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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boyd Crowder (ranked 2747 p4p, 4050 weight class) and McCauley Daugherty (ranked 357 p4p, 475 weight class). Boyd Crowder 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Boyd Crowder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, McCauley Daugherty!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crowder lands a leg kick that knocks Daugherty off balance momentarily.
We've been informed that Daugherty has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Daugherty dives in and grabs Crowder's left leg, looking for a takedown. Crowder pushes down on Daugherty's head and hops out.
Crowder fires out a quick counter leg kick but Daugherty just manages to avoid it.
Daugherty throws a leg kick but Crowder moved away.
Daugherty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crowder.
Crowder fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Daugherty, pushing him back against the cage.
Crowder works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Crowder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daugherty backwards.
Crowder gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Daugherty.
Daugherty has Crowder pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Crowder manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Boyd Crowder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of McCauley Daugherty.
Crowder lands a nice shot to the body.
Crowder gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Crowder looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Daugherty with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daugherty is trying to get back to full guard.
Crowder lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Crowder seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Crowder has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Crowder working Daugherty over with strikes.
Daugherty taking some punishment here, with Crowder in his half guard.
Crowder is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daugherty won't allow Crowder to pass to mount.
Crowder lands with a punch from half guard.
Crowder wants to pass the guard but Daugherty is defending well.
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. Crowder connects with a nice short shot to Daugherty's temple.
Daugherty taking some punishment here, with Crowder in his half guard.
Crowder is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Daugherty is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Boyd Crowder!
McCauley Daugherty spoke after the fight, saying 'I didn't get the win today, but first thing tomorrow I'll be on the Gym and comeback stronger!'.
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