PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rex Crawford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikul Mikulum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mikulum has chosen No More Mr Nice Guy by Alice Cooper as his entrance music. The key to victory for Rex Crawford has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Crawford
vs
Mikulum

185 cm
21
185 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

183 cm
25
192 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rex Crawford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mikul Mikulum!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crawford scores with the left hand. Mikulum knows he should have avoided that one.
Rex Crawford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Crawford gets caught flat footed, as Mikulum shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mikulum trying to control but Crawford is working from the bottom.
Mikulum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crawford keeping moving, preventing Mikulum from controlling successfully.
Mikulum pushing down on Crawford's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mikulum wants to control but Crawford is keeping him busy.
Crawford wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mikulum sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mikulum is keen to just control but Crawford is a slippery customer.
Mikulum keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mikul Mikulum.

Mikulum feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mikulum is stalling in the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikulum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crawford is keeping the position for now.

Mikulum drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mikulum jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Crawford avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Crawford is working an open guard so Mikulum takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Mikulum shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Mikulum lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mikulum trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mikulum looking to secure an arm triangle but Crawford defends it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mikulum trying to control but Crawford is having none of it.

Mikulum has hold of Crawford's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Crawford manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mikulum takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikulum trying to control but Crawford is having none of it.
Mikulum controlling from mount.

Mikulum moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Crawford has worked his arm free - good work by Crawford!
Mikulum is looking to take a break and control but Crawford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mikulum looking to control but instead Crawford has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crawford wants to get back to full guard.

Mikulum is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Crawford has managed to free his arm - good work.
Crawford is not content to let Mikulum control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mikulum prevents Crawford from standing back up.
Mikulum throwing shots but Crawford is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikul Mikulum dominated that round.
That's time! Crawford's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Crawford clinches.

Mikulum gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mikulum postures up.
Crawford avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mikulum passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Crawford tries to bench press Mikulum off him but Mikulum keeps the position.
Mikulum scores with punches from side control.
Crawford is not content to let Mikulum control the position.
Crawford is trying to buck Mikulum off.
Mikulum takes a little break here. Crawford wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikulum trying to control the position but Crawford is working away.
Crawford tries to buck Mikulum off but Mikulum is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes there by Mikulum.
Mikulum wants to take a breather but Crawford manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Mikulum.
Mikulum is pushing down on Crawford's leg trying to pass to half guard. Crawford is fighting to maintain full guard but Mikulum has managed to sneak the leg through.

Mikulum seems to be working for a kimura but Crawford defends the submission attempt.

Mikulum is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Crawford is just riding it out for now. Mikulum eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikulum seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crawford does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Crawford has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mikulum is working away from the top position though.
Mikulum is taking a breather. Crawford says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Mikulum is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikulum controlling the action here.

Mikulum is working for a submission of some sort.
Mikulum is controlling the pace.
Mikulum seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crawford does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mikulum is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mikulum is trying to control. Crawford wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mikulum performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Mikulum is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Crawford is just riding it out for now. Mikulum eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mikulum is pressing down on Crawford's thigh, looking to free his foot. Crawford is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikul Mikulum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Mikulum manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Crawford on his heels. He'll look to pass Crawford's guard now, I'm sure.
Mikulum is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Crawford looking for a sweep. Not yet Crawford, not yet.

Mikulum drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Crawford manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mikulum has Crawford in his guard.
Mikulum keeping moving, preventing Crawford from controlling successfully.
Mikulum throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Mikulum not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawford trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crawford trying to control the position from guard on top but Mikulum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mikulum pulls Crawford in close to his closed guard and prevents Crawford from doing any damage or advancing position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Crawford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mikulum moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Mikulum closes the distance and pushes Crawford back into the cage.

Mikulum pulls guard successfully.

Crawford avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mikulum not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crawford seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Crawford works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mikul Mikulum has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mikulum is looking to improve his position.
Mikulum wants to control but Crawford is keeping busy.
Mikulum keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Crawford is working for a kimura but Mikulum is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikulum trying to control here.

Mikul Mikulum has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Crawford has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mikulum tries to pull guard but Crawford forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Crawford lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Crawford is looking to advance position but Mikulum won't allow it.
Crawford throwing shots but Mikulum is blocking nicely.
Mikul Mikulum is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikulum tries to kick Crawford off but Crawford keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Crawford not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Crawford thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mikulum's head.
Mikulum moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mikulum controlling Crawford's posture.
Crawford has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mikulum is proving hard to escape from.
Crawford has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mikulum pulls Crawford in close to prevent any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mikul Mikulum.
I've got Mikulum winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikul Mikulum!
A less than humble Mikul Mikulum misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.