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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig Crogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakob Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crogan comes to the cage accompanied by Foster The People-Pumped Up Kicks. The crowd seem to be enjoying Alexander's choice of entrance music: All that Remains--Hold on. 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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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 New York, Craig Crogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jakob Alexander!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexander tries to clinch there but Crogan circles away.
Crogan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Crogan controlling the action here.
Alexander trying to hold on to Crogan's head to control him but Crogan postures up.
Well, if Crogan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Craig Crogan.
Crogan fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crogan has closed the distance and engaged Alexander in a clinch.
Crogan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Alexander uses from the top position.
Crogan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Alexander trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alexander stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crogan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Crogan holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Alexander tries to free his leg and advance position but Crogan is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Craig Crogan.
Crogan drives through with a takedown into Alexander's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Crogan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alexander is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Alexander is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Crogan manages to get to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexander wants to pass the guard but Crogan is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crogan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Crogan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alexander is fighting to break Crogan's control of his arms but Crogan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Alexander trying to control the position from guard on top but Crogan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Crogan is defended easily by Alexander.
Crogan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Alexander did well to prevent Crogan getting side control.
Crogan is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alexander is looking to improve his position.
Crogan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Crogan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Alexander closes this distance looking for a takedown but Crogan circles away.
Crogan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Crogan tries to pull guard but Alexander holds him up against the cage and eventually Crogan drops back down to his feet.
Crogan decides to pull guard.
Crogan wants to sweep here but Alexander controlling him for the moment.
Craig Crogan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alexander wants to stand but Crogan is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crogan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alexander can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Crogan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Alexander trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Alexander trying to control but Crogan is working from the bottom.
Jakob Alexander has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Alexander wants to clinch up but Crogan keeps it at a distance.
Alexander throws a push kick but Crogan slaps the foot to one side.
Alexander tries to land a front kick but Crogan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
No luck for Crogan with that takedown attempt.
Crogan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alexander.
Craig Crogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexander tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Crogan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alexander lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crogan closes the distance and clinches.
Alexander has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Crogan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Craig Crogan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakob Alexander.
Alexander is trying to maintain a safe position but Crogan gets an underhook and turns Alexander into the cage.
Crogan tries to pull guard but Alexander won't allow it.
Crogan jumps into guard, dragging Alexander to the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alexander advances to half guard.
Alexander wants to free his trapped foot but Crogan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Alexander is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Crogan is looking for a sweep. Alexander is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alexander trying to pass the guard but Crogan defending well.
Crogan is staying active underneath Alexander, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakob Alexander showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Crogan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alexander sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alexander thows a body shot but no joy.
Alexander pivots, looking for a leg kick but Crogan is out of range and Alexander settles back down.
Alexander tries to clinch up but Crogan circles away and keeps his distance.
Alexander tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crogan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Crogan.
Alexander goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alexander doesn't manage to clinch there - Crogan circles away.
Crogan shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Crogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Crogan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alexander closes this distance looking for a takedown but Crogan circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander tried to score with a low kick but Crogan checks it.
Alexander closes the distance and clinches.
Crogan pulls guard successfully.
Alexander trying to control the position from guard on top but Crogan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jakob Alexander.
Crogan scores with a takedown into Alexander's guard.
Crogan wants to pass the guard but Alexander is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crogan is working hard here to advance position.
Alexander wants to stand and escape but Crogan is having none of it.
Crogan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Crogan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Craig Crogan just wasn't active enough.
Alexander displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Crogan.
Crogan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alexander looks for a takedown but Crogan sprawls well.
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!
Alexander swats away the attempt to clinch by Crogan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander has managed to clinch.
Crogan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crogan tries for a takedown but Alexander sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Crogan swats away the attempt to clinch by Alexander.
Alexander tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice sprawl there from Crogan as Alexander shoots in.
Alexander throws a solid leg kick but Crogan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alexander.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Alexander.
Crogan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alexander counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crogan thinking.
Alexander digs a good body shot into Crogan's ribs.
Crogan blocks a low kick nicely.
Alexander throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Crogan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Alexander is in Crogan's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexander looking to sit in guard and control but Crogan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Crogan trying to control but Alexander is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alexander working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jakob Alexander comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alexander 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakob Alexander!
Jakob Alexander was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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energy
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