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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Rojo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dario Crews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Crews's choice of entrance music: Born on the FM Waves - Against Me. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Miguel Rojo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dario Crews!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rojo throws a right hand that Crews ducks under and follows up with a left that Crews also avoids with ease.
Crews connects with the punch.
Crews scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rojo in his tracks.
Rojo throws out a loose jab but Crews uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crews changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rojo slips a jab from Crews.
Some wild striking there from Rojo.
Nice uppercut there from Crews.
Crews staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crews buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rojo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crews cracks Rojo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Crews fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crews fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rojo, pushing him back against the cage.
Crews has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rojo uses from the top position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Crews is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Crews 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.
Crews tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crews throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rojo stands and throws Crews's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Crews manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rojo's best efforts.
Crews is positioning himself well to prevent Rojo advancing to mount.
Crews looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crews is positioning himself well to prevent Rojo advancing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crews is not content to let Rojo control the position.
Rojo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Crews defending well though.
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!
Crews blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rojo.
Crews is looking to control Rojo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Crews avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rojo prevents Crews from improving his position.
Rojo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Crews controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rojo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Crews is just riding it out for now. Rojo eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crews slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Crews looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Crews manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rojo manages to get himself to full guard.
Crews's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crews trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crews drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rojo dives on top into guard.
Crews throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Crews throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rojo wants to control from the top but Crews keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crews looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crews manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rojo manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dario Crews dominated that 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.
Rojo loads up on a big right hand but Crews slips the punch.
Crews lands with a cross.
Rojo misses with a few strikes there.
Rojo misses with a double jab.
Crews digs a good hook to Rojo's body.
Rojo thumps Crews with a low kick.
Crews moves into range and connects with a jab.
A punch combination from Rojo misses.
Miguel Rojo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rojo swings widly with a right hand
and Crews counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch lands to the side of Rojo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice straight punches there by Crews. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Crews.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crews drives through and clinches with Rojo against the cage.
Crews jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rojo walks away with a smile on his face. Crews gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rojo misses with a few strikes there.
Rojo swinging wildly here.
Rojo misses with a looping right.
Rojo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Crews 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crews lands with a cross.
Crews lands a jab to the head.
Crews with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crews showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rojo.
Rojo misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Crews.
Rojo looks to throw the jab but Crews is out of range.
Crews pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rojo back to the cage. Crews follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rojo throws a lazy uppercut
and Crews makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Miguel Rojo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crews lands a jab to Rojo's midsection.
Crews lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rojo takes a step back to recover.
An inside leg kick lands from Crews.
Rojo misses with a right hand
and Crews counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crews swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rojo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crews thuds a left hand into Rojo's body.
Crews takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Crews has closed the distance and engaged Rojo in a clinch.
Crews tries to pull guard but Rojo won't allow it.
Crews has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crews is trying to pull guard but Rojo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Miguel Rojo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dario Crews.
Crews jumps guard and drags Rojo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Crews seems keen to control Rojo's posture.
Rojo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crews works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rojo preventing the sweep.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rojo throws an elbow that misses. Crews uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rojo's guard. Nice move by Crews!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rojo is trying to keep Crews in close.
Crews sitting in guard here, content to control.
Crews drops back looking for a leg! Rojo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rojo manages to kick Crews off! Crews jumps back into Rojo's guard.
Crews passes Rojo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crews throwing shots but Rojo is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dario Crews showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Crews lands a slapping body shot.
Crews lands with an overhand left.
Crews scores with a nice strike.
Rojo throws a big shot that misses.
Rojo misses with the combination.
Rojo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Crews connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rojo scrambles back to his feet.
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!
Rojo walks into a straight right hand from Crews.
Crews showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rojo.
Crews lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crews swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rojo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojo gets tackled into the cage by Crews. Crews maintains the clinch.
Rojo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Crews has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Crews is trying to pull guard but Rojo has him pressed against the cage.
Crews jumps guard but Rojo stands there with Crews around his waist. Crews gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Crews is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rojo to keep the fight standing.
Miguel Rojo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dario Crews.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Crews is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rojo to keep the fight standing.
Crews jumps guard.
Crews working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rojo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rojo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Crews has his foot on Rojo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rojo works his way back into a safe position though.
Rojo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Crews escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rojo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Crews is pulling down on Rojo's head. It's preventing any offense from Rojo, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rojo postures up in Crews's guard and throws a big left but Crews blocks it.
Crews wants to sweep here but Rojo controlling him for the moment.
Rojo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rojo is fighting to break Crews's control of his arms but Crews is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Crews wants to sweep but no luck.
Rojo being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rojo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Crews counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Crews tries to pull guard but Rojo holds him up against the cage and eventually Crews drops back down to his feet.
Crews jumps guard but Rojo stands there with Crews around his waist. Crews gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Crews tries to pull guard but Rojo won't allow it.
Crews tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rojo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Crews jumps guard but Rojo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rojo trying to stall but Crews improves his position.
Crews fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Crews is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rojo to keep the fight standing.
Rojo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rojo scores with a knee to the head.
Crews jumps guard but Rojo stands there with Crews around his waist. Crews gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rojo misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crews pulls guard.
Rojo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crews works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crews utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rojo throwing strikes but missing.
Rojo trying to control but Crews is working from the bottom.
Rojo is fighting to break Crews's control of his arms but Crews is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Miguel Rojo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dario Crews is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Crews has his foot on Rojo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rojo works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rojo throwing strikes but missing.
Crews has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dario Crews comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Crews 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dario Crews!
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