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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Don Crenshaw (ranked 324 p4p, 374 weight class) and Marchrius Rossi (ranked 51 p4p, 60 weight class). Crenshaw's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Deep Purple - Perfect Strangers. Rossi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Metal Slug Theme. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Don Crenshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Marchrius Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rossi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crenshaw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crenshaw tries to clinch up but Rossi circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Rossi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Crenshaw misses with a hook to the body
and Crenshaw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crenshaw scores with a nice strike.
Crenshaw keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rossi.
Crenshaw connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rossi momentarily.
Rossi misses with a wild body shot.
Crenshaw scores with a shot to the body.
Crenshaw takes a swing at Rossi's ribcage but misses.
Rossi throws out a counter right but Crenshaw avoids it with no problem.
Rossi misses with a hook
and Crenshaw counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rossi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw lands with an uppercut that bounces Rossi off the cage and back into range.
Crenshaw misses with a hook. Rossi ducked under it nicely.
Crenshaw thuds a left hand into Rossi's body.
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!
Nice defenses there by Crenshaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rossi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crenshaw uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rossi has time to react.
Rossi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Crenshaw. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Crenshaw.
Rossi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Crenshaw.
Crenshaw connects with a solid leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crenshaw. Rossi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crenshaw cracks Rossi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Crenshaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rossi moves away.
Rossi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Crenshaw is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Crenshaw lands a slapping body shot.
Crenshaw has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chikara MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crenshaw throws a series of punches but Rossi moves out of range.
Don Crenshaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rossi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crenshaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crenshaw misses with a body shot
and Rossi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Crenshaw slips a straight right by Rossi.
Crenshaw misses with a head kick.
Rossi slips under a jab from Crenshaw.
Rossi throws a head kick that misses.
Crenshaw scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rossi throws a head kick but Crenshaw moves out of range.
A jab from Crenshaw does it's job there.
Crenshaw slips a straight right by Rossi.
Crenshaw throws a head kick that misses
and Rossi counters with a nice leg kick.
Rossi scores with a body shot.
Crenshaw fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rossi looks to land a right hand but Crenshaw moved out of range.
A jab from Crenshaw does it's job there.
Rossi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crenshaw misses with a wild body shot.
Crenshaw throws a lazy uppercut
and Rossi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crenshaw lands a jab to the head.
Crenshaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crenshaw throws out a loose jab but Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crenshaw takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Crenshaw throws a jab when Rossi was well out of range.
Rossi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Crenshaw misses with a body shot.
Rossi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Crenshaw punishes Rossi's body with a nice straight punch.
Crenshaw throws a leg kick
and Rossi counters with an outside leg kick.
Crenshaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rossi was well out of range. Poor timing from Crenshaw.
A swing and a miss from Rossi.
Rossi tries to move into range but Crenshaw moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Crenshaw.
Rossi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Crenshaw uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rossi.
Crenshaw was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crenshaw misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Crenshaw.
Rossi loads up on a big right hand but Crenshaw slips the punch.
Crenshaw throwing a counter right hand but Rossi manages to avoid it.
Rossi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crenshaw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Crenshaw finds it's way through Rossi's defenses.
Crenshaw throws a head kick that misses
and Rossi counters with a stiff right hand.
Crenshaw throws an overhand right that lands on Rossi's shoulder, as Rossi tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good exchange - Crenshaw coming out on top.
Good leg kick by Rossi.
Rossi lunges at Crenshaw with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Crenshaw's hand.
Crenshaw connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rossi momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Crenshaw dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rossi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw misses with a double jab
and Rossi counters with a straight right hand.
Crenshaw throws an overhand right that lands on Rossi's shoulder, as Rossi tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Rossi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Crenshaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rossi was well out of range. Poor timing from Crenshaw.
Rossi throws a leg kick
and Crenshaw counters with a stiff right hand.
Crenshaw blocks a head kick by Rossi.
Crenshaw lands a lovely overhand right.
Crenshaw takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Crenshaw rushes Rossi and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crenshaw lands with a left to the head.
Rossi misses with a punch on the inside.
Crenshaw misses with some punches.
Rossi lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rossi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossi blocks the elbow strike.
Crenshaw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rossi misses with an uppercut. Crenshaw saw that one coming.
Crenshaw lands a glancing blow to the side of Rossi's head.
Rossi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Crenshaw fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rossi.
Rossi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Crenshaw connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rossi scrambles back to his feet.
Rossi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crenshaw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crenshaw misses with a looping right.
Crenshaw tries a head kick but it misses.
Rossi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rossi throws a jab when Crenshaw was well out of range.
Crenshaw throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rossi on the side of the head.
Crenshaw lands a head shot.
