PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mac Crawford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michio Suzuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suzuki is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dragonball Z Theme. Michio Suzuki will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Crawford
vs
Suzuki

167 cm
22
137 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

180 cm
23
141 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mac Crawford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michio Suzuki!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suzuki misses with a looping right.
Suzuki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Crawford clinches up with Suzuki and pushes him back against the ropes.
Suzuki wants to break free but Crawford has control.
Suzuki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Crawford is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Suzuki pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Crawford tries for a takedown. No joy.
Suzuki wants to break free but Crawford has control.
Suzuki looking for a takedown.
Suzuki has Crawford pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Crawford manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Suzuki jumps guard.
Suzuki keeping moving, preventing Crawford from controlling successfully.
Suzuki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crawford is one step ahead there.

Crawford has gone for a leg lock! Suzuki slips out almost immediately though and dives into Crawford's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawford working a defensive guard but Suzuki passes into half guard.
Suzuki is tying to control. Crawford wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Suzuki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Crawford looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Suzuki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crawford does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Crawford wants to improve his position but Suzuki is controlling well.
Crawford might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Suzuki trying to control the action but Crawford is working from the bottom.
Crawford trying to control from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Suzuki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crawford connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Suzuki misses with a straight left.
Crawford looks for a takedown but Suzuki sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mac Crawford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crawford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Suzuki throws out the jab.
Crawford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suzuki.
Michio Suzuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suzuki misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Suzuki misses.
Crawford just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Suzuki as Crawford shoots in.
Suzuki scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Suzuki stuffs the takedown.
Suzuki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Crawford closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Suzuki to the mat! Suzuki manages to get full guard.
Crawford wants to control from the top but Suzuki keeps moving.
Crawford won't allow Suzuki to sweep him here.
Suzuki is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Suzuki keeping full guard, as Crawford tries to pass.
Crawford is working hard here to advance position.
Suzuki is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Suzuki tries to strike from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Crawford trying to control the position from guard on top but Suzuki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Crawford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Suzuki.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki lands a right hook to the body.

Crawford scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Crawford prevents Suzuki from improving his position.
Crawford wants to take a breather but Suzuki is having none of it.
Suzuki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Crawford trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crawford stopping the sweep attempt from Suzuki.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Suzuki pulls Crawford in close to prevent any damage.
Suzuki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Crawford manages to get himself to full guard.
Suzuki wants to control from the top but Crawford keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michio Suzuki dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Suzuki throws a hook but Crawford blocks it.
Crawford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Suzuki.
Crawford shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Crawford closes this distance looking for a takedown but Suzuki circles away.
Crawford gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A combination from Suzuki does no damage.
Crawford looks for a takedown but Suzuki sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mac Crawford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown by Crawford or perhaps it was just good defense by Suzuki which made him look bad.
Suzuki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crawford.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suzuki throws a body punch but Crawford moves out of range.
Crawford shoots in for a takedown but Suzuki shows good takedown defense.
Suzuki throws a hook but Crawford avoids it easily.
Crawford moves forwards but Suzuki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Suzuki misses the jab.
A combination from Suzuki does no damage.
Crawford shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Suzuki jabs Crawford right on the nose. Crawford blinks but takes it well.
Suzuki scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A shot to the body from Suzuki misses

and Crawford counters with a takedown into side control.
Suzuki is not content to let Crawford control the position.
Crawford working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Crawford wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Crawford is looking to take a break and control but Suzuki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Suzuki gets back to half guard.
Suzuki trying to control from the bottom.
Crawford wants to take a breather but Suzuki is having none of it.

Crawford 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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Suzuki thows a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Crawford shoots in looking for a takedown. Suzuki tries to sprawl out of it but Crawford keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Suzuki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Crawford on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Suzuki lands a jab to the nose.
Crawford tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Suzuki swivels and escapes.
Suzuki misses the shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki scores with a nice strike.
Suzuki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Crawford in his tracks.
Suzuki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crawford moves away.
Suzuki lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Suzuki.
Suzuki fails with the takedown

and Crawford counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Suzuki!
Suzuki tries to hold on but Crawford pushes him away.
Suzuki is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

Crawford has control of Suzuki's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Suzuki regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Crawford is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Suzuki is surviving well by controlling Crawford's body position as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michio Suzuki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Suzuki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Suzuki gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Crawford wants to pass the guard but Suzuki is keeping the position.

Crawford postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Suzuki is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Crawford, into his guard.
Suzuki is pushing down on Crawford's leg trying to pass to half guard. Crawford is fighting to maintain full guard but Suzuki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Crawford is trying to maintain the position but Suzuki is very close to passing his half guard.
Suzuki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suzuki wants to control but Crawford is keeping him busy.
Suzuki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Suzuki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Crawford is trying to control but can't.
Suzuki is keen to just control but Crawford is a slippery customer.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Crawford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Suzuki.
Crawford staying out of range there.
Suzuki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Suzuki throws a left and a right that both miss

and Crawford counters with a shoot takedown. Suzuki fights it but they end up in guard.
Crawford wants to stand but Suzuki is controlling his posture from full guard.
Suzuki wants to sweep here but Crawford controlling him for the moment.
Suzuki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crawford with a flurry of punches that miss.
Suzuki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crawford controls the pace.
Crawford won't allow Suzuki to sweep him here.
Crawford pushing down on Suzuki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Suzuki is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Crawford seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Suzuki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Crawford is stalling here. Suzuki is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Crawford seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Suzuki has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Crawford is trying to get back to half guard.
Mac Crawford overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Suzuki trying to control the position but Crawford is working away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Suzuki is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawford sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
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. Suzuki connects with a nice short shot to Crawford's temple.
Suzuki tries to pass to full mount but Crawford defends it.
Crawford gets back to full guard.

Crawford working for a triangle but Suzuki defends it easily.
Suzuki trying to control but Crawford is working from the bottom.
Suzuki won't allow Crawford to sweep him here.
Suzuki lands a couple of elbows.
Mac Crawford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michio Suzuki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Crawford looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Crawford is looking for a triangle but Suzuki pushes his legs off easily.
Crawford keeping moving, preventing Suzuki from controlling successfully.
Suzuki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crawford is on top in guard.
Suzuki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Suzuki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Crawford in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mac Crawford showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Suzuki 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michio Suzuki!