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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bob Malkovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jenson Crowder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenson Crowder is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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160 lbs
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154 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Self confident |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Malkovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jenson Crowder!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crowder tries for a takedown but Malkovich circles away easily
and Malkovich counters with a single leg into guard. Crowder didn't expect that.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Crowder preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crowder manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Malkovich manages to get himself to full guard.
Malkovich knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crowder on the ground.
Malkovich is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Malkovich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Malkovich 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crowder trying to control the position from guard on top but Malkovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crowder stands and throws Malkovich's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Crowder tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crowder misses with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malkovich tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Malkovich is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Crowder is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Malkovich looking for submissions off his back.
Crowder prevents Malkovich from improving his position.
Malkovich is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malkovich tries to roll over but Crowder keeps him under control.
Malkovich wants to get back to his feet.
Crowder seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Malkovich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Malkovich manages to get to full guard.
Malkovich on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Malkovich tries to get out of the position.
Crowder slips nicely into half guard.
Malkovich is staying active underneath Crowder, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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!
Malkovich is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowder is working for a submission of some sort.
Malkovich tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Crowder has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Crowder prevents Malkovich from getting the reversal.
Malkovich regains half guard.
Malkovich avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Crowder.
Malkovich is looking for a sweep. Crowder is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malkovich is defending against the submission attempts here by Crowder.
Malkovich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crowder pulls his head out easily.
Malkovich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crowder is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Malkovich is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crowder is working for a kimura but Malkovich is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bob Malkovich will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Malkovich drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Crowder tries to improve position but can't.
Malkovich is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Crowder is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Crowder is trying to get back to his feet.
Malkovich trying to control the position but Crowder is working away.
Malkovich goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Crowder has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Malkovich but great work by Crowder.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malkovich avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Crowder.
Crowder tries for a kimura but Malkovich is defending well.
Crowder is looking to take a break and control but Malkovich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Malkovich wants to control but Crowder postures up.
Malkovich is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Crowder is controlling him well.
Bob Malkovich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Malkovich tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crowder is trying to get an arm triangle but Malkovich is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowder looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Crowder is breathing heavily.
Malkovich explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Nice shot lands for Malkovich.
Malkovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malkovich fails with the takedown.
Crowder will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Crowder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bob Malkovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crowder doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Malkovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malkovich lands a jab to Crowder's midsection.
Crowder shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Malkovich sprawls well. Malkovich wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Crowder gets slowly back to his feet.
Bob Malkovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jenson Crowder.
Malkovich scores with a jab to the head.
Malkovich stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Malkovich wants it to stay on the feet.
Malkovich closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Malkovich lands in his opponent's guard.
Malkovich drops back, looking for a kneebar! Crowder looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Crowder looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Crowder!
Malkovich is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Crowder wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Malkovich, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowder misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Malkovich throws Crowder to one side and escapes!
Malkovich defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Crowder.
Crowder gets caught napping as Malkovich dives in and scores a takedown. Crowder manages to retain guard.
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!
Malkovich passes into half guard.
Malkovich is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Crowder doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Malkovich.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malkovich is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Crowder sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Malkovich dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Malkovich scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crowder doesn't seem bothered though.
Malkovich changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Crowder looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Malkovich is trying to get an arm triangle but Crowder is defending well.
Crowder is trying to control Malkovich's posture but Malkovich avoids it.
Crowder manages to work his way to half guard, despite Malkovich's best efforts.
Crowder looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Malkovich seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crowder does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowder manages to get to full guard.
Crowder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Malkovich drops back, looking for a kneebar! Crowder looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Crowder looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Crowder!
Malkovich tries to bench press Crowder off him but Crowder keeps the position.
Malkovich is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Crowder has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Malkovich tries to improve position but can't.
Crowder wants to control but Malkovich is keeping him busy.
Malkovich is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Crowder off and has taken his back!
Malkovich is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Crowder defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malkovich is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Crowder is defending well though. Malkovich let's go of the attempt for now.
Malkovich has got his arm under Crowder's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Crowder has spun round into Malkovich's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Malkovich kicks Crowder off and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malkovich shoots in looking for a takedown. Crowder tries to sprawl out of it but Malkovich keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crowder manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Malkovich stuffs the takedown attempt from Crowder. Crowder gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Crowder. No joy for Malkovich on that attempt.
Crowder scores with a takedown into Malkovich's guard.
Malkovich keeping moving, preventing Crowder from controlling successfully.
Malkovich working for a triangle but Crowder defends it easily.
Malkovich wants to stand up but Crowder is controlling him.
Malkovich throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Crowder trying to control but Malkovich is working from the bottom.
Bob Malkovich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malkovich wants to sweep here but Crowder controlling him for the moment.
Crowder trying to control but Malkovich is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Malkovich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crowder is one step ahead there.
Jenson Crowder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crowder looking to pass the guard.
Malkovich uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malkovich fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Malkovich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Malkovich 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Malkovich!
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energy
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