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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Grant Crouch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crouch comes into the arena with Headstrong blaring out of the sound system. Jenkins has chosen Dare as his entrance music. Ricky Jenkins is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Grant Crouch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricky Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crouch rushes Jenkins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jenkins breaks from the clinch.
Crouch throws a nice inside leg kick.
Crouch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jenkins throws out the jab.
Jenkins on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Crouch lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jenkins misses with the combination.
Jenkins tries to bum rush Crouch with a series of wild strikes but Crouch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jenkins thows a body shot but no joy.
Jenkins scores with a shot to the body.
Jenkins lands with a slapping head kick.
Ricky Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jenkins takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crouch lands with a nice body punch.
Jenkins looks gassed!
A punch combination from Jenkins misses.
Crouch lands a nice shot to the body.
Jenkins throws a series of punches but Crouch moves out of range.
Crouch throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jenkins tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Crouch is in Jenkins's guard.
Crouch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Crouch wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crouch looking to pass the guard.
Jenkins has a closed guard, preventing Crouch from standing up.
Jenkins trying to control the position here.
Crouch throwing strikes but missing.
Crouch would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jenkins manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Jenkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crouch shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jenkins trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crouch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jenkins controlling the position for now.
Crouch is trying to control the action in half guard but Jenkins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jenkins is trying to stand.
Crouch missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crouch is controlling the pace.
Crouch is keen to just control but Jenkins is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We're going to have a standup here because Grant Crouch wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Crouch is looking to slow Jenkins down with leg kicks.
Crouch looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jenkins has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crouch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jenkins pulls Crouch in close to prevent any damage.
Jenkins manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Jenkins just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jenkins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Crouch lands a nice shot that snaps Jenkins's head back.
Jenkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jenkins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Some wild striking there from Jenkins.
Jenkins misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crouch gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Crouch is trying to trip Jenkins. He has hold of a leg but Jenkins is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Crouch persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crouch trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
Jenkins controlling Crouch's posture.
Crouch postures up in Jenkins's guard and throws a big left but Jenkins blocks it.
Crouch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Crouch trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
Jenkins is controlling Crouch's posture.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crouch prevents Jenkins from getting back to his feet.
Crouch trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Crouch dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jenkins throws a series of punches but Crouch moves out of range.
Crouch closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jenkins holds on to Crouch's head and controls the position momentarily.
Crouch trying to control the action but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crouch working away.
Crouch tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Crouch has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jenkins sneaks out the side door and pushes Crouch away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Jenkins misses with a few strikes there.
Jenkins is breathing heavily.
Jenkins tries to move into range but Crouch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crouch lands with a hook. Jenkins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Crouch scores with the left hand. Jenkins knows he should have avoided that one.
Crouch drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jenkins struggling a bit here.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Jenkins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Crouch in the domination position with Jenkins hanging on.
Jenkins can't do much from the bottom here.
Who's going to make the next move?
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ricky Jenkins hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
No joy there for Jenkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crouch shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jenkins manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crouch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jenkins has control of Crouch's left arm, preventing Crouch from doing any damage.
Grant Crouch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Crouch is looking to stand up but Jenkins won't let him.
Jenkins has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Crouch off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Jenkins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jenkins throws a lazy head kick
and Crouch counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jenkins thinking.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jenkins in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Crouch has Jenkins up against the cage in a clinch.
Jenkins tries to work over Crouch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jenkins tries to work over Crouch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Jenkins - that landed with a thud.
Jenkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crouch wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Crouch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crouch manages to pull guard.
Crouch wants to sweep but no luck.
Crouch is working hard here to advance position.
Jenkins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Crouch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins throws a big right hand that misses.
Crouch wants to stand up but Jenkins is controlling him.
Crouch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jenkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crouch.
Crouch moves into the clinch successfully.
Jenkins can't find room to land a body shot as Crouch controls the action.
Jenkins misses with a punch to the body.
Jenkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crouch connects with a body shot that sends Jenkins's belly button to the back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crouch darts in and clinches Jenkins up against the cage.
Jenkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crouch is trying to force a seperation but Jenkins has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Grant Crouch will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
No joy there for Jenkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crouch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jenkins lands a jab-cross combination.
Crouch clobbers Jenkins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Crouch forces Jenkins back against the cage and clinches.
Jenkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crouch closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Crouch lands in his opponent's guard.
Crouch throwing strikes from guard but Jenkins blocks nicely.
Jenkins pulls Crouch in close to prevent any damage.
Jenkins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Crouch is controlling him.
Jenkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crouch wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crouch wanted to stand there but Jenkins had control of the position.
Jenkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Crouch manages to get himself to full guard.
Jenkins sitting in guard here, content to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jenkins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jenkins is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Crouch rushes Jenkins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins manages to break the clinch.
Crouch changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jenkins looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sloppy strikes there by Crouch.
You can see the frustration on Jenkins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jenkins keeping his opponent close.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jenkins is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Crouch is controlling him well.
Crouch trying to control the position but Jenkins is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Crouch moves out of range as Jenkins throws a body kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Crouch.
Sloppy strikes there by Crouch.
Grant Crouch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jenkins can't do much from the bottom here.
Crouch wants to stand but Jenkins has his arm trapped.
Jenkins holding on.
Crouch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jenkins keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jenkins throws Crouch to one side and escapes!
Crouch lands a lovely overhand right.
Jenkins ducks right into an uppercut from Crouch.
Some wild striking there from Jenkins.
Crouch shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jenkins 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jenkins holds on and takes a little breather.
Crouch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jenkins wants to stand but Crouch is controlling the position.
Ricky Jenkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jenkins keeping moving, preventing Crouch from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Grant Crouch.
Well Crouch 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grant Crouch!
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