Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DC 94: Vale Queiroz v Vinge
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1#
Badmus misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Badmus.
Badmus lands a jab.
McCrae moves out of range as Badmus strikes.
A little feinted left hand from McCrae on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCrae ducks under a wild hook from Badmus.
Badmus looks to land a right hand but McCrae moved out of range.
McCrae is looking to counter punch.
Badmus lands a jab.
McCrae rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Badmus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCrae looks to land a left hand but Badmus moved out of range nicely.
Badmus now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Badmus thuds a left hand into McCrae's body.
Badmus scores with a shot to the body.
McCrae closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Badmus slips under a jab from McCrae.
Badmus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McCrae ducks under a wild hook from Badmus.
Badmus ducks under a wild hook from McCrae.
A punch lands to the side of McCrae 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Badmus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCrae throwing a counter right hand but Badmus manages to avoid it.
Donk. Badmus catches McCrae right on the button with a cross.#T1#
A right-left combo lands from Badmus.
Badmus lands a nice looking body shot.
McCrae throws a lazy uppercut
and McCrae takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donk. Badmus catches McCrae right on the button with a cross.
Badmus connects with a jab.
McCrae takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McCrae thuds his right hand into Badmus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Badmus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCrae throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Badmus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Badmus slips a jab from McCrae.
Badmus lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Badmus moves forwards but McCrae connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Badmus feints a jab promting McCrae to slip. Badmus then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McCrae slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC2#McCrae is rocked!
Badmus swinging wildly here. #T2#
Badmus throws a shot to the body.
McCrae moves out of range as Badmus strikes.
McCrae throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCrae throws a jab when Badmus was well out of range.
Badmus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McCrae ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Badmus moves away.
McCrae moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McCrae scores with a shot to the body.
McCrae jabs Badmus right on the nose. Badmus blinks but takes it well.
Badmus throws a jab when McCrae was well out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Badmus.
Badmus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Badmus misses with a series of wild punches.
McCrae jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
McCrae takes a swing at Badmus's ribcage but misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Badmus.
McCrae dodges the punch combination from Badmus.
McCrae lands a really nice looking cross but Badmus seems unphased.
A looping hook to the body misses from Badmus. McCrae does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCrae digs a good hook to Badmus's body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McCrae, as that shot connected.
McCrae blocks a jab.
McCrae throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Badmus misses.
Badmus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCrae.
Badmus misses with a few strikes there.
Badmus scores with a shot to the body.
McCrae misses with a hook.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left lands for Badmus.
A swing and a miss from McCrae.
McCrae ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Badmus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Badmus throws a hook but McCrae avoids it easily.
Badmus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCrae.
McCrae jabs Badmus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McCrae swings for the body but Badmus moves out of range.
A slow jab from Badmus misses its intended target.
Badmus looks to land a left hand but McCrae moved out of range nicely.
A punch lands to the side of McCrae 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCrae scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big right from McCrae misses.
McCrae takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McCrae ducks right into an uppercut from Badmus.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ola Badmus dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
McCrae swings widly with a right hand
and Badmus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Badmus cracks McCrae with a good jab.
Badmus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McCrae avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCrae ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Badmus moves away.
McCrae uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Badmus.
McCrae swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Badmus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from McCrae on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Badmus moves away from the strike by McCrae.
Badmus throws a right hand that misses
and McCrae counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCrae keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badmus throws a lazy right hand but McCrae sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCrae was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McCrae fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Badmus manages to avoid it.
Badmus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McCrae has time to react.
McCrae walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Badmus.#T1#
Badmus throws a big shot that misses.
McCrae stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McCrae looks to land a left hand but Badmus moved out of range nicely.
Badmus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McCrae throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Badmus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCrae.
McCrae throws a hook but Badmus avoids it easily.
Badmus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McCrae displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Badmus throws out the jab.
Badmus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McCrae looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McCrae misses with a straight left.
Badmus works over McCrae's head and body with a nice combination.
Badmus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McCrae looks to land a left hand but Badmus moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCrae takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Badmus looks to land a left hand but McCrae moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Badmus slips under a jab.
Badmus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCrae throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Badmus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Badmus lands a jab to the head.
McCrae slips a straight right by Badmus.
McCrae was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McCrae scores with a nice strike.
McCrae displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Badmus throws out the jab.
McCrae misses the body punch
and Badmus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Badmus misses with a double jab
and McCrae cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Badmus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McCrae uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Badmus.
A left lands for Badmus.
Badmus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCrae moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCrae throws a shot from downtown. Badmus moves away and avoids it.
McCrae moves out of range of the strikes.
Ola Badmus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
McCrae throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Badmus!
McCrae swings for the body but Badmus moves out of range.
Badmus throws out a powerful jab.
A punch combination from Badmus misses.
Badmus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McCrae counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McCrae looks to land a left hand but Badmus moved out of range nicely.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether McCrae might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Badmus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCrae manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from McCrae misses its intended target.
Badmus just misses with a punch to the body.
McCrae slips under a jab from Badmus.
McCrae throws a hook to the side of Badmus's head but Badmus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Badmus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCrae counters with a right hand to the body.
Badmus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McCraes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCrae throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
McCrae drops his hands momentarily and Badmus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McCrae lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McCrae moves away from the strike by Badmus.
Badmus ducks under a wild hook from McCrae.
Badmus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Badmus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McCrae on the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Badmus.
A swing and a miss from Badmus.
Badmus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McCrae slips under a jab.
McCrae swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Badmus lands a nice hook to McCrae's body. McCrae takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCrae misses with a body shot
and Badmus counters with a stiff right hand.
McCrae ducks under a wild hook from Badmus.
McCrae takes one on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ola Badmus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Badmus looks to throw the jab but McCrae is out of range.
McCrae defending well as Badmus loads up on a big left hand.
McCrae was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCrae ducks under a wild hook from Badmus.
It looked like McCrae wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McCrae misses with a lunging right hand
and Badmus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Badmus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Badmus misses with a looping right.
Badmus throws a body shot but no joy.
Badmus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ola Badmus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCrae ducks right into an uppercut from Badmus.
Badmus misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badmus lands the left hand.
Oh McCrae is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McCrae drops his hands momentarily and Badmus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Badmus throws a perfectly timed hook that sends McCrae crashing down! McCrae tries to stagger back to his feet but Badmus just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused McCrae asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ola Badmus!
Ola Badmus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Gus McCrae had this to say: 'Back to the gym.'.

