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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 22
Date: Feb 09, 2020 |
#R1#
That kick from Poker tenderised McCrae's leg. McCrae is trying to keep his angry face on.#KD#
Poker drops McCrae with a beautiful combination! McCrae stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Poker is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like Darius McCrae has been cut.
No joy there for Poker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Poker scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Poker clinches.
Poker stops a takedown attempt from McCrae.
McCrae looks winded!
A nice left hand lands by Poker.
McCrae has Poker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Poker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Poker leaning his opponent against the cage.
McCrae tries to pull guard but Poker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wesley Poker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darius McCrae.
McCrae is trying to pull guard but Poker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Poker breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Poker gets a clinch.
McCrae is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Poker to keep the fight standing.
McCrae is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Poker pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1#
Poker landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#BC#
Poker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Poker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ROC#
McCrae is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poker passes to side control.
McCrae is still in real trouble! Can Poker finish him?
Poker moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Poker's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Poker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McCrae is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Poker tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on McCrae's face as Poker controls the position.
McCrae is looking to reverse the position.
Poker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McCrae on the ground.#SU#
Poker has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Poker catches McCrae with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and McCrae forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Wesley Poker!
Our winner, Wesley Poker, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 19
Date: Jan 19, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
McCrae changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Molloway looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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.#SUB2#
McCrae swings around for an armbar but Molloway sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into McCrae's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
McCrae escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Molloway gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Molloway got a little sloppy there for a moment and McCrae has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Molloway has managed to get both his arms back between McCrae's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
McCrae looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
McCrae had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Molloway defends it easily.#SUB2#
McCrae looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SU#
McCrae is working an open guard so Molloway takes the opportunity to get 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!
Molloway throws a body shot but no joy.
Molloway takes a swing at McCrae's ribcage but misses.
Molloway tries to land a leg kick but McCrae saw it coming and moves away.
McCrae fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Molloway misses with a few strikes there.
Molloway misses with a two punch combination.
Molloway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A leg kick checked by McCrae.
Molloway misses with a low kick.
Molloway misses with a body shot.
McCrae tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Molloway drives through and clinches with McCrae against the cage.
McCrae takes a knee to the side of the body.
Molloway lands a good knee to the midsection. McCrae won't want to take too many of those.
Still in the clinch, Molloway scores with a nice short uppercut.
Molloway throws a knee to the head but misses.
Molloway scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Darius McCrae has been cut.
Molloway gets underhooks to prevent McCrae's takedown attempt.
Molloway using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McCrae looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Molloway scores with a knee to the head.
McCrae tries for a takedown but Molloway manages to get underhooks.
Hax Molloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darius McCrae.
Molloway lands a nice knee to the body. #T2#
Molloway crunches a lovely knee into McCrae's ribcage.
Molloway connects with a nasty looking knee right to McCrae's face.
Molloway misses with a punch to the body.
Molloway using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Molloway scores a nice knee to the body.
Molloway with a knee to the head.
Molloway landing knees to the head.
Molloway crunches a lovely knee into McCrae's ribcage.
Molloway landing knees to the body.
Molloway lands a knee to the body.
Molloway scores with a knee to the head.
Molloway connects with a nasty looking knee right to McCrae's face.
Molloway crunches a lovely knee into McCrae's ribcage.
McCrae is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Molloway to keep the fight standing.
Molloway lands a knee to the body.
Molloway with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McCrae jumps guard but Molloway stands there with McCrae around his waist. McCrae gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McCrae tries to pull guard but Molloway holds him up against the cage and eventually McCrae drops back down to his feet.
#T3#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Molloway obliges.
Molloway is pressed up against the cage. McCrae has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Molloway down to the mat. Molloway avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McCrae checks a leg kick nicely.
McCrae dives in and grabs Molloway's left leg, looking for a takedown. Molloway pushes down on McCrae's head and hops out.
Molloway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Molloway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCrae drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Molloway defends it well.
Molloway is looking to wear down McCrae with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Molloway thuds a left hand into McCrae's body.
Molloway throws a leg kick but McCrae sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Molloway jabs at McCrae's body.
McCrae tries to score a power double leg takedown but Molloway sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McCrae somewhat.#T4#
Molloway misses the shot to the body.
Molloway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCrae.
#CL#
Molloway has McCrae up against the cage in a clinch.
Molloway stops a takedown attempt from McCrae.
