PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ric Crowell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronda Rousey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ric Crowell had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Crowell
vs
Rousey

188 cm
19
205 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

180 cm
20
210 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ric Crowell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronda Rousey!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crowell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Crowell drives through and clinches with Rousey against the cage.
Crowell prevents the takedown attempt.
Rousey working aggressively here.
Crowell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rousey pulls his leg out and moves away.
No luck for Rousey with that takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rousey.
Ric Crowell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronda Rousey.

Rousey fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Crowell sprawls well initially but Rousey persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rousey prevents Crowell from standing back up.
Rousey is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rousey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rousey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rousey trying to mount his opponent but Crowell defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rousey scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rousey is pressing down on Crowell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Crowell is holding on for now.
Rousey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rousey scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rousey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crowell's head.
Crowell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rousey.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rousey working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.

Rousey is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Crowell is just riding it out for now. Rousey eventually gives up the hold.
Crowell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rousey is working away from the top position though.
Crowell is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rousey is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rousey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Crowell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rousey.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rousey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crowell's head.
Rousey seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rousey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rousey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rousey working Crowell over with strikes.
Crowell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rousey.
Crowell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rousey.
Crowell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rousey on the ground.

Rousey seems to be working for a kimura but Crowell defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rousey stops Crowell from getting back to his feet.
Crowell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rousey throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rousey throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rousey is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Crowell taking some punishment here, with Rousey in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rousey is working for a kimura but Crowell is defending it quite comfortably.
Rousey scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rousey prevents Crowell from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rousey seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Crowell looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rousey working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Rousey.
Crowell has hold of Rousey's hands but Rousey slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Crowell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Crowell tries to get out of the position.

Rousey is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rousey lands with a punch from half guard.
Rousey working over Crowell with some ground and pound. Crowell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Crowell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crowell tries to roll over but Rousey keeps him under control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
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. Rousey connects with a nice short shot to Crowell's temple.
Rousey looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rousey trying to pass the guard but Crowell defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronda Rousey dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Crowell leaves Rousey with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rousey lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rousey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rousey or perhaps it was just good defense by Crowell, which made it look bad.

Crowell clinches up against the cage.
Crowell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Crowell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rousey is trying to pull guard but Crowell has him pressed against the cage.
Ric Crowell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronda Rousey.

Rousey manages to break the clinch.

Rousey fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Crowell sprawls well initially but Rousey persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rousey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rousey scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rousey throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rousey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rousey throwing shots but Crowell is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Rousey there.
Crowell is trying to stand.
Rousey throwing shots but Crowell is blocking nicely.
Rousey wants to control but Crowell is keeping him busy.
Rousey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rousey looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Crowell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Crowell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rousey.
Rousey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Crowell defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rousey lands a nice short elbow.
Rousey lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Rousey looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Crowell is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rousey working over Crowell with some ground and pound. Crowell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rousey lands strikes from half guard.
Rousey landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ronda Rousey has got the better of the ground game so far.
Crowell taking some punishment here, with Rousey in his half guard.
Rousey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rousey is nestled in close to Crowell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Crowell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rousey.
Rousey throwing shots but Crowell is blocking nicely.
Rousey wants to take a breather but Crowell is having none of it.
Rousey lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rousey prevents Crowell from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowell is trying to maintain the position but Rousey is very close to passing his half guard.
Crowell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Crowell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rousey.
Crowell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rousey throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rousey is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rousey is nestled in close to Crowell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rousey working over Crowell with some ground and pound. Crowell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Rousey is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rousey slips a nice elbow through Crowell's hands, connecting with Crowell's forehead.
Crowell is looking for a sweep. Rousey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Rousey.
Rousey passes to side control.
Rousey trying to control the action but Crowell is working from the bottom.
Rousey throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rousey scores with a couple of short elbows.
Crowell taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rousey throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Crowell avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rousey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronda Rousey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Rousey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crowell as he avoids it easily.
Rousey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Crowell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rousey dodges the punch combination from Crowell.
Rousey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ric Crowell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronda Rousey.
Rousey misses with a takedown attempt - Crowell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Crowell tries a head kick but it misses.
Rousey fails with a takedown attempt.
Ric Crowell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rousey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crowell circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rousey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rousey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crowell circles away quickly and effectively.
Crowell tries to bum rush Rousey with a series of wild strikes but Rousey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rousey shoots in for a double leg but Crowell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rousey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Rousey shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rousey showed some decent athleticism there.
Rousey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Crowell defending well though.
Crowell tries to kick Rousey off but Rousey keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rousey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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. Rousey connects with a nice short shot to Crowell's temple.
Rousey works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowell is bucking up trying to escape but Rousey cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rousey raining down shots from the mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Rousey jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Crowell manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Crowell is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Crowell takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rousey throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

Rousey is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Crowell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rousey looks up at the clock and then as Crowell takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rousey smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rousey working the body and head with strikes.
Rousey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crowell keeps working.
Crowell wants to control but Rousey postures up.
Rousey landing a few strikes.
Rousey in side control lands a decent elbow.
Rousey in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Rousey working the ground and pound from side control.
Rousey scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rousey lands a decent elbow from side control.
Crowell pushes Rousey away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rousey gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Rousey in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rousey works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rousey working the head with strikes.

Crowell is rocked!
Rousey working the ground and pound from side control.
Oh Crowell is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Rousey has hold of Crowell's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Crowell seems comfortable defending it but Rousey has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Crowell is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Crowell is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Rousey couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ronda Rousey!
A relieved looking Ronda Rousey thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.