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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crawford Max (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric DeSimone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
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188 cm
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Crawford Max!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eric DeSimone!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Max moves out of range of the body kick from DeSimone.
Max bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Max throws an elbow but DeSimone slips to the side and avoids it well.
DeSimone gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Max is looking to take a break and control but DeSimone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
DeSimone trying to control but Max postures up.
Max tries to pass the half guard into mount. DeSimone knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Max trying to control from half guard but DeSimone is working away.
Max sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. DeSimone defending well though.
DeSimone tries to roll over but Max keeps him under control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
DeSimone shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Max looking to hit a scissor sweep but DeSimone is one step ahead there.
DeSimone trying to control the position from guard on top but Max is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Max utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSimone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
DeSimone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
DeSimone distracts Max with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
DeSimone wants to pass the guard but Max is keeping the position.
DeSimone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Max gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and DeSimone counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by DeSimone.
Max is breathing heavily.
DeSimone postures up and lands a big shot to Max's brow.
DeSimone is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Max knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for DeSimone on the ground.
Max will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
DeSimone pushing down on Max's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
DeSimone is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Max!
DeSimone lands a heavy elbow.
The referee warns Max that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
DeSimone lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Max hang on?
DeSimone unloading with bombs!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeSimone landing punches.
DeSimone cracks Max with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
DeSimone scoring with strikes but Max is staying in there.
DeSimone working the ground and pound effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Max is working to get back to half guard.
DeSimone with good strikes from the mount here!
Max keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Max is working hard here to advance position.
DeSimone thowing shots but they're missing.
DeSimone jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Max manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Max bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Max wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by DeSimone, who protects the arm well.
Max wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by DeSimone, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Max tries for a kimura but DeSimone is defending well.
DeSimone wants to control but Max postures up.
DeSimone gets back to half guard.
DeSimone is pressing down on Max's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Max pushing down on DeSimone's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
DeSimone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
DeSimone is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Max's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Max's back!
DeSimone has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Max has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
DeSimone loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Max hold on?
Max is really stuck here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
DeSimone doesn't have the hooks in and Max manages to turn into his guard.
Max pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. DeSimone is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Max passes into half guard.
DeSimone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for DeSimone.
DeSimone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Max's guard.
DeSimone looking to pass the guard.
DeSimone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Max looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
DeSimone advances position into side control!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Max sneaks back into half guard.
Max is trying to defend against the ground and pound but DeSimone scores with a couple of nice shots.
DeSimone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Max keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric DeSimone dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Max misses with a takedown
and Max takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Max avoids the body shot from DeSimone.
DeSimone looks to land a combination but Max avoids it well.
Max tries for a takedown but DeSimone circles away easily
and DeSimone counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Max!
Max takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
DeSimone connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Max sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Eric DeSimone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Max is pressing down on DeSimone's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Max looking to hit a scissor sweep but DeSimone is one step ahead there.
Max trying to keep a closed guard but DeSimone is proving a slippery customer.
DeSimone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
DeSimone 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 looking for a triangle but DeSimone pushes his legs off easily.
DeSimone is breathing heavily.
Max keeping moving, preventing DeSimone from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Max is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
DeSimone postures up and lands a big shot to Max's brow.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
DeSimone changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Max tries to avoid it but DeSimone manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Max to the ground. Max escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
DeSimone gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
DeSimone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Max wants to pass the guard but DeSimone is keeping the position.
DeSimone manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
DeSimone dominating with strikes here.
DeSimone lands a big shot there that rocks Max but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Max really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
DeSimone unloading with bombs!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSimone landing strikes from the mount.
Max is looking to get to half guard.
DeSimone scores with a couple of good head shots there.
DeSimone scoring with strikes but Max is staying in there.
DeSimone with good strikes from the mount here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Max is in all sorts of trouble here.
DeSimone landing punches.
DeSimone jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Max manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Max avoids any damage from the ground and pound of DeSimone.
Max is trying to improve his position.
DeSimone wants to control but Max is keeping him busy.
Max sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
DeSimone is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
DeSimone landing strikes from the mount.
DeSimone putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSimone looking to finish Max with some ground and pound. This is bad for Max!
Max tries to hold on but DeSimone postures up.
DeSimone landing strikes from the mount.
Max is in a horrible position here. DeSimone smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
DeSimone lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Max hang on?
DeSimone putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
DeSimone lands with some strikes.
Max is trying desperately to improve position.
DeSimone scores with a couple of good head shots there.
DeSimone with a couple of short strikes.
DeSimone is landing with some decent strikes but Max is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Max wants to control but DeSimone is having none of it.
Max taking shots to the head.
DeSimone fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
DeSimone is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Max can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Max is trying desperately to improve position.
DeSimone with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Max is looking to get to half guard.
DeSimone working the ground and pound effectively.
DeSimone pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
DeSimone postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Max looks a forlorn figure.
DeSimone is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Max is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Max flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. DeSimone anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Max and secures both hooks! This could be bad! DeSimone slips an arm under Max chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. DeSimone has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. DeSimone is squeezing on Max like an anaconda would it's prey. Max fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eric DeSimone!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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