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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lateef Crowder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dzoko Dzoko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crowder comes to the cage accompanied by Tribute. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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185 lbs
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191 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lateef Crowder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dzoko Dzoko!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dzoko keeps the fight on the outside.
Dzoko throws out a leg kick but Crowder moves out of range and Dzoko only half commits.
Dzoko thows a body shot but no joy.
Dzoko looks to land a right hand but Crowder moved out of range.
Dzoko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crowder circles away from the clinch attempt
and Crowder counters by clinching up.
Dzoko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Crowder works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Crowder trying to control but Dzoko is working from the bottom.
Dzoko throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Dzoko keeping moving, preventing Crowder from controlling successfully.
Dzoko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crowder. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dzoko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crowder doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crowder manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Crowder connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzoko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crowder doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crowder manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dzoko looking for a guillotine here but Crowder defends easily.
Crowder slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dzoko manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Crowder misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Crowder is controlling Dzoko's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Dzoko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Crowder has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowder has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dzoko is working away from the top position though.
Crowder is doing well to control the position and prevent Dzoko from advancing to side control.
Crowder is trying to stand back up but Dzoko is controlling him
Crowder kicks Dzoko off and gets back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Crowder.
Dzoko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dzoko throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Crowder to regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowder has his hands on Dzoko's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crowder is trying to keep Dzoko in close.
Dzoko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dzoko prevents Crowder from getting back to his feet.
Dzoko drops back, looking for a kneebar! Crowder looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Crowder looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Crowder!
Dzoko looks winded!
Crowder decides to stand back up.
Crowder gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowder is looking to take this one to the mat.
Crowder has clasped his hands together around Dzoko's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dzoko regains half guard.
Dzoko works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dzoko is trying to control the position but Crowder postures up.
Dzoko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dzoko throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Crowder keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dzoko's head.
Dzoko working a defensive guard but Crowder passes into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crowder moves into full mount! Dzoko won't be happy about that!
Crowder trying to control but Dzoko is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lateef Crowder dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Crowder shoots in looking for a takedown. Dzoko tries to sprawl out of it but Crowder keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dzoko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Crowder shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dzoko counters with a nice uppercut.
Dzoko throws a low kick but Crowder moves out of range easily.
Dzoko throws a leg kick
letting Crowder counter with a right hand.
Dzoko tries to clinch up but Crowder circles away and keeps his distance.
Crowder shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dzoko napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Crowder decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dzoko to his feet.
Crowder shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dzoko as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lateef Crowder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dzoko gets tackled into the cage by Crowder. Crowder maintains the clinch.
Dzoko wants to get back to striking at distance but Crowder won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzoko is trying to break the clinch but Crowder has him pressed against the cage.
Crowder keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dzoko's efforts to push away.
Dzoko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dzoko is trying to force a seperation but Crowder has the dominant position.
Dzoko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crowder has him pressed against the cage.
Crowder has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dzoko regains guard immediately.
Dzoko looking for subs off his back but Crowder has passed one foot through into half guard.
Crowder stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dzoko is trying to get back to full guard.
Crowder escapes and gets back to his feet.
Dzoko throws a hook to the side of Crowder's head but Crowder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crowder shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dzoko but Dzoko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Crowder closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dzoko is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dzoko takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dzoko managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Crowder.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowder stands up.
Crowder shoots in for a takedown but Dzoko shows good takedown defense.
Dzoko tries to clinch but Crowder is having none of it.
Crowder shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Crowder avoids a kick to the body.
Dzoko has Crowder up against the cage in a clinch.
Dzoko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dzoko is trying to break the clinch but Crowder is controlling him.
Crowder jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dzoko walks away with a smile on his face. Crowder gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dzoko misses with a low kick.
Crowder shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dzoko sprawls well. Dzoko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Crowder gets slowly back to his feet.
Dzoko throws a leg kick
and Crowder counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dzoko struggling a bit here.
Lateef Crowder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Crowder wants to control but Dzoko is keeping him busy.
Dzoko is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Crowder off and has taken his back!
Crowder is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dzoko gets his way!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crowder trying to control the action but Dzoko just sinks the hooks in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lateef Crowder dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Crowder tries for a takedown but Dzoko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Crowder slips under a jab from Dzoko.
Dzoko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Crowder, pushing him back against the cage.
Crowder is trying to pull guard but Dzoko has him pressed against the cage.
Dzoko is trying to break the clinch but Crowder is controlling him.
Dzoko wants to get back to striking at distance but Crowder won't allow it.
Dzoko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dzoko working hard to break the clinch.
Dzoko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dzoko wants to get back to striking at distance but Crowder won't allow it.
Crowder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzoko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Crowder counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dzoko is looking to break free of the clinch but Crowder has double underhooks.
Dzoko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crowder breaks the clinch.
Crowder closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dzoko to the mat! Dzoko manages to get full guard.
Crowder looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dzoko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crowder is one step ahead there.
Dzoko controls Crowder momentarily but Crowder frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dzoko throws his legs up looking for a submission but Crowder uses it to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowder trying to control the action but Dzoko is working from the bottom.
Crowder landing a few strikes.
Crowder prevents Dzoko from escaping the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dzoko is not content to let Crowder control the position.
Crowder working away.
Crowder has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Crowder will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lateef Crowder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowder fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dzoko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck for Crowder with that takedown attempt.
Crowder looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dzoko tries to clinch there but Crowder circles away.
Dzoko Dzoko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good work by Crowder as he checks the leg kick.
Crowder blocks a head kick by Dzoko.
Nice takedown defense from Dzoko. No joy for Crowder on that attempt.
Dzoko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowder blocks a head kick by Dzoko.
Dzoko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crowder closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Crowder lands in his opponent's guard.
Dzoko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lateef Crowder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dzoko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crowder doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crowder manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Crowder passes Dzoko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crowder moves into full mount! Dzoko won't be happy about that!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lateef Crowder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crowder, 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lateef Crowder!
During a confident post fight interview, Lateef Crowder thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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