Event: Nfld live 43
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
McCrae swings for the body but Llewellyn moves out of range.
McCrae fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Llewellyn manages to avoid it.
McCrae throws a hook to the side of Llewellyn's head but Llewellyn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCrae misses with an uppercut. Llewellyn saw that one coming.
McCrae takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Llewellyn misses the target.
McCrae has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McCrae there as he acknowledges the shot.
A big right from Llewellyn misses.
McCrae swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McCrae looks to land a left hand but Llewellyn moved out of range nicely.
Llewellyn misses with an uppercut
and McCrae counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like AJ Llewellyn has been cut.
Llewellyn connects with a crisp jab.
AJ Llewellyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from McCrae.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab from Llewellyn.
Llewellyn misses the shot to the body.
Llewellyn fails with a takedown attempt.
Llewellyn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McCrae swivels and escapes.#T1#
McCrae scores with a sloppy right hand. Llewellyn should have avoided that one.
Llewellyn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McCrae misses with a wild body shot.
Llewellyn misses with a lunging right hand
enabling McCrae to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - McCrae throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCrae ducks under a wild hook from Llewellyn.
Llewellyn throws the left hand but McCrae avoids the punch easily.
Llewellyn swings widly with a right hand
letting McCrae counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Llewellyn misses the target.
McCrae with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Llewellyn to score with a decent uppercut.
Llewellyn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Llewellyn slips a jab from McCrae.
Llewellyn throws a poor cross that misses
and McCrae counters with a nice uppercut.
McCrae misses with a straight right.
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!#TD#
McCrae gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Llewellyn trying to control the position from guard on top but McCrae is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
McCrae keeping full guard, as Llewellyn tries to pass.
McCrae wants to sweep here but Llewellyn controlling him for the moment.
Llewellyn works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Llewellyn trying to pass the guard but McCrae defending well.
McCrae wants to improve his position but Llewellyn is controlling well.
Llewellyn tries to pass the half guard into mount. McCrae knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Llewellyn is looking to take a break and control but McCrae is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCrae trying to control but Llewellyn postures up.
Llewellyn frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McCrae working to try and regain half guard.
Llewellyn is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Llewellyn throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier. #T4#
Llewellyn content just to control the position here.
McCrae is squirming around, avoiding Llewellyn's attempts to control the action.
McCrae told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Llewellyn controlling from mount.
Llewellyn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McCrae is looking to escape.
McCrae sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Llewellyn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that AJ Llewellyn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on AJ Llewellyn's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Llewellyn throws the left hand but McCrae avoids the punch easily.
McCrae steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Llewellyn.
McCrae throws a jab when Llewellyn was well out of range.
McCrae jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCrae slaps away a takedown attempt from Llewellyn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Llewellyn lands with a hook. McCrae tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice straight punches there by Llewellyn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Llewellyn.
McCrae throws a jab but it's blocked by Llewellyn.
McCrae throws an overhand right that lands on Llewellyn's shoulder, as Llewellyn tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Llewellyn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCrae is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Llewellyn.
Llewellyn ducks under a wild hook from McCrae.
A jab from Llewellyn misses.
McCrae takes a swing at Llewellyn's ribcage but misses.
McCrae misses with an uppercut. #T1#
McCrae uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Llewellyn.#TD#
Llewellyn scores with a takedown into McCrae's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Llewellyn trying to control but McCrae is working from the bottom.
AJ Llewellyn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Llewellyn tries to free his leg and advance position but McCrae is retaining full guard.
Llewellyn looking to sit in guard and control but McCrae gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Llewellyn looking to control but McCrae passes into half guard.
Llewellyn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Llewellyn has a hand on McCrae's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. McCrae takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Llewellyn is desperately trying to improve his position but McCrae has a good base and remains in mount.
Llewellyn gets back to half guard.
Llewellyn is looking to improve his position.
Llewellyn is pressing down on McCrae's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Llewellyn looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but McCrae puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Llewellyn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SU2#
McCrae decides to stand and escape the position.
McCrae throws a shot from downtown. Llewellyn moves away and avoids it.#T3#
A right-left combo lands from McCrae.
McCrae on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McCrae slips a straight right by Llewellyn.
Llewellyn looks to clinch
and McCrae counters with a stiff right hand.
McCrae misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheers as Llewellyn lands an impressive looking overhand right. McCrae doesn't seem phased though.
McCrae is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Llewellyn.
McCrae throws a hook but Llewellyn avoids it easily.#TD#
Llewellyn gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCrae struggling a bit here.
Llewellyn tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Llewellyn is looking to take a break and control but McCrae is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
McCrae takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #SUB#
Llewellyn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Llewellyn is looking to take a break and control but McCrae is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gus McCrae will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on AJ Llewellyn's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
McCrae lands a body shot.
Llewellyn scores with a sloppy right hand. McCrae should have avoided that one.
McCrae connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McCrae scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McCrae lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Llewellyn at a distance.
Llewellyn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McCrae looks to score with a jab to the body but Llewellyn is just out of range.
Llewellyn slips a jab from McCrae.
Llewellyn moves out of range as McCrae strikes.
McCrae lands an overhand right.
McCrae swings for the body but Llewellyn moves out of range.
McCrae throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Llewellyn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Llewellyn throws an overhand right that lands on McCrae's shoulder, as McCrae tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Llewellyn misses its intended target. #T1#
Llewellyn lands a really nice looking cross but McCrae seems unphased.
Llewellyn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCrae.
McCrae ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Llewellyn moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Llewellyn.
Nice uppercut lands for McCrae. That snapped Llewellyn's head back.
McCrae throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Llewellyn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No luck for Llewellyn with that takedown attempt.
A shot to the liver by McCrae. Beautiful body shot.
McCrae bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Llewellyn's head.#CUT2#AJ Llewellyn's cut is getting worse.
McCrae lands a nice hook to Llewellyn's body. Llewellyn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Llewellyn loads up on a big right hand but McCrae slips the punch.
McCrae looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McCrae lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCrae looks to throw the jab but Llewellyn is out of range. #T2#
A lazy left from Llewellyn finds it's target.
McCrae steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Llewellyn.
Llewellyn shoots for a double leg takedown but McCrae sprawls well. He's pushed Llewellyn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McCrae throws a looping overhand right but Llewellyn ducks down to avoid it.
McCrae misses the jab.
Llewellyn misses with a left hand
and McCrae counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCrae changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Llewellyn shoots in for a takedown but McCrae shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AJ Llewellyn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Llewellyn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCrae counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCrae displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Llewellyn.
Good exchange - McCrae coming out on top.
Gus McCrae is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Llewellyn misses with a straight right.
Nice shot lands for Llewellyn.
Llewellyn tries for a takedown but McCrae sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T3#
McCrae stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McCrae wants it to stay on the feet.
Llewellyn moves out of range as McCrae strikes.
Llewellyn half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Llewellyn dives in for a single leg takedown but McCrae sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McCrae lands with a light punch inside.
McCrae works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Llewellyn is looking for a takedown.
McCrae lands a knee to the head.
McCrae lands a knee to the head.
Llewellyn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Llewellyn is trying to pull guard but McCrae has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
McCrae breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCrae stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Llewellyn blocks a jab.
Llewellyn darts in looking for a takedown but McCrae gets double underhooks and turns Llewellyn into the cage.
McCrae swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#BC2#
McCrae escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
McCrae scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCrae defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Llewellyn.
Llewellyn misses with a lunging right hand
letting McCrae counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Llewellyn is rocked!
McCrae cracks Llewellyn with a hook to the temple - Llewellyn is on wobbly legs here! McCrae swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Llewellyn falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! McCrae wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gus McCrae!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Gus McCrae waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Apothecary's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Nfld live 40
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Dambullah lands a jab to McCrae's midsection.
McCrae moves in looking to clinch but Dambullah pushes him off.
Dambullah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCrae.
McCrae throws a body shot but no joy.
McCrae uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dambullah.
McCrae throws a body shot but no joy.
McCrae misses with a looping left.
McCrae throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dambullah misses with a body shot.
It looked like McCrae was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dambullah.#CL#
McCrae moves into the clinch.
McCrae blocking some punches.
McCrae blocks an uppercut.
McCrae lands a hook that snaps the head of Dambullah backwards.
Dambullah tries to throw a body punch but McCrae avoids it by throwing Dambullah back against the cage.
McCrae using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dambullah has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McCrae scores with a shot to the side of Dambullah's head.
A frustrated look appears on McCrae's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dambullah misses with a body punch.
Dambullah lands a body punch in the clinch.
McCrae misses with a knee strike.
Dambullah works on McCrae's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dambullah tries to stall but McCrae uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dambullah doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Dambullah.
Dambullah tries a body shot but McCrae blocks it.
Dambullah lands a body shot.
McCrae working aggressively here.
Our sources have told us that McCrae has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Dambullah can't find room to land a body shot as McCrae controls the action.
McCrae fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCrae with a knee to the head.
Dambullah slows down the pace here.
McCrae blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dambullah misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCrae misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dambullah is trying to stall.
Dambullah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCrae misses with a body punch.
Dambullah working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Come on McCrae - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dambullah lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McCrae.#T2#
Dambullah blocking some punches.
Dambullah is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right from Dambullah on the inside.
Dambullah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from McCrae.
A right handed body shot lands from McCrae.
Dambullah tries to stall but McCrae uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dambullah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCrae misses with the head strike.
McCrae with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McCrae blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dambullah misses with a punch to the body.
Dambullah lands a hook that snaps the head of McCrae backwards.
McCrae doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dambullah lands an uppercut.
McCrae looking to throw knees to the head but Dambullah is blocking nicely.
Dambullah tries to work over McCrae's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dambullah pushes McCrae back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Dambullah working aggressively here.
McCrae missing with knees to the body.
Dambullah is leaning against McCrae and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McCrae tries to land a knee to the head but Dambullah blocks with his arms.
Dambullah throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McCraes head.
Dambullah lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from McCrae fails to land.
Dambullah lands a right hand.
McCrae lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Dambullah.
McCrae is breathing heavily.
Dambullah just leaning against McCrae, taking a breather.
Dambullah lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCrae backwards.
Dambullah takes a shot to the head.
Dambullah is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dambullah can't find room to land a body shot as McCrae controls the action.
Dambullah tries a body shot but McCrae blocks it.
We've been informed that Dambullah has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McCrae tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dambullah lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCrae backwards.
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 tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Dambullah works on McCrae's body with a couple of short punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dambullah lands a nice uppercut.
Dambullah lands with a short shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Dambullah as the two fighters clinch.
Dambullah swings wildly with an uppercut but McCrae uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCrae with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McCrae's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McCrae has a couple of punches blocked by Dambullah.
McCrae goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Dambullah.
McCrae has a couple of punches blocked by Dambullah.
McCrae misses with a knee to the head.
McCrae tries a knee to the head but Dambullah blocks it.
Dambullah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCrae's elbow.
McCrae is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dambullah is defending well for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dambullah creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Papa Moosh Dambullah dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
The fighters circling - Dambullah throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - McCrae throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dambullah tried to score with a low kick but McCrae checks it.
Dambullah swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
McCrae moves into range and clinches up with Dambullah.
Dambullah prevents a body shot from McCrae.
Dambullah pushes McCrae back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dambullah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCrae stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McCrae gets through Dambullah's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dambullah blocking some punches.
Dambullah on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McCrae throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dambullah blocks it with crossed arms.
Dambullah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCrae's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCrae lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McCrae lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCrae.
Dambullah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee calls for McCrae to work.
Dambullah misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Dambullah scores with a shoulder strike.
McCrae tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dambullah's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by McCrae.
Dambullah scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dambullah blocking some punches.
McCrae cracks Dambullah with a nice body shot.
McCrae wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dambullah has him pressed against the cage.
Dambullah misses with the head strike.
Dambullah misses with a punch on the inside.
Dambullah throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Dambullah.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McCrae misses with a punch to the body.
McCrae misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCrae goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dambullah blocks a body shot from McCrae.
Dambullah misses with a punch to the body.
Dambullah digs a right hand into McCrae's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McCrae's gas tank.
Dambullah lands a right hand. #T2#
McCrae prevents a body shot from Dambullah.
Dambullah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Dambullah.
Dambullah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dambullah struggles to land a body shot inside as McCrae controls his hands.
Dambullah struggles to land a body shot inside as McCrae controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dambullah.
McCrae tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dambullah misses with a punch to the body.
Dambullah managing to block the knees to the body from McCrae.
Dambullah digs a right hand into McCrae's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McCrae's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dambullah pushes McCrae back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dambullah.
Nice body punch from Dambullah - that landed with a thud.
Dambullah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dambullah.
McCrae blocks a body shot from Dambullah.
Dambullah stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dambullah stalling against the cage.
McCrae tries to land a knee to the head but Dambullah blocks with his arms. #T3#
A hook to the body from Dambullah.
A short uppercut from Dambullah.
Dambullah is leaning against McCrae and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dambullah is struggling to control the position.
Still in the clinch, Dambullah scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dambullah controlling the action here for a moment.
Dambullah lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dambullah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCrae pushes Dambullah back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dambullah lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCrae.
Dambullah taking a breather.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dambullah.
Dambullah lands a left hand.
Dambullah blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Dambullah throws a head punch that misses.
Dambullah is pushing McCrae up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dambullah has a couple of punches blocked by McCrae.
Dambullah lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCrae blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
McCrae breaks from the clinch.
Dambullah lands a nice hook to McCrae's body. McCrae takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dambullah defending well as McCrae loads up on a big left hand.
Dambullah takes a swing at McCrae's ribcage but misses.
McCrae misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dambullah. McCrae does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCrae is looking to counter punch.
McCrae has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dambullah.
Dambullah lands the left hand.
Dambullah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCrae manages to avoid it.
McCrae tries to clinch there but Dambullah circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Papa Moosh Dambullah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dambullah throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
McCrae clinches up with Dambullah and pushes him back against the cage.
Dambullah misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCrae swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Dambullah.
McCrae blocks a body shot from Dambullah.
McCrae blocking some punches.
McCrae goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dambullah lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dambullah misses with a punch to the body.
Dambullah working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dambullah.
Dambullah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCrae's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCrae wants to stall.
McCrae working aggressively here.
Dambullah controlling the action here for a moment.
Dambullah blocks a body shot from McCrae.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
McCrae misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dambullah scores with a shoulder strike.
Dambullah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCrae lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dambullah.
Dambullah has McCrae pushed against the cage.
Papa Moosh Dambullah seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dambullah has McCrae pushed against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Dambullah's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Dambullah tries to throw a body punch but McCrae avoids it by throwing Dambullah back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Dambullah.
Dambullah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dambullah managing to block the knees to the body from McCrae.
Dambullah throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McCraes head.
Dambullah has McCrae pushed against the cage.
Dambullah managing to block the knees to the body from McCrae.
Dambullah lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dambullah lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McCrae. #T2#
McCrae has a couple of punches blocked by Dambullah.
Dambullah struggles to land a body shot inside as McCrae controls his hands.
Dambullah tries to throw a body punch but McCrae avoids it by throwing Dambullah back against the cage.
McCrae blocks a body shot from Dambullah.
Dambullah digs a right hand into McCrae's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McCrae's gas tank.
McCrae's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCrae prevents a body shot from Dambullah.
Dambullah presses McCrae against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dambullah lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Dambullah.
Dambullah is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gus McCrae has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dambullah misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dambullah is trying to stall.
Dambullah can't find room to land a body shot as McCrae controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCrae.
Dambullah misses with a body punch.
McCrae swings wildly with an uppercut but Dambullah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dambullah misses with the head strike. #T3#
McCrae is trying to stall.
Dambullah lands a body shot.
Dambullah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCrae's elbow.
McCrae displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dambullah up against the cage.
Dambullah lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Papa Moosh Dambullah is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dambullah lands with a left to the head.
McCrae digs a right hand underneath Dambullah's ribcage. Dambullah let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dambullah is leaning against McCrae and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dambullah lands a nice uppercut.
Dambullah displaying some good clinch control by pressing McCrae up against the cage.
Dambullah can't get the takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dambullah creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Dambullah scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dambullah prevents a body shot from McCrae.
Dambullah lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dambullah.
Dambullah stalling.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dambullah creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dambullah pushes McCrae back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McCrae tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McCrae blocks a body shot from Dambullah.
Dambullah effectively controlling the action here.
McCrae fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dambullah.
A right hand to the body from Dambullah.
Dambullah lands an uppercut.
Dambullah throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McCraes head.
Dambullah lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Dambullah.
Dambullah works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

And that's the end of the fight!
Papa Moosh Dambullah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dambullah 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Papa Moosh Dambullah!
Papa Moosh Dambullah thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Gus McCrae spoke after the fight, saying 'Back to the gym.'.

