PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robinson Crusoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikey Havoc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Havoc has chosen Ready Steady Go as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Crusoe
vs
Havoc

180 cm
35
215 lbs
26 - 6 - 0

188 cm
32
216 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Fury Nutrition Inc.
Machiavelli Boutique

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robinson Crusoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikey Havoc!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Havoc gets caught flat footed, as Crusoe shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Crusoe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Crusoe's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Havoc is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crusoe looking to pass the guard.
Crusoe seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Crusoe scoring with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crusoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Havoc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crusoe sitting in guard here, content to control.
Havoc is looking to stand up but Crusoe isn't so interested in that idea.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Crusoe walks into a left hand.
Havoc cracks Crusoe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Havoc lands a two punch combo.
Crusoe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Havoc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crusoe.
Havoc misses with a double jab

and Crusoe counters with a nice double leg into side control. Havoc won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Havoc is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Crusoe is controlling him well.
Havoc is looking for a sweep.
Crusoe wants to take a breather but Havoc manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Crusoe.
Crusoe trying to control but Havoc is working from the bottom.
Crusoe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Havoc wants to stand but Crusoe is controlling the position.
Crusoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Havoc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Havoc avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crusoe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Crusoe wants to control from the top but Havoc keeps moving.
Crusoe stops Havoc from standing up.
Crusoe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Havoc is keeping the position for now.
Crusoe is looking to work some ground and pound but Havoc has wrist control.
Crusoe postures up in Havoc's guard and throws a big left but Havoc blocks it.
Crusoe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Havoc's head.
Crusoe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Crusoe wants to control from the top but Havoc keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Havoc avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crusoe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Crusoe scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crusoe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Crusoe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Crusoe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Crusoe trying to control but Havoc is working from the bottom.
Crusoe throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Havoc wants to stand but Crusoe is controlling the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Crusoe postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Havoc is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Crusoe, into his guard.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mikey Havoc will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Havoc swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Havoc throws a hook to the side of Crusoe's head but Crusoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sloppy strikes from Havoc. Those never looked like landing.
Havoc throws a lazy uppercut

and Crusoe counters with a single leg into guard. Havoc didn't expect that.

Havoc pushes Crusoe off and scrambles back to his feet.
Crusoe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Havoc connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Crusoe scrambles back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Havoc.
Crusoe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Havoc sprawls and moves away.
Havoc throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Havoc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Havoc throws out a loose jab but Crusoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A combination from Havoc does no damage.
Havoc misses the shot to the body.
Crusoe tries to counter with a takedown but Havoc is quick to defend against it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crusoe moves away from the strike by Havoc.
Havoc throws a right and a left that both miss.
Havoc has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crusoe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Havoc but Havoc pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Havoc loads up on a big right hand but Crusoe slips the punch.
Havoc jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Havoc's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Havoc duly obliges.
Crusoe moves out of range as Havoc strikes.
Crusoe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Havoc sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Crusoe somewhat.
Havoc swinging wildly here.
Crusoe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Havoc scores with a hook.
Crusoe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Havoc throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Havoc scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Havoc throws a hook but Crusoe avoids it easily.
Crusoe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Havoc throws a lazy right hand but Crusoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crusoe tries to counter with a takedown but Havoc is quick to defend against it.
Havoc misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Crusoe.
Crusoe attempts a counter takedown but Havoc avoids it well and moves away.
Havoc fails to land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crusoe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mikey Havoc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crusoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Havoc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crusoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Havoc throws out the jab.
Mikey Havoc is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crusoe shoots in looking for a takedown but Havoc manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Crusoe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robinson Crusoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Havoc waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crusoe.
Crusoe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Crusoe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Havoc swivels and escapes.
Crusoe slips under a jab from Havoc.
Havoc scores with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Havoc misses with the combination.
Havoc tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crusoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Havoc.
Havoc misses with a body shot.
Crusoe attempts a counter takedown but Havoc avoids it well and moves away.
Crusoe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mikey Havoc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Havoc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crusoe moves away.
Crusoe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Crusoe ducks under a wild hook from Havoc.
Crusoe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Havoc lands with an overhand left.
Havoc misses with a double jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Crusoe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Havoc showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Havoc lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crusoe circles away quickly and effectively.
Havoc throws a one two combo.
Havoc smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Crusoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Crusoe takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A big left from Havoc misses.
Crusoe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Havoc as he avoids it easily.
Havoc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crusoe manages to avoid it.
Havoc misses with a looping left.
Crusoe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Havoc swivels and escapes.
Crusoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Havoc.
Havoc swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Crusoe counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Havoc looks like he's trying to stand up.
Havoc is staying active underneath Crusoe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Crusoe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Crusoe is keen to just control but Havoc is a slippery customer.
Havoc is trying to stand up here but Crusoe is controlling him well.
Crusoe is taking a breather. Havoc says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Crusoe has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Crusoe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Havoc is staying active underneath Crusoe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Havoc is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Crusoe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Crusoe controlling the action here.
Havoc tries to kick Crusoe off but Crusoe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Robinson Crusoe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Crusoe wants to free his trapped foot but Havoc is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Havoc makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Havoc keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A combination from Havoc does no damage.
Crusoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Havoc.
Havoc throws a jab when Crusoe was well out of range.
Havoc misses with a wild combination.
Mikey Havoc is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Havoc with a hook.
Crusoe avoids the body shot from Havoc.
Crusoe tries to counter with a takedown but Havoc is quick to defend against it.
Havoc scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Havoc sizes up Crusoe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Crusoe shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robinson Crusoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crusoe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Havoc throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crusoe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Havoc throws a left and a right that both miss

and Crusoe decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Havoc's guard.
Havoc looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crusoe is one step ahead there.
Crusoe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crusoe wants to control from the top but Havoc keeps moving.
Crusoe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Crusoe stops Havoc from standing up.
Havoc being controlled here, momentarily.
Havoc wants to stand and escape but Crusoe is having none of it.
Robinson Crusoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crusoe looking to sit in guard and control but Havoc gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Crusoe looking for subs off his back but Havoc has passed one foot through into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikey Havoc comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Havoc winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 George Francis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikey Havoc!
An out of breath Mikey Havoc thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.