PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dante Gael Roman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Crawford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crawford has chosen John Legend - Who Do We Think We Are as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as TJ Crawford enters the cage!

Gael Roman
vs
Crawford

183 cm
26
130 lbs
8 - 10 - 0

179 cm
32
155 lbs
15 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dante Gael Roman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, TJ Crawford!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roman looks to land a right hand but Crawford moved out of range.
Roman throws a big shot that misses.

Crawford pushes Roman up against the cage in a clinch.
Knees to the body from Crawford.
Crawford putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Roman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Crawford throws a knee to the head but misses.
Crawford tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Crawford lands a knee to the head.
Roman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Crawford fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Roman shoots in for a takedown but Crawford shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Crawford avoids the body shot from Roman.

Crawford has closed the distance and engaged Roman in a clinch.
Crawford looking to throw knees to the head but Roman is blocking nicely.
Crawford throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Roman blocks it with crossed arms.
Roman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Crawford is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dante Gael Roman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crawford throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Roman blocks it with crossed arms.
Crawford connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Dante Gael Roman has been cut.
A knee to the head by Crawford.
Crawford misses with a knee strike.
Crawford tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roman tries for a takedown but Crawford manages to get underhooks.
Roman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Crawford with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Roman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crawford misses with a knee strike.
Crawford missing with knees to the body.
Crawford throws a knee to the head but misses.
Crawford looks winded!
Crawford scores a nice knee to the body.
Crawford with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Roman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Roman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crawford pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Roman has Crawford pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Roman pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Crawford tumbling to the mat - Roman dives into Crawford's guard.
Crawford keeping full guard, as Roman tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crawford looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roman is one step ahead there.
Roman trying to control but Crawford is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crawford being controlled here, momentarily.
Roman trying to control the position from guard on top but Crawford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Dante Gael Roman has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Roman throws a right and a left that both miss.

Crawford clinches up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Crawford.
Roman wants to take the fight to the mat but Crawford manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Crawford scores with a knee to the head.
Crawford tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Crawford tries to land a knee to the head but Roman blocks with his arms.
Roman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Crawford pulls his leg out and moves away.

Crawford instigates a clinch.
Crawford lands a nice knee to the body.
Crawford is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Roman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Crawford fights it off and pushes away nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Crawford rushes Roman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Crawford tries a knee to the head but Roman blocks it.
Crawford landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crawford tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Crawford with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crawford landing knees to the head.
Roman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Roman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Crawford misses with a knee strike.
Crawford is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Roman is defending well for now.
Roman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Crawford is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Crawford tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Roman goes for a takedown attempt but Crawford pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Roman gets tackled into the cage by Crawford. Crawford maintains the clinch.
Roman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Crawford gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Crawford unloads a knee to the mid-section. Roman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Crawford putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Roman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A knee to the head by Crawford.
Crawford crunches a lovely knee into Roman's ribcage.
Crawford looking to throw knees to the head but Roman is blocking nicely.
Crawford throws a knee to the head but misses.
Roman is working for takedown but Crawford is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

TJ Crawford dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dante Gael Roman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Crawford clinches up against the cage.
Crawford with a knee to the head.
Crawford landing knees to the head.

Roman is rocked!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Crawford obliges.
Oh Roman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roman has Crawford pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Crawford manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Crawford scores with a knee to the head.
Crawford connects with a nasty looking knee right to Roman's face.
Crawford tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Roman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Crawford is keeping busy.
Crawford using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Roman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Crawford with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Roman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crawford pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Crawford tries to land a knee to the head but Roman blocks with his arms.
Crawford looking to throw knees to the head but Roman is blocking nicely.
Crawford prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dante Gael Roman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crawford tries to land a knee to the head but Roman blocks with his arms.
TJ Crawford seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Crawford with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Crawford prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crawford lands a knee to the head.
Crawford prevents a takedown attempt there.
Crawford lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Crawford unloads a knee to the mid-section. Roman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Roman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crawford pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Roman wants a takedown.
Crawford connects with a nasty looking knee right to Roman's face.