Event: Nfld 36
Date: Jul 08, 2023

#R1#
McCrae misses with a jab, cross combination.
McCrae throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kiwi slips under a jab.
McCrae takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kiwi scores with the left hand. McCrae knows he should have avoided that one.
Kiwi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling McCrae to counter with a crisp jab.
McCrae chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kiwi can pounce on him.
Kiwi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McCrae ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kiwi moves away.
McCrae scores with a nice head shot.
Kiwi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kiwi pivots, looking for a leg kick but McCrae is out of range and Kiwi settles back down.
Kiwi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kiwi connects with a body shot that sends McCrae's belly button to the back.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCrae.
McCrae moves out of range as Kiwi strikes.#CL#
McCrae gets tackled into the cage by Kiwi. Kiwi maintains the clinch.
Kiwi misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Kiwi fails to land. #BC2#
McCrae breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCrae jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Decent striking displayed by Kiwi there.
McCrae misses with an uppercut. Kiwi saw that one coming.
Kiwi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCrae.
McCrae takes a swing at Kiwi's ribcage but misses.
McCrae throws a hook but Kiwi avoids it easily.
Kiwi takes one to the side of the head.
Kiwi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Kiwi takes the fight into the clinch.
McCrae gets through Kiwi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kiwi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kiwi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McCrae to keep the fight standing.
Kiwi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, McCrae scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kiwi throws a punch but it's blocked by McCrae.
McCrae wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kiwi swings wildly with an uppercut but McCrae uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kiwi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kiwi gets through McCrae's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Kiwi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McCraes head.
McCrae lands a nice uppercut.
McCrae lands a shoulder strike.
McCrae swings wildly with an uppercut but Kiwi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kiwi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McCrae with a knee to the head.
McCrae lands a left hand.
Kiwi throws a punch but it's blocked by McCrae.
McCrae lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kiwi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kiwi has a couple of punches blocked by McCrae.
McCrae lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kiwi lands with a right to the head.
McCrae softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kiwi has a couple of punches blocked by McCrae.
McCrae scores with a shot to the side of Kiwi's head.
Kiwi blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Kiwi.
McCrae misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kiwi jumps guard but McCrae turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Kiwi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
McCrae throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kiwis head.
Kiwi is trying to pull guard but McCrae turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kiwi.
A head punch on the inside from McCrae fails to land.
Kiwi lands a shot to the body.
McCrae looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kiwi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McCrae just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kiwi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kiwi throws a head punch that misses.
Kiwi misses with the head strike.
McCrae utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McCrae pushes Kiwi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kiwi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McCrae.
Kiwi tries to work over McCrae's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
McCrae breaks from the clinch.
Kiwi takes one to the side of the head.
McCrae swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kiwi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Danga de danga de dang - Kiwi scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiwi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCrae.#T4#
McCrae takes a swing at Kiwi's ribcage but misses.
McCrae ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kiwi moves away.
Kiwi jabs McCrae right on the nose. McCrae blinks but takes it well.
Gus McCrae is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kiwi ducks under a wild hook from McCrae.
Kiwi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCrae.
McCrae is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kiwi with a body shot.
Nice cross by McCrae.
McCrae misses with a right hand
letting Kiwi counter with a right hand.
McCrae jabs at Kiwi's body.
McCrae takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from McCrae misses.
McCrae throws a body shot but no joy.
McCrae throws a lazy right hand but Kiwi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Kiwi clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCrae lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kiwi tries a body shot but McCrae blocks it.
Kiwi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Kiwi.
Kiwi lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCrae backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bruce Kiwi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kiwi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCrae. Kiwi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kiwi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCrae.
McCrae keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kiwi throws a leg kick which misses McCrae's front leg but catches the back leg as McCrae tries to avoid it.
Kiwi misses with an uppercut. McCrae saw that one coming.
It seemed like McCrae was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bruce Kiwi is winning the standup battle so far.
McCrae slips a jab from Kiwi.
Despite the aggression on McCrae's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kiwi staying out of range there.
Kiwi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McCrae manages to circle out of the way.
Kiwi staying out of range there.
McCrae misses with a looping right.
Kiwi throwing a counter right hand but McCrae manages to avoid it.#CL#
Kiwi moves into the clinch.
McCrae landing knees to the body.
Kiwi misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCrae lands a shot to the body.
Kiwi is trying to pull guard but McCrae turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kiwi digs a right hand into McCrae's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McCrae's gas tank.
McCrae blocks an uppercut.
McCrae landing knees to the body.
McCrae working aggressively here.
Kiwi is trying to pull guard but McCrae has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
McCrae lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
McCrae breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kiwi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCrae.
Kiwi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McCrae loads up on a big right hand but Kiwi slips the punch.
Kiwi misses with a looping right.
McCrae smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good exchange - McCrae coming out on top.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kiwi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McCrae momentarily.
Kiwi misses with a looping right.
McCrae swings for the body but Kiwi moves out of range.
McCrae tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kiwi throws a jab but it's blocked by McCrae.
McCrae digs a good body shot into Kiwi's ribs.
McCrae misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCrae misses with an uppercut
and Kiwi counters with a stiff right hand.
Kiwi throws a leg kick but McCrae sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2#
McCrae jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Kiwi moves into the clinch.
Kiwi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kiwi working aggressively here.
Kiwi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McCrae backwards.
McCrae missing with knees to the body.
McCrae goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCrae.
Kiwi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCrae lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McCrae lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kiwi.
Kiwi blocks a body shot from McCrae.
Kiwi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kiwi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kiwi tries to work over McCrae's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kiwi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McCrae just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Kiwi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kiwi lands a body punch.
Kiwi tries to pull guard but McCrae won't allow it.
McCrae swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCrae throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
McCrae tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kiwi's elbow.
Kiwi blocks a body shot from McCrae.
McCrae misses with the head strike.
Kiwi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McCrae just stands there and leans against the cage.
McCrae using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kiwi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McCrae with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kiwi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McCrae missing with knees to the body.
Kiwi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kiwi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kiwi swings wildly with an uppercut but McCrae uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bruce Kiwi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kiwi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McCrae smiles and moves away. #CL#
McCrae tries to keep at a distance but Kiwi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kiwi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McCrae to keep the fight standing.
Kiwi lands with a left to the head. #T4#
A short uppercut from Kiwi.
Kiwi drops down looking for an ankle pick but McCrae pulls his leg out and moves away.
McCrae throws a looping overhand right but Kiwi ducks down to avoid it.
McCrae walks into a left hand.
Kiwi throws a body shot but no joy.
McCrae uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kiwi.
Kiwi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCrae.
McCrae rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kiwi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kiwi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kiwi connects with a nice looking jab.
Kiwi thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCrae throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCrae swings for the body but Kiwi moves out of range.
Kiwi fires out a quick counter leg kick but McCrae just manages to avoid it.
Kiwi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kiwi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kiwi moves into range and connects with a jab.
McCrae takes one to the chin there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bruce Kiwi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kiwi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCrae.
McCrae misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Kiwi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McCrae.
McCrae misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Kiwi.
A nice side step and McCrae releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McCrae misses with a looping right.
McCrae takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kiwi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCrae.
Kiwi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCrae.
Kiwi lands with a shot to the body.
Good shot there by Kiwi.#CL#
Kiwi drives through and clinches with McCrae against the cage.
Kiwi swings wildly with an uppercut but McCrae uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from McCrae fails to land.
McCrae prevents a body shot from Kiwi.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McCrae.
Kiwi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kiwi lands a shoulder strike.
McCrae swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
McCrae prevents a body shot from Kiwi.
A head punch on the inside from McCrae fails to land. #BC2#
McCrae breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Kiwi.
McCrae missing with a left hand there. Kiwi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kiwi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McCrae checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kiwi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCrae checks a leg kick nicely.
A left lands for McCrae.
Good exchange - McCrae coming out on top.
McCrae misses with a looping right.
Kiwi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCrae.
McCrae throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCrae ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kiwi moves away.
Kiwi with a hook.
McCrae swings for the body but Kiwi moves out of range.
McCrae misses with a wild body shot.
Bruce Kiwi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Kiwi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kiwi loads up on a big right hand but McCrae slips the punch.
McCrae swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kiwi misses with a double jab.
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 throws a shot from downtown. Kiwi moves away and avoids it.
Kiwi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McCrae takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kiwi lands the left hand.
McCrae throws a good cross that connects. #CL#
Kiwi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gus McCrae has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kiwi avoiding damage as McCrae throws knees to the body.
A body shot lands from McCrae.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCrae doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCrae lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kiwi.
McCrae trying to land knees to the body. #T3#
McCrae misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
McCrae manages to break the clinch.
Kiwi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kiwi slips under a jab from McCrae.
McCrae throws a body shot but no joy.
Kiwi lands a nice shot that snaps McCrae's head back.
Nice defenses there by Kiwi.
Kiwi scores with a crisp jab that stopped McCrae in his tracks.
McCrae missing with a left hand there. Kiwi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kiwi moves away from the strike by McCrae.
McCrae has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kiwi.
Kiwi lands a nice leg kick that just misses McCrae's sensitive parts.
Kiwi is looking to slow McCrae down with leg kicks.
Kiwi is trying hard to land a takedown here. McCrae sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McCrae has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McCrae swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
A big right from Kiwi misses.
McCrae tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kiwi was well out of range. Poor timing from McCrae.
Kiwi blocks a jab.
Kiwi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McCrae's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCrae throws a poor cross that misses
and Kiwi counters with a right hand to the body.
McCrae throws out a powerful jab.
McCrae misses with an uppercut.
Kiwi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McCrae scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kiwi doesn't seem bothered though.
McCrae misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Kiwi to counter with a crisp jab.
Kiwi avoids the body shot from McCrae.
McCrae misses with a wild body shot.
McCrae misses with a hook
and Kiwi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McCrae thinking.
McCrae fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kiwi manages to avoid it.
McCrae ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kiwi moves away.
McCrae keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

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 Bruce Kiwi.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kiwi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bruce Kiwi!
After winning the bout, Bruce Kiwi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Gus McCrae was interviewed post fight and said 'Back to the gym.'.

Event: Nfld 35
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
McCrae takes a swing at Roussel's ribcage but misses.
McCrae throws a big shot that misses.
Roussel lands a body shot.
A big left from McCrae misses.
Roussel defending well as McCrae loads up on a big left hand.
Roussel misses with a wild body shot.
Roussel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCrae throws a body shot but no joy.
Roussel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCrae.
McCrae scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Roussel doesn't seem bothered though.
A telegraphed right hand from McCrae misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCrae throws a jab but it's blocked by Roussel.
Roussel wants to counter with a clinch but McCrae pushes him away.
McCrae throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCrae throws a body punch but Roussel moves out of range.
McCrae misses with a straight left.
McCrae thuds a left hand into Roussel's body.#T1#
McCrae scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#It looks like Dexter Roussel has been cut.
Roussel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roussel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Roussel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCrae at a distance.
Roussel just misses with a punch to the body.
McCrae scores with a crisp jab that stopped Roussel in his tracks.
A big left from McCrae misses.
Roussel loads up on a big right hand but McCrae slips the punch.
Roussel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McCrae misses with a hook.
Roussel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McCrae on the side of the head.
McCrae scores with a body shot.
McCrae throws a body shot but no joy.
Roussel tries to counter with a clinch but McCrae shakes him off and moves away.
McCrae misses with a body shot.
McCrae throws a body punch but Roussel moves out of range.
Roussel takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCrae is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Roussel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCrae misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roussel.
McCrae throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roussel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCrae just misses with a punch to the body.
McCrae lands with a shot to the body.
McCrae swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCrae misses with a straight right.
McCrae throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roussel avoids the body shot from McCrae.
Roussel stuns McCrae with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McCrae cracks a nice hook into Roussel's ribs.
McCrae throws a right hand that Roussel ducks under and follows up with a left that Roussel also avoids with ease.
A jab from McCrae misses.
McCrae with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Roussel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCrae looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
McCrae misses with a body shot.
McCrae ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roussel moves away.
McCrae scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McCrae throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roussel tries to counter with a clinch but McCrae shakes him off and moves away.
Gus McCrae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCrae throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gus McCrae is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCrae misses with a hook. Roussel ducked under it nicely.
Roussel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McCrae takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Roussel slips under a jab.
McCrae misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Roussel counters with a shoot takedown. McCrae fights it but they end up in guard.

