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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sie Kensou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Crawford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blake Crawford told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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145 lbs
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184 cm
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191 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sie Kensou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Blake Crawford!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crawford avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circling - Crawford throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kensou half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Crawford throws a hook but Kensou blocks it.
Kensou tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crawford fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kensou sprawls well initially but Crawford persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Crawford prevents Kensou from standing back up.
Crawford content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kensou wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kensou tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Crawford manages to move to mount!
Crawford tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Crawford's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Crawford.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Let's hope that Crawford has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Crawford dominated that round.
That's time! Kensou's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kensou throws a head kick that misses.
Kensou displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crawford throws out the jab.
Kensou tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kensou tries to sprawl but Crawford drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kensou is looking to escape.
Kensou scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Crawford manages to mount him!
Kensou tries to buck Crawford off but he can't manage it.
Crawford content just to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawford is continuing to stall.
Crawford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The adventures of Crawford the control monster continue. Boring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Crawford.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crawford with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Crawford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kensou throws a head kick that misses.
Crawford fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kensou to the ground. Crawford is now in Kensou's guard.
Crawford is pushing down on Kensou's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kensou is fighting to maintain full guard but Crawford has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kensou looks like he's trying to stand up.
Crawford controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawford stops Kensou from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawford looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kensou ducks under a wild hook from Crawford.
Crawford feints and as Kensou raises his hands in defense, Crawford changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Crawford works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Crawford moves nicely into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crawford controls the position.
Kensou really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Blake Crawford is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake Crawford has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Yet more stalling tactics from Crawford.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Crawford blocks the body kick.
Crawford drives through with a takedown into Kensou's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Crawford's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sie Kensou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crawford forces his way into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crawford controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blake 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Blake Crawford!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Blake Crawford!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Blake Crawford!
Blake Crawford wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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