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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ben Crispian (ranked 13 p4p, 16 weight class) and Saurabh Pandeya (ranked 1 p4p, 3 weight class). Pandeya is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Clan In Da Front. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ben Crispian!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Saurabh Pandeya!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crispian is looking to chop away at Pandeya's legs.
Pandeya walks into a straight right hand from Crispian.
Crispian misses with an uppercut. Pandeya saw that one coming.
Pandeya throws out a loose jab but Crispian uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Crispian misses its intended target.
Crispian bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pandeya's head backwards.
Good leg kick by Crispian.
Pandeya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crispian was well out of range. Poor timing from Pandeya.
Crispian tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pandeya chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crispian can pounce on him.
Pandeya will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pandeya looks to score with a jab to the body but Crispian is just out of range.
Crispian takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Crispian throws a leg kick
and Pandeya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pandeya lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pandeya cracks a nice hook into Crispian's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pandeya moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pandeya.
Crispian misses with a few strikes there.
Pandeya connects with a body shot that sends Crispian's belly button to the back.
Pandeya throws a lazy right hand but Crispian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crispian lands a jab to the nose.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pandeya has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ben Crispian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crispian blocks a jab.
We've been told by Crispian's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pandeya lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crispian at a distance.
Ben Crispian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crispian moves out of range as Pandeya strikes.
Pandeya jabs Crispian right on the nose. Crispian blinks but takes it well.
Pandeya connects with a looping right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Crispian.
Pandeya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crispian.
Crispian staying out of range there.
Pandeya walks into a stiff left hand from Crispian.
Crispian looks for the body kick but Pandeya saw that one coming.
Crispian takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pandeya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pandeya waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crispian.
Pandeya getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pandeya lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crispian tries to sprawl but Pandeya drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Crispian won't allow Pandeya to pass to mount.
Pandeya trying to work for an americana but Crispian has managed to regain full guard.
Pandeya being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pandeya wants to pass the guard but Crispian is keeping the position.
Pandeya advances to half guard.
Pandeya is working for a kimura but Crispian is defending it quite comfortably.
Pandeya looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pandeya looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Crispian is looking to control Pandeya's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Crispian avoid being mounted?
Pandeya seems to be working for a kimura but Crispian defends the submission attempt.
That's four 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.
Crispian controlling the position for now.
Pandeya is trying to control. Crispian wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Crispian won't allow Pandeya to pass to mount.
Pandeya is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Crispian!
Pandeya trying to control but Crispian is having none of it.
Crispian is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pandeya jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Crispian is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Crispian and Pandeya has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saurabh Pandeya dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Pandeya has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Crispian finds it's way round the side to connect with Pandeya's head.
Crispian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crispian on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Saurabh Pandeya seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pandeya takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Crispian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pandeya.
Crispian misses with a double jab.
Crispian wants to slow Pandeya down by chopping away at his legs.
Pandeya throws a leg kick but Crispian sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pandeya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crispian throws out the jab.
Crispian scores with a sloppy right hand. Pandeya should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Pandeya.
Crispian stuns Pandeya with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crispian misses with a looping left.
Pandeya walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Crispian checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pandeya throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Crispian fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pandeya is out of range.
Pandeya tries to move into range but Crispian moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crispian throws a hook to the side of Pandeya's head but Pandeya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pandeya is looking to chop away at Crispian's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pandeya takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Crispian feints and then cracks Pandeya's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pandeya down.
Pandeya moves out of range of the leg kick from Crispian.
Pandeya thumps Crispian with a low kick.
Crispian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pandeya.
Pandeya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pandeya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pandeya lands a slapping body shot.
A cross from Pandeya lands.
Crispian throws a chopping leg kick but Pandeya manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Good leg kick by Pandeya.
Pandeya throws an off balance right hand
and Crispian counters with a stiff right hand.
Crispian misses the shot to the body.
Crispian throws a body shot but no joy.