McCrae kicks Roussel off and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCrae throws a jab when Roussel was well out of range.
Roussel avoids the body shot from McCrae.
McCrae moves into range and connects with a jab.
Roussel lands with a hook. McCrae tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
McCrae lands a jab to Roussel's midsection.
McCrae misses with a series of wild punches.
Roussel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice cross by McCrae.
McCrae fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McCrae tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roussel was well out of range. Poor timing from McCrae.
McCrae fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McCrae defending well as Roussel loads up on a big left hand.
McCrae was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Roussel misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCrae looks to score with a jab to the body but Roussel is just out of range.
Roussel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McCrae missing with a left hand there. Roussel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCrae misses the shot to the body.
McCrae throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Roussel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gus McCrae dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dexter Roussel's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
McCrae throws a jab when Roussel was well out of range.
Gus McCrae is winning the standup battle so far.
Roussel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCrae throws out the jab.
McCrae misses with a hook.
Roussel tries to counter with a clinch but McCrae shakes him off and moves away.
A slow jab from McCrae misses its intended target.
McCrae pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Roussel.
Roussel moves out of range as McCrae strikes.
Roussel avoids the body shot from McCrae.
McCrae throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCrae misses with a body shot.
Roussel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roussel tries to counter with a clinch but McCrae shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCrae takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCrae scores with a crisp jab that stopped Roussel in his tracks.
Roussel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from McCrae misses.
McCrae throws out a loose jab but Roussel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roussel feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Roussel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCrae.
McCrae thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCrae is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roussel.
McCrae looks to land a right hand but Roussel moved out of range.
McCrae misses with a looping right.
Roussel tries to counter with a clinch but McCrae shakes him off and moves away.
McCrae throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCrae looks to throw the jab but Roussel is out of range.
Roussel shoots in for a takedown but McCrae shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McCrae shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Roussel eats them both and turns towards McCrae to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Roussel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roussel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roussel is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McCrae rather than just go for the knockout.
McCrae just misses with a punch to the body.
McCrae misses with a hook. Roussel ducked under it nicely.
Roussel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
Roussel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McCrae connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Roussel scrambles back to his feet.
Roussel staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Roussel! But no joy.
McCrae moves out of range of the strikes.
McCrae thuds his right hand into Roussel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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 throws a looping overhand right but Roussel ducks down to avoid it.
Roussel blocks a jab.
McCrae keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roussel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McCrae lands with a straight right. Roussel didn't see that one coming.
McCrae is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roussel can do to turn this around?
McCrae loads up on a big right hand but Roussel slips the punch.
McCrae's jab looks to have found its range, popping Roussel under the eye.
McCrae takes a swing at Roussel's ribcage but misses.
McCrae connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
Roussel clinches up with McCrae and pushes him back against the cage.
Roussel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCrae's elbow. #T3##BC#
McCrae's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roussel digs a good hook to McCrae's body. #CL2#
Roussel moves into the clinch.
Roussel tries to work over McCrae's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Roussel.
Roussel can't find room to land a body shot as McCrae controls the action.
McCrae doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCrae prevents a body shot from Roussel.
Roussel is stalling here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCrae.
Roussel's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC#
McCrae breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
McCrae takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCrae is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good exchange - McCrae coming out on top.
McCrae takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCrae cracks Roussel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Roussel slips under a jab.
McCrae cracks a nice hook into Roussel's ribs.
McCrae misses the shot to the body.
Jab from McCrae.
Some wild striking there from McCrae.
Roussel misses with a hook.
Roussel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCrae misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gus McCrae dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dexter Roussel's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Roussel wants to clinch up but McCrae keeps it at a distance.
Roussel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCrae lands a slapping body shot.
McCrae takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Roussel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCrae paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from McCrae enables Roussel to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McCrae manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Roussel wants to control from the top but McCrae keeps moving.
Roussel keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McCrae's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCrae 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.
Roussel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Roussel postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
McCrae working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roussel.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roussel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Roussel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Roussel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Roussel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCrae working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roussel.
Roussel throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roussel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Roussel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Roussel with a nice head shot there.
Roussel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McCrae avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Roussel postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McCrae keeping moving, preventing Roussel from controlling successfully.
Roussel with a flurry of punches that miss.
McCrae preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Roussel landing some decent shots from guard.
Roussel throws a big right hand that misses.
Roussel advances position into side control!
Roussel sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but McCrae is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Roussel wants to control but McCrae is keeping him busy.
Roussel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Roussel working the ground and pound.
McCrae takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
McCrae taking punishment in the form of punches.
Roussel scores with punches from side control.
Gus McCrae is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ground and pound from Roussel seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Roussel throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Roussel is putting a hurting on McCrae here, landing some big shots from side control.
Roussel lands a decent elbow from side control.
Roussel trying to control the action but McCrae is working from the bottom.
McCrae avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Roussel. #T4#
Roussel misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The strikes coming from Roussel are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roussel creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Roussel landing a few strikes.
Roussel wants to control but McCrae is keeping him busy.
Roussel throws an elbow but McCrae slips to the side and avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roussel working the body and head with strikes.
Dexter Roussel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCrae is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dexter Roussel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McCrae has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gus McCrae!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Gus McCrae waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Apothecary's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Nfld live 31
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Khanna avoids the body shot from McCrae.
Khanna doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McCrae throws a hook but Khanna avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Khanna on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCrae throws a hook but Khanna avoids it easily.
Khanna misses with a hook. McCrae ducked under it nicely.
Khanna clobbers McCrae with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good standup being displayed there by McCrae as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Raja Khanna has been cut.
Khanna misses with a head kick.
McCrae swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCrae just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKhanna.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Khanna.
Khanna moves out of range of the strikes.
A lazy body kick from Khanna
and McCrae connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gus McCrae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
McCrae rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Khanna holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCrae.
Khanna working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khanna.
Khanna lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCrae backwards.
Khanna lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khanna.
McCrae swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCrae trying to land knees to the body.
Khanna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khanna struggles to land a body shot inside as McCrae controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCrae. #TD#
Khanna has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McCrae uses from the top position.
McCrae wanted to stand there but Khanna had control of the position.
Khanna seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Khanna has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. McCrae is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Khanna.#T2##SU2#
McCrae stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A shot to the liver by McCrae. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khanna gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McCrae.
A shot to the liver by McCrae. Beautiful body shot.
McCrae swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khanna throws a jab but it's blocked by McCrae.
Khanna doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
McCrae swings for the body but Khanna moves out of range.
McCrae lunges at Khanna with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Khanna's hand.
Nice uppercut lands for McCrae. That snapped Khanna's head back.
Khanna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCrae.
A telegraphed right hand from McCrae misses the target.
Khanna takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McCrae pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khanna throws a low kick but it's checked well by McCrae.
Khanna shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McCrae misses with a body shot.
Khanna just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Good shot there by Khanna.
Khanna misses with a right hand
and McCrae counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCrae throws a hook but Khanna blocks it.
McCrae throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khanna sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khanna is looking to counter punch.
Khanna staying out of range there.
Khanna is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nice body kick there by Khanna.
Khanna with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McCrae to score with a decent uppercut.
A big right from McCrae misses.
It appears Khanna was looking to counter with a kick there.
Khanna lands with a straight right. McCrae didn't see that one coming.
Donk. McCrae catches Khanna right on the button with a cross.
McCrae rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Khanna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gus McCrae dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raja Khanna's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McCrae takes a swing at Khanna's ribcage but misses.
Khanna scores with a kick to the body.
Khanna scores with a jab to the head.
Khanna takes one on the button.
Nice defenses there by Khanna.
Khanna throwing a counter right hand but McCrae manages to avoid it.
McCrae scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McCrae just misses with a punch to the body.
McCrae swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCrae fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khanna manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Khanna misses the target.
McCrae rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Khanna counters with a solid body kick.
A big left from Khanna misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Khanna.#T1#
McCrae's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McCrae duly obliges.
Khanna misses with the body kick
and McCrae counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McCrae throws a sloppy body shot
and Khanna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCrae just misses with a punch to the body.
Khanna has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
McCrae throws a good cross that connects.
McCrae swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Khanna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Khanna misses with a straight right.
Khanna throws a half hearted mid kick.
McCrae loads up on a big right hand but Khanna slips the punch.
The crowd cheers as McCrae lands an impressive looking overhand right. Khanna doesn't seem phased though.
Khanna takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from McCrae.
McCrae has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCrae throws a hook but Khanna blocks it.
Khanna throws a quick counter kick to the body but McCrae avoids it.
Khanna connects with a jab.
Khanna takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McCrae looks to land a right hand but Khanna moved out of range.
Khanna thinks about countering with a body kick.
Khanna on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McCrae swings for the body but Khanna moves out of range.
McCrae misses with a body shot.
McCrae throws a body shot but no joy.
McCrae staying out of range there.#T3#
Khanna misses with an uppercut. McCrae saw that one coming.
McCrae throws out a counter right but Khanna avoids it with no problem.
McCrae misses with a lunging right hand
and Khanna makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McCrae changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Khanna takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McCrae misses the body punch
and Khanna counters with a nice uppercut.
McCrae misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Khanna wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McCrae misses with a right hand
and Khanna counters with a nice uppercut.
McCrae looks to score with a jab to the body but Khanna is just out of range.
Khanna throws a right hand that misses
and Khanna takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCrae takes a swing at Khanna's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Khanna wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Khanna throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Khanna misses with a straight right.
Khanna misses with an uppercut.
Khanna with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McCrae to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#Raja Khanna's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khanna takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McCrae bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McCrae throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCrae misses with a body shot
enabling Khanna to counter with a crisp jab.
Khanna avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khanna throws a front kick that sends McCrae stumbling back into the cage.
McCrae is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khanna.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gus McCrae showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Raja Khanna's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
McCrae tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khanna was well out of range. Poor timing from McCrae.
McCrae lands with a good body shot.
McCrae throws a shot to the body.
Khanna misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like McCrae was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from McCrae.
Khanna swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A jab from McCrae misses.
A jab from McCrae misses.
McCrae slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCrae sizes up Khanna with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McCrae misses with a body shot.
Khanna pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
McCrae misses with a double jab.
Khanna works over McCrae's head and body with a nice combination.
McCrae throws a body punch but Khanna moves out of range.
Khanna went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McCrae looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Khanna on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Khanna doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Khanna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCrae.
Khanna looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McCrae scores with a body shot.
McCrae works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McCrae fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khanna manages to avoid it.
Khanna misses with a few strikes there.
Raja Khanna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Khanna keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCrae.
McCrae waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khanna.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good exchange - Khanna coming out on top.
McCrae throws a body shot but no joy.
Khanna on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McCrae tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khanna was well out of range. Poor timing from McCrae.
Khanna takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Khanna misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCrae. Khanna does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCrae just misses with a punch to the body.
Khanna quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
McCrae bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Khanna's head backwards.#T3#
McCrae misses with a lunging right hand
and Khanna counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McCrae swings for the body but Khanna moves out of range.
Khanna moves to clinch but McCrae breaks away
and McCrae counters with a nice uppercut.
Khanna blocks a jab.
Gus McCrae is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCrae scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McCrae throws a sloppy body shot
and Khanna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCrae jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Khanna moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gus McCrae seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khanna tries to land a front kick but McCrae steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T4#
A lazy body kick from Khanna
and McCrae counters with a nice uppercut.
A combination from McCrae does no damage.
Khanna tries a head kick but it misses.
McCrae misses with a left hand
and Khanna counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCrae misses with an uppercut. Khanna saw that one coming.
McCrae lands a jab to the nose.
Khanna tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McCrae is able to avoid easily.
Khanna blocks a jab.
McCrae misses with a few strikes there.
McCrae moves out of range of the body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gus McCrae comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McCrae winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gus McCrae!
After the big win, Gus McCrae made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Nfld live 30
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
Lang lands a slapping body shot.
McCrae connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McCrae throws a hook to the side of Lang's head but Lang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lang walks into a straight right hand from McCrae.
Lang lands with a nice body punch.
McCrae misses with an uppercut. Lang saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lang! But no joy.
Clubber Lang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCrae moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
McCrae pushes Lang up against the cage in a clinch.
Lang throws a head punch that misses.
Lang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCrae landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lang lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCrae stalls.
Lang slows down the pace here.
Lang lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCrae backwards.
McCrae swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
McCrae misses with a punch on the inside.
Lang prevents a body shot from McCrae.
The referee calls for Lang to work.
Lang trying to control the position but instead, McCrae has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lang into the cage.
Lang taking a breather.
McCrae can't find room to land a body shot as Lang controls the action.
Lang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McCrae blocks a body shot from Lang.
McCrae tries a body shot but Lang blocks it.
Lang misses with a body punch.
McCrae blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCrae.
Lang is trying to maintain a safe position but McCrae gets an underhook and turns Lang into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCrae.
McCrae cracks Lang with a nice body shot.#T2#
Still in the clinch, Lang scores with a nice short uppercut.
McCrae tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McCrae tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from McCrae.
Lang takes a knee right on the jaw!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lang.
Lang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lang misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCrae misses with the head strike.
Lang is trying to maintain a safe position but McCrae gets an underhook and turns Lang into the cage.
Lang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lang has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McCrae seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lang can turn it around.
Lang tries a body shot but McCrae blocks it.
McCrae softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCrae misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCrae tries a knee to the head but Lang blocks it.
Lang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lang lands a body shot.
McCrae has a couple of punches blocked by Lang.
Lang is working McCrae over against the cage.
A short right from Lang on the inside. #T3#
Lang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lang misses with a body punch.
McCrae tries to stall but Lang uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McCrae goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Lang.
Lang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lang pressing his opponent against the cage.
McCrae throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Langs head.
McCrae misses with a punch on the inside.
Lang lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCrae backwards.
Lang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCrae misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCrae fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCrae lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from McCrae.
Lang is pushing McCrae up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lang tries to work over McCrae's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Lang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lang.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lang throws a head punch that misses.
McCrae throws a head punch that misses.
Lang lands a left hand.
McCrae tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lang's elbow.
Our sources have told us that McCrae has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
McCrae tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lang controlling the action here for a moment. #BC2#
Lang breaks the clinch.
McCrae tries to clinch up.
Lang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCrae.
Good standup being displayed there by McCrae as he connects with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gus McCrae will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
McCrae moves into the clinch.
McCrae with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lang prevents a body shot from McCrae.
McCrae tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCrae swings wildly with an uppercut but Lang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCrae's elbow.
Lang misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Lang.
McCrae has a couple of punches blocked by Lang.
McCrae using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lang lands a nice uppercut.
McCrae misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lang is stalling here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lang.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCrae.
Lang stalls.
Come on Lang - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T1#
Lang trying to stall but McCrae improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from McCrae fails to land.
McCrae misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCrae swings wildly with an uppercut but Lang uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCrae tries to throw a body punch but Lang avoids it by throwing McCrae back against the cage.
Lang blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Lang.
Lang leaning his opponent against the cage.
McCrae misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCrae blocks a body shot from Lang.
McCrae's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McCrae being controlled against the cage.
Lang scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Lang pushes McCrae back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCrae struggles to land a body shot inside as Lang controls his hands.
McCrae tries a body shot but Lang blocks it.
McCrae misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCrae throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lang blocks it with crossed arms.
McCrae is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lang is defending well for now.
McCrae struggles to land a body shot inside as Lang controls his hands.
Lang blocking some punches.
Lang lands a hook that snaps the head of McCrae backwards.
Still in the clinch, McCrae scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lang lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McCrae misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCrae with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McCrae misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clubber Lang seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McCrae throws a punch but it's blocked by Lang.
A short right from Lang on the inside.
McCrae misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
McCrae takes a shot to the head.
Lang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McCrae swings wildly with an uppercut but Lang uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCrae misses with some punches.
McCrae can't find room to land a body shot as Lang controls the action.
A body shot lands from Lang.
McCrae misses with the head strike.
Lang struggles to land a body shot inside as McCrae controls his hands.
Lang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McCrae trying to land knees to the body.
Lang will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McCrae up against the cage.
Lang tries a body shot but McCrae blocks it.
Lang blocking some punches.
McCrae lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from McCrae.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCrae.
McCrae tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T4#
Lang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lang misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCrae is trying to stall.
Lang misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCrae swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCrae tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McCrae tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lang's elbow.
McCrae blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lang blocking some punches.
Lang blocks an uppercut.
McCrae fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCrae tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lang takes a shot to the head.
Lang is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McCrae is keeping busy.
McCrae doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lang manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Clubber Lang will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Lang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCrae. #CL2#
Lang gets a clinch.
McCrae avoiding damage.
Lang cracks McCrae with a nice body shot.
Lang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Lang.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCrae.
Lang lands a hook that snaps the head of McCrae backwards.
McCrae misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCrae has a couple of punches blocked by Lang.
McCrae swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCrae with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McCrae tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lang cracks McCrae with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lang. #T1#
Lang slowing the pace effectively.
McCrae misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lang struggles to land a body shot inside as McCrae controls his hands.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McCrae tries to work over Lang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Lang.
McCrae swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCrae blocking some punches.
McCrae tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lang is leaning against McCrae and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McCrae misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lang.
McCrae tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from McCrae.
Lang is struggling to control the position.
McCrae lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Clubber Lang has been cut.
McCrae using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lang scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
McCrae with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Lang.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCrae blocking some punches.
McCrae tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lang digs a right hand into McCrae's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McCrae's gas tank.
McCrae lands an uppercut.
Lang's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lang lands a body shot.
McCrae is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCrae.
McCrae throws a punch but it's blocked by Lang.
McCrae leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lang prevents a body shot from McCrae. #T3#
McCrae tries to land knees in the clinch but Lang avoids the damage to the body.
Lang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McCrae.
Lang tries to work over McCrae's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lang works on McCrae's body with a couple of short punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McCrae misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Lang.
Lang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCrae lands with a left to the head.
Lang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCrae trying to land knees to the body.
Lang will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McCrae up against the cage.
Lang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lang struggles to land a body shot inside as McCrae controls his hands.
McCrae swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Lang dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lang slowing the pace effectively.
Still in the clinch, Lang scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lang scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Lang.
Lang tries to work over McCrae's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Lang.
McCrae swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCrae works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lang lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCrae backwards.
Lang blocks an uppercut.
Lang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lang is working McCrae over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCrae.
McCrae tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lang's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber Lang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lang has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Clubber Lang!
Clubber Lang seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Gus McCrae was interviewed post fight and said 'Back to the gym.'.

