PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Norman Crowley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nemanja Vidienko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crowley's entrance music is Iron Man - Black Sabbath. A fine choice. Vidienko comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Monster - The Automatic kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Norman Crowley has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Crowley
vs
Vidienko

179 cm
21
219 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
25
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Norman Crowley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nemanja Vidienko!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crowley tries to clinch but Vidienko moves out of range.
We've been told by Crowley's head coaches at The Fortress that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

Crowley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Crowley pressing his opponent against the cage.
Crowley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vidienko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Crowley prevents it.
Vidienko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crowley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Crowley obliges.
Knees to the body from Crowley.
Vidienko looks winded!
Crowley working Vidienko over with knees to the body.
Vidienko trying to control the position but instead, Crowley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vidienko into the cage.
Vidienko being controlled against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vidienko jumps guard but Crowley stands there with Vidienko around his waist. Vidienko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Norman Crowley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nemanja Vidienko.
Stalling in the clinch from Crowley.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vidienko's coach down at Quick Fingers BEST BANG FOR BUCK Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vidienko's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Crowley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vidienko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Crowley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vidienko.
Crowley lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Crowley obliges.
Crowley unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Crowley just leaning against Vidienko, taking a breather.
Crowley utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Crowley crunches a lovely knee into Vidienko's ribcage.
Crowley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vidienko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vidienko takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crowley lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Nemanja Vidienko has been cut.
Crowley landing knees to the body.
Crowley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Crowley landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Crowley utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Crowley pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Crowley scores a nice knee to the body.
Crowley lands a damaging elbow.
Crowley lands a good knee to the midsection. Vidienko won't want to take too many of those.
Crowley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Crowley utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A body shot lands from Crowley.
A knee to the head by Crowley.
Crowley stalling.
Crowley manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vidienko takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees to the body from Crowley.
Knees to the body from Crowley.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Crowley.
Crowley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Crowley will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vidienko up against the cage.
Crowley scores with a knee to the head.
Crowley is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Crowley.
Crowley is struggling to control the position.
Vidienko takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Crowley.
Crowley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Crowley trying to stall but Vidienko improves his position.
Vidienko takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vidienko takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crowley tries to throw a body punch but Vidienko avoids it by throwing Crowley back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vidienko takes a knee right on the jaw!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Crowley stalling in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Crowley.
Crowley is leaning against Vidienko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Crowley lands a good knee to the midsection. Vidienko won't want to take too many of those.
Crowley slowing the pace effectively.
Crowley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vidienko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Crowley putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vidienko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Crowley.
Crowley crunches a lovely knee into Vidienko's ribcage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crowley leaning his opponent against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crowley working Vidienko over with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Norman Crowley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nemanja Vidienko's cut.
That's time! Crowley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Crowley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nemanja Vidienko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crowley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Vidienko moves into the clinch successfully.
Crowley is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vidienko as Crowley tries to tie him up.
Crowley scores with a knee to the head.
Crowley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vidienko takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vidienko throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vidienko fails to pull guard.
Crowley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Crowley lands a nice knee to the body.
Vidienko is breathing heavily.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Crowley obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crowley is looking to control Vidienko's arms but Vidienko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Crowley has his back to the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowley just leaning against Vidienko, taking a breather.
Vidienko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Crowley lands a nice knee to the body.
Crowley crunches a lovely knee into Vidienko's ribcage.
Crowley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vidienko can do to turn this around?
Crowley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crowley connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vidienko's face.
Crowley landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Crowley crunches a lovely knee into Vidienko's ribcage.
Crowley stalling in the clinch but Vidienko improves position.
Vidienko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Crowley just stands there and leans against the cage.
Crowley scores a nice knee to the body.
Crowley lands a knee to the head.
Crowley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vidienko's efforts to push away.
Crowley lands a good knee to the midsection. Vidienko won't want to take too many of those.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowley content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees to the body from Crowley.
Crowley lands an elbow that stopped Vidienko in his tracks for a moment.
Vidienko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Crowley just stands there and leans against the cage.
Norman Crowley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nemanja Vidienko.
Crowley utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Crowley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Crowley lands a good knee to the midsection. Vidienko won't want to take too many of those.
Crowley slowing the pace effectively.
Stalling in the clinch from Crowley.
Crowley scores a nice knee to the body.
Crowley unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vidienko takes an elbow to the temple.
Crowley lands a nice knee to the body.
Crowley putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vidienko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Crowley landing knees to the body.
Crowley is trying to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowley keeps control of Vidienko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Crowley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vidienko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Crowley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Crowley is pushing Vidienko up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Crowley unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Crowley lands an elbow inside that Vidienko shrugs off.
Norman Crowley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Crowley scores a nice knee to the body.
Crowley is pressed up against the cage. Vidienko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Crowley down to the mat. Crowley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Crowley is looking to clinch but Vidienko is avoiding it.

Crowley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Crowley working Vidienko over with knees to the body.
Crowley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Crowley stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowley landing knees to the body.
Crowley lands a good knee to the midsection. Vidienko won't want to take too many of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vidienko takes a knee to the side of the body.
Crowley landing knees to the head.
Crowley is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Crowley lands a nice knee to the body.
Crowley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vidienko stalling in the clinch but Crowley improves position.
Crowley is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vidienko takes an elbow to the temple.
Come on Vidienko - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vidienko wants to get back to striking at distance but Crowley won't allow it.
Crowley taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Norman Crowley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nemanja Vidienko'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. This is the final round!

Crowley throws out a leg kick but Vidienko moves out of range and Crowley only half commits.
Vidienko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crowley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crowley tries to score with a low kick but Vidienko moves his leg out of the way.

Crowley moves into the clinch.
Crowley landing knees to the body.
A short left from Vidienko.
Vidienko wants to take the fight to the mat but Crowley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Crowley utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vidienko takes a knee to the side of the body.
Crowley lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Crowley scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vidienko takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crowley blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Crowley.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowley landing knees to the body.
Crowley stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The referee is keeping an eye on Crowley - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Crowley is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Crowley lands an elbow just above Vidienko 's eye.
Crowley wants to stall.
Crowley putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vidienko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Crowley digs a right hand into Vidienko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vidienko's gas tank.
Crowley working Vidienko over with knees to the body.
Crowley working Vidienko over with knees to the body.
Crowley lands a nice uppercut.
Crowley taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Crowley is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Crowley.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Crowley as Vidienko tries to tie him up.
Crowley lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crowley with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Crowley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Crowley lands a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vidienko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crowley connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vidienko's face.
Vidienko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Crowley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Crowley landing knees to the body.
Crowley stalling against the cage.
Crowley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vidienko avoids it.
Crowley trying to land knees to the body.
Crowley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vidienko avoids it.
Vidienko tries to land knees in the clinch but Crowley avoids the damage to the body.
Nemanja Vidienko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Norman Crowley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowley gets underhooks to prevent Vidienko's takedown attempt.
Norman Crowley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nemanja Vidienko.
Vidienko wants to take the fight to the mat but Crowley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vidienko stalling in the clinch but Crowley improves position.
The referee calls for Crowley to work.
Crowley stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The referee is keeping an eye on Crowley - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Crowley stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vidienko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vidienko creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vidienko is trying to break the clinch but Crowley is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Crowley unloads a knee to the mid-section.

Vidienko is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Crowley can't fight it off and eventually Vidienko manages to take the fight to the floor. Crowley looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Crowley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Norman Crowley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crowley, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:25
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Norman Crowley!
Norman Crowley was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.