Roman successfully pulls guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crawford works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Crawford in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roman wants to improve his position but Crawford is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Crawford gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Crawford rushes Roman and presses him up against the cage.
Crawford throws a knee to the head but misses.
Crawford lands a knee to the head.
Roman goes for a takedown attempt but Crawford pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A big left from Roman misses.
Roman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Crawford rushes Roman and presses him up against the cage.
Crawford lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Crawford misses with a knee to the head.
Crawford tries to land a knee to the head but Roman blocks with his arms.
Crawford tries to land knees in the clinch but Roman avoids the damage to the body.
Crawford misses with a knee to the head.
Roman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Crawford avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Crawford lands a knee to the head.
Roman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Crawford fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Crawford rushes Roman and presses him up against the cage.
Roman is looking for a takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crawford scores with a knee to the head.
Roman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Crawford scores a nice knee to the body.
Crawford working Roman over with knees to the body.
Crawford connects with a nasty looking knee right to Roman's face.
Roman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Crawford keeps control of Roman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Crawford is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Roman is defending well for now.
Crawford throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Roman blocks it with crossed arms.

Roman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roman seems to have got his legs back now.
Crawford moves out of range of the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crawford checks the leg kick nicely there.
Crawford moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Crawford has Roman up against the cage in a clinch.
Roman avoiding damage as Crawford throws knees to the body.
Crawford scores a nice knee to the body.
Crawford stops a takedown attempt from Roman.
Roman taking a breather.
Roman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Crawford to keep the fight standing.
Crawford using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Crawford tries a knee to the head but Roman blocks it.
Roman tries to stall but Crawford uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Crawford landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Roman taking a breather.
Crawford tries to land a knee to the head but Roman blocks with his arms.
Crawford misses with a knee to the head.
Roman taking a breather.
Roman tries to score a body lock takedown but Crawford shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crawford landing knees to the head.
Roman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Crawford is keeping busy.
Crawford misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roman.
Roman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Crawford prevents it.
Crawford misses with a knee strike.
Crawford tries to land knees in the clinch but Roman avoids the damage to the body.
Crawford is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Crawford tries a knee to the head but Roman blocks it.
Roman tries to score a body lock takedown but Crawford shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Crawford with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Roman goes for a takedown attempt but Crawford pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Crawford clinches with his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Crawford.
Roman jumps guard but Crawford stands there with Roman around his waist. Roman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Roman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Crawford fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Crawford clinches up with Roman and pushes him back against the cage.
Crawford lands a knee to the head.
Roman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Crawford to keep the fight standing.
Roman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Crawford walks away with a smile on his face. Roman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
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!

Crawford pushes Roman up against the cage in a clinch.
Crawford unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Crawford landing knees to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crawford connects with a knee to the head.
Crawford tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Roman is looking for a takedown.
Roman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Crawford prevents it.
Crawford with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

TJ Crawford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dante Gael Roman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Roman misses with a series of wild punches.

Crawford clinches up with Roman and pushes him back against the cage.
Crawford has Roman pressed against the cage, preventing Roman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Crawford gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Roman.
Roman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Crawford with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Crawford scores with a knee to the head.
Roman tries to pull guard but Crawford holds him up against the cage and eventually Roman drops back down to his feet.
Crawford scores with a knee to the head.
Crawford with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Roman wants to take the fight to the mat but Crawford manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dante Gael Roman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crawford tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Roman can't get the takedown.
Crawford is pressed up against the cage. Roman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Crawford down to the mat. Crawford avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawford throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Roman blocks it with crossed arms.
Roman misses with an elbow strike.
Crawford landing knees to the head.
Crawford connects with a nasty looking knee right to Roman's face.
Roman wants a takedown but no success here.
Roman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Roman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crawford pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Roman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crawford pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Crawford unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Crawford looking to throw knees to the head but Roman is blocking nicely.
Crawford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Roman tries for a takedown but Crawford manages to get underhooks.
Crawford lands a knee to the head.
Roman looking for a takedown.
Crawford with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Crawford landing knees to the body.
Roman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crawford throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Roman blocks it with crossed arms.
Crawford prevents a takedown attempt there.
Crawford misses with a knee to the head.

Roman ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Roman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roman keeping full guard, as Crawford tries to pass.
Crawford wants to control from the top but Roman keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. TJ Crawford was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Some wild striking there from Roman.
Roman fails to land with a series of punches.
Roman throws a nice looking combination but Crawford bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circling - Roman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Crawford closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Roman is trying to drag Crawford to the mat but Crawford just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Roman is trying to pull guard but Crawford has him pressed against the cage.
Crawford scores with a knee to the head.
Roman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Roman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Crawford is defending well.
Crawford connects with a nasty looking knee right to Roman's face.
Crawford with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Crawford crunches a lovely knee into Roman's ribcage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crawford connects with a nasty looking knee right to Roman's face.
Crawford crunches a lovely knee into Roman's ribcage.
Crawford lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Crawford using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Roman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crawford blocks a body shot from Roman.
Roman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roman looking for a takedown.
Crawford tries to land a knee to the head but Roman blocks with his arms.
Crawford utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Roman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Crawford fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Crawford clinches up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crawford with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Crawford tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Roman tries to score a body lock takedown but Crawford shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

TJ Crawford really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dante Gael Roman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Crawford moves into the clinch.
Crawford throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Roman blocks it with crossed arms.
Crawford with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Crawford tries a knee to the head but Roman blocks it.