Event: Nfld FN 38
Date: Mar 30, 2023

#R1#
Roussel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCrae tries to avoid it but Roussel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCrae to the ground. McCrae escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Roussel lands a glancing blow to the side of McCrae's head.
A telegraphed right hand from McCrae misses the target.
McCrae ducks under a wild hook from Roussel.
Roussel throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from McCrae misses the target.
McCrae displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Roussel.
A telegraphed right hand from McCrae misses the target.
McCrae misses the shot to the body.
McCrae keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roussel has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as McCrae is landing a low percentage of strikes.
McCrae fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roussel manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCrae takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Roussel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McCrae throws a hook but Roussel avoids it easily.
McCrae sets himself, and Roussel steps forward looking for the clinch! McCrae avoids it this time.
McCrae looks to score with a jab to the body but Roussel is just out of range.
It seemed like Roussel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Roussel takes a swing at McCrae's ribcage but misses.
Roussel scores with a jab.
McCrae throws out a loose jab but Roussel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roussel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCrae.
Dexter Roussel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roussel throws the left hand but McCrae avoids the punch easily.
Roussel throws a right hand that misses
and McCrae counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Dexter Roussel has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from McCrae misses the target.
Roussel scores with a crisp jab that stopped McCrae in his tracks.
The fighters circling - Roussel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCrae misses the shot to the body.
Roussel feints the counter takedown.
Roussel lands a glancing blow to the side of McCrae's head.
McCrae scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Roussel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCrae.
Roussel blocks a jab.#T2#
A jab from McCrae misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roussel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McCrae on the side of the head.
A big left from McCrae misses.
McCrae throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roussel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roussel drops his hands momentarily and McCrae takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McCrae takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Roussel with a nice cross.
Roussel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McCrae throws a body shot but no joy.
McCrae misses the body punch
enabling Roussel to counter with a crisp jab.
McCrae scores with a jab. Roussel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McCrae slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Roussel tests McCrae's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCrae takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
McCrae feints a jab promting Roussel to slip. McCrae then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Roussel slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A big left from McCrae misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roussel. McCrae does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCrae was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Roussel avoids the body shot from McCrae.
Roussel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McCrae thuds a left hand into Roussel's body.
McCrae walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Roussel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A shot to the liver by Roussel. Beautiful body shot.
McCrae throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Roussel misses.
Gus McCrae is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roussel connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roussel fails with the takedown.
Gus McCrae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Roussel.#T4#
McCrae thuds his right hand into Roussel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McCrae throws an overhand right that lands on Roussel's shoulder, as Roussel tries to avoid the shot.
Roussel feints the counter takedown.
Roussel dips to his left and cracks McCrae with an uppercut!
Roussel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCrae.
Roussel slips under a jab from McCrae.
Roussel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McCrae has time to react.
Roussel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Roussel with a jab.#TD2#
Roussel shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Roussel showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCrae moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dexter Roussel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dexter Roussel's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Roussel lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McCrae uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roussel.
Roussel moves out of range of the strikes.
Roussel looks to land a right hand but McCrae moved out of range.
Roussel throws an overhand right that lands on McCrae's shoulder, as McCrae tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like McCrae wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Roussel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCrae moves away.
As Roussel looks to move away, McCrae throws a big counter combo but Roussel just gets out of the way.
McCrae misses with a looping left.
Roussel looks to throw the jab but McCrae is out of range.
McCrae lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCrae misses with a straight left.
Roussel misses the body punch
and McCrae counters with a series of strikes. Roussel will be more careful next time no doubt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Roussel.
McCrae defending well as Roussel loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Roussel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCrae.
A swing and a miss from Roussel.
McCrae cracks a nice hook into Roussel's ribs.
McCrae slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McCrae throws a big shot that misses.
Roussel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from McCrae.
McCrae cracks Roussel with a right hand to the side of the head.
McCrae throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCrae scores with a jab to the head. #CL2#
McCrae gets tackled into the cage by Roussel. Roussel maintains the clinch.
Roussel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McCrae.
Roussel working aggressively here.
McCrae can't find room to land a body shot as Roussel controls the action.
Roussel tries to throw a body punch but McCrae avoids it by throwing Roussel back against the cage. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roussel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McCrae fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McCrae lands a right hook to the body.
McCrae connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCrae.#CUT#That has opened up Dexter Roussel's cut even more.
McCrae lands a right hook to the body. #KD#
McCrae drops Roussel with a beautiful combination! Roussel stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McCrae is looking for the KO!#ROC#Roussel is rocked!
Roussel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Roussel is still on wobbly legs! Can McCrae finish him?
Roussel scores with a nice right hand.
McCrae misses the jab.
McCrae misses the shot to the body.
McCrae drops Roussel with a huge uppercut! Roussel drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. McCrae is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gus McCrae!
After the big win, Gus McCrae made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Nfld FN 36
Date: Mar 02, 2023

#R1#
McCrae pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
La Vellei walks into a jab.
McCrae takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A head kick misses from La Vellei.
A jab from McCrae finds it's way through La Vellei's defenses.
McCrae misses with an uppercut.
McCrae's jab looks to have found its range, popping La Vellei under the eye.
McCrae missing with a left hand there. La Vellei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCrae throws a body shot but no joy.
La Vellei avoids the body shot from McCrae.
McCrae misses with a body shot.
McCrae throws a looping overhand right but La Vellei ducks down to avoid it.
McCrae looks to throw the jab but La Vellei is out of range.
La Vellei throws a sloppy head kick and McCrae moves out of range easily.
La Vellei moves out of range of the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
La Vellei closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McCrae's guard.
La Vellei must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
La Vellei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCrae swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
La Vellei is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
La Vellei is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
La Vellei postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McCrae preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
La Vellei drops back, looking for a kneebar! McCrae looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McCrae looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McCrae! #REVR#
La Vellei is looking for a sweep.#T2##SU#
McCrae stands up.
McCrae swings and misses with a hook to the body.
La Vellei moves away from the strike by McCrae.
McCrae misses with an uppercut. La Vellei saw that one coming.
McCrae loads up on a big right hand but La Vellei slips the punch.
La Vellei dives in and grabs McCrae's left leg, looking for a takedown. McCrae pushes down on La Vellei's head and hops out.
La Vellei throws a right and a left that McCrae avoids nicely.
McCrae walks into a left hand.
La Vellei slips a jab from McCrae.
La Vellei closes this distance looking for a takedown but McCrae circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCrae misses with a hook. La Vellei ducked under it nicely. #T3#
McCrae jabs at La Vellei's body.
McCrae scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
La Vellei misses with a looping right.
La Vellei throws a half hearted mid kick.#KD#
McCrae lands a left and a right that send La Vellei crashing to the mat, dazed. McCrae thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Jean Cristopher La Vellei has been cut.
La Vellei on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC#La Vellei is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCrae walks forward and throws a big overhand right! La Vellei drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! McCrae swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from La Vellei's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gus McCrae!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Gus McCrae waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Threads's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Nfld live 22
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
McCrae throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Phillips on the side of the head.
McCrae throws a shot to the body.
Phillips with a lazy takedown attempt
and McCrae counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Good shot there by McCrae.
Phillips takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McCrae misses with a double jab.
McCrae uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Phillips takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCrae does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A shot to the liver by McCrae. Beautiful body shot.
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 misses with a looping right.
McCrae works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Phillips shoots in and drives through. McCrae sprawls well.#T1#
Phillips takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McCrae takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Phillips fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gus McCrae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bum Phillips.
McCrae moves into range and connects with a jab.
McCrae dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gus McCrae is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCrae with a jab.
McCrae throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCrae misses with a body shot.
Phillips showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCrae.
A little jabbing left from Phillips on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Phillips walks into a left hand.
McCrae just misses with a punch to the body.
McCrae fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCrae swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phillips looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Phillips looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Phillips takes a jab right on the kisser.
Phillips ducks under a wild hook from McCrae.
Phillips uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCrae.
McCrae swings for the body but Phillips moves out of range.
McCrae missing with a left hand there. Phillips was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCrae looks to land a combination. Phillips sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McCrae is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T3#
McCrae dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCrae is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Phillips shoots for a takedown but McCrae saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McCrae lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gus McCrae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCrae ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phillips moves away.
McCrae just misses with a punch to the body. #KD#
Oooooh!!! McCrae has knocked Phillips down with a huge combo! McCrae steps away and waves a wobbly Phillips back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Phillips is rocked!
Decent striking displayed by McCrae there.
Phillips is still on wobbly legs! Can McCrae finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phillips gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! McCrae gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gus McCrae!
Gus McCrae made sure to mention his sponsor, Brooklyn Threads in his post fight interview.

Event: Nfld live 19
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Bolleke keeps the fight on the outside.
Bolleke scores with a nice strike.
Bolleke misses with a looping right.
Bolleke dodges the punch combination from McCrae.
A countering left hand to the body from Bolleke misses.
Bolleke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McCrae has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
McCrae ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McCrae looks to land a combination but Bolleke avoids it well.
Bolleke throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Bolleke scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCrae parries the strikes from Bolleke easily there. Bolleke is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable McCrae to escape. #SUB2#
Bolleke wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McCrae, who protects the arm well.
McCrae takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T1##SUB2#
Bolleke is trying to get an arm triangle but McCrae is defending well.
McCrae is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Bolleke tries to advance to mount but can't.
McCrae wants to control but Bolleke postures up.
Bolleke sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but McCrae is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bolleke throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and McCrae works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
McCrae is refusing to be controlled, as Bolleke sits in half guard.
Bolleke scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bolleke looks to land a strike but McCrae avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bolleke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCrae works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bolleke trying to control but McCrae is working from the bottom.
McCrae utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bolleke looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Bolleke being controlled here momentarily.
Bolleke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McCrae avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bolleke's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A big left from McCrae misses. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL#
McCrae closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
McCrae's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bolleke swats away the attempt to clinch by McCrae.
A big right from McCrae misses.
Gus McCrae is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bolleke scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McCrae doesn't seem bothered though.
Bolleke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McCrae ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolleke moves away.
Bolleke misses the body punch
and McCrae counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCrae fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
McCrae scores with a jab. Bolleke acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bolleke jabs at McCrae's body.
McCrae thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bolleke throws a looping overhand right but McCrae ducks down to avoid it.
Bolleke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCrae was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolleke.
McCrae on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Bolleke dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Bolleke throws a lazy right hand but McCrae sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bolleke throws a poor cross that misses
and McCrae counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A cross from McCrae lands.
Bolleke fails with a takedown attempt.
McCrae looks to land a combination but Bolleke avoids it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCrae.
Bolleke lands with a right hand.
Bolleke throws a body shot but no joy.
McCrae scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bolleke doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Bolleke misses.
McCrae swings for the body but Bolleke moves out of range.
Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCrae.
Bolleke scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Bolleke ducks under a wild hook from McCrae.
McCrae tries to clinch but Bolleke is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCrae. Bolleke does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCrae tests Bolleke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCrae ducks right into an uppercut from Bolleke.
McCrae loads up on a big right hand but Bolleke slips the punch.
McCrae lands a body shot.
Bolleke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bolleke looks to land a left hand but McCrae moved out of range nicely.
Nice body punch from Bolleke.
McCrae wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McCrae swings for the body but Bolleke moves out of range.
McCrae throws a body punch but Bolleke moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from McCrae misses the target. #T2#
Bolleke scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolleke moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bolleke throws a body shot but no joy.
McCrae swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Bolleke counter with a right hand.
McCrae misses with a wild body shot.
Bolleke misses with a wild body shot.
Bolleke throws a body shot but no joy.
Bolleke takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bolleke moves out of range of the strikes.
McCrae closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McCrae has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bolleke finds it's way round the side to connect with McCrae's head.
McCrae swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bolleke counters with a stiff right hand.
Bolleke misses the shot to the body.
Bolleke scores with a hook.
McCrae swings for the body but Bolleke moves out of range. #T3#
McCrae looks to score with a jab to the body but Bolleke is just out of range.
Bolleke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCrae is looking to wear down Bolleke with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McCrae lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bolleke circles away quickly and effectively.
Bolleke looks to land a left hand but McCrae moved out of range nicely.
McCrae throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolleke scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bolleke defending well as McCrae loads up on a big left hand.
Bolleke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bolleke smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McCrae looks to score with a jab to the body but Bolleke is just out of range.
Bolleke is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A lazy left from Bolleke finds it's target.
Bolleke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Bolleke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bolleke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bolleke thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCrae slips a jab from Bolleke.#T4#
Bolleke jabs McCrae right on the nose. McCrae blinks but takes it well.
Bolleke walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Bolleke misses the target.
Bolleke scores with a crisp jab that stopped McCrae in his tracks.
McCrae misses with a looping left.
Bolleke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bolleke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McCrae counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bolleke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McCrae stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McCrae throws a jab but it's blocked by Bolleke.
McCrae takes a swing at Bolleke's ribcage but misses.
McCrae tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolleke was well out of range. Poor timing from McCrae.
A shot to the liver by Bolleke. Beautiful body shot.
Bolleke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bolleke misses with a body shot.
McCrae slips a straight right by Bolleke.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bolleke throws a jab but it's blocked by McCrae.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Bolleke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
McCrae misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Bolleke shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bolleke thows a huge punch but McCrae dodges it nicely.
Bolleke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bolleke lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bolleke throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke is looking to stall here but McCrae recovers full guard.
Bolleke postures up in McCrae's guard and throws a big left but McCrae blocks it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bolleke working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T1#
Bolleke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCrae works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bolleke with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McCrae preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bolleke throws a big right hand that misses.
Bolleke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bolleke looking to pass the guard.
Bolleke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bolleke makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bolleke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McCrae keeping moving, preventing Bolleke from controlling successfully.
Bolleke works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bolleke working the head and body with strikes.
McCrae avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bolleke.
McCrae keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolleke wants to pass to mount but McCrae is defending the position.
Gus McCrae has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bolleke throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Bolleke is trying to control. McCrae wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McCrae is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice jab there from Bolleke.
Bolleke has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bolleke there as he acknowledges the shot.
McCrae needs to keep his hands up - Bolleke had a free shot at his head there.
McCrae swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCrae ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolleke moves away.
Bolleke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good exchange - Bolleke coming out on top.
McCrae tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bolleke scores with a nice strike.
McCrae misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bolleke counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bolleke. McCrae does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bolleke slips under a jab from McCrae.#T4#
McCrae throws the left hand but Bolleke avoids the punch easily.
Bolleke looks to score with a jab to the body but McCrae is just out of range.#TD2#
Bolleke throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McCrae was covering up waiting for the punch and Bolleke finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolleke is working McCrae over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bolleke controls from within his opponent's guard.
McCrae working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bolleke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Bolleke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bolleke winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Bolleke!
Oscar Bolleke thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Gus McCrae had this to say: 'Back to the gym.'.

