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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Crushman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Crushman has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Joe Jordan's chin.
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259 lbs
35 - 17 - 0 |
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250 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Crushman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crushman misses with a leg kick
and Jordan counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Crushman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jordan manages to avoid it.
Jordan throws a quick counter head kick but Crushman was just out of range.
Crushman scores with a punch to the head.
Crushman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jordan.
Crushman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jordans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Crushman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Crushman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jordan on his heels. He'll look to pass Jordan's guard now, I'm sure.
Crushman tries to free his leg and advance position but Jordan is retaining full guard.
Crushman wants to control from the top but Jordan keeps moving.
Jordan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crushman looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Crushman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jordan has him pressed against the cage.
Crushman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jordan stops a takedown attempt from Crushman.
Jordan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crushman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crushman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Crushman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jordan.
Crushman tries a body shot but Jordan blocks it.
Crushman has a couple of punches blocked by Jordan.
Crushman tries to throw a body punch but Jordan avoids it by throwing Crushman back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crushman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crushman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crushman has a couple of punches blocked by Jordan.
Crushman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Crushman has a couple of punches blocked by Jordan.
Crushman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jordan misses with a body punch.
Jordan tries a body shot but Crushman blocks it.
Jordan misses with a hook to the ribs.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Crushman has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crushman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jordan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Crushman.
A left hand lands to the body for Crushman.
Crushman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crushman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jordan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crushman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Jordan. No joy for Crushman on that attempt.
Joe Jordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Crushman.
A solid body kick from Crushman.
Jordan throws the left hand but Crushman avoids the punch easily.
Crushman scores with a nice right hand.
Jordan tries a head kick but it misses.
Crushman is looking to land body kicks.
Crushman lands a right hook to the body.
We've been told by Jordan's head coaches at GTi 888 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Crushman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jordan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Crushman avoids a kick to the body.
Crushman misses with a looping right.
Jordan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Daniel Crushman has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crushman gets a takedown into half guard.
Crushman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Crushman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jordan keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crushman is just content to waste time from the top position. Jordan takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jordan is looking to stand up but Crushman isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Crushman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Crushman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jordan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crushman misses with a takedown
and Jordan counters with a head kick that drops Crushman to the mat! Crushman scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Jordan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Crushman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jordan.
Crushman misses with a leg kick.
Crushman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Crushman throws a leg kick that misses.
Crushman throws the left hand but Jordan avoids the punch easily.
Crushman takes a swing at Jordan's ribcage but misses.
Crushman connects with a body shot.
Crushman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crushman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crushman throws a jab when Jordan was well out of range.
Jordan ducks under a wild hook from Crushman.
Jordan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jordan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jordan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Crushman.
Daniel Crushman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crushman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Crushman lands with a right hand.
A jab lands there for Crushman.
Crushman thumps Jordan with a low kick.
Jordan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crushman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crushman cracks a nice hook into Jordan's ribs.
Crushman throws a hook to the side of Jordan's head but Jordan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crushman tries to land a leg kick but Jordan saw it coming and moves away.
Jordan has closed the distance and engaged Crushman in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crushman tries to work over Jordan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crushman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jordan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jordan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Jordan.
Jordan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crushman digs a right hand underneath Jordan's ribcage. Jordan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Crushman misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crushman.
A short right from Crushman on the inside.
Jordan stalling.
Crushman breaks the clinch.
Crushman lands a leg kick that knocks Jordan off balance momentarily.
Crushman looks to land a right hand but Jordan moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan lands a nice looking body shot.
Crushman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jordan.
Jordan jabs Crushman right on the nose. Crushman blinks but takes it well.
Daniel Crushman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crushman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crushman misses with an uppercut. Jordan saw that one coming.
Jordan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jordan lands a nice shot to the body.
Crushman is breathing heavily.
Crushman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jordan.
Crushman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Crushman takes a swing at Jordan's ribcage but misses.
Jordan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jordan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Crushman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crushman lands a lovely overhand right.
Jordan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crushman.
Crushman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jordan counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jordan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crushman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jordan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jordan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Crushman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A solid body kick from Crushman.
Crushman throws a front kick aimed at Jordan's knee but Jordan avoids it well.
And Jordan counters with a quick kick to the body but Crushman blocks it.
Jordan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jordan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crushman doesn't seem bothered though.
Crushman tries to clinch but Jordan moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Crushman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Daniel Crushman's cut.
That's time! Jordan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Crushman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jordan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crushman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Crushman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Crushman.
Crushman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jordan.
Jordan blocks the body kick.
Jordan connects with an inside leg kick.
Crushman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan connects with a looping right hand.
That has opened up Daniel Crushman's cut even more.
Crushman throws out a loose jab but Jordan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jordan lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jordan moves forwards but Crushman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan throws a big shot that misses.
Crushman with a jab.
Nice body kick there by Crushman.
Crushman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jordan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Crushman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jordan in his tracks.
Jordan is rocked!
Crushman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jordan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crushman swings widly with a right hand
and Jordan counters with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crushman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jordan.
Crushman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Joe Jordan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crushman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oh Jordan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crushman throws a shot to the body.
Jordan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jordan seems to have got his legs back now.
Crushman scores with a jab to the body.
Crushman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jordan's sensitive parts.
Crushman throws a poor cross that misses
and Jordan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crushman swings for the body but Jordan moves out of range.
Crushman digs a good body shot into Jordan's ribs.
Crushman jabs at Jordan's body.
Jordan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crushman misses the jab.
Crushman misses with a wild body shot.
Crushman is looking to score with low kicks.
Jordan throws a body punch but Crushman moves out of range.
Crushman misses with a head kick.
Jordan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Crushman throws a hook but Jordan blocks it.
Crushman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jordan in his tracks.
Crushman digs a good body shot into Jordan's ribs.
Crushman throws a leg kick but Jordan checks it.
Jordan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jordan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crushman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crushman moves out of range as Jordan throws a body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Jordan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jordan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crushman.
Jordan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crushman.
Crushman dips to his left and cracks Jordan with an uppercut!
Daniel Crushman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crushman. Jordan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jordan throws a quick counter head kick but Crushman was just out of range.
Crushman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jordan moves away.
Jordan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jordan slips under a jab.
Crushman lands a jab to Jordan's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jordan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jordan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Crushman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jordan scrambles back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Crushman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Crushman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Crushman!
Daniel Crushman decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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hype
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