PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Relentless AD (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jenson Crowder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

AD
vs
Crowder

175 cm
19
155 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

178 cm
19
154 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Relentless AD!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jenson Crowder!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crowder takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Crowder has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from AD finds it's way round the side to connect with Crowder's head.

It looks like Jenson Crowder has been cut.
AD fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crowder manages to avoid it.

AD forces Crowder back against the cage and clinches.
Crowder is trying to work for a single leg takedown but AD pulls him back up using the underhooks.

AD has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Crowder uses from the top position.
Crowder postures up in AD's guard and throws a big left but AD blocks it.
AD working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crowder.
Crowder tries to free his leg and advance position but AD is retaining full guard.

AD is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
AD lands a nice knee to the body.

AD breaks the clinch.
Crowder shoots in for a takedown but AD shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Crowder walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
AD throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

AD closes the distance and clinches.

AD gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
AD wants to control from the top but Crowder keeps moving.
AD sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

AD drops back, looking for a kneebar! Crowder looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Crowder looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Crowder!
AD wants to control but Crowder postures up.

Crowder is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, AD has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Crowder is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, AD has escaped the position, nice work there.
AD is trying to control Crowder's posture but Crowder avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crowder in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
AD is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Crowder looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Crowder goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, AD has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Crowder but great work by AD.

AD working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

AD decides to take the fight back to the feet.

AD shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. AD showed some decent athleticism there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

AD is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Crowder has managed to free his arm - good work.
Crowder tries to roll over but AD keeps him under control.

AD is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

AD is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
AD is pressing down on Crowder's thigh, looking to free his foot. Crowder is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Relentless AD dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jenson Crowder's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

AD scores with a punch to the head.
Crowder takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

AD moves into the clinch successfully.
Stalling in the clinch from AD.
Crowder avoiding damage as AD throws knees to the body.
AD misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Crowder.

AD has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Crowder uses from the top position.
AD keeping full guard, as Crowder tries to pass.
AD is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
AD wants to get back to his feet but Crowder is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

That's one minute gone in the round.
AD is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
AD is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Crowder is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

We're going to have a standup here because Relentless AD wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
AD leaves Crowder with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Crowder tries to score a power double leg takedown but AD sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Crowder somewhat.
AD fails with a takedown attempt.
AD misses with a wild combination.
AD shoots in for a takedown but Crowder shows good takedown defense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
AD throws an overhand right that lands on Crowder's shoulder, as Crowder tries to avoid the shot.
AD lands a head kick!
Crowder will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Relentless AD has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jenson Crowder.
AD stuffs the takedown.
Nice shot by AD.
Crowder shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. AD defends it nicely.
AD falls off balance throwing a combination

so Crowder counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crowder wants to pass the guard but AD is keeping the position.
Crowder is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowder throws a strike but AD rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

AD drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Crowder dives on top into guard.
Crowder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. AD swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Crowder drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and AD dives on top into guard.
Crowder is trying to keep AD in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
AD trying to control the position from guard on top but Crowder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
AD looking to pass the guard.
AD slips nicely into half guard.
AD throwing shots but Crowder is blocking nicely.

Crowder is defending against the submission attempts here by AD.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

AD is trying to work for a kimura but Crowder is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Relentless AD dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jenson Crowder's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Crowder with a poor takedown
and AD counters with a leg kick.
AD tries to clinch up.
Crowder walks into a stiff left hand from AD.

AD clinches with his opponent.

AD manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Crowder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

AD kicks Crowder off and gets to his feet.
AD tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
AD misses with a looping right.
Crowder staying out of range there.

AD closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees in the clinch landing for AD.
Crowder takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
AD with an attempt at a knee that misses.

AD breaks from the clinch.
Crowder defends well against a solid takedown attempt from AD.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crowder shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. AD defends it nicely.
Relentless AD seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crowder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by AD.
Crowder fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but AD avoids it really well and circles away.
Relentless AD has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jenson Crowder.
AD throws the kick towards the body but Crowder avoids it.
Relentless AD is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
AD looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
AD tries to clinch but Crowder is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by AD as he connects with a hook.

That has opened up Jenson Crowder's cut even more.
AD misses with a series of wild punches.

Crowder closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into AD's guard.

Crowder drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but AD manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Crowder has AD in his guard.
AD throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
AD throws a big elbow that misses.
Crowder wants to sweep here but AD controlling him for the moment.
AD pushes down on Crowder's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
AD is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Crowder!
AD connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Crowder is bucking up trying to escape but AD cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

AD has hold of Crowder's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Crowder manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
AD lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
AD wants to control the pace but Crowder is squirming around nicely.
A nice elbow there by AD.

The cut above Jenson Crowder's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jenson Crowder's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Relentless AD!
Relentless AD took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Best Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.