Molloway putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McCrae in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Molloway lands a knee to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Molloway creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Molloway with a knee to the head.
McCrae tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Molloway.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Molloway crunches a lovely knee into McCrae's ribcage.
Molloway scores with a knee to the head.
Molloway lands a good knee to the midsection. McCrae won't want to take too many of those.
Molloway lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hax Molloway dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darius McCrae's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
McCrae walks into a jab.
Molloway falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and McCrae counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McCrae looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McCrae not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Molloway wants to improve his position but McCrae is controlling well.
#SUB2#
McCrae is working for a kimura but Molloway is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Molloway actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McCrae is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Molloway looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##ES#
Molloway manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hax Molloway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Molloway tries to land a leg kick but McCrae saw it coming and moves away.
McCrae drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Molloway defends it well.#CL#
Molloway moves into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Molloway.
Molloway creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McCrae's defenses.
McCrae is trying to pull guard but Molloway has him pressed against the cage.
Molloway connects with a nasty looking knee right to McCrae's face.
#ROC#
McCrae is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Molloway.
McCrae is still on wobbly legs! Can Molloway finish him?
Molloway landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McCrae is breathing heavily.
Molloway throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Molloway lands a big knee to the head and McCrae goes down! Molloway pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hax Molloway!
Hax Molloway was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 17
Date: Jan 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Lewis cracks McCrae with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lewis cracks a nice hook into McCrae's ribs.
Lewis connects with a crisp jab.
Lewis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCrae circles away quickly and effectively.
Lewis throws a jab but it's blocked by McCrae.
McCrae drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lewis defends it well.
Lewis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McCrae.
Lewis lands a two punch combo.
McCrae misses with a takedown attempt - Lewis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McCrae takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCrae keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lewis.
Lewis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCrae.
McCrae tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McCrae shoots in and drives through. Lewis sprawls well.
Kyle Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darius McCrae.#T1#
Lewis lands the left hand.#ROC#
McCrae is rocked!
McCrae drops his hands for a split second and Lewis immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into McCrae face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Lewis follows up with a right hand that knocks McCrae into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kyle Lewis!
A very excited looking Kyle Lewis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
RRFC 21: Sir vs Ford
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
McCrae bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
McCrae wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Robinho, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
McCrae goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Robinho rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McCrae's guard! Nice work there by Robinho! #SUB#
McCrae looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Robinho postures up in McCrae's guard and throws a big left but McCrae blocks it. #SUB#
McCrae has his feet on Robinho's thighs here. He's pushed Robinho off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Robinho screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darius McCrae!
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 17
Date: Nov 22, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
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!#SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
McCrae working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
McCrae is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Spite knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Spite is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
McCrae is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spite has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
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. #T2##SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
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.
#T3#
Spite is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
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. #T4#
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. #SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
McCrae working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
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!#SUB2#
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!
#R2#
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.
#T1#
McCrae walks into a stiff left hand from Spite.
McCrae walks into a stiff left hand from Spite.#CL2#
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.#TD2#
McCrae drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McCrae working away.#SUB2#
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.#T2#
Spite tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
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!#SUB2#
McCrae is trying to get an arm triangle but Spite is defending well.
Spite struggling a bit here.#T3#
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!#SUB2#
McCrae actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
McCrae is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spite pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Spite is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McCrae defends it well. #SUB2#
McCrae is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spite pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Spite wants to take a breather but McCrae is having none of it. #SUB2#
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. #SUB#
Spite is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
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.#SUB2#
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!
#R3#
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.#CL2#
McCrae gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
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. #SUB2#
McCrae drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McCrae jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
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. #T1##SUB2#
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. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
McCrae avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
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. #SUB#
McCrae avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
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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Event:
RRFC 14: Sir vs Diaz
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Henriksen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McCrae.
Henriksen appears to be looking for a big counter.
A head kick misses from Henriksen.
McCrae with the counter takedown but Henriksen avoids it easily.
Henriksen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McCrae shoots in but Henriksen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Henriksen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henriksen throws a head kick but McCrae moves out of range.
McCrae looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Henriksen is fending him off so far but McCrae persists. Nope, Henriksen circles away and we're back to standing.
Henriksen throwing a counter right hand but McCrae manages to avoid it.
Karl Henriksen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darius McCrae.