Crispian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pandeya shoots in and bounces Crispian off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pandeya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crispian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pandeya wants to control from the top but Crispian keeps moving.
Pandeya is fighting to break Crispian's control of his arms but Crispian is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pandeya has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pandeya tries to free his leg and advance position but Crispian is retaining full guard.
Pandeya trying to control but Crispian is working from the bottom.
Pandeya drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pandeya jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Crispian is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crispian connects with a body shot.
Pandeya looks to land a right hand but Crispian moved out of range.
Crispian with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pandeya.
Crispian fails to land with a series of punches.
Pandeya throws a leg kick that misses.
Crispian avoids the body shot from Pandeya.
Crispian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pandeya throws out the jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pandeya.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Crispian slips a jab from Pandeya.
Crispian misses with a body shot.
Crispian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pandeya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crispian throws out the jab.
Pandeya takes a swing at Crispian's ribcage but misses.
Crispian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pandeya doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Pandeya is predictable there
and Crispian counters with an outside leg kick.
Pandeya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pandeya on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Crispian with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pandeya to score with a decent uppercut.
Pandeya takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Crispian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pandeya takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A bone on bone clash there as Crispian blocks the leg kick.
Crispian throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Pandeya counters with a nice double leg into side control. Crispian won't be happy with that.
Pandeya advances to mount.
Pandeya goes for an armbar but Crispian turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Crispian.
Crispian got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pandeya has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crispian has managed to get both his arms back between Pandeya's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ben Crispian will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pandeya moves away from the strike by Crispian.
Crispian loads up on a big right hand but Pandeya slips the punch.
Pandeya looks to land a left hand but Crispian moved out of range nicely.
Pandeya missing with a left hand there. Crispian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice leg kick from Crispian, right into the meat of the thigh.
A cross from Pandeya lands.
Pandeya's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pandeya throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pandeya shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pandeya showed some decent athleticism there.
Pandeya is working for a kimura but Crispian is defending it quite comfortably.
Pandeya is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Crispian reverses the position - he's now on top in Pandeya's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crispian not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pandeya is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crispian is aware though and is defending well.
Pandeya controls Crispian momentarily but Crispian frees himself.
Pandeya 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.
Pandeya is trying to keep Crispian in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pandeya looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pandeya working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Crispian has passed into half guard!
Pandeya is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pandeya is trying to control but Crispian manages to pass to mount!
Pandeya can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pandeya looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Crispian trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Crispian doesn't have the hooks in and Pandeya manages to turn into his guard.
Crispian keeping full guard, as Pandeya tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pandeya drops back looking for a leg! Crispian is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Crispian manages to kick Pandeya off! Pandeya jumps back into Crispian's guard.
Pandeya looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pandeya trying to control but Crispian is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saurabh Pandeya really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Crispian bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pandeya's head.
Pandeya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pandeya looks to land a left hand but Crispian moved out of range nicely.
Pandeya cracks Crispian with a right hand to the side of the head.
Crispian bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pandeya. Crispian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crispian lands a front kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pandeya. Crispian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crispian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crispian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pandeya.
Pandeya slips under a jab.
Pandeya looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pandeya takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crispian on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pandeya throws a leg kick but Crispian sees it coming and moves out of range.
Crispian bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pandeya's head backwards.
Pandeya checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Crispian with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crispian lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pandeya throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pandeya takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pandeya misses with a looping left.
Crispian punishes Pandeya's body with a nice straight punch.
Crispian missing with a left hand there. Pandeya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crispian is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pandeya checks a leg kick.
Pandeya throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pandeya comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Crispian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crispian scores with a jab to the head.
Pandeya throws a shot from downtown. Crispian moves away and avoids it.
Crispian fakes the leg kick and cracks Pandeya in the body.
Pandeya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crispian.
Pandeya defending well as Crispian loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Pandeya misses.
Pandeya throws a leg kick but Crispian sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pandeya misses with a leg kick
and Crispian counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pandeya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crispian manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pandeya throws a body punch but Crispian moves out of range.
