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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Crumpton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and rick johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). rick johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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225 cm
25
265 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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225 cm
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309 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, James Crumpton! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, rick johnson! The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! johnson looks to land a combination but Crumpton avoids it well. johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Crumpton gets a clinch. Crumpton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. johnson looking for a takedown. johnson tries to land knees in the clinch but Crumpton avoids the damage to the body. johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Crumpton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. johnson was covering up waiting for the punch and Crumpton finishes the takedown easily into guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Crumpton decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on johnson, up you get! johnson with a poor takedown and Crumpton counters with a solid body kick. johnson tries for a takedown but Crumpton circles away easily and Crumpton moves into the clinch. James Crumpton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of rick johnson. Crumpton drops down looking for an ankle pick but johnson pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round. johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Crumpton holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. johnson is pressed up against the cage. Crumpton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag johnson down to the mat. johnson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. johnson has his takedown stuffed and Crumpton counters into the clinch. Nicely done. johnson missing with knees to the body.
johnson is working for takedown but Crumpton is calmly controlling the position for now. Crumpton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crumpton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. johnson is looking for a sweep. johnson is not content to let Crumpton control the position. johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't. Crumpton has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Crumpton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with johnson, pushing him back against the cage. Crumpton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. johnson throws a hook but Crumpton blocks it. johnson darts in trying to clinch and Crumpton counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for johnson! Crumpton trying to control but he's not successful this time. johnson is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Crumpton looking to isolate an arm here. johnson doesn't see it coming and as Crumpton extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Crumpton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Crumpton!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
49% |
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