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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Whitaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rampage Crackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Whitaker comes to the ring accompanied by "Through the Fire and Flames" by Dragon Force. Crackson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Clap for the Wolfman kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Shane Whitaker 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Shane Whitaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Rampage Crackson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crackson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Crackson is working Whitaker over with some ground and pound from side control.
Crackson lands some shots froms side control.
Crackson working the head with strikes.
Whitaker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Crackson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Crackson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whitaker sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Whitaker is looking to improve his position.
Whitaker throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Whitaker trying to control here.
Whitaker throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Crackson is looking to pass Whitaker's guard but actually Whitaker recovers to full guard.
Crackson working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Crackson stands up over Whitaker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Crackson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitaker keeping moving, preventing Crackson from controlling successfully.
Whitaker will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Crackson stands up over Whitaker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Crackson cracks Whitaker with a solid left hand.
Whitaker throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Crackson postures up in Whitaker's guard and throws a big left but Whitaker blocks it.
Crackson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Crackson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Whitaker looking for a sweep. Not yet Whitaker, not yet.
Crackson landing some decent shots from guard.
Whitaker striking off his back but it's not causing Crackson any problems.
Whitaker working a defensive guard here.
Crackson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Crackson thows a big elbow that misses.
Whitaker can't keep his opponent in guard - Crackson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Crackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker is pressing down on Crackson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Crackson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Crackson landing some decent shots from guard.
Whitaker is breathing heavily.
Whitaker controls Crackson momentarily but Crackson frees himself.
Whitaker throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Crackson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Crackson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Crackson passes Whitaker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Crackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Whitaker keeps working.
Crackson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
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. Crackson connects with a nice short shot to Whitaker's temple.
Crackson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Crackson is trying to work for a kimura but Whitaker is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crackson pulls his head out easily.
Nice strikes from Crackson there.
Crackson lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Crackson.
Crackson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Whitaker taking some punishment here, with Crackson in his half guard.
Whitaker trying to control from the bottom.
Whitaker flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Crackson slips a nice elbow through Whitaker's hands, connecting with Whitaker's forehead.
Crackson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Whitaker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Crackson is working away from the top position though.
Crackson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Whitaker 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Crackson is pressing down on Whitaker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Whitaker is holding on for now.
Crackson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Crackson lands strikes from half guard.
Crackson is pressing down on Whitaker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Whitaker is holding on for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Crackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Whitaker defends it well.
Crackson tries to pass to full mount but Whitaker defends it.
Crackson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crackson winds up and cracks Whitaker with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Whitaker trying to control here.
Whitaker wants to improve his position but Crackson is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rampage Crackson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Crackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Whitaker looks to clinch
and Crackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice combo by Crackson! Oh, that's hurt him - Whitaker falls to the canvas and Crackson follows him into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whitaker is not content to let Crackson control the position.
Crackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Whitaker takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Whitaker taking punishment in the form of punches.
Crackson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Whitaker takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Whitaker is working to avoid the ground and pound but Crackson connects with a decent elbow.
Whitaker takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Whitaker taking a bit of punishment here - Crackson scoring with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crackson working the head with strikes.
Crackson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Crackson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Crackson lands a nice forearm strike.
Crackson landing a few strikes.
Whitaker struggling a bit here.
Crackson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rampage Crackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Whitaker tries to bench press Crackson off him but Crackson keeps the position.
Crackson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Crackson trying to control the action but Whitaker is working from the bottom.
Crackson lands some shots froms side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crackson scores with punches from side control.
Whitaker takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Check out the look on Crackson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Crackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Whitaker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Crackson working the head with strikes.
Whitaker tries to bench press Crackson off him but Crackson keeps the position.
Crackson lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Whitaker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Crackson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Crackson lands some shots froms side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crackson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Whitaker to see if he's OK.
Crackson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Check out the look on Crackson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Whitaker tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Whitaker is working to avoid the ground and pound but Crackson connects with a decent elbow.
Crackson is putting a hurting on Whitaker here, landing some big shots from side control.
Crackson is working Whitaker over with some ground and pound from side control.
Whitaker is trying to control Crackson's posture but Crackson avoids it.
Whitaker on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Crackson landing strikes.
Check out the look on Crackson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Crackson lands a few punches from side control.
Crackson working the head with strikes.
Crackson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Crackson looks up at the clock and then as Whitaker takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Crackson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker wants to control but Crackson postures up.
Crackson working the head with strikes.
Crackson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Crackson is looking to take a break and control but Whitaker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crackson landing a few strikes.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Crackson looks to land a combination but Whitaker avoids it well.
Whitaker tries to clinch but Crackson moves away
and Crackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A telegraphed right hand from Crackson misses the target.
Whitaker swings for the body but Crackson moves out of range.
Whitaker tries for a takedown but Crackson circles away easily
and Crackson counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rampage Crackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Crackson feints and as Whitaker raises his hands in defense, Crackson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Whitaker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Whitaker trying to strike off his back.
Crackson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Whitaker's head.
Crackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Whitaker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Crackson passes Whitaker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Crackson is trying to control. Whitaker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Whitaker connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Whitaker is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Whitaker taking some punishment here, with Crackson in his half guard.
Crackson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
BOOM! Crackson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitaker is bucking up trying to escape but Crackson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Crackson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Crackson looking to finish Whitaker with some ground and pound. This is bad for Whitaker!
Whitaker wants to hold on but Crackson pushes him away.
Crackson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Whitaker is trying desperately to improve position.
Whitaker throwing hammer fists to the chest of Crackson. What's that going to do exactly?
Crackson raining down shots from the mount!
Crackson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Whitaker is trying to escape the mount.
Crackson with a couple of short strikes.
Crackson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Whitaker hang on?
Whitaker bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Whitaker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rampage Crackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Whitaker is controlling him.
Whitaker wants to control from the top but Crackson keeps moving.
Whitaker is really struggling to control Crackson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Crackson has his hands on Whitaker's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker trying to control but Crackson is working from the bottom.
Whitaker looking to sit in guard and control but Crackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Crackson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
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.
Crackson stopping the sweep attempt from Whitaker.
Crackson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Whitaker is trying to control the position but Crackson postures up.
Crackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shane Whitaker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rampage Crackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Crackson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 William Gold scores the fight 25:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 25:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rampage Crackson!
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