Event: Nfld live 18
Date: Dec 10, 2022

#R1#
A low kick from Barnes is predictable there
and McCrae counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gus McCrae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCrae misses with the combination.
Barnes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice cross by McCrae.
McCrae throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barnes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barnes tries a low kick but McCrae avoids it.
McCrae throwing a counter right hand but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Barnes throws a series of punches but McCrae moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. McCrae does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCrae dodges the punch combination from Barnes.
Barnes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McCrae.
McCrae misses with a straight left. #T1#
McCrae lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Barnes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McCrae has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Barnes misses with the combination.
McCrae lands a lovely overhand right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barnes.
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barnes avoids the body shot from McCrae.
McCrae throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCrae throws a nice looking combination but Barnes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barnes only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McCrae misses with an uppercut.
A lazy left from McCrae finds it's target.
McCrae connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCrae misses with a series of wild punches.
A lazy left from McCrae finds it's target.
McCrae scores with a decent looking hook.
Barnes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barnes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barnes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A left lands for McCrae.
McCrae throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from McCrae misses the target.
Barnes throws a right and a left that McCrae avoids nicely.
McCrae looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.#T3#
Barnes punishes McCrae's body with a nice straight punch.
McCrae lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McCrae pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnes throws a lazy body kick
enabling McCrae to counter with a crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCrae.
McCrae lands a nice looking body shot.
Gus McCrae is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCrae throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barnes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barnes moves out of range as McCrae strikes.
Barnes throws a leg kick but McCrae sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McCrae throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barnes lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCrae paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but McCrae is just out of range.
McCrae scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barnes doesn't seem bothered though.
McCrae misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by McCrae.#CL2#
McCrae gets tackled into the cage by Barnes. Barnes maintains the clinch.
McCrae tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnes's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McCrae.
Barnes blocks a body shot from McCrae. #BC2#
Barnes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCrae on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McCrae rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barnes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCrae tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from McCrae.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barnes! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes misses with a wild combination.
Barnes throws a hook but McCrae avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gus McCrae dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
McCrae is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Barnes.
Sam Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
McCrae missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCrae avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McCrae keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL2#
Barnes clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Barnes breaks from the clinch.
McCrae is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnes can do to turn this around?
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
A little feinted left hand from McCrae on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gus McCrae is winning the standup battle so far.
Barnes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jab from McCrae.
McCrae misses with a wild body shot.
McCrae lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCrae.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCrae.
McCrae throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range. #T1#
McCrae just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes wants to counter the offense by McCrae and move into the clinch position.
McCrae throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barnes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice shot by McCrae.
Barnes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McCrae throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barnes counters with a one-two to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCrae. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice combination there by Barnes.
Barnes slips a jab from McCrae.
Barnes unleashes a big counter combination but McCrae bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McCrae uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCrae throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barnes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Barnes lands a nice leg kick that just misses McCrae's sensitive parts.
McCrae throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Barnes tries to counter it with a takedown but McCrae pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McCrae fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barnes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barnes misses the jab.#T2#
McCrae finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barnes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McCrae looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCrae.
McCrae sets himself, and Barnes steps forward looking for the clinch! McCrae avoids it this time.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from McCrae.
The fighters circling - McCrae throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
McCrae swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McCrae cracks a nice hook into Barnes's ribs.
McCrae misses with a lunging right hand
and Barnes counters with a three punch combo that has McCrae backing up. McCrae nods at Barnes to acknowledge the strikes.
Barnes slips under a jab.
Barnes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab from McCrae finds it's way through Barnes's defenses.
McCrae takes one on the button.
Barnes throws a body punch but McCrae moves out of range. #T3#
Barnes moves away from the strike by McCrae.
A jab lands there for McCrae.
McCrae misses the shot to the body.
Barnes is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McCrae scores with a sloppy right hand. Barnes should have avoided that one.
Barnes is looking to slow McCrae down with leg kicks.
Barnes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
McCrae jabs Barnes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCrae.
McCrae connects with a body shot.
Barnes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
No joy there for Barnes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCrae staying out of range there.
Barnes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
McCrae thuds his right hand into Barnes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes tries to work over McCrae's front leg with a kick but McCrae checks it.
A jab from McCrae misses.
Barnes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McCrae lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Barnes backs up against the cage. #CUT#It looks like Sam Barnes has been cut.
Barnes tries to bum rush McCrae with a series of wild strikes but McCrae uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barnes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McCrae throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCrae jabs Barnes right on the nose. Barnes blinks but takes it well.
Barnes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes tries to clinch up
and McCrae counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gus McCrae dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sam Barnes's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
McCrae misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
McCrae is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
Barnes blocks a jab.
McCrae lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Barnes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCrae finds it's way round the side to connect with Barnes's head.
Barnes with the inside leg kick.
McCrae fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Barnes looks to land a combination. McCrae sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Barnes fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCrae throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like McCrae was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Barnes.
Barnes on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Barnes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barnes misses with a leg kick
and McCrae counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barnes thinking.
McCrae lunges at Barnes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barnes's hand.
Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McCrae avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McCrae lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barnes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McCrae throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
A low kick from Barnes is predictable there
and McCrae counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barnes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Barnes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barnes.
McCrae comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barnes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCrae takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Barnes is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Barnes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barnes throws a leg kick but McCrae checks it.
Barnes throws a leg kick but McCrae checks it.
Barnes swinging wildly here.
Barnes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McCrae doesn't seem bothered though.
McCrae lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barnes at a distance.
Barnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sam Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barnes lands a nice looking body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Barnes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McCrae loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
McCrae keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCrae swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
McCrae fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Barnes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McCrae connects with a body shot.
Barnes throws a leg kick but McCrae sees it coming and moves out of range.
McCrae misses with a body shot.
Barnes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Gus McCrae is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCrae ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Barnes avoids the body shot from McCrae.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McCrae checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from McCrae on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCrae throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCrae lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Barnes swings for the body but McCrae moves out of range. #T4#
McCrae lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barnes at a distance.
McCrae throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily.
McCrae lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCrae throws out the jab.
McCrae ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Barnes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McCrae rather than just go for the knockout.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
McCrae thuds his right hand into Barnes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barnes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McCrae. That did some damage!
Barnes throws a right and a left that McCrae avoids nicely.
Barnes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McCrae fails to land with a series of punches.
McCrae cracks Barnes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McCrae changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gus McCrae showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McCrae, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gus McCrae!
Gus McCrae really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Nfld live 15
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Lang lands a right hook to the body.
McCrae looks to score with a jab to the body but Lang is just out of range.
It appears Lang was looking to counter with a kick there.
McCrae throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCrae throws a lazy right hand but Lang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCrae throws out a loose jab but Lang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lang with a nice calf kick.
McCrae tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lang was well out of range. Poor timing from McCrae.
Lang half committed to a counter leg kick.
McCrae has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McCrae missing with a left hand there. Lang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lang slips a jab from McCrae.
Lang appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lang smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McCrae blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang is looking to slow McCrae down with leg kicks.
McCrae avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCrae misses with a wild body shot.
McCrae swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCrae scores with a hook to the body. Lang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCrae is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lang rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
McCrae lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCrae.
Lang appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McCrae misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Lang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lang thows a body kick. McCrae tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McCrae throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCrae throws a leg kick that misses.
Lang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCrae was well out of range. Poor timing from Lang.
McCrae looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McCrae punishes Lang's body with a nice straight punch.
Lang thows a leg kick but McCrae checks it
and McCrae counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCrae throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McCrae looks to throw the jab but Lang is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Lang misses its target.
McCrae lands with a good body shot.#T2#
McCrae swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lang takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McCrae throws a shot from downtown. Lang moves away and avoids it.
Lang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCrae.
Lang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCrae paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCrae misses with a hook to the body
and McCrae takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCrae just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Lang was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McCrae.
Lang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lang slips a jab from McCrae.
McCrae throws a right hand that misses
and Lang counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCrae.
Lang connects with a single shot there.
McCrae gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
McCrae misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the body from McCrae misses
and Lang counters with a straight right hand.
Lang scores with a jab to the jaw.
A lazy left from McCrae finds it's target.
Lang lands a right hook to the body.
Lang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lang lands a jab to the head.
Gus McCrae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCrae throws a series of punches but Lang moves out of range.
Lang missing with a left hand there. McCrae was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCrae throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lang jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
McCrae throws out a loose jab but Lang uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCrae keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCrae misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Lang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McCrae let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lang pivots, looking for a leg kick but McCrae is out of range and Lang settles back down.
McCrae swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lang counters with a straight right hand.
Lang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McCrae moves out of range of the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCrae! But no joy.
McCrae swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCrae ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lang moves away.
McCrae throws a jab but it's blocked by Lang.
It looks like Lang has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lang lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCrae at a distance.
Lang's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lang duly obliges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCrae throws a solid leg kick but Lang takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McCrae.
McCrae scores with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gus McCrae will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Lang there.
McCrae swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lang throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from McCrae misses.
McCrae stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lang lands a head shot.
McCrae fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lang on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McCrae ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McCrae lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Lang clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCrae lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
McCrae breaks from the clinch.
McCrae tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lang was well out of range. Poor timing from McCrae.#T1#
Lang fakes the leg kick and cracks McCrae in the body.
McCrae chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lang can pounce on him.
Lang scores with a shot to the body.
Lang lands a slapping body shot.
McCrae throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lang throws a shot to the body.
McCrae scores with a hook.
Lang just misses with a punch to the body.
Lang ducks under a wild hook from McCrae.
McCrae pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from McCrae misses.
McCrae throws a jab but it's blocked by Lang.
McCrae throws a hook but Lang blocks it.
Lang swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Lang lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gus McCrae seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCrae throws a right hand that misses
and Lang counters with a good low kick that McCrae was not able to check.
McCrae throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCrae throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCrae with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McCrae misses with a left hand
and Lang counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCrae throws a hook but Lang blocks it.
Lang appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - McCrae throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCrae.
McCrae rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Lang counter with a right hand.
Lang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCrae.
McCrae throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCrae was well out of range. Poor timing from Lang.#T3#
McCrae dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCrae misses with a looping left.
Lang throws a lazy uppercut
and McCrae counters with a left to the body.
Nice body kick there by Lang.
Lang misses the shot to the body.
McCrae misses with an uppercut
and Lang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCrae tried to score with a low kick but Lang checks it.
Lang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCrae.
McCrae swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Lang misses.
McCrae misses with a body shot.
McCrae swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lang counters with a good low kick that McCrae was not able to check.
McCrae throws an overhand right that lands on Lang's shoulder, as Lang tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
McCrae takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McCrae steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lang.
McCrae misses with an uppercut
and Lang counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lang connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Lang has closed the distance and engaged McCrae in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCrae.
A head punch on the inside from Lang fails to land.
Lang throws a punch but it's blocked by McCrae.
A knee to the head by McCrae. #CUT2#It looks like Clubber Lang has been cut.
McCrae misses with a punch on the inside.
McCrae works on Lang's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lang.#BC2#
McCrae breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCrae's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A swing and a miss from Lang.
Lang throws an overhand right that lands on McCrae's shoulder, as McCrae tries to avoid the shot.
McCrae let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Clubber Lang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Clubber Lang's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Lang misses with a shot to the body
and McCrae counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McCrae looks to land a left hand but Lang moved out of range nicely.
McCrae throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCrae throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCrae rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Lang counters with a nice low kick that buckles McCrae's knee momentarily.
McCrae connects with a body shot that sends Lang's belly button to the back.
McCrae looks to score with a jab to the body but Lang is just out of range.
Lang tried to counter with a leg kick but McCrae avoided it.
McCrae throws a body punch but Lang moves out of range.
Lang misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCrae misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lang.
Nice jab there from McCrae.
Lang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCrae.
McCrae misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lang. #T1#
Lang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lang tests McCrae's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McCrae gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lang.
Lang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lang takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lang lands with a right hand.
McCrae misses with a shot to the body
and Lang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCrae tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lang was well out of range. Poor timing from McCrae.
Lang takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lang on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McCrae swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
McCrae misses with a wild combination.
Lang lands a body shot.
McCrae misses with a wild body shot.
Lang jabs McCrae to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lang dips to his left and cracks McCrae with an uppercut!
A jab from Lang does it's job there.
McCrae throws a hook to the side of Lang's head but Lang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCrae has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McCrae throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lang throws a quick counter kick to the body but McCrae avoids it.
McCrae misses with a straight left.
McCrae has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McCrae there as he acknowledges the shot.
McCrae throws a right hand that misses
and Lang counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
McCrae bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lang tests McCrae's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCrae.
Lang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCrae throws a jab when Lang was well out of range.
McCrae throws a body punch but Lang moves out of range.
Lang blocks a jab.
Lang scoring well with a low kick there.
McCrae takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McCrae takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McCrae throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lang half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lang misses with a right hand
and McCrae counters with a straight right hand.
Lang dips to his left and cracks McCrae with an uppercut!#T4#
McCrae misses with a hook
and Lang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lang misses with a wild body shot.
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 misses with a jab to the body
and Lang counters with a good low kick that McCrae was not able to check.
Lang ducks under a wild hook from McCrae.
Lang chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McCrae thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lang connects with a body shot.
Donk. McCrae catches Lang right on the button with a cross.
McCrae looks to score with a jab to the body but Lang is just out of range.
A slow jab from McCrae misses its intended target.
Lang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clubber Lang clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Clubber Lang's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Lang finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A big right from McCrae misses.
Lang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McCrae throws a jab but it's blocked by Lang.
Lang is looking to counter with a body kick.
Lang lands a jab to the head.
Lang throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McCrae misses with a hook to the body
and Lang counters with a three punch combo that has McCrae backing up. McCrae nods at Lang to acknowledge the strikes.
Lang chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL#
Lang moves into the clinch.
Lang is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McCrae is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang swings wildly with an uppercut but McCrae uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lang working aggressively here.
McCrae lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McCrae is trying to force a seperation but Lang has the dominant position.#T1#
McCrae with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McCrae working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McCrae stalling against the cage.
Lang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Come on Lang - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lang can't find room to land a body shot as McCrae controls the action.
Lang misses with a punch on the inside.
McCrae blocks a body shot from Lang.
McCrae misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCrae tries a body shot but Lang blocks it.
Lang tries to work over McCrae's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lang prevents a body shot from McCrae.
Lang is looking to control McCrae's arms but McCrae gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lang has his back to the cage.
McCrae tries to land knees in the clinch but Lang avoids the damage to the body.
Lang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Lang tries a body shot but McCrae blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Lang as the two fighters clinch.
Lang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McCrae blocks an uppercut.
A short right from McCrae on the inside.
Lang working aggressively here.
McCrae throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McCrae misses with a punch on the inside.
Lang keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McCrae's efforts to push away.
A right hook to the body lands for McCrae.
McCrae works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McCrae taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on McCrae's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lang throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McCrae prevents a body shot from Lang. #T3#
A hook to the body from McCrae. #BC2#
McCrae pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McCrae throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCrae misses with a straight left.
McCrae loads up on a big right hand but Lang slips the punch.
Lang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCrae sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lang moves out of range of the strikes.
McCrae misses with a combination
and Lang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lang stuns McCrae with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCrae misses with a body punch
and Lang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McCrae ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Lang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McCrae lands with a good body shot.
McCrae takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A low kick lands for Lang.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Lang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McCrae using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McCrae wants to break free but Lang has control.
Lang leaning against his opponent.
A short left from Lang.
McCrae is trying to stall.
Lang struggles to land a body shot inside as McCrae controls his hands.
McCrae blocks an uppercut.
Clubber Lang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McCrae lands a left hand. #BC2#
McCrae escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clubber Lang had his way with Gus McCrae in that round.
The cut man is working on Clubber Lang's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
A big left from McCrae misses.
McCrae tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lang was well out of range. Poor timing from McCrae.
Lang moves out of range as McCrae strikes.
Lang throws a body shot but no joy.
Lang swings for the body but McCrae moves out of range.
McCrae missing with a left hand there. Lang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lang throws a shot from downtown. McCrae moves away and avoids it.
McCrae fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lang misses with a looping right.
McCrae looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCrae throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCrae misses with a jab to the body
enabling Lang to counter with a crisp jab.
Lang lands with a good body shot.
Lang throws a body punch but McCrae moves out of range. #T1#
McCrae blocks a low kick nicely.
Lang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McCrae has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lang bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McCrae's head backwards.
Lang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McCrae blocks a jab.
McCrae throws a right hand that misses
and Lang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCrae throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lang. McCrae does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCrae.
A punch lands to the side of McCrae 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lang slips under a jab.
Lang looks to score with a jab to the body but McCrae is just out of range.
Clubber Lang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Lang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McCrae throws a right hand that misses
and Lang counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from McCrae misses.
Lang jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
McCrae ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCrae misses with a hook.
Lang will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McCrae slips a jab from Lang.
McCrae checks a leg kick.
McCrae misses the jab.
McCrae looks to score with a jab to the body but Lang is just out of range.
Gus McCrae has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good leg kick by Lang.
McCrae throws a body punch but Lang moves out of range. #T3#
McCrae takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lang scores with a jab to the jaw.
McCrae throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCrae throws a front kick aimed at Lang's knee but Lang avoids it well.
Lang blocks a jab.
Lang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lang connects with a jab.
Lang with the inside leg kick.
Lang tries to land a body kick
and Lang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lang throws a nice outside leg kick.
McCrae swings for the body but Lang moves out of range.
McCrae looks to score with a jab to the body but Lang is just out of range.#T4#
Nice body punch from Lang.
McCrae waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lang.
And Lang counters with a quick kick to the body but McCrae blocks it.
McCrae misses with a wild body shot.
Lang seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCrae misses with a jab to the body
and Lang counters with a left to the body.
Lang throws the kick towards the body but McCrae avoids it.
McCrae feints a counter leg kick.
McCrae takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McCrae misses with a body punch
and Lang makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McCrae throws a hook but Lang blocks it.
Lang throws an overhand right that lands on McCrae's shoulder, as McCrae tries to avoid the shot.
Lang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCrae paws at him with a jab and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber Lang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lang 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:45
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clubber Lang!
Clubber Lang retains his middleweight title!
Clubber Lang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Gus McCrae stepped up to the mic, saying 'Back to the gym.'.

