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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shirley Crabtree (ranked 1367 p4p, 1045 weight class) and Reese Remington (ranked 162 p4p, 131 weight class). Crabtree comes into the arena with The Chopper - Predator Soundtrack blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Shirley Crabtree!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reese Remington!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crabtree thows a left - swing and a miss!
Remington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crabtree throws out the jab.
Remington turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Crabtree throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crabtree misses with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Crabtree.
Crabtree looks to land a left hand but Remington moved out of range nicely.
Crabtree throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Remington looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Remington, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Crabtree, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Remington dives in for a single leg takedown but Crabtree sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Remington shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Crabtree manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Crabtree bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Remington's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crabtree wanted to stand there but Remington had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Remington preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Remington is adopting a defensive guard.
Crabtree trying to control the position from guard on top but Remington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Remington is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Remington looking to control.
Crabtree pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Remington is keeping the position for now.
Crabtree controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Crabtree has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Remington is proving hard to escape from.
Crabtree is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Crabtree wants to pass the guard but Remington is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shirley Crabtree seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crabtree looks to land a left hand but Remington moved out of range nicely.
Remington thumps Crabtree with a low kick.
Crabtree misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Remington looks to score with a jab to the body but Crabtree is just out of range.
Crabtree lands a nice hook to Remington's body. Remington takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A good leg kick by Crabtree.
Crabtree rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Remington counters with a nice double leg into side control. Crabtree won't be happy with that.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Remington landing strikes.
Remington lands an elbow.
Remington is looking to take a break and control but Crabtree is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crabtree is being controlled here.
Remington lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Crabtree down.
Crabtree is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crabtree wants to control but Remington postures up.
Remington lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Crabtree is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Forge 👊, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Crabtree is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Remington's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Remington working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Crabtree is trying to get back to full guard.
Remington working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Remington lands with a punch from half guard.
Remington is nestled in close to Crabtree, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Remington is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Crabtree is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reese Remington dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Remington turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Crabtree misses its intended target.
Crabtree misses with a low kick.
Remington misses with a takedown attempt - Crabtree sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Crabtree wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Remington connects with a right hand. Crabtree shakes it off.
Crabtree misses with an uppercut. Remington saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Crabtree.
Crabtree uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Remington.
Remington throws a hook but Crabtree avoids it easily.
Crabtree misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crabtree throws a lazy uppercut
letting Remington counter with a right hand.
Remington takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Crabtree closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Crabtree takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Remington moves away from the strike by Crabtree.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crabtree lands a nice shot to the body.
Remington lands a jab to the head.
Remington avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crabtree looks to land a left hand but Remington moved out of range nicely.
Remington gets the takedown into side control.
Remington just content to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Crabtree's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Remington lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Crabtree down.
Crabtree regains half guard.
Crabtree on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Crabtree is looking for a sweep. Remington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crabtree taking some punishment here, with Remington in his half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crabtree is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Crabtree gets back to full guard.
Remington distracts Crabtree with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Crabtree tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Remington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crabtree is keeping the position for now.
Remington throws a big elbow that misses.
Remington cracks Crabtree with a solid left hand.
Remington with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Crabtree is looking to sweep but instead, Remington has passed into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Remington working the head and body with strikes.
Crabtree wants to get back to full guard but Remington has passed into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crabtree sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Crabtree wants to improve his position but Remington is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Remington there.
Crabtree makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Crabtree.
Crabtree is trying to keep Remington in close.
Remington lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crabtree looking for a sweep. Not yet Crabtree, not yet.
Remington stops Crabtree from standing up.
Crabtree is trying to keep Remington in close.
Remington looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Remington working some strikes from top position.
Remington wants to control from the top but Crabtree keeps moving.
Remington works over Crabtree with some ground and pound from guard.
Crabtree controlling Remington's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reese Remington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Crabtree throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Remington changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Crabtree tries to score with a low kick but Remington moves his leg out of the way.
The fighters circling - Crabtree throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Remington blocks a head kick by Crabtree.
Crabtree takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Remington changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Crabtree looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Remington cracks Crabtree with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Crabtree is not content to let Remington control the position.
Crabtree is working to avoid the ground and pound but Remington connects with a decent elbow.
Remington grinds an elbow into Crabtree's temple.
Remington scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Remington scoring with punches from side control.
Crabtree is looking to regain half guard here but Remington keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crabtree is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Remington off and has taken his back!
Remington defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Remington showing good submission defense here.
Remington prevents Crabtree from getting a body triangle.
Crabtree working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Shirley Crabtree has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crabtree looking to break Remington's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Remington remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Crabtree will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Remington is in bad spot here.
Crabtree is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Remington is defending well though. Crabtree let's go of the attempt for now.
Crabtree lands a shot to the head.
Remington has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Crabtree's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Crabtree is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Reese Remington has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Remington right now.
Reese Remington is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Crabtree has got his arm under Remington's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Remington has spun round into Crabtree's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Remington must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Crabtree working for a triangle but Remington defends it easily.
Remington engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Remington has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Crabtree looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crabtree looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Crabtree is striking from the bottom but Remington uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Remington working over Crabtree with some ground and pound. Crabtree looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Reese Remington.
I've got Remington winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reese Remington!
A very excited looking Reese Remington made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Shirley Crabtree was interviewed post fight and said '*scans the room for worthy prey*'.
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