara sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Crowe somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harley Crowe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crowe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jalovaara misses with a straight left.
Sloppy strikes from Crowe. Those never looked like landing.
Jalovaara throws a poor cross that misses
and Crowe counters with a single leg into guard. Jalovaara didn't expect that.
Crowe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jalovaara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jalovaara working a defensive guard here.
Jalovaara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jalovaara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crowe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crowe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crowe slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowe controlling the pace.
Jalovaara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crowe pulls his head out easily.
Harley Crowe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jalovaara tries to get to full guard but Crowe has control of the leg.
Crowe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jalovaara has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jalovaara is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jalovaara tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Jalovaara has hold of Crowe's hands but Crowe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jaska Jalovaara.
I think Crowe has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harley Crowe!
A very excited looking Harley Crowe rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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