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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Elvin Crosby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johan Davidsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elvin Crosby has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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177 lbs
0 - 5 - 0 |
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169 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut |
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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
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Elvin Crosby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johan Davidsson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davidsson throws a wild body kick that Crosby sees coming a mile off.
Crosby appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Davidsson lands a nice hook to Crosby's body. Crosby takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Davidsson stuffs the takedown.
Davidsson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Crosby being controlled here, momentarily.
Crosby preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosby looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Davidsson has picked Crosby up and slammed him! Crosby can't keep hold of the triangle and Davidsson manages to pass to side control!
Crosby is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Davidsson advances nicely into full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidsson looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crosby's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Davidsson controlling the pace for now.
Crosby is trying desperately to improve position.
Davidsson unloads with some shots from mount but Crosby bucks and avoids them well.
Crosby is trying desperately to improve position.
Davidsson thowing shots but they're missing.
Crosby is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidsson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Crosby wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Davidsson.
Crosby regains half guard.
Crosby is trying to stand back up but Davidsson is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crosby is looking for a sweep. Davidsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Crosby with the active half guard here but Davidsson passes nicely into side control.
The strikes coming from Davidsson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidsson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Crosby really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Davidsson decides to stand back up. Davidsson steps back and let's Crosby get back to his feet.
Crosby gets tackled into the cage by Davidsson. Davidsson maintains the clinch.
Davidsson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Crosby up against the cage.
Crosby jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Davidsson walks away with a smile on his face. Crosby gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Davidsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Crosby seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Davidsson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crosby actively working from the bottom here.
Crosby is breathing heavily.
Crosby keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Davidsson trying to control the pace.
Crosby is trying to stand.
Davidsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Davidsson thows a huge punch but Crosby dodges it nicely.
Crosby pushes Davidsson off but Davidsson dives into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davidsson controlling from side mount.
Crosby is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Davidsson is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Davidsson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Davidsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Davidsson prevents the takedown attempt.
Crosby jumps guard but Davidsson stands there with Crosby around his waist. Crosby gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Crosby fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elvin Crosby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crosby fails to pull guard.
Crosby tries to pull guard but Davidsson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Crosby jumps guard but Davidsson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Crosby tries to break free but Davidsson pushes him back against the cage.
Crosby wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Crosby tries to pull guard but Davidsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Crosby drops back down to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidsson decides to pull guard.
Davidsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Crosby's guard.
Davidsson controlling from the top position.
Davidsson postures up in Crosby's guard and throws a big left but Crosby blocks it.
Johan Davidsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidsson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Davidsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Davidsson stands up and waves to Crosby to follow him.
Davidsson throws the kick towards the body but Crosby avoids it.
Crosby seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Davidsson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Davidsson misses with a head kick.
Davidsson gets a takedown into half guard.
Davidsson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Davidsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidsson escapes and gets back to his feet.
Davidsson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Crosby pushes Davidsson off but Davidsson dives into side control.
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!
Davidsson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Crosby!
Crosby is trying to escape the mount.
Davidsson has control of Crosby's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Crosby regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Davidsson controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crosby is looking to get to half guard.
Davidsson throws some wild stikes that Crosby manages to avoid easily.
Poor strikes thrown by Davidsson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Crosby is desperately trying to improve his position but Davidsson has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Crosby looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Davidsson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Davidsson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Crosby defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Davidsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Davidsson has good solid back control here.
Davidsson looking for the RNC.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davidsson looking to break Crosby's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Crosby remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Davidsson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Davidsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Davidsson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Crosby!
Crosby defending against the ground and pound.
Crosby is looking for a sweep.
Davidsson prevents Crosby from escaping the position.
Crosby tries to improve position but can't.
Davidsson controlling from side mount.
Crosby bucks up and tries to throw Davidsson off but instead Davidsson has got his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidsson controls the position.
Davidsson is continuing to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
I really don't envy Crosby right now.
Crosby is trying to stand back up.
Davidsson missing with strikes.
Crosby is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Davidsson controlling well, preventing Crosby from escaping the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davidsson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Crosby is trying to get back to his feet but Davidsson has full control of the position and if anything, Crosby has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Crosby right now.
Davidsson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Crosby.
Davidsson looking to break Crosby's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Crosby remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Davidsson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Davidsson controls the position.
Crosby is trying to get back to his feet but Davidsson has full control of the position and if anything, Crosby has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Davidsson looking for the choke but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crosby is trying to stand back up.
Davidsson working for a choke but Crosby is defending well.
Crosby manages to stand up with Davidsson still on his back. Eventually Davidsson drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Crosby jumps guard but Davidsson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Crosby tries to pull guard but Davidsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Crosby drops back down to his feet.
Crosby tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elvin Crosby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davidsson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Davidsson is trying to push Crosby away but Crosby has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Elvin Crosby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johan Davidsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Davidsson slows down the pace here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johan Davidsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Davidsson 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johan Davidsson!
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energy
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