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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerrard Brennan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave McCreadie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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187 cm
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210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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190 cm
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213 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gerrard Brennan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave McCreadie! The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McCreadie doesn't manage to clinch there - Brennan circles away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. McCreadie is looking to take this fight into the clinch. McCreadie is looking to take this fight into the clinch. McCreadie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brennan circles away. McCreadie slips a straight right by Brennan. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McCreadie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brennan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McCreadie somewhat. McCreadie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brennan wants to control but McCreadie is keeping busy and won't allow it. McCreadie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brennan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McCreadie is working away from the top position though. Brennan tries to roll over but McCreadie keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. McCreadie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brennan defends it well. McCreadie seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Brennan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. McCreadie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Brennan has his takedown stuffed and McCreadie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McCreadie stopping the sweep attempt from Brennan. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. McCreadie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Brennan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Brennan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Brennan! McCreadie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Brennan off and has taken his back! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave McCreadie dominated that 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.
McCreadie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Brennan counters with a straight right hand. McCreadie tries for a takedown but Brennan circles away easily and Brennan counters with a three punch combo that has McCreadie backing up. McCreadie nods at Brennan to acknowledge the strikes. McCreadie stuffs the takedown attempt from Brennan. Brennan gets slowly back to his feet. McCreadie tries to clinch and Brennan counters with a straight right hand. McCreadie fails with the takedown and McCreadie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Gerrard Brennan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave McCreadie.
That's one minute gone in the round. McCreadie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Brennan counters with a two punch combo. Brennan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McCreadie with a lazy takedown attempt and Brennan counters with a shoot takedown. McCreadie fights it but they end up in guard. McCreadie is breathing heavily. McCreadie keeping moving, preventing Brennan from controlling successfully. Brennan passes McCreadie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Brennan is keen to just control but McCreadie is a slippery customer. Brennan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Brennan is keen to just control but McCreadie is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Brennan thows a huge punch but McCreadie dodges it nicely.
Brennan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Brennan seems to be looking for submissions.
Brennan is keen to just control but McCreadie is a slippery customer. Brennan tries to pass to full mount but McCreadie defends it. McCreadie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brennan pulls his head out easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerrard Brennan dominated that second round. That's time! Brennan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Brennan. McCreadie with a lazy takedown attempt and Brennan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McCreadie thinking. McCreadie shoots and misses and Brennan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McCreadie's guard now. McCreadie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. McCreadie working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Brennan has passed into half guard!
McCreadie is defending against the submission attempts here by Brennan.
McCreadie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. McCreadie gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Brennan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Brennan scores with a three punch combo!
McCreadie doesn't succeed with the takedown and Brennan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Gerrard Brennan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave McCreadie. McCreadie shoots and misses and Brennan counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McCreadie has his takedown stuffed enabling Brennan to counter with a crisp jab. Brennan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McCreadie napping and manages to drive through into side control! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Brennan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McCreadie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Brennan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Brennan stands up and beckons McCreadie to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Gerrard Brennan showed his dominance in that final round. Well Brennan 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerrard Brennan!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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