Event: Nfld live 12
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1#
Piano throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McCrae.
McCrae bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Piano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Piano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCrae throws a lazy right hand but Piano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Piano tests McCrae's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rick Piano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCrae pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Piano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Piano tries to move into range but McCrae moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McCrae misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Piano . McCrae does a little dance to reset his feet.
Piano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCrae throws a jab when Piano was well out of range.
Piano slips a straight right by McCrae.
Piano throws a head kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Piano with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McCrae to score with a decent uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Piano . McCrae does a little dance to reset his feet.
Piano has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Piano there as he acknowledges the shot.
A head kick from Piano lands but McCrae takes it in his stride.
Piano misses with an uppercut. McCrae saw that one coming.#T1#
Piano throws a head kick but McCrae moves out of range.
Piano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCrae.#CL#
McCrae closes the distance and clinches.
McCrae tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Piano 's elbow. #BC2#
Piano breaks the clinch.
Piano misses with a straight right.
Piano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Piano .
McCrae jabs Piano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Piano scores with a head kick.
Piano stuns McCrae with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McCrae tries to clinch there but Piano circles away.
Piano throws a head kick but McCrae moves out of range.
McCrae walks into a stiff left hand from Piano .
Piano swings for the body but McCrae moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Piano looks to score with a jab to the body but McCrae is just out of range.
Piano is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McCrae rather than just go for the knockout.
Piano throws a head kick but McCrae moves out of range.
Piano throws a sloppy head kick
and McCrae counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Piano takes a swing at McCrae's ribcage but misses.
Piano misses with a head kick.
Piano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Piano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Piano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #KD#
McCrae drops his shoulder and cracks Piano with a huge uppercut! Piano goes down! Can McCrae finish him? #ROC#Piano is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
McCrae stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Piano is still on wobbly legs! Can McCrae finish him?#CL#
McCrae closes the distance and clinches.
Our sources have told us that McCrae has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
McCrae lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McCrae digs a right hand into Piano 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Piano 's gas tank.
McCrae tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McCrae doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCrae misses with a body punch.
Piano seems to have recovered his senses.
Piano blocks a body shot from McCrae.
McCrae throws a punch but it's blocked by Piano .
Piano tries to break the clinch but McCrae is controlling the position.
McCrae doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Piano blocks a body shot from McCrae.
Piano wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Still in the clinch, McCrae scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
A shot in the inside from McCrae.
McCrae tries to throw a body punch but Piano avoids it by throwing McCrae back against the cage.
A short right from McCrae.
McCrae tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Piano is trying to break the clinch but McCrae is controlling him.
Piano is trying to break the clinch but McCrae is controlling him.
Piano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McCrae has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by McCrae.
McCrae lands an uppercut.
McCrae using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McCrae goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Piano 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McCrae lands a nice shot to the body.
McCrae lands an uppercut.
Piano is trying to break the clinch but McCrae is controlling him.
McCrae lands a nice knee to the body.
Piano looks winded!
McCrae misses with a punch to the body.
McCrae lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McCrae.
A short body shot lands from McCrae as the two fighters clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Piano 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
McCrae cracks Piano with a nice body shot.
McCrae lands a body punch in the clinch.
McCrae lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McCrae misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCrae content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McCrae unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCrae.
McCrae lands a body shot in the clinch.
McCrae lands a nice knee to the body.
McCrae lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McCrae tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCrae is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Still in the clinch, McCrae scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCrae struggles to land a body shot inside as Piano controls his hands.
Piano tries to work over McCrae's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Piano prevents a body shot from McCrae.
McCrae swings wildly with an uppercut but Piano uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Piano breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gus McCrae dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
McCrae moves away from the strike by Piano .
Piano missing with a left hand there. McCrae was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCrae is looking to clinch.
Piano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCrae tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Piano manages to circle out of the way.
Piano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rick Piano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCrae slips under a jab.
McCrae throws a lazy right hand but Piano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCrae is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Piano lands with a shot to the body.
McCrae uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McCrae swings for the body but Piano moves out of range.
Piano looks to score with a jab to the body but McCrae is just out of range.
McCrae scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCrae ducks under a wild hook from Piano .
It looked like McCrae wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McCrae jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McCrae is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Piano can do to turn this around?
McCrae avoids the head kick by Piano .
Piano is breathing heavily.
Piano misses with an uppercut.
McCrae thuds a left hand into Piano 's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCrae wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1##KD#
McCrae drops Piano with a big left hand and mounts him. Piano is in big trouble! #SU#
McCrae is standing up, even though he is in mount.
McCrae cracks Piano with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Piano tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but McCrae pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Piano is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gus McCrae!
Gus McCrae made sure to mention his sponsor, Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Rick Piano stepped up to the mic, saying 'I need more roids!'.

Event: BB 71 - Hawk vs Adderley
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
Menday ducks under a wild hook from McCrae.
And Menday tries to counter it with a takedown but McCrae pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McCrae takes a swing at Menday's ribcage but misses.
McCrae connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Menday moves out of range as McCrae strikes.
And Menday tries to counter it with a takedown but McCrae pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A slow jab from McCrae misses its intended target.
Menday is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Menday cracks a nice hook into McCrae's ribs.
McCrae misses with a straight left.
McCrae misses with an uppercut.
McCrae looks to land a left hand but Menday moved out of range nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Menday misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCrae throws out a loose jab but Menday uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCrae misses with a straight left.
Menday feints the counter takedown.
McCrae fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McCrae waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Menday.#T1#
McCrae throws a hook but Menday blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Menday.
Menday drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McCrae defends it well.
McCrae throws a lazy uppercut
and Menday counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McCrae misses with an uppercut.
Menday feints the counter takedown.
Menday bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gus McCrae is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Menday gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McCrae counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCrae clobbers Menday with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McCrae is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McCrae thows a left - swing and a miss!
Menday with the counter takedown but McCrae avoids it easily.
Menday ducks right into an uppercut from McCrae.
McCrae misses with a hook
and Menday connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCrae looks to land a right hand but Menday moved out of range.
Menday is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Menday slips a jab from McCrae.
Menday drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McCrae defends it well.
Menday shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McCrae counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from McCrae misses.
Menday with the counter takedown but McCrae avoids it easily.#TD2#
Menday shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McCrae manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Menday won't allow McCrae to sweep him here.
McCrae is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Menday throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCrae works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
McCrae is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Menday is controlling him.
Menday throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCrae is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Menday throwing strikes but missing.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Menday pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCrae is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McCrae pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCrae swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
and Menday counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