Henriksen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Henriksen wants it to stay on the feet.#T1#
McCrae tries for a takedown but Henriksen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Henriksen tries to land a front kick but McCrae steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McCrae shoots in looking for a takedown. Henriksen tries to sprawl out of it but McCrae keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Henriksen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Henriksen lands a nice looking body kick.
McCrae takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T2#
Henriksen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Henriksen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCrae.
A telegraphed right hand from McCrae misses the target.
McCrae shoots in but Henriksen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McCrae closes the distance and clinches up with Henriksen, looking for a takedown. McCrae pushes Henriksen against the cage but Henriksen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McCrae tries for a takedown but Henriksen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Henriksen thuds his right hand into McCrae's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McCrae tries to clinch up
and Henriksen counters with a left and a right that stings McCrae. #T3#
McCrae with a lazy takedown attempt
and Henriksen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCrae fails with a takedown attempt.
Henriksen is looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
McCrae gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
McCrae is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Henriksen to keep the fight standing.
McCrae tries to pull guard but Henriksen holds him up against the cage and eventually McCrae drops back down to his feet.
McCrae is trying to drag Henriksen to the mat but Henriksen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McCrae tries to pull guard but Henriksen won't allow it.
McCrae goes for a takedown in the clinch but Henriksen prevents it.
McCrae tries to pull guard but Henriksen holds him up against the cage and eventually McCrae drops back down to his feet.
Henriksen gets underhooks to prevent McCrae's takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
McCrae gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES#
Henriksen manages to escape and get 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!
McCrae ducks right into an uppercut from Henriksen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Henriksen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
McCrae has his takedown stuffed
and Henriksen counters with a straight right hand.
McCrae moves in looking to clinch but Henriksen pushes him off.
McCrae shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Henriksen as he avoids it easily.
McCrae shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Henriksen as he jumps to the side.
Karl Henriksen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darius McCrae.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCrae misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Henriksen throws a big counter combination but McCrae scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McCrae gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Henriksen.#T1#
Henriksen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Henriksen slaps away a takedown attempt from McCrae, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Henriksen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCrae shoots and misses
and Henriksen counters with a big head kick but McCrae shrugs it off.
McCrae shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Henriksen as he avoids it easily.
Darius McCrae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Henriksen, as that shot connected.
McCrae steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Henriksen. That one must have hurt.#T2#
A big left from Henriksen misses.
McCrae shoots in for a takedown but Henriksen shows good takedown defense.
McCrae fails with the takedown
letting Henriksen counter with a right hand.
McCrae loads up on a big right hand but Henriksen slips the punch.
McCrae takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut there from Henriksen.
McCrae shoots in looking for a takedown but Henriksen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McCrae's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Henriksen misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
McCrae fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Henriksen.
McCrae feints the counter takedown.
McCrae tries for a takedown but Henriksen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Henriksen lands a lovely overhand right.
Henriksen lands a head kick!
McCrae takes a kick to the side of the head.#T4#
Henriksen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Henriksen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCrae can do to turn this around?
The fight stays on the outside here - McCrae looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Karl Henriksen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for McCrae with that takedown attempt.
McCrae with a lazy takedown attempt
and Henriksen counters with a one-two to the body.
Henriksen throws a head kick but McCrae moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCrae swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Henriksen dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
McCrae shoots and misses
and Henriksen counters with a head kick. That will keep McCrae thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
McCrae shoots and misses
and Henriksen counters with a head kick. That will keep McCrae thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #ROC#
McCrae is rocked!
Henriksen lands an uppercut out of nowhere! McCrae falls backwards - clearly groggy! Henriksen dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Henriksen!
After winning the bout, Karl Henriksen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 11
Date: Oct 02, 2019 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from McCrae.
Rack defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McCrae.
McCrae with a poor takedown #TD#
and Rack decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McCrae's guard.
Kario Rack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darius McCrae.#SUB2#
McCrae had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rack defends it easily.
McCrae keeping full guard, as Rack tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McCrae isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rack stacks McCrae on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rack!
Rack could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
McCrae tries to buck Rack off but Rack is having none of it.#T1#
McCrae prevents Rack from improving position.
McCrae is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McCrae is still trying to improve position.
McCrae manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rack's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
McCrae looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
McCrae actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
McCrae actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
McCrae looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Rack pushes past his half guard into mount! #T2#
Rack manages to capitalize on a mistake by McCrae to take his back!#SUB#
Rack has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, McCrae has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
McCrae felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Rack keeps control of the position easily here as McCrae tries to buck him off.
