PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reynaldo Crawford (ranked 6919 p4p, 0 weight class) and Action Expert (ranked 5425 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Crawford
vs
Expert

184 cm
18
214 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

183 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reynaldo Crawford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Action Expert!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crawford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Expert feints the counter takedown.
Crawford fails with an attempt to clinch.

Expert clinches.
Expert misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Crawford's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Expert has Crawford pressed against the cage, preventing Crawford from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Crawford tries to pull guard but Expert holds him up against the cage and eventually Crawford drops back down to his feet.
Crawford jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Expert walks away with a smile on his face. Crawford gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawford looks to clinch
and Expert counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crawford thinking.
Expert keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawford tries to clinch up but Expert circles away and keeps his distance.
Expert appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Crawford tries to close the distance and clinch but Expert swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And Expert tries to counter it with a takedown but Crawford pushes his down on his head and steps out.

Crawford closes the distance and pushes Expert back into the cage.

Expert has clasped his hands together around Crawford's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Crawford is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Crawford tries to buck Expert off but Expert is having none of it.

Expert stands up and beckons Crawford to his feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Expert gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Crawford.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reynaldo Crawford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crawford pushes off an throws an elbow but Expert leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Expert blocks the elbow strike.

Expert breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crawford is looking to clinch.
Expert swats away the attempt to clinch by Crawford.
And Expert tries to counter it with a takedown but Crawford pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Expert circles away from the clinch attempt.
Expert is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Crawford with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawford tries to clinch but Expert moves out of range.
Crawford wants to clinch.

Crawford moves into range and clinches up with Expert.

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.
Expert will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Crawford up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Crawford just misses with a elbow thrown towards Expert's brow.
Crawford is working for takedown but Expert is calmly controlling the position for now.
Expert tries a body shot but Crawford blocks it.
Expert blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crawford wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Crawford is trying to drag Expert to the mat but Expert just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Expert misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Expert is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Crawford can't fight it off and eventually Expert manages to take the fight to the floor. Crawford looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Action Expert dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Expert gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Crawford fails to pull guard.
Crawford tries to pull guard but Expert forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Expert lands a right hand.
Crawford has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawford misses with a body punch.
Crawford has had enough of the clinch but Expert keeps him there for the moment.
Crawford looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Expert goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawford can't break the clinch.

Crawford breaks the clinch.

Expert moves into the clinch successfully.

Expert's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crawford tries to clinch but Expert moves out of range.
Expert doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

Expert moves into the clinch successfully.
Crawford wants to take the fight to the mat but Expert manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reynaldo Crawford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crawford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Expert doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Crawford breaks the clinch.
Expert has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crawford is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Expert misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Crawford closes the distance and clinches.
Expert lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Crawford.
Crawford tries to circle away but Expert has him pinned against the cage.
Expert is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Crawford wants to break the clinch but can't.

Crawford turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Expert throws Crawford to one side and escapes!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Expert forces Crawford back against the cage and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Expert has clasped his hands together around Crawford's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Expert decides to stand back up. Expert steps back and let's Crawford get back to his feet.
Reynaldo Crawford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Expert clinches up with Crawford and pushes him back against the cage.
Crawford working hard to break the clinch.
Expert misses with a punch to the body.
Action Expert seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Expert slows down the pace here.
Crawford is trying to break the clinch but Expert has him pressed against the cage.
Expert lands a body punch.
Crawford throws a head punch that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Expert misses with a body punch.
Crawford can't get the takedown.
Expert will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Crawford up against the cage.
Expert tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Crawford avoids it.
Expert keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Crawford's efforts to push away.
Crawford throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crawford has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Expert doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Expert blocks an elbow strike from Crawford.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Action Expert showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Expert clinches up with Crawford and pushes him back against the cage.
Expert presses Crawford against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Expert missing with knees to the body.
Crawford is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Expert stops a takedown attempt from Crawford.
Crawford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crawford is trying to push Expert away but Expert has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Crawford tries to circle away but Expert has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Expert prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reynaldo Crawford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Expert keeps control of Crawford as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Expert throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Crawford is trying to force a seperation but Expert has the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Expert misses with a body punch.
Crawford is trying to force a seperation but Expert has the dominant position.
Expert tries to throw a body punch but Crawford avoids it by throwing Expert back against the cage.
Crawford is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Crawford just misses with a elbow thrown towards Expert's brow.
Expert tries to throw a body punch but Crawford avoids it by throwing Expert back against the cage.
Crawford tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Expert just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Expert tries to throw a body punch but Crawford avoids it by throwing Expert back against the cage.
Expert is working Crawford over against the cage.
Crawford is trying to force a seperation but Expert has the dominant position.
Expert tries a body shot but Crawford blocks it.
Crawford goes for a takedown in the clinch but Expert prevents it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Crawford just misses with a elbow thrown towards Expert's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Expert is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Crawford is defending well for now.
Crawford is trying to break the clinch but Expert is controlling him.
Expert tries to land knees in the clinch but Crawford avoids the damage to the body.
Nice body punch from Expert.
Crawford is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Expert has Crawford pressed against the cage.
Crawford wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Crawford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Expert closes the distance and pushes Crawford back into the cage.

Expert pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawford fails to land the takedown.

Expert has managed to clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Expert.
Crawford is looking to break free of the clinch but Expert has double underhooks.
Expert prevents a takedown attempt there.
Expert managing to block the knees to the body from Crawford.
Crawford blocks a body shot from Expert.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crawford wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Expert utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Expert keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Crawford's efforts to push away.
Expert has Crawford pressed against the cage.
Expert doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Action Expert is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Expert gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Crawford.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A right hook to the body lands for Expert.
Reynaldo Crawford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Expert.

And that's the end of the fight!
Action Expert comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Expert has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Action Expert!