Roman is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Crawford can't fight it off and eventually Roman manages to take the fight to the floor. Crawford looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Crawford is trying to keep Roman in close.
Roman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Roman lands a couple of digs.
Crawford is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Crawford can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Roman controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roman trying to control but Crawford is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Crawford closes the distance and clinches.
Roman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Roman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Crawford to keep the fight standing.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Crawford misses with a knee strike.
Crawford landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Crawford working Roman over with knees to the body.
Crawford tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Roman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Crawford is pressed up against the cage. Roman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Crawford down to the mat. Crawford avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dante Gael Roman. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Crawford gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Roman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crawford lands a knee to the body.
Crawford stops a takedown attempt from Roman.
Crawford tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Crawford lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Crawford crunches a lovely knee into Roman's ribcage.
Roman working hard to break the clinch.
Roman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Crawford prevents Roman from breaking the clinch.
Crawford connects with a nasty looking knee right to Roman's face.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Roman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Roman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Crawford prevents it.
Crawford is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Crawford utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawford tries a knee to the head but Roman blocks it.
Roman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Crawford to keep the fight standing.
Roman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Crawford pulls his leg out and moves away.

Crawford closes the distance and clinches.
Crawford stops a takedown attempt from Roman.
Crawford with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Roman has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Crawford is trying to keep an underhook but Roman manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Roman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Roman is keen to just control but Crawford is a slippery customer.
Roman working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Crawford's thigh. Crawford counters though and makes it back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roman being controlled here momentarily.
Roman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crawford works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crawford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crawford wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roman trying to control the position from guard on top but Crawford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roman is really struggling to control Crawford but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but TJ Crawford will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dante Gael Roman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Crawford clinches up with Roman and pushes him back against the cage.
Roman is trying to maintain a safe position but Crawford gets an underhook and turns Roman into the cage.
Crawford utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Crawford misses with a knee strike.
Crawford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crawford lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Crawford obliges.
Roman takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Crawford.
Crawford with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crawford connects with a nasty looking knee right to Roman's face.
Roman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Crawford just stands there and leans against the cage.
Roman tries for a takedown but Crawford manages to get underhooks.
Crawford tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Roman looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dante Gael Roman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crawford with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Roman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Crawford up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawford with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Roman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Crawford just stands there and leans against the cage.
Crawford connects with a nasty looking knee right to Roman's face.
Crawford tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roman avoids it.
Roman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Roman tries to score a body lock takedown but Crawford shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Crawford connects with a nasty looking knee right to Roman's face.
Crawford tries a knee to the head but Roman blocks it.
Roman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Crawford is defending well.
Crawford landing knees to the head.
Crawford prevents a takedown attempt there.
Crawford utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Roman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Crawford tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roman is trying to drag Crawford to the mat but Crawford just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Roman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Crawford walks away with a smile on his face. Roman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Crawford moves into the clinch.
Roman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Crawford gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Crawford looking to throw knees to the head but Roman is blocking nicely.
Crawford looking to throw knees to the head but Roman is blocking nicely.
Roman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Roman is looking to control Crawford's arms but Crawford gets an underhook and turns him. Now Roman has his back to the cage.
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!
Crawford lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Roman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Crawford smiles and moves away.

Roman gets tackled into the cage by Crawford. Crawford maintains the clinch.
Crawford lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawford gets underhooks to prevent Roman's takedown attempt.
Crawford with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Roman is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Crawford can't fight it off and eventually Roman manages to take the fight to the floor. Crawford looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Roman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Roman looking to sit in guard and control but Crawford gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Roman working for a triangle but Crawford defends it easily.
Dante Gael Roman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crawford trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
TJ Crawford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Crawford 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for TJ Crawford!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for TJ Crawford!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for TJ Crawford!

TJ Crawford wins by unanimous decision!
A less than humble TJ Crawford misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.