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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jones Crosby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Bubba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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222 lbs
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245 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jones Crosby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bubba Bubba!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crosby throws a sloppy head kick
and Bubba counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Crosby prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch on the inside from Crosby fails to land.
Crosby tightens his grip and picks Bubba up, before dumping him to the ground. Bubba manages to land in guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Crosby has gone for a leg lock! Bubba slips out almost immediately though and dives into Crosby's guard.
Bubba landing some decent shots from guard.
Crosby might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bubba is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bubba postures up in Crosby's guard and throws a big left but Crosby blocks it.
Crosby trying to control the position here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bubba is looking to work some ground and pound but Crosby has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bubba throwing strikes but missing.
Crosby has Bubba pulled in close to control his posture.
Bubba trying to control the position from guard on top but Crosby 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.
Crosby throws a series of punches but Bubba moves out of range.
Bubba avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bubba closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bubba lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Crosby is defending against the submission attempts here by Bubba.
Bubba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crosby keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crosby is defending against the submission attempts here by Bubba.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bubba seems to be working for a kimura but Crosby defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crosby trying to control here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crosby punching from the bottom.
Crosby blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bubba.
Crosby is trying to get back to full guard.
Bubba not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bubba is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Crosby sees it coming and defends easily.
Crosby is trying to stand back up but Bubba is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bubba controlling the action here.
Crosby is not content to let Bubba control the position.
Crosby throws a strike from the bottom but Bubba passes into side control!
Bubba controls the position.
Bubba wants to control but Crosby is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bubba working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bubba scores with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Bubba dominated that round.
That's time! Crosby's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Crosby throws a looping overhand right but Bubba ducks down to avoid it.
Bubba tries to score a power double leg takedown but Crosby sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bubba somewhat.
Crosby takes the fight into the clinch.
Crosby misses with the head strike.
Crosby stops a takedown attempt from Bubba.
Bubba can't get the takedown.
Jones Crosby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba Bubba.
Crosby lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Crosby is trying to maintain a safe position but Bubba gets an underhook and turns Crosby into the cage.
Crosby drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bubba wants a takedown.
Bubba drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bubba is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Crosby can't break the clinch.
Crosby gets underhooks to prevent Bubba's takedown attempt.
Bubba blocks the elbow strike.
Crosby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bubba is trying to drag Crosby to the mat but Crosby just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Crosby is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bubba can't fight it off and eventually Crosby manages to take the fight to the floor. Bubba looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bubba has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Crosby working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bubba is controlling Crosby's posture.
Bubba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crosby looking to pass the guard.
Crosby trying to control but Bubba is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crosby throws a lazy head kick
and Bubba counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bubba trying to control from Crosby's half guard. Crosby has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bubba sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Crosby's guard.
Bubba thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crosby's head.
Bubba stalling.
Bubba thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crosby's head.
Bubba not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Crosby keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Bubba is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Crosby is just riding it out for now. Bubba eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bubba performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bubba is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Crosby sees it coming and defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crosby is refusing to be controlled, as Bubba sits in half guard.
Crosby trying to hold on to Bubba's head to control him but Bubba postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bubba Bubba will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Crosby closes the distance and clinches up with Bubba, looking for a takedown. Crosby pushes Bubba against the cage but Bubba circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bubba swats away the attempt to clinch by Crosby.
Jones Crosby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crosby sizes up Bubba with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bubba shoots in and gets a takedown into Crosby's guard.
Bubba passes easily into side control. Nice work.
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!
Bubba has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Crosby!
Bubba in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Crosby tries to lock up and control but Bubba gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bubba breaks from Crosby's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bubba is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Crosby can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bubba working the ground and pound effectively.
It looks like Jones Crosby has been cut.
Bubba tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bubba lands a big shot there that rocks Crosby but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bubba trying to control but Crosby is having none of it.
Bubba lands a heavy elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bubba working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Crosby turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Bubba off and cradles Crosby's limp body as Bubba celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Bubba Bubba!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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