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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Francois Permitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel James Crawford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crawford is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kashmir. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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195 lbs
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Good wrestling
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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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francois Permitis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel James Crawford!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Permitis has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Crawford misses the shot to the body.
Crawford ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Permitis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crawford.
Nice takedown defense from Crawford. No joy for Permitis on that attempt.
Permitis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crawford.
Crawford throws a looping overhand right but Permitis ducks down to avoid it.
Permitis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crawford.
Crawford lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Daniel James Crawford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crawford throws an off balance right hand
and Permitis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been told by Permitis's head coaches at Den of Tears (22 coaches, $275 fee) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Crawford lands with a nice body punch.
Crawford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crawford throws a body punch but Permitis moves out of range.
Crawford's jab looks to have found its range, popping Permitis under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawford connects with a right hand. Permitis shakes it off.
Permitis slips under a jab.
Crawford lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Crawford jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Permitis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crawford misses with a two punch combination.
Permitis moves away from the strike by Crawford.
Crawford misses with a body shot.
Daniel James Crawford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Permitis walks into a stiff left hand from Crawford.
Permitis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Crawford tries to bum rush Permitis with a series of wild strikes but Permitis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Permitis staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Crawford, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crawford lands a head shot.
Crawford throws a jab when Permitis was well out of range.
Crawford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crawford throws a nice looking combination but Permitis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crawford throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Permitis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Permitis stands up and waves to Crawford to follow him.
Crawford misses with a wild combination.
Permitis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crawford.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawford throws a hook but Permitis avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Crawford.
Permitis slips a jab from Crawford.
Crawford lands a nice shot that snaps Permitis's head back.
Crawford throws a series of punches but Permitis avoids them all with ease.
Crawford swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Permitis counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Crawford's guard now.
Crawford is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Permitis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
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!
Permitis is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francois Permitis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crawford fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Permitis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Crawford after a bit of a struggle.
Permitis pulls guard successfully.
Permitis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Permitis wants to control the position but Crawford says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Permitis wants to get back to full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Crawford with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Crawford is trying to control. Permitis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel James Crawford dominated that round.
That's time! Permitis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A big right from Crawford misses.
Crawford thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crawford scores with a jab to the head.
Crawford jabs at Permitis's body.
Jab by Crawford.
Permitis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crawford throws out the jab.
Crawford stalks Permitis and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Permitis's face. Permitis staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Francois Permitis has been cut.
Crawford misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Crawford darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Crawford stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Crawford misses.
Daniel James Crawford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crawford takes a swing at Permitis's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawford paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Permitis slips a straight right by Crawford.
Permitis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Crawford throws a right hand that misses
and Permitis counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Permitis trying to control from half guard but Crawford is working away.
Crawford really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Permitis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Crawford has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Permitis is working away from the top position though.
Crawford controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crawford wants to get back to his feet.
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!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Crawford fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Permitis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Crawford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Permitis was well out of range. Poor timing from Crawford.
A big right from Crawford misses.
Permitis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crawford throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Francois Permitis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crawford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Permitis was well out of range. Poor timing from Crawford.
Crawford lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Permitis avoids the body shot from Crawford.
A combination from Crawford does no damage.
Crawford tries to bum rush Permitis with a series of wild strikes but Permitis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crawford stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Crawford misses the body punch
and Permitis counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Crawford is trying to keep Permitis in close.
Crawford can't keep his opponent in guard - Permitis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Permitis decides to stand and escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Crawford.
Permitis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Crawford pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crawford misses with a looping right.
Crawford thows a body shot but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crawford misses the shot to the body.
Permitis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Crawford's guard.
Crawford has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Permitis has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel James Crawford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Francois Permitis's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Crawford thows a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crawford. Permitis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Permitis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crawford misses with the combination.
Crawford stuffs the takedown.
Crawford thuds a left hand into Permitis's body.
Crawford misses with a wild body shot.
Permitis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Crawford thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crawford throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Permitis feints and as Crawford raises his hands in defense, Permitis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Crawford wants to sweep here but Permitis controlling him for the moment.
Permitis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Permitis wants to pass the guard but Crawford is keeping the position.
Crawford has an active guard here but Permitis has managed to pass into half guard.
Crawford is staying active underneath Permitis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crawford scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Permitis manages to mount him!
Permitis working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Crawford turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Permitis off and cradles Crawford's limp body as Permitis celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Francois Permitis!
Francois Permitis seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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