Pandeya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crispian throws a push kick but Pandeya slaps the foot to one side.
Pandeya checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pandeya changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Crispian looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Crispian stops Pandeya from passing to mount.
Pandeya trying to control the action but Crispian is working from the bottom.
Crispian wants to control but Pandeya postures up.
Pandeya goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Crispian rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Pandeya's guard! Nice work there by Crispian!
Pandeya working a defensive guard but Crispian passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pandeya tries to get to full guard but Crispian has control of the leg.
Crispian sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pandeya actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Crispian seems content to control.
Pandeya looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Crispian pushes past his half guard into mount!
Pandeya is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crispian takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Crispian manages to capitalize on a mistake by Pandeya to take his back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Pandeya trying to control the position but Crispian manages to sink in the hooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Crispian had his way with Saurabh Pandeya in that round.
That's time! Crispian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Pandeya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crispian.
Pandeya checks a leg kick.
Crispian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pandeya has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crispian.
Pandeya moves forwards but Crispian connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Crispian lands with a cross.
Pandeya throws an overhand right that lands on Crispian's shoulder, as Crispian tries to avoid the shot.
Crispian lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Crispian cracks a nice hook into Pandeya's ribs.
Crispian attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pandeya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crispian tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pandeya lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good leg kick by Pandeya.
Pandeya fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Crispian is out of range.
Pandeya takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pandeya connects with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crispian shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Crispian lands a nice shot that snaps Pandeya's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pandeya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Crispian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Crispian throws a low kick, looking for Pandeya's leg but Pandeya calmly moves out of range.
Crispian throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Crispian blocks a jab.
Crispian avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Crispian misses with a low kick.
Pandeya misses the shot to the body.
Crispian lands a lovely overhand right.
Pandeya defending well as Crispian loads up on a big left hand.
Pandeya tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Crispian throws the kick towards the body but Pandeya avoids it.
Pandeya has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Crispian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pandeya shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pandeya throws out a loose jab but Crispian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crispian attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pandeya feints a counter leg kick.
The fighters circling - Crispian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crispian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pandeya.
Pandeya swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crispian throws an overhand right that lands on Pandeya's shoulder, as Pandeya tries to avoid the shot.
Pandeya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crispian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pandeya chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crispian throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Crispian throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pandeya misses with a leg kick.
Pandeya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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!
Pandeya chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crispian can pounce on him.
Crispian looks to land a right hand but Pandeya moved out of range.
Pandeya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crispian moves away.
A slow jab from Crispian misses its intended target.
A nice leg kick from Pandeya, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pandeya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crispian misses with a wild body shot.
Crispian throws out a loose jab but Pandeya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crispian just misses with a punch to the body.
Pandeya ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Crispian throws a low kick but Pandeya avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crispian cracks Pandeya with an open hand slap.
Pandeya takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crispian bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pandeya's head backwards.
Crispian misses with a low kick.
Crispian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crispian scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Crispian takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pandeya takes one to the side of the head.
Pandeya shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Crispian as he jumps to the side.
Pandeya tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Crispian is able to avoid easily.
Pandeya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crispian darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pandeya 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.
Crispian wants to slow Pandeya down by chopping away at his legs.
Crispian dips to his left and cracks Pandeya with an uppercut!
Crispian takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pandeya throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Crispian as Pandeya shoots in.
Pandeya tries a low kick but Crispian avoids it.
Crispian checks the leg kick nicely there.
Crispian misses with a leg kick
and Pandeya decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Crispian's guard.
Pandeya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crispian is keeping the position for now.
Pandeya slips nicely into half guard.
Crispian is looking for a sweep. Pandeya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pandeya wants to control but Crispian is keeping him busy.
Crispian wants to control but Pandeya is keeping busy.
Pandeya passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ben Crispian.
I think Crispian 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Crispian!
Ben Crispian retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Ben Crispian thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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