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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Goran Knezovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crawford Max (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Goran Knezovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Crawford Max!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Max bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Knezovic's head.
Max is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knezovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Max looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Knezovic is fending him off so far but Max persists. Nope, Knezovic circles away and we're back to standing.
Max throws a right and a left that Knezovic avoids nicely.
Knezovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Max has had enough of the clinch but Knezovic keeps him there for the moment.
Knezovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Knezovic misses with an elbow over the top.
Knezovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Knezovic.
Knezovic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Max blocks it with crossed arms.
Knezovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Max blocks an elbow strike from Knezovic.
Nice elbow from Knezovic.
Knezovic lands a knee to the head.
Knezovic lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Knezovic.
Knezovic lands an elbow inside that Max shrugs off.
Knezovic scores with a knee to the head.
Knezovic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Knezovic keeps control of Max as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knezovic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Max is working for takedown but Knezovic is calmly controlling the position for now.
Goran Knezovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crawford Max.
Max drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Knezovic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Knezovic.
Knezovic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Max has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knezovic misses with an elbow strike.
Max has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Knezovic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Max fails to pull guard.
Max turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Max manages to end up in side control.
Max looks gassed!
Knezovic is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Max is controlling him well.
Knezovic wants to control but Max postures up.
Max is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Knezovic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Knezovic is trying to control Max's posture but Max avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knezovic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Knezovic tries to get out of the position.
Knezovic is trying to improve his position.
Knezovic gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Max is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Knezovic clinches up with Max and pushes him back against the cage.
Max drags the fight down to the ground.
Max looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Knezovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Max is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Max is trying to control the position but Knezovic postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Max had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Knezovic is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Max Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Knezovic's back instead.
Knezovic preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Max.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Max's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Knezovic preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Max.
Knezovic wants to get back to his feet.
Max looking for the choke but no joy.
Knezovic trying to control the hands but Max breaks the grip.
Max controlling well, preventing Knezovic from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knezovic is keeping busy.
Max working for the choke.
Knezovic is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Max gets his way!
Knezovic is trying to break free.
Max is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Knezovic knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Knezovic for a finish.
Max is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Knezovic has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Max working for a choke but Knezovic is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knezovic trying to control the hands but Max breaks the grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crawford Max dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Max misses with a takedown attempt - Knezovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Max throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knezovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knezovic wants to clinch
and Max counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Max trying to control the position from guard on top but Knezovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Max accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knezovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Max passes Knezovic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Max working the head and body with strikes.
Max is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Knezovic is trying to get back to full guard.
Max trying to pass the guard but Knezovic defending well.
Max works his way into side control.
Max has knee on belly momentarily but Knezovic bucks him off and regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knezovic is trying to stand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Max is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Knezovic defends it well.
Knezovic gets back to full guard.
Knezovic managing to control the position.
Max tries to free his leg and advance position but Knezovic is retaining full guard.
Knezovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Max is one step ahead there.
Knezovic keeping full guard, as Max tries to pass.
Max stands and steps away. Knezovic gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Goran Knezovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Max shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Knezovic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Max is working away from the top position though.
Knezovic wants to get back to full guard.
Max is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Knezovic makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Knezovic.
Crawford Max has got the better of the ground game so far.
Knezovic pulls Max in to control the position.
Max slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Knezovic manages to work his way to half guard, despite Max's best efforts.
Knezovic is trying to stand back up but Max is controlling him
Max is keen to just control but Knezovic is a slippery customer.
Max missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Max thows a huge punch but Knezovic dodges it nicely.
Max is tying to control. Knezovic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Max is looking for a kimura here.
Max works his foot free and advances to mount.
Max jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Knezovic manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Knezovic tries to escape but Max is in control.
Knezovic is looking for a sweep.
Knezovic struggling a bit here.
Max tries to move to mount but Knezovic blocks the move with his legs.
Knezovic wants to control but Max postures up.
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.
Max in the domination position with Knezovic hanging on.
Max trying to control the position but Knezovic is working away.
Max thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Knezovic clinches up with Max and pushes him back against the cage.
Knezovic misses with a knee strike.
Max is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Knezovic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Knezovic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Max dodges an elbow strike from Knezovic.
Knezovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Knezovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Knezovic misses with a knee strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Knezovic throws an elbow but misses.
Knezovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Knezovic gets underhooks to prevent Max's takedown attempt.
Goran Knezovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crawford Max.
Knezovic tries to land a knee to the head but Max blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crawford Max 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. This is the final round!
A combination from Max does no damage.
Max shoots in for a takedown but Knezovic shows good takedown defense.
Knezovic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Max but Max pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Max has his takedown stuffed
and Knezovic counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Max's guard now.
Max manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Max working the ground and pound effectively.
Max with shots to the head and body - Knezovic looks very uncomfortable down there.
Max goes for an armbar but Knezovic turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Knezovic.
Max looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knezovic is one step ahead there.
Max looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Max is looking for a triangle but Knezovic pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Max looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Max tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Knezovic trying to control but Max is working from the bottom.
Knezovic gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Knezovic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Max misses with a takedown
and Knezovic counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Goran Knezovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crawford Max.
Max has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Knezovic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Knezovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Max swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knezovic wants to control from the top but Max keeps moving.
Knezovic is in close to Max's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Max working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Knezovic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Knezovic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Max had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Knezovic is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Max Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Knezovic's back instead.
Knezovic is trying to break free.
Knezovic trying to get back to his feet but Max is in full control for now.
Knezovic turns into Max and is now in his guard.
Knezovic stands up over Max, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Max looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knezovic is one step ahead there.
Max striking from the bottom here.
Max keeping busy on the bottom but Knezovic has passed one foot through into half guard.
Max wants to get back to full guard but Knezovic has passed into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Max is wriggling around trying to escape.
Knezovic controlling from the full mount.
Max is in all sorts of trouble here.
Knezovic controlling the position easily from mount.
Knezovic seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Max for as long as he can get away with.
Max tries to hold on but Knezovic pushes him away.
Max is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Max is squirming around, avoiding Knezovic's attempts to control the action.
Max is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Knezovic looking to control but Max is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Max tries to hold on but Knezovic pushes him away.
Knezovic controlling the pace for now.
Max really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Knezovic controlling from mount.
Goran Knezovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Max is squirming around, avoiding Knezovic's attempts to control the action.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Goran Knezovic just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Max misses with a takedown attempt - Knezovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Max looks to land a combination but Knezovic avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goran Knezovic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Max has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crawford Max!
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energy
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pop
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