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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Huck Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Crawford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hogan comes to the cage accompanied by Real American- Rick Derringer. Jason Crawford is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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230 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Huck Hogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Crawford!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Crawford there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hogan looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Crawford closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Crawford lands in his opponent's guard.
Crawford slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Crawford tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Crawford tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hogan's legs.
Crawford thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
A lull in the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawford trying to control the position but Hogan is working away.
Hogan takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hogan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crawford on the ground.
Hogan takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Crawford working the ground and pound.
Hogan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Crawford is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hogan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crawford wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hogan, who protects the arm well.
Crawford wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hogan keeps working.
Crawford has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Nice sprawl there from Hogan as Crawford shoots in.
Hogan moves in looking to clinch but Crawford pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hogan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Crawford tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Crawford gets back to full guard.
Crawford manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hogan manages to get himself to full guard.
Crawford stops Hogan from standing up.
Crawford trying to control but Hogan is working from the bottom.
Crawford stands and steps away. Hogan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crawford shoots in and bounces Hogan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crawford accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Crawford gets to his feet - Hogan follows without any prompting.
Crawford catches Hogan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Crawford drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hogan is not content to let Crawford control the position.
Crawford scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hogan to see if he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Crawford dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Crawford scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hogan trying to control here.
Crawford is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hogan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crawford.
Crawford decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crawford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crawford feints and as Hogan raises his hands in defense, Crawford changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawford postures up.
Crawford trying to control the position from guard on top but Hogan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crawford avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Crawford trying to control but Hogan is working from the bottom.
Hogan 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.
Jason Crawford has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hogan is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Crawford drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hogan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hogan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hogan!
Hogan trying to control the position but Crawford is working away.
Crawford bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Crawford doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hogan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Crawford's guard now.
Crawford looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan wants to control from the top but Crawford keeps moving.
Crawford pushes Hogan off and gets back to his feet.
Hogan wants to clinch.
Crawford misses with a head kick.
Crawford tries to clinch up
and Hogan moves into the clinch.
Crawford avoiding damage.
Crawford receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
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.
Hogan tries for a takedown but Crawford manages to get underhooks.
Crawford ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Crawford no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Crawford is trying to keep Hogan in close.
Crawford wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hogan wants to control from the top but Crawford keeps moving.
Crawford trying to keep a closed guard but Hogan is proving a slippery customer.
Crawford manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Crawford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hogan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hogan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Crawford counters with a leg kick.
Crawford pushes Hogan up against the cage in a clinch.
Crawford tries to pull guard but Hogan holds him up against the cage and eventually Crawford drops back down to his feet.
Crawford keeps control of Hogan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hogan breaks from the clinch.
Crawford takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Crawford shoots in looking for a takedown. Hogan tries to sprawl out of it but Crawford keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hogan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hogan throws a nice looking combination but Crawford bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hogan with a lazy takedown attempt
so Crawford counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hogan trying to control the position.
Hogan is looking to stand up but Crawford isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawford looking to pass the guard.
Hogan trying to keep a closed guard but Crawford is proving a slippery customer.
Hogan controlling the position.
Crawford postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Crawford stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hogan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Crawford shoots in but no luck this time.
Huck Hogan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Crawford.
Hogan shoots and misses
and Crawford counters by moving into the clinch.
Crawford jumps guard.
Crawford looking for a guillotine here but Hogan defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crawford looking to control.
Crawford working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hogan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hogan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Crawford trying to keep a closed guard but Hogan is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan trying to control but Crawford is working from the bottom.
Crawford wants to stand up but Hogan is controlling him.
Crawford looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crawford is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Crawford working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hogan trying to control the position from guard on top but Crawford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Crawford fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hogan sprawls well initially but Crawford persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Crawford missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Crawford is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Crawford is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Crawford working the head and body with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Crawford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Crawford has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Jason Crawford!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Jason Crawford!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Jason Crawford!
Jason Crawford wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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