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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Lara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Crawford Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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140 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alberto Lara!
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, Terry Crawford Jr!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crawford Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lara sprawls well. Lara wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Crawford Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Lara has closed the distance and engaged Crawford Jr in a clinch.
Lara tries for a takedown but Crawford Jr manages to get underhooks.
Lara is looking for a takedown.
Lara pulls guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Crawford Jr is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lara is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lara has escaped and now he's on top!
Lara has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Crawford Jr has his foot on Lara's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lara works his way back into a safe position though.
Crawford Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lara got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crawford Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lara has managed to get both his arms back between Crawford Jr's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lara is stalling in the full guard.
Crawford Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lara defends it easily.
Lara would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Crawford Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Crawford Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lara decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Crawford Jr, up you get!
Lara dives in for a single leg takedown but Crawford Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alberto Lara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lara breaks from the clinch.
Crawford Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Crawford Jr darts in looking for a takedown but Lara gets double underhooks and turns Crawford Jr into the cage.
Lara pulls guard.
Lara has Crawford Jr pulled in close to control his posture.
Crawford Jr drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lara looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lara looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lara!
Crawford Jr looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Lara's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Crawford Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lara wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lara stands up.
Crawford Jr leaves Lara with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lara lands a head kick. Crawford Jr smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crawford Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lara but Lara pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Crawford Jr shoots in for a takedown but Lara shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Crawford Jr tries to keep at a distance but Lara has taken the fight into the clinch.
Crawford Jr is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lara is defending well.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Crawford Jr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lara fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lara really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crunch! Lara slams his shin into Crawford Jr's torso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Terry Crawford Jr will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lara closes this distance looking for a takedown but Crawford Jr circles away.
Crawford Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lara sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Crawford Jr somewhat.
Lara shoots in but Crawford Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Crawford Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lara tries to avoid it but Crawford Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lara to the ground. Lara escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Crawford Jr shoots for a takedown but Lara saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alberto Lara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terry Crawford Jr.
Crawford Jr is breathing heavily.
Lara fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lara closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lara moves into the clinch successfully.
Lara is pressed up against the cage. Crawford Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lara down to the mat. Lara avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lara closes this distance looking for a takedown but Crawford Jr circles away.
Lara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lara scores with a push kick.
Lara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lara defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Crawford Jr.
Crawford Jr misses with a takedown
and Lara counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lara moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lara closes the distance and clinches.
Lara is looking for a takedown.
Lara pulls guard successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crawford Jr wants to pass the guard but Lara is keeping the position.
Lara has control of Crawford Jr's left arm, preventing Crawford Jr from doing any damage.
Lara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crawford Jr defends it easily.
Crawford Jr drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Crawford Jr as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Lara screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Crawford Jr! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Terry Crawford Jr!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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