PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ten Sixteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slim Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crowe comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Noah Gundersen - Oh Death kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Slim Crowe has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ten Sixteen's chin.

Sixteen
vs
Crowe

180 cm
27
178 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

190 cm
24
180 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Merciless Gladiators
Milwaukee's Best 160

[JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ten Sixteen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Slim Crowe!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sixteen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sixteen throws a jab when Crowe was well out of range.
Crowe checks a leg kick.
Crowe pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sixteen back to the cage. Crowe follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Crowe misses with a low kick.
Sixteen with a poor takedown
enabling Crowe to counter with a crisp jab.
Crowe tries a low kick but Sixteen avoids it.
Crowe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sixteen.

Sixteen looking to score a takedown here. Crowe is defending well but Sixteen drives through and ends up in Crowe's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sixteen throws a big elbow that misses.
Sixteen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crowe is keeping the position for now.
Sixteen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowe wants to stand but Sixteen is controlling the position.
Crowe wants to sweep but no luck.
Sixteen trying to control but Crowe is working from the bottom.
Sixteen postures up in Crowe's guard and throws a big left but Crowe blocks it.
Crowe wants to stand up but Sixteen is controlling him.
Sixteen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowe keeping full guard, as Sixteen tries to pass.
Sixteen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sixteen looking to pass the guard.
Sixteen is working hard here to advance position.
Sixteen throws a big right hand that misses.
Sixteen 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.
Sixteen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowe lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sixteen!
Sixteen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sixteen tries to control the position but Crowe now has his back.
You can see the frustration on Sixteen's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Crowe is looking to control Sixteen but Sixteen is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Sixteen tries to roll but Crowe sticks to his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
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 Ten Sixteen 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.

Crunch! Crowe slams his shin into Sixteen's torso.
Sixteen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Crowe cracks the inside of Sixteen's front leg.
Nice body kick from Crowe.
Ten Sixteen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crowe throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Crowe throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sixteen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Crowe throws a body punch but Sixteen moves out of range.
Sixteen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Crowe's waist but Crowe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sixteen off to one side.
Slim Crowe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crowe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sixteen's calf.
Crowe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowe tries to land a leg kick but Sixteen saw it coming and moves away.
Crowe tries to land a front kick but Sixteen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sixteen lands with a cross.

Sixteen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sixteen thows a huge punch but Crowe dodges it nicely.
Ten Sixteen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sixteen throwing shots but Crowe is blocking nicely.
Sixteen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Crowe is looking for a sweep. Sixteen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Crowe wants to control but Sixteen is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sixteen wants to control but Crowe is keeping him busy.
Crowe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sixteen.
Crowe is staying active underneath Sixteen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Crowe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sixteen.
Sixteen throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Crowe to regain full guard.
Sixteen lands a couple of elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crowe keeping full guard, as Sixteen tries to pass.
Crowe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Crowe manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Sixteen shoots for a double leg takedown but Crowe sprawls well. He's pushed Sixteen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ten Sixteen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sixteen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sixteen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crowe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Crowe misses with a body kick.
Sixteen misses with a kick to the body
and Crowe counters with a low kick, right behind Sixteen 's knee.
Sixteen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sixteen darts in looking for a takedown but Crowe gets double underhooks and turns Sixteen into the cage.

Sixteen breaks from the clinch.
Crowe clobbers Sixteen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sixteen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crowe.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sixteen moves out of range as Crowe throws a body kick.
Crowe connects with an inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sixteen.
Sixteen misses with a wild body shot.
A leg kick checked by Crowe.
Crowe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sixteen fails with a takedown attempt.
Crowe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sixteen.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sixteen blocks a head kick by Crowe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slim Crowe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Sixteen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sixteen showed some decent athleticism there.
Sixteen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crowe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sixteen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Crowe defending well though.
Crowe is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sixteen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sixteen's back!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Crowe controlling the positon.
I really don't envy Sixteen right now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowe wants to control but Sixteen is keeping busy.
Sixteen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Crowe controlling from the back.
Sixteen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sixteen is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Crowe.
Sixteen trying to control the hands but Crowe won't let him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sixteen wants to escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
Crowe controlling well, preventing Sixteen from escaping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Will Crowe go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Sixteen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Crowe controls the action.
Crowe controlling well, preventing Sixteen from escaping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowe is not going to allow Sixteen to sit and survive in this position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Slim Crowe.
I think Crowe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Slim Crowe!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Slim Crowe!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Slim Crowe!

Slim Crowe wins by unanimous decision!
Post fight, an emotional Slim Crowe said 'I love me these fucking midgets, where do you find them?'.