McCrae wants to escape the position.
McCrae manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rack's guard. Nice work there by McCrae.
Rack keeping moving, preventing McCrae from controlling successfully.
Rack has control of McCrae's left arm, preventing McCrae from doing any damage. #T3##SUB2#
McCrae drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rack looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rack looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rack! #REVR#
Rack looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McCrae is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McCrae looking for a sweep but Rack has passed into full mount! Oh no!
McCrae is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rack controlling from mount.
McCrae really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McCrae is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Rack controlling from mount.
McCrae can't escape the position.
Rack postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McCrae looks a forlorn figure.
Rack controlling from the full mount.
Rack manages to capitalize on a mistake by McCrae to take his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rack is trying to stick to McCrae's back but McCrae is turning into Rack. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rack's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by McCrae.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCrae trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Rack is looking for a triangle but McCrae pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kario Rack dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
McCrae doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Rack counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Rack avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Rack got a little sloppy there for a moment and McCrae has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rack has managed to get both his arms back between McCrae's legs - danger averted.
Rack controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McCrae throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rack slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
McCrae is looking for a triangle but Rack pushes his legs off easily.
#T1##SUB2#
McCrae looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
McCrae is looking for a triangle but Rack pushes his legs off easily.
Rack engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
McCrae is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rack defends well.
Rack advances position into side control!
McCrae tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rack wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rack is staying tight to McCrae's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rack has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
McCrae sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
McCrae is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rack pulls his head out easily.
Rack keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
McCrae looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
McCrae looking for subs from the bottom but Rack mounts him!
Rack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCrae can do to turn this around?
McCrae is breathing heavily.
Rack prevents McCrae from getting the reversal.
Rack controlling from mount.
McCrae is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Rack sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McCrae manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
McCrae looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
McCrae looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
McCrae looking for submissions off his back.
McCrae tries to roll over but Rack keeps him under control.#SUB2#
McCrae actively working from the bottom here.
Rack not doing much here.
#SUB2#
McCrae actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rack seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kario Rack dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
McCrae has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Rack counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
McCrae has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rack can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
McCrae is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rack is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McCrae has his feet on Rack's thighs here. He's pushed Rack off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Rack screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darius McCrae!
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 8
Date: Sep 11, 2019 |
#R1#
O Rourke shoots in for a takedown but McCrae shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McCrae has a takedown stuffed.
O Rourke stuffs the takedown attempt from McCrae. McCrae gets slowly back to his feet.
O Rourke wants to clinch up but McCrae keeps it at a distance.#TD#
McCrae gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows O Rourke to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
McCrae is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! O Rourke rolls with it to try and escape but McCrae cranks on the arm and O Rourke is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darius McCrae!
Donald O Rourke spoke after the fight, saying 'Donny Boy is sad.'.
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 6
Date: Aug 30, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Jempsa shoots in and bounces McCrae off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
McCrae looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Jempsa is defending well. McCrae quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Jempsa has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! McCrae celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darius McCrae!
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 3
Date: Aug 09, 2019 |
#R1#
McCrae throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McCrae off to one side. #TD#
Johnson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McCrae tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Johnson is in McCrae's guard.#SUB2#
McCrae looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
McCrae looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Johnson is defending well. McCrae quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Johnson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! McCrae celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darius McCrae!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Joyce darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
McCrae is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Joyce pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joyce landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McCrae wants to improve his position but Joyce is controlling well.
#SUB2#
McCrae looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
McCrae looking for submissions off his back.
Joyce working the head and body with strikes.
Joyce tries to stand but his hand is stuck under McCrae. #SUB2#
McCrae looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Joyce not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Joyce thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McCrae's head.
Joyce is keen to just control but McCrae is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
McCrae looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McCrae is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Joyce scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
McCrae actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
McCrae looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
McCrae is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Joyce pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Joyce is trying to work for a kimura but McCrae is defending well.
Joyce lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Joyce working McCrae over with strikes.
Joyce really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2##SUB2#
McCrae looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Joyce is looking to take a break and control but McCrae is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCrae gets full guard.
Joyce scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
McCrae looking for a triangle here. Joyce is fighting it but it looks tight! McCrae pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Joyce is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Darius McCrae!
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