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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ben Crispian (ranked 12 p4p, 43 weight class) and Hoodoo Brown (ranked 2 p4p, 6 weight class). Ben Crispian has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Ben Crispian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hoodoo Brown!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crispian throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brown drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Crispian defends it well.
We've been told by Crispian's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Crispian on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Ben Crispian has been cut.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crispian.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Crispian.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Crispian is looking to counter punch.
Brown slips a jab from Crispian.
Crispian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brown.
Brown takes a swing at Crispian's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crispian leaves Brown with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Crispian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crispian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crispian.
Crispian scores with a kick to the body.
Crispian with a hook.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crispian throws out the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Brown misses.
Crispian lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Crispian is looking to slow Brown down with leg kicks.
Crispian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Crispian clobbers Brown with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crispian scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Brown blocks the leg kick.
Crispian misses with a straight right.
Crispian tried to score with a low kick but Brown checks it.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters circling a little - Crispian finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Brown is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Crispian rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown avoids the body shot from Crispian.
Ben Crispian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crispian connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brown. Brown circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Crispian misses with a low kick.
Crispian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ben Crispian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Crispian.
Brown scores with a nice strike.
The fighters circling - Crispian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crispian throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brown drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Crispian defends it well.
Brown staying out of range there.
It seemed like Brown was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crispian.
Brown will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ben Crispian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoodoo Brown.
Crispian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crispian connects with a solid leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brown is defended easily by Crispian.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crispian scores with a nice head shot.
Crispian finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brown looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Crispian throws a leg kick which misses Brown's front leg but catches the back leg as Brown tries to avoid it.
Crispian scores with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Crispian.
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!
Brown's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Crispian connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brown scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Crispian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Crispian'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.
Brown takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ben Crispian is winning the standup battle so far.
Crispian cracks Brown with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brown moves out of range as Crispian strikes.
Brown changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Crispian swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brown.
Crispian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Crispian misses.
Crispian feints and then cracks Brown's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brown down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Crispian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crispian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brown at a distance.
Brown misses with a hook. Crispian ducked under it nicely.
Brown misses with a hook
and Crispian counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crispian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crispian throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brown counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brown swings for the body but Crispian moves out of range.
Brown fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crispian on the side of the head.
Nice cross by Crispian.
Crispian misses with a leg kick
so Brown counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Crispian has wrist control.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crispian avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brown is fighting to break Crispian's control of his arms but Crispian is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Crispian working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown.
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brown scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Brown slips nicely into half guard.
Brown thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crispian's head.
Brown sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Crispian defending well though.
Crispian is looking to control Brown's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Crispian avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to free his trapped foot but Crispian is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brown missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brown throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brown thows a huge punch but Crispian dodges it nicely.
Crispian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Brown missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brown trying to mount his opponent but Crispian defends it.
Brown missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Crispian tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
Crispian blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brown.
Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crispian moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crispian is keeping the position for now.
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Crispian keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Brown postures up in Crispian's guard and throws a big left but Crispian blocks it.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Crispian is retaining full guard.
Brown lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hoodoo Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ben Crispian's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Brown throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crispian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Brown. Beautiful body shot.
Crispian jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Crispian misses with a looping right.
A low kick from Crispian is predictable there
and Brown counters with a shoot takedown. Crispian fights it but they end up in guard.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Crispian is retaining full guard.
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brown with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brown landing some decent shots from guard.
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crispian working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown.
Crispian trying to control the position.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Brown working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Crispian utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brown makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Brown postures up in Crispian's guard and throws a big left but Crispian blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Crispian blocks nicely.
Crispian avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crispian has momentary wrist control but Brown slips an elbow through the middle.
Brown lands a couple of elbows.
Brown forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crispian blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brown.
Crispian avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brown.
Brown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brown is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Brown thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Brown in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Brown working Crispian over with strikes here.
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!
Brown connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Brown scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Crispian?
Crispian taking shots to the head.
Brown unloads with some shots from mount but Crispian bucks and avoids them well.
Brown is landing with some decent strikes but Crispian is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands with some strikes.
Brown looking to ground and pound but Crispian is blocking nicely.
Brown looking to finish with strikes here!
Brown lands a big elbow.
Brown misses with some ground and pound and Crispian recovers position to half guard.
Brown sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Crispian defending well though.
Brown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brown is nestled in close to Crispian, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Crispian has hold of Brown's hands but Brown slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Brown slips a nice elbow through Crispian's hands, connecting with Crispian's forehead.
Crispian won't allow Brown to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown passes to side control.
Brown lands an elbow.
Brown working the ground and pound from 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!
Brown throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Brown postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Brown landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Brown tries to score with some ground and pound. Crispian controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Crispian can't do much from the bottom here.
Brown sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Crispian is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Brown scores with a couple of short elbows.
Brown tries to move to mount but Crispian blocks the move with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hoodoo Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brown 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hoodoo Brown!
A victorious Hoodoo Brown thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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