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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Maris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Crown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crown has chosen Eminence Front as his entrance music. Bobby Crown has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Johnny Maris's chin.
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275 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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265 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Maris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Crown!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crown rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maris counters with a single leg into guard. Crown didn't expect that.
Maris controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Maris postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Crown is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Maris, into his guard.
Crownis looking to pass into half guard but Maris pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Maris is in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crown bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maris's guard.
Crown tries to free his leg and advance position but Maris is retaining full guard.
Maris controlling Crown's posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Crown tries to free his leg and advance position but Maris is retaining full guard.
Crown must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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.
We're going to have a standup here because Johnny Maris wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Crown lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maris circles away quickly and effectively.
Crown misses with a hook
so Maris counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Crown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maris drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maris jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Maris trying to control but Crown is working from the bottom.
Maris passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maris wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Crown, who protects the arm well.
Maris controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maris tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Crown regains half guard.
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.
Maris trying to mount his opponent but Crown defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crown tries to roll over but Maris keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Crown is looking for a sweep. Maris is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Crown is looking to escape.
Crown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Maris dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Crown swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maris counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Maris not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Maris wants to pass the guard but Crown is keeping the position.
Crown keeping moving, preventing Maris from controlling successfully.
Maris postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Crown is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Maris, into his guard.
Crown is pushing down on Maris's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maris is fighting to maintain full guard but Crown has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crown misses with a head shot. Maris uses the momentum to regain guard.
Crown postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnny Maris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Maris kicks Crown off and gets to his feet.
Crown throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maris counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Crown tries to roll over but Maris keeps him under control.
Crown is trying to stand up here but Maris is controlling him well.
Crown is refusing to be controlled, as Maris sits in half guard.
Maris is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crown is trying to get back to full guard.
Maris is looking to take a break and control but Crown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crown is defending against the submission attempts here by Maris.
Maris is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Crown is just riding it out for now. Maris eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Crown is trying to stand back up but Maris is controlling him
Maris not doing much here.
Maris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crown keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Maris dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Crown lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maris circles away quickly and effectively.
Maris bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Maris is trying to get an arm triangle but Crown is defending well.
Maris looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Maris wants to control but Crown is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maris is trying to get an arm triangle but Crown is defending well.
Crown wants to control but Maris postures up.
Maris tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Maris has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Maris trying to control the position but Crown is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Maris wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Crown, who protects the arm well.
Crown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Crown really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maris. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maris is looking to take a break and control but Crown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maris is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Crown will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maris goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Crown has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Maris but great work by Crown.
Maris can't do much from the bottom here.
Crown throwing strikes but Maris manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Bobby Crown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crown tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maris wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Crown manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Crown is not content to let Maris control the position.
Maris stops Crown from getting back to his feet.
Crown actively working from the bottom here.
Maris looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Maris wants to take a breather but Crown is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Maris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maris has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Maris!
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hype
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RATING
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