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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robin Convents (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ichabod Crane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crane has chosen Broken Bones - Decapitated as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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268 lbs
25 - 38 - 1 |
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276 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
25 - 38 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robin Convents!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ichabod Crane!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Convents tries a head kick but it misses.
Crane shoots for a takedown but Convents saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Crane closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Convents to the mat! Convents manages to get full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Convents has his foot on Crane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crane works his way back into a safe position though.
Crane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Crane content to stall in guard here.
Crane scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Convents utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crane sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Convents's guard.
My spies in Men of Mayhem (1 TPL, 6 DBL, 5 SGL)(55 member cap) inform me that Crane has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Crane performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Crane trying to control the action but Convents is working from the bottom.
Crane takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Convents tries to roll over but Crane keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crane seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Convents does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Crane working over Convents with some ground and pound. Convents looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Convents taking some punishment here, with Crane in his half guard.
Crane with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Crane connects with a nice short shot to Convents's temple.
Crane takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Convents is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Crane takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Convents is refusing to be controlled, as Crane sits in half guard.
Crane is looking for a kimura but Convents is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Crane to get the leverage.
Crane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Crane frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
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!
Crane trying to control but Convents is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Crane cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Convents is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crane landing strikes from the mount.
Crane has hold of Convents's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Convents manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Crane lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Crane has hold of Convents's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Convents manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Convents is looking to get to half guard.
Convents takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Crane trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crane avoids the attempt from Convents to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crane looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Crane scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Crane content just to control the position here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Crane looking to finish Convents with some ground and pound. This is bad for Convents!
Crane sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Convents is looking to improve his position but Crane isn't that keen on the idea.
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!
Crane looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Crane lands a couple of good shots and Convents has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Convents fending off the submission attempt from Crane.
Crane is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Convents covers up after that shot from Crane.
Crane is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Convents is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ichabod Crane!
Our winner, Ichabod Crane, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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