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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nicky Spite (ranked 4947 p4p, 503 weight class) and Darius McCrae (ranked 5606 p4p, 531 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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176 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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175 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nicky Spite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darius McCrae!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCrae looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Spite!
McCrae is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Spite is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Spite struggling a bit here.
McCrae working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McCrae looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Spite dodges the ground and pound from McCrae.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spite tries to bench press McCrae off him but McCrae keeps the position.
McCrae tries to score with some ground and pound. Spite controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
McCrae is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Spite knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spite is trying to get back to half guard.
McCrae is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Spite is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCrae is trying to get an arm triangle but Spite is defending well.
Spite is looking to regain half guard here but McCrae keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCrae is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spite has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McCrae thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCrae working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McCrae is looking to take a break and control but Spite is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCrae might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Spite haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McCrae thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Spite's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McCrae tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Spite takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spite is trying to get back to half guard.
McCrae tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Spite wants to control but McCrae postures up.
Spite is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Spite's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McCrae controls the position.
McCrae is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Spite is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McCrae trying to control the action but Spite is working from the bottom.
McCrae tries for a kimura but Spite is defending well.
Spite is looking to reverse the position.
Spite wants to control but McCrae postures up.
McCrae working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McCrae is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spite has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCrae is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Spite is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius McCrae dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Spite lands with a good body shot.
Nice cross by Spite.
McCrae shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Spite as he avoids it easily.
Spite misses with a hook.
McCrae has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
McCrae uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spite.
And McCrae tries to counter it with a takedown but Spite pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Spite connects with a body shot that sends McCrae's belly button to the back.
McCrae steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spite.
Spite throws a hook to the side of McCrae's head but McCrae sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spite misses the shot to the body.
Spite throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spite fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCrae manages to avoid it.
Spite throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCrae walks into a stiff left hand from Spite.
McCrae walks into a stiff left hand from Spite.
McCrae clinches with his opponent.
McCrae has Spite pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Spite manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McCrae has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spite tries to pull guard but McCrae holds him up against the cage and eventually Spite drops back down to his feet.
McCrae wants to take the fight to the mat but Spite manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nicky Spite has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darius McCrae.
Spite tries to throw a body punch but McCrae avoids it by throwing Spite back against the cage.
Spite jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McCrae walks away with a smile on his face. Spite gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Spite is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Spite ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCrae moves away.
McCrae drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McCrae working away.
McCrae wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Spite, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Spite's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spite tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McCrae working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCrae is trying to get an arm triangle but Spite is defending well.
Spite struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCrae is looking to take a break and control but Spite is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spite manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
McCrae actively working from the bottom here.
McCrae is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spite pulls his head out easily.
McCrae has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Spite is working away from the top position though.
McCrae is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spite pulls his head out easily.
Spite is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McCrae defends it well.
McCrae is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spite pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spite wants to take a breather but McCrae is having none of it.
McCrae is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spite pulls his head out easily.
Spite is trying to control. McCrae wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Spite throwing shots but McCrae is blocking nicely.
Spite is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Spite is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McCrae is just riding it out for now. Spite eventually gives up the hold.
Spite winds up and cracks McCrae with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCrae slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Darius McCrae has got the better of the ground game so far.
Spite got a little sloppy there for a moment and McCrae has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Spite has managed to get both his arms back between McCrae's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicky Spite dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Spite tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCrae was well out of range. Poor timing from Spite.
Spite lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCrae at a distance.
Nicky Spite seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spite works the jab nicely.
Spite is looking to wear down McCrae with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McCrae staying out of range there.
McCrae feints the counter takedown.
Spite misses with a body shot.
Spite lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McCrae gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McCrae wants the takedown. Spite is fighting it off but McCrae persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Spite's guard against the cage.
McCrae with a flurry of punches that miss.
McCrae drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McCrae jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McCrae thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Spite is trying to keep McCrae in close.
McCrae won't allow Spite to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCrae drops back looking for a leg! Spite is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Spite manages to kick McCrae off! McCrae jumps back into Spite's guard.
Spite has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCrae can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McCrae throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCrae avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McCrae drops back looking for a leg! Spite is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Spite manages to kick McCrae off! McCrae jumps back into Spite's guard.
McCrae avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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.
Spite is looking to cinch up a triangle. McCrae throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Spite's body to avoid the submission. Spite has instead reached around McCrae's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Spite arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nicky Spite!
Nicky Spite thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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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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