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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy McRolen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean McCraw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sean McCraw acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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180 lbs
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Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Good chin |
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Counter fighter
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jeremy McRolen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sean McCraw!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Chris Dean and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCraw misses with a jab to the body
and McRolen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by McRolen.
McRolen moves in looking to clinch but McCraw pushes him off.
McCraw shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McCraw keeps the fight on the outside.
McRolen scores with a punch to the head.
McCraw throws a body punch but McRolen moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McRolen tries to clinch but McCraw is having none of it.
McRolen wants to clinch
and McCraw counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCraw is struggling to control the position.
McRolen presses McCraw against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McRolen blocks an uppercut.
McRolen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McRolen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McCraw's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McCraw blocks a body shot from McRolen.
McRolen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McRolen landing knees to the head.
McRolen leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McRolen lands a hook that snaps the head of McCraw backwards.
McRolen scores with a shot to the side of McCraw's head.
McRolen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McRolen lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Sean McCraw has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McRolen blocks an uppercut.
McRolen lands a damaging elbow.
McRolen is pushing McCraw up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McCraw misses with a punch on the inside.
McCraw swings wildly with an uppercut but McRolen uses good head movement to avoid it.
McRolen scores with a shot to the side of McCraw's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McRolen lands an elbow just above McCraw 's eye.
McRolen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McCraw backwards.
McCraw jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McRolen walks away with a smile on his face. McCraw gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McRolen tries to clinch but McCraw moves out of range.
McCraw fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jeremy McRolen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean McCraw.
McCraw keeps the fight on the outside.
Jeremy McRolen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McRolen tries to clinch but McCraw is having none of it.
McRolen ducks under a wild hook from McCraw.
McRolen circles away from the clinch attempt
and McRolen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCraw tries to clinch but McRolen is having none of it.
McCraw circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCraw throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McRolen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCraw misses with a jab to the body
and McCraw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCraw throws a looping overhand right but McRolen ducks down to avoid it.
McRolen closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy McRolen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sean McCraw's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McCraw avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McRolen looks to clinch
and McCraw counters by moving into the clinch.
McCraw takes an elbow to the forehead.
McRolen with a knee to the head.
McRolen lands an elbow inside.
McCraw takes an elbow to the temple.
McRolen lands an elbow inside that McCraw shrugs off.
McRolen digs a right hand underneath McCraw's ribcage. McCraw let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McCraw takes an elbow to the temple.
McRolen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McCraw is looking for a takedown.
McRolen leaning against his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McRolen pushes McCraw back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by McRolen.
Good body shot from McRolen.
McRolen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McCraw.
McCraw is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from McRolen.
McRolen stalling in the clinch.
McRolen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McRolen connects with a nasty looking knee right to McCraw's face.
McCraw tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McRolen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jeremy McRolen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean McCraw.
McRolen lands a hook that snaps the head of McCraw backwards.
A body shot lands from McRolen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McRolen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McRolen lands a hook that snaps the head of McCraw backwards.
McRolen lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McRolen scores with a hook to the body.
McRolen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Come on McRolen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McRolen pushes McCraw back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice elbow from McRolen.
McRolen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McRolen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McRolen lands a knee to the head.
McRolen lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCraw backwards.
McRolen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McRolen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McCraw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McRolen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McRolen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McCraw up against the cage.
McRolen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McRolen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McRolen lands a nice knee to the body.
McRolen lands with a light punch inside.
McRolen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McRolen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from McRolen.
Jeremy McRolen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McRolen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McCraw's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McRolen.
McRolen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McRolen lands an elbow inside.
A short body shot lands from McRolen as the two fighters clinch.
McRolen stalling in the clinch.
McRolen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McRolen has McCraw pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from McRolen.
McRolen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McRolen scores with a shot to the side of McCraw's head.
A short right from McRolen on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy McRolen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sean McCraw's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
McRolen tries to clinch up but McCraw circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice defenses there by McRolen.
McRolen moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from McRolen.
McRolen pushes McCraw back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McRolen lands a nice elbow.
McCraw tries to pull guard but McRolen holds him up against the cage and eventually McCraw drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McRolen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McRolen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McRolen lands a knee to the body.
McRolen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McRolen lands a knee to the head.
McCraw is rocked!
McCraw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McRolen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McCraw is still on wobbly legs! Can McRolen finish him?
McRolen lands an elbow just above McCraw 's eye.
McRolen is stalling here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McRolen.
McCraw seems to have recovered his senses.
McRolen displaying some good clinch control by pressing McCraw up against the cage.
McRolen connects with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by McRolen.
McRolen lands a damaging elbow.
McCraw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McRolen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCraw can do to turn this around?
McRolen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with McRolen for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
McRolen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McCraw's defenses.
McRolen lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McRolen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McRolen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McRolen lands a nice uppercut.
McRolen has McCraw pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McRolen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCraw takes a shot to the head.
A short right from McRolen on the inside.
A right hand to the body from McRolen.
McCraw misses with the head strike.
McCraw's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McCraw looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right from McRolen on the inside.
Come on McRolen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A hook to the body from McRolen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McRolen pressing his opponent against the cage.
McCraw tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McRolen just stands there and leans against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McRolen.
McCraw is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McRolen is keeping busy.
McRolen displaying some good clinch control by pressing McCraw up against the cage.
McRolen scores with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy McRolen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McRolen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight for Jeremy McRolen!
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight for Jeremy McRolen!
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight for Jeremy McRolen!
Jeremy McRolen wins by unanimous decision!
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FIGHT
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