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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Grayson Crakehall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TwoBrooks OneLove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Grayson Crakehall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, TwoBrooks OneLove!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OneLove works the jab nicely.
Grayson Crakehall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crakehall misses the shot to the body.
OneLove throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
OneLove shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Crakehall manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Crakehall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OneLove controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Grayson Crakehall just wasn't active enough.
Crakehall closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OneLove controls the position for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crakehall swings around for an armbar but OneLove sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Crakehall's guard.
OneLove showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Crakehall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crakehall looking for a sweep. Not yet Crakehall, not yet.
Crakehall is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Crakehall is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Grayson Crakehall wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Crakehall throws a leg kick that misses.
Crakehall throws a front kick aimed at OneLove's knee but OneLove avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OneLove defending well as Crakehall loads up on a big left hand.
Crakehall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
OneLove connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Crakehall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
OneLove uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crakehall.
Crakehall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OneLove was well out of range. Poor timing from Crakehall.
OneLove darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crakehall gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jab from OneLove.
Crakehall shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
OneLove is looking for a sweep. Crakehall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
OneLove keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
OneLove keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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. Crakehall connects with a nice short shot to OneLove's temple.
Crakehall is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Crakehall not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
OneLove is doing well to control the position and prevent Crakehall from advancing to side control.
Crakehall landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Crakehall throws a strike but OneLove avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Crakehall looking to pass the guard.
OneLove looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crakehall throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crakehall is looking to work some ground and pound but OneLove has wrist control.
OneLove has momentary wrist control but Crakehall slips an elbow through the middle.
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!
Crakehall throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as OneLove works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as OneLove holds on and takes a little breather.
Crakehall wants to control from the top but OneLove keeps moving.
Crakehall throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
OneLove seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by TwoBrooks OneLove.
OneLove slips a jab from Crakehall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Grayson Crakehall will probably get the nod.
That's time! Crakehall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Crakehall just misses with a punch to the body.
OneLove lands the left hand.
Crakehall tries to clinch but OneLove is having none of it.
OneLove fails with a takedown attempt.
Crakehall misses with a body punch
and OneLove counters with a lovely straight right hand!
OneLove connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Crakehall momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by OneLove. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of OneLove.
Crakehall tries to clinch there but OneLove circles away.
OneLove with a nice cross.
Crakehall moves into the clinch.
Crakehall has clasped his hands together around OneLove's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OneLove wants to control but Crakehall postures up.
OneLove dodges the ground and pound from Crakehall.
Grayson Crakehall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crakehall throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and OneLove works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Crakehall is nestled in close to OneLove, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
OneLove keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Crakehall seems to be working for a kimura but OneLove defends the submission attempt.
OneLove gets back to full guard.
Crakehall throws a big right hand that misses.
OneLove is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crakehall content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Crakehall is looking to work some ground and pound but OneLove has wrist control.
Crakehall is looking to work some ground and pound but OneLove has wrist control.
OneLove has Crakehall pulled in close to control his posture.
Crakehall content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crakehall throws an elbow that misses. OneLove uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Crakehall's guard. Nice move by OneLove!
Crakehall is trying to control the position from the bottom.
OneLove looking to pass the guard.
Crakehall is trying to control the position but OneLove postures up.
Crakehall wants to improve his position but instead OneLove has moved into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crakehall is looking for a sweep. OneLove is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
OneLove passes into side control, despite Crakehall's attempt to control the position.
Crakehall tries to bench press OneLove off him but OneLove keeps the position.
Crakehall is letting OneLove control him for a moment.
OneLove trying to control the action but Crakehall is working from the bottom.
OneLove is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Crakehall is looking to regain half guard here but OneLove keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
OneLove trying to control the position but Crakehall is working away.
Crakehall tries to bench press OneLove off him but OneLove keeps the position.
Crakehall tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but OneLove presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Crakehall tries to hold on but OneLove pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crakehall is looking to improve his position but OneLove isn't that keen on the idea.
OneLove controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Grayson Crakehall will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Crakehall looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
OneLove moves into full guard.
OneLove avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crakehall throws an elbow that misses. OneLove uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Crakehall's guard. Nice move by OneLove!
Crakehall wants to sweep here but OneLove controlling him for the moment.
Crakehall pulls OneLove in close to prevent any damage.
Crakehall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OneLove postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Crakehall working a defensive guard here.
OneLove sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Grayson Crakehall has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Good shot there by OneLove.
Crakehall throws a lazy right hand but OneLove sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Crakehall misses the target.
Crakehall closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
OneLove wants to control but Crakehall postures up.
OneLove manages to work his way to half guard, despite Crakehall's best efforts.
OneLove keeping hold of Crakehall's head, controlling as best he can.
OneLove slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crakehall throws an elbow that misses. OneLove uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Crakehall's guard. Nice move by OneLove!
Crakehall working a defensive guard but OneLove manages to pass into side control anyway.
Crakehall is trying to control OneLove's posture but OneLove avoids it.
OneLove has control of an arm but Crakehall manages to advance to OneLove's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OneLove breaks Crakehall's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
OneLove looking to pass the guard.
Crakehall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OneLove tries to free his leg and advance position but Crakehall is retaining full guard.
Crakehall working a defensive guard but OneLove manages to pass into side control anyway.
Crakehall is trying to get back to half guard.
Crakehall looking for a sweep but OneLove has passed into full mount! Oh no!
OneLove controlling the pace for now.
Crakehall regains half guard.
Crakehall is looking to improve his position.
OneLove sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crakehall wants to get back to full guard but OneLove has passed into side control.
A lull in the action here.
The strikes coming from OneLove are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Crakehall is trying to control OneLove's posture but OneLove avoids it.
OneLove wants to control but Crakehall is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crakehall tries to control but OneLove manages to take his back.
TwoBrooks OneLove has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OneLove is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to TwoBrooks OneLove.
I think Crakehall has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grayson Crakehall!
Grayson Crakehall took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Bad Man Clothing (Nothing over 40$) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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