Crenshaw lands a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crenshaw ducks under a wild hook from Rossi.
Rossi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Crenshaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rossi can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crenshaw lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Crenshaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Rossi is just out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Crenshaw.
Rossi motions for Crenshaw to come forward. Rossi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rossi throws a leg kick but Crenshaw sees it coming and moves out of range.
Crenshaw is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Crenshaw misses with a jab to the body
and Rossi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crenshaw throws a nice head kick!
Rossi looks to land a left hand but Crenshaw moved out of range nicely.
Crenshaw seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Crenshaw blocks the body kick.
Rossi misses with a straight left.
Rossi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rossi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Crenshaw has time to react.
Crenshaw throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A low kick from Rossi is predictable there
and Crenshaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rossi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Crenshaw throws a lazy uppercut
and Crenshaw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rossi misses with a body shot.
Crenshaw throws a hook but Rossi blocks it.
Rossi counters with a body kick.
Crenshaw throws a head kick but Rossi moves out of range.
Rossi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Crenshaw on the side of the head.
Rossi misses with a straight right.
Crenshaw's corner calls for a 1-2. Crenshaw obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw misses with a hook. Rossi ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rossi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Crenshaw swings widly with a right hand
and Rossi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crenshaw defending well as Rossi loads up on a big left hand.
Crenshaw lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Crenshaw throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rossi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crenshaw misses with a lunging right hand
and Rossi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rossi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rossi throws a hook to the side of Crenshaw's head but Crenshaw sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rossi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Crenshaw misses with a left hand
enabling Rossi to counter with a crisp jab.
Good exchange - Crenshaw coming out on top.
Crenshaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rossi was well out of range. Poor timing from Crenshaw.
Rossi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crenshaw lands with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Crenshaw dominated that second round.
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!
Crenshaw thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crenshaw misses the jab.
Rossi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Crenshaw throwing a counter right hand but Rossi manages to avoid it.
Crenshaw fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rossi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rossi keeps the fight on the outside.
Rossi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rossi throws a body shot but no joy.
Crenshaw misses with a body punch
and Rossi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crenshaw tests Rossi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rossi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crenshaw scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rossi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rossi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rossi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Crenshaw went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crenshaw moves forwards but Rossi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Crenshaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rossi moves away.
A head kick by Crenshaw misses
and Rossi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Crenshaw scores with a jab. Rossi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Crenshaw lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rossi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rossi misses with a lunging right hand
and Crenshaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rossi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Crenshaw closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Crenshaw connects with a right hand. Rossi shakes it off.
Nice cross by Crenshaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crenshaw connects with a solid leg kick.
Rossi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Marchrius Rossi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crenshaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crenshaw throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rossi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Crenshaw throws a shot from downtown. Rossi moves away and avoids it.
Rossi slips a jab from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw lands a body shot.
Rossi throws a body shot but no joy.
Crenshaw goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rossi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crenshaw counters with a nice body shot.
Rossi misses with a hook
enabling Crenshaw to counter with a crisp jab.
Crenshaw works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rossi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crenshaw.
Rossi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Crenshaw with a body shot.
Rossi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Crenshaw buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crenshaw ducks under a wild hook from Rossi.
Crenshaw swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crenshaw blocks the body kick.
A quick step to the side and Crenshaw tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crenshaw throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crenshaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crenshaw swings widly with a right hand
and Rossi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rossi throws a sloppy head kick and Crenshaw moves out of range easily.
Crenshaw misses with a body shot.
Rossi throws out a counter right but Crenshaw avoids it with no problem.
Crenshaw looks to land a left hand but Rossi moved out of range nicely.
Crenshaw looks to land a right hand but Rossi moved out of range.
Rossi misses with a lunging right hand
and Crenshaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crenshaw on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rossi scores with a body shot.
Rossi misses with a jab to the body
letting Crenshaw counter with a right hand.
Rossi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crenshaw bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crenshaw throws a sloppy head kick
and Rossi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rossi takes a swing at Crenshaw's ribcage but misses.
Don Crenshaw is winning the standup battle so far.
Crenshaw misses with a lunging right hand
and Rossi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crenshaw is rocked!
Crenshaw with a jab.
Oh Crenshaw is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crenshaw throws a lazy head kick
and Rossi counters with a good low kick that Crenshaw was not able to check.
Crenshaw seems to have got his legs back now.
Crenshaw takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good exchange - Crenshaw coming out on top.
A swing and a miss from Crenshaw.
The fighters circle, before Rossi throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Crenshaw's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Rossi lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Marchrius Rossi!
During a confident post fight interview, Marchrius Rossi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Don Crenshaw was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm still a cool dad, though.'.
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