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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scott Donavan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garrett Crosby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Scott Donavan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Garrett Crosby!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Donavan. Crosby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donavan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crosby.
Donavan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crosby can pounce on him.
Crosby doesn't manage to clinch there - Donavan circles away.
Donavan misses with a two punch combination.
Crosby is trying hard to land a takedown here. Donavan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
An inside leg kick from Crosby misses.
Donavan swats away the attempt to clinch by Crosby.
Crosby shoots in for a double leg but Donavan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Donavan. Crosby does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosby shoots in and drives through. Donavan sprawls well.
Scott Donavan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garrett Crosby.
Donavan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crosby doesn't seem bothered though.
Donavan scores with a body shot.
Donavan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Donavan just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donavan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crosby tries to clinch but Donavan is having none of it.
Crosby looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Donavan!
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.
Crosby trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Crosby landing punches.
Donavan is looking to improve his position but Crosby isn't that keen on the idea.
Crosby postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Donavan looks a forlorn figure.
Crosby looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crosby takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Crosby trying to control but Donavan is having none of it.
Crosby landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crosby trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crosby avoids the attempt from Donavan to control.
Crosby tries to control but Donavan wriggling away.
Crosby tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Donavan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Crosby wants to control the pace but Donavan is squirming around nicely.
Despite being in the dominant position, Garrett Crosby just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crosby changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Donavan tries to avoid it but Crosby manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Donavan to the ground. Donavan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Crosby shoots for a double leg takedown but Donavan sprawls well. He's pushed Crosby's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Crosby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crosby shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donavan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Donavan throws a series of punches but Crosby moves out of range.
Crosby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Donavan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Garrett Crosby will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Donavan misses with a few strikes there.
Donavan misses with the combination.
Donavan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Donavan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Crosby throws a leg kick but Donavan checks it.
Crosby moves in looking to clinch but Donavan pushes him off.
Donavan swats away the attempt to clinch by Crosby.
Donavan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donavan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Donavan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crosby dives in and grabs Donavan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Donavan pushes down on Crosby's head and hops out.
Donavan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crosby manages to avoid it.
Crosby doesn't manage to clinch there - Donavan circles away.
Crosby wants to clinch.
Donavan is looking to wear down Crosby with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Donavan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Donavan stuffs the takedown attempt from Crosby. Crosby gets slowly back to his feet.
Crosby is looking to slow Donavan down with leg kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crosby looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Donavan misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Crosby doesn't manage to clinch there - Donavan circles away.
Donavan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crosby at a distance.
Donavan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Crosby.
Scott Donavan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garrett Crosby.
Donavan throws a nice looking combination but Crosby bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crosby fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crosby wants to clinch up but Donavan keeps it at a distance.
Donavan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crosby moves in looking to clinch but Donavan pushes him off.
Scott Donavan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crosby fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Donavan avoids it really well and circles away.
Crosby wants to clinch up but Donavan keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donavan throws a jab but it's blocked by Crosby.
Crosby has Donavan up against the cage in a clinch.
Donavan tries to circle away but Crosby has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Donavan.
Crosby keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Donavan's efforts to push away.
Donavan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right hand to the body from Donavan.
Donavan manages to break the clinch.
Donavan stuffs the takedown.
Donavan throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donavan blocks a leg kick.
Donavan stuffs the takedown attempt from Crosby. Crosby gets slowly back to his feet.
Crosby is breathing heavily.
Donavan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Donavan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crosby is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Donavan lands with a nice combination. Crosby backs away looking to recover.
Crosby is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crosby tries to clinch but Donavan is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donavan stuffs the takedown.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Donavan!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Donavan dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Crosby is defended easily by Donavan.
Crosby wants to clinch.
Donavan misses with a two punch combination.
Crosby throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Donavan's waist but Donavan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Crosby off to one side.
Donavan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donavan tests Crosby's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Donavan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crosby looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Crosby takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A combination from Donavan does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donavan swats away the attempt to clinch by Crosby.
Crosby is looking to clinch but Donavan is avoiding it.
Donavan misses with a double jab.
Donavan lands with a nice body punch.
Scott Donavan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crosby shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Donavan as he jumps to the side.
Scott Donavan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garrett Crosby.
Crosby avoids the body shot from Donavan.
Crosby avoids a punch combination nicely.
Donavan throws a right and a left that both miss.
A swing and a miss from Donavan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Crosby dodges the punch combination from Donavan.
Crosby throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Donavan's waist but Donavan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Crosby off to one side.
Crosby is looking to clinch.
No luck for Crosby with that takedown attempt.
Crosby shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Donavan as he jumps to the side.
Crosby throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Donavan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Donavan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crosby at a distance.
Donavan swinging wildly here.
Crosby tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crosby instigates a clinch.
Crosby tries to pull guard but Donavan holds him up against the cage and eventually Crosby drops back down to his feet.
Donavan lands a body punch.
Donavan is looking to break free of the clinch but Crosby has double underhooks.
Crosby keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Donavan's efforts to push away.
Donavan stops a takedown attempt from Crosby.
Donavan stalling in the clinch.
Donavan is pressed up against the cage. Crosby has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Donavan down to the mat. Donavan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Donavan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Crosby in his tracks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Crosby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donavan misses with a looping right.
Crosby misses with a takedown attempt - Donavan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Donavan scores with a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Donavan!
Crosby doesn't manage to clinch there - Donavan circles away.
Crosby takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Donavan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crosby dodges the punch combination from Donavan.
A solid leg kick lands there for Crosby.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Donavan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Donavan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Donavan!
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RATING
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