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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michael Crawford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaudencio Roman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Crawford might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kanye West- New Slave. Gaudencio Roman will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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130 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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World class MT
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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
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Crawford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gaudencio Roman!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crawford with a lazy takedown attempt
and Roman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roman is looking to slow Crawford down with leg kicks.
Crawford chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Roman can pounce on him.
Roman swings for the body but Crawford moves out of range.
Crawford is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Roman.
Roman shoots in for a takedown but Crawford shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Crawford's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Roman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Crawford scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roman throws a shot to the body.
Crawford gets caught flat footed, as Roman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Crawford is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Roman wants to control from the top but Crawford keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crawford is on top in guard.
Crawford won't allow Roman to sweep him here.
Crawford sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Roman's guard.
Crawford throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roman trying to hold on to Crawford's head to control him but Crawford postures up.
Roman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Crawford.
Crawford is working for a kimura but Roman is defending it quite comfortably.
Crawford is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crawford missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Roman is trying to get back to full guard.
Crawford is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Roman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Roman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Crawford is working away from the top position though.
Roman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crawford. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Roman regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Crawford.
Roman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crawford is aware though and is defending well.
Roman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Roman looking for a guillotine here but Crawford defends easily.
Crawford lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawford with a flurry of punches that miss.
Crawford loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Crawford is in close to Roman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Crawford throwing strikes from guard but Roman blocks nicely.
Crawford working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Roman's head.
Roman can't keep his opponent in guard - Crawford advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Crawford not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Roman is trying to get back to full 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. Crawford connects with a nice short shot to Roman's temple.
Crawford has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crawford working the head and body with strikes.
Roman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Crawford tries to pass the half guard into mount. Roman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Crawford sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Roman defending well though.
Crawford wants to work for an arm triangle but Roman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Roman trying to control here.
Crawford is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Roman sees it coming and defends easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Roman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Crawford prevents Roman from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ground and pound from Crawford.
Roman wants to get back to full guard.
Roman is refusing to be controlled, as Crawford sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Crawford dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Roman looks to score with a jab to the body but Crawford is just out of range.
Crawford was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Roman rushes Crawford and presses him up against the cage.
Roman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Roman avoiding damage.
I was talking to Crawford's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Crawford is looking for a takedown.
Crawford is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Roman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Crawford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crawford is looking for a takedown.
Roman trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Roman misses with a body punch.
Roman missing with knees to the body.
Crawford has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Roman after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawford goes for a takedown in the clinch but Roman prevents it.
Crawford goes for a takedown in the clinch but Roman prevents it.
Crawford has Roman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Roman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Crawford letting Roman take a breather here.
Roman prevents the takedown attempt.
Crawford has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Roman clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Roman staying busy and making it hard for Crawford to control.
Roman is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Crawford off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Roman wants to control his opponent's hands but Crawford gets his hands free.
Crawford has the hooks in. Roman is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Roman trying to control the action but Crawford just sinks the hooks in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roman is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Crawford scores with punches from the back.
Crawford is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Crawford throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Roman!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crawford somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Roman fending off the submission attempt from Crawford.
Roman is trying to break free.
Crawford lands punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawford throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Crawford doesn't have the hooks in and Roman manages to turn into his guard.
Roman throwing strikes but missing.
Crawford wants to sweep but no luck.
Roman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Crawford had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Roman defends it easily.
Roman tries to free his leg and advance position but Crawford is retaining full guard.
Crawford looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Roman is in close to Crawford's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Crawford throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Roman trying to control but Crawford is working from the bottom.
Crawford escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Roman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roman scoring with some ground and pound.
Roman wants to control from the top but Crawford keeps moving.
Crawford working for a triangle but Roman defends it easily.
Roman wants to control from the top but Crawford keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crawford working for a triangle but Roman defends it easily.
Roman wants to pass the guard but Crawford is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Crawford dominated that second round.
That's time! Crawford's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Roman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Roman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Roman cracks the inside of Crawford's front leg.
Roman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Roman, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roman throws a right hand that Crawford ducks under and follows up with a left that Crawford also avoids with ease.
Crawford seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Crawford takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roman slaps away a takedown attempt from Crawford, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Roman lands a slapping body shot.
Roman takes a swing at Crawford's ribcage but misses.
Nice jab there from Roman.
Roman lands a leg kick that knocks Crawford off balance momentarily.
Roman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roman misses with a wild body shot.
Roman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Crawford, pushing him back against the cage.
Crawford is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Roman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Crawford goes for a takedown attempt but Roman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Crawford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Roman scores with a hook.
Roman closes the distance and clinches up with Crawford, looking for a takedown. Roman pushes Crawford against the cage but Crawford circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Crawford tries to counter by clinching up but Roman breaks away and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawford shoots in looking for a takedown. Roman tries to sprawl out of it but Crawford keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Roman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Michael Crawford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roman misses with a looping left.
Crawford is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Roman.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roman. Crawford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Crawford rather than just go for the knockout.
Roman lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheers as Roman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Crawford doesn't seem phased though.
A head kick misses from Roman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Michael Crawford is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Roman scores with a jab to the body.
Roman has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Crawford is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Roman.
Roman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Roman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crawford wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gaudencio Roman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crawford misses with a takedown attempt
and Crawford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crawford is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A clash of legs there as Crawford blocks the low kick.
Crawford seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gaudencio Roman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Crawford 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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hype
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