McCrae pushes Menday off and gets back to his feet. #T4#
Gus McCrae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menday shoots in for a double leg but McCrae sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gus McCrae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adams Menday.
McCrae throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Menday counters with a single leg into guard. McCrae didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Menday throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCrae looking to control.
Menday missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Menday working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Menday throwing strikes from guard but McCrae blocks nicely.
Menday throws a big elbow that misses.
Menday has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Menday throws an elbow that misses. McCrae uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Menday's guard. Nice move by McCrae!#REVR#
We've been hearing good reports from McCrae's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Menday pulls McCrae in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gus McCrae dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
McCrae misses with a right hand
and Menday counters with a nice uppercut.
Menday shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Menday moves away from the strike by McCrae.
Menday feints the counter takedown.
Menday staying out of range there.
McCrae is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Menday can do to turn this around?
McCrae throws a hook to the side of Menday's head but Menday sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Menday fails to land the takedown.
McCrae throws a hook to the side of Menday's head but Menday sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCrae lands a nice shot that snaps Menday's head back.
Menday ducks under a wild hook from McCrae.
The fighters circling - McCrae throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Menday slips under a jab.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from McCrae. Menday does a little dance to reset his feet.
Menday ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCrae throws a jab when Menday was well out of range.
McCrae throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Menday counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Menday.
Menday pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCrae is keeping the position for now.
Menday works over McCrae with some ground and pound from guard.
Menday with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McCrae is trying to keep Menday in close.
Menday throws an elbow that misses. McCrae uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Menday's guard. Nice move by McCrae!#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
McCrae trying to stand up but can't free himself from Menday's guard.
Menday trying to keep a closed guard but McCrae is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Menday has control of McCrae's left arm, preventing McCrae from doing any damage.
Our spies down at at CHECMATE PRIME MMA inform us that Menday has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
McCrae wants to stand but Menday is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Menday needs to keep his hands up - McCrae had a free shot at his head there.
Menday avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Menday shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McCrae sprawls well. McCrae wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Menday gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Menday tries for a takedown but McCrae circles away easily
letting McCrae counter with a right hand.
Gus McCrae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adams Menday.
Menday shoots in looking for a takedown. McCrae tries to sprawl out of it but Menday keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McCrae manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McCrae lands with a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCrae throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gus McCrae dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
McCrae misses with a straight left.
Menday moves away from the strike by McCrae.
McCrae takes a swing at Menday's ribcage but misses.
Menday blocks a jab.
Menday shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McCrae as he avoids it easily.
McCrae misses with an uppercut
and McCrae takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCrae throws a body punch but Menday moves out of range.
McCrae swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Menday drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McCrae defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from McCrae misses its intended target.
A nice side step and Menday releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A telegraphed right hand from McCrae misses the target.
Menday with the counter takedown but McCrae avoids it easily.
Menday uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCrae. #T1#
McCrae displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Menday.
McCrae bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Menday's head.
McCrae misses with a straight right.
Menday swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McCrae is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Menday.
McCrae lands a really nice looking cross but Menday seems unphased.
McCrae lands with a straight right. Menday didn't see that one coming.
Menday shoots in looking for a takedown but McCrae manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Menday's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gus McCrae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adams Menday.
Menday defending well as McCrae loads up on a big left hand.
Menday tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gus McCrae is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Menday.#T2#
Menday lands a jab.
McCrae scores with a decent looking hook.
McCrae misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Menday counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McCrae!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Menday tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Menday in side control lands a decent elbow.
Menday is chipping away with strikes. #T3#
Menday fails to land a wild elbow strike.
An elbow from Menday crashes against the mat.
Menday lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McCrae down.
Menday in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Menday working the strikes but McCrae uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Gus McCrae is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCrae keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Menday thows a huge punch but McCrae dodges it nicely.
Menday throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Menday scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Menday throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
McCrae taking some punishment here, with Menday in his half guard.
Menday not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McCrae blocking the ground and pound attempt from Menday.
Menday missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Menday not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Menday throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Menday darts in looking for a takedown but McCrae gets double underhooks and turns Menday into the cage.
McCrae throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Menday sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Menday scores with a jab to the body.
Adams Menday has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCrae throws a lazy right hand but Menday sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

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 Gus McCrae.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McCrae, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gus McCrae!
An out of breath and clearly excited Gus McCrae thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: BB 66 - Bleak vs Okafor
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
McCrae throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maeda counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCrae has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
No joy there for McCrae, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCrae takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Maeda slips under a jab.
McCrae avoids the body shot from Maeda.
Maeda throws out a loose jab but McCrae uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCrae takes one on the button.
Maeda clobbers McCrae with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maeda lunges at McCrae with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McCrae's hand.
Nice straight punches there by Maeda. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maeda.
McCrae steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maeda.
McCrae slaps away a takedown attempt from Maeda, before circling back to the center of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maeda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCrae throws out the jab.
Maeda looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gus McCrae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCrae scores with a hook.
McCrae catches Maeda with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
McCrae ducks right into an uppercut from Maeda.
McCrae misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Maeda counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McCrae!
Maeda trying to control the action but McCrae is working from the bottom.
Maeda misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Maeda throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and McCrae works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
McCrae wants to control but Maeda is keeping busy.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Maeda working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Maeda winds up and cracks McCrae with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Maeda not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Maeda throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maeda missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McCrae avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maeda.
Maeda missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maeda not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Maeda not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McCrae keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Maeda lands a nice short elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maeda working the head and body with strikes.
Maeda working over McCrae with some ground and pound. McCrae looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McCrae blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maeda. #T3#
Maeda thows a huge punch but McCrae dodges it nicely.
McCrae avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maeda.
McCrae preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Maeda throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Maeda missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McCrae keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Maeda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Maeda lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Maeda there.
Maeda thows a huge punch but McCrae dodges it nicely. #T4#
Maeda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McCrae avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maeda.
Maeda lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McCrae wants to improve his position but Maeda is controlling well.
McCrae trying to hold on to Maeda's head to control him but Maeda postures up.
McCrae is refusing to be controlled, as Maeda sits in half guard.
Maeda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akira Maeda dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
McCrae gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Maeda with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Maeda stopping the sweep attempt from McCrae.
Maeda makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maeda throws a big elbow that misses.
McCrae working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maeda.
Maeda pushes down on McCrae's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Maeda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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. Maeda connects with a nice short shot to McCrae's temple.
McCrae trying to control from the bottom.
Maeda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Maeda missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McCrae avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maeda.
Maeda missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maeda wants to pass the guard but McCrae is defending well.
Maeda is looking to take a break and control but McCrae is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maeda landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Maeda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Maeda trying to pass the guard but McCrae defending well.
Maeda is nestled in close to McCrae, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Maeda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Maeda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Maeda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Maeda thows a huge punch but McCrae dodges it nicely.
Maeda seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Maeda is looking to advance position but McCrae won't allow it.
Nice strikes from Maeda there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maeda throwing shots but McCrae is blocking nicely.
McCrae avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maeda. #T3#
Maeda working the head and body with strikes.
Maeda is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McCrae blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maeda.
Maeda is looking to take a break and control but McCrae is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maeda missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maeda takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Maeda drops an elbow to the side of McCrae's head.
Maeda throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Maeda wants to take a breather but McCrae is having none of it.
Maeda is pressing down on McCrae's thigh, looking to free his foot. McCrae is holding on for now. #T4#
McCrae is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Maeda scores with a couple of nice shots.
Maeda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maeda throwing shots but McCrae is blocking nicely.
Maeda slips a nice elbow through McCrae's hands, connecting with McCrae's forehead.
Maeda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Maeda throwing shots but McCrae is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maeda seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Maeda wants to control but McCrae is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice strikes from Maeda there.
Maeda takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McCrae taking some punishment here, with Maeda in his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akira Maeda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Maeda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maeda connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD2#
Maeda closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Maeda lands in his opponent's guard.
Maeda looking to sit in guard and control but McCrae gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Maeda controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCrae's guard. #REVB#
McCrae keeping moving, preventing Maeda from controlling successfully.
McCrae working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maeda. #T1#
Maeda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maeda is in close to McCrae's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Maeda is working McCrae over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Maeda throwing strikes but missing.
Maeda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maeda landing some decent shots from guard.
Maeda controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Maeda is looking to work some ground and pound but McCrae has wrist control.
Akira Maeda is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Maeda controlling from the top position.
Maeda advances position into side control!
Maeda is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down McCrae's shoulder. That is not cool.
Maeda's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gus McCrae has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Maeda cracks McCrae with a right hand to the side of the head.
Maeda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maeda fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCrae looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maeda staying out of range there.
Nice sprawl there from McCrae as Maeda shoots in.#TD2#
Maeda scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

McCrae throws Maeda to one side and escapes!#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Maeda does it's job there.
Maeda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCrae.
Gus McCrae is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maeda has a takedown stuffed.
Maeda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gus McCrae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Maeda.
Maeda jabs McCrae right on the nose. McCrae blinks but takes it well.
Maeda scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheers as Maeda lands an impressive looking overhand right. McCrae doesn't seem phased though.
McCrae works Maeda's body with a nice hook.
Maeda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCrae throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Akira Maeda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maeda 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 26:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 26:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akira Maeda!
Akira Maeda really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Threads logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Gus McCrae spoke after the fight, saying 'Back to the gym.'.

Event: BB 60 - Hawk vs Man
Date: Jul 12, 2022

#R1#
Okongwu ducks under a wild hook from McCrae.
Okongwu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from McCrae misses the target.
Okongwu jabs McCrae right on the nose. McCrae blinks but takes it well.
A clash of legs there as McCrae blocks the low kick.
Okongwu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McCrae lands with a hook. Okongwu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gus McCrae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCrae misses the shot to the body.
Okongwu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Okongwu defending well as McCrae loads up on a big left hand.
Okongwu moves away from the strike by McCrae.
McCrae throws a right hand that misses
and Okongwu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Okongwu blocks the body kick.
A quick step to the side and Okongwu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCrae misses with a body shot
letting Okongwu counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCrae thuds his right hand into Okongwu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Okongwu wants to slow McCrae down by chopping away at his legs.
Okongwu slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCrae. Okongwu does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCrae lands with a shot to the body.
McCrae tries to clinch
and Okongwu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCrae has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McCrae throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Okongwu misses the target.
A slow jab from Okongwu misses its intended target.
McCrae is trying to counter with his kicks.
McCrae lands with a cross. #CL2#
McCrae moves into the clinch.
McCrae lands with a light punch inside.
Okongwu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McCrae or not.
Okongwu managing to block the knees to the body from McCrae.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCrae.
Okongwu lands a hook that snaps the head of McCrae backwards.
McCrae is leaning against Okongwu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from McCrae.
A short body shot lands from McCrae as the two fighters clinch.
McCrae lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Okongwu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCrae checks a leg kick.
McCrae is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McCrae works Okongwu's body with a nice hook.
McCrae loads up on a big right hand but Okongwu slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCrae. Okongwu does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCrae lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A bone on bone clash there as McCrae blocks the leg kick.
Okongwu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McCrae avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCrae throws a looping overhand right but Okongwu ducks down to avoid it.
Okongwu keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Okongwu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCrae circles away quickly and effectively.
McCrae scores with a decent looking hook.
McCrae ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCrae throws out a counter right but Okongwu avoids it with no problem.
McCrae takes a swing at Okongwu's ribcage but misses.
McCrae tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCrae is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCrae just misses with a punch to the body.
Okongwu half committed to a counter leg kick.
McCrae blocks the body kick.
Okongwu drops his hands momentarily and McCrae takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Okongwu misses with an uppercut.
McCrae will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Okongwu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Okongwu looks to land a body kick but McCrae moved away.
McCrae uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okongwu.
McCrae tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCrae moves out of range of the strikes.
Okongwu throws a hook but McCrae blocks it.
Okongwu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McCrae looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McCrae lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCrae avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McCrae tries to clinch but Okongwu is having none of it. #CL2#
McCrae moves into the clinch successfully.
McCrae prevents a body shot from Okongwu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gus McCrae 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.#R2#
Okongwu misses with an uppercut. McCrae saw that one coming.
Gus McCrae seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCrae lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McCrae connects with a looping right hand.
McCrae checks a leg kick.
McCrae unleashes a big counter combination but Okongwu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McCrae lands a jab to Okongwu's midsection.#CL2#
McCrae rushes Okongwu and presses him up against the cage.
Okongwu digs a right hand into McCrae's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McCrae's gas tank.
McCrae working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Okongwu managing to block the knees to the body from McCrae.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Okongwu.
Okongwu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McCrae has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCrae throws a head punch that misses.
Okongwu pushes McCrae back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCrae tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okongwu's elbow.
Okongwu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okongwu lands a body punch.
McCrae is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Okongwu. #BC#
Okongwu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Okongwu swings for the body but McCrae moves out of range. #CL2#
McCrae rushes Okongwu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Okongwu breaks the clinch.
McCrae avoids the head kick by Okongwu.
McCrae checks a leg kick.
McCrae fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Okongwu just misses with a punch to the body.
Okongwu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McCrae has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McCrae throws an off balance right hand
and Okongwu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Okongwu tries to land a leg kick but McCrae saw it coming and moves away.
McCrae tries to counter with a clinch but Okongwu shakes him off and moves away.
Okongwu lands a nice leg kick that just misses McCrae's sensitive parts.
McCrae takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
McCrae swings away with a body shot that misses
and Okongwu counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okongwu misses the jab.
McCrae tries to counter with a clinch but Okongwu shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
McCrae closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Okongwu breaks from the clinch.
Okongwu throws a big shot that misses.
Okongwu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Okongwu blocks the body kick.
Okongwu lands with a nice body punch.
McCrae throws a looping overhand right but Okongwu ducks down to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as McCrae blocks the low kick.
McCrae looks to clinch
and McCrae takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCrae scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Okongwu doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
McCrae tries to clinch but Okongwu is having none of it.
McCrae keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCrae throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Okongwu is looking to counter punch.
Okongwu throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gus McCrae seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Okongwu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCrae backwards.
Okongwu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCrae backwards.
Okongwu blocking some punches.
Okongwu presses McCrae against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McCrae can't find room to land a body shot as Okongwu controls the action.
Okongwu misses with a punch to the body.
McCrae misses with a punch to the body.
Okongwu lands with a short shot to the head.
Okongwu misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCrae working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Okongwu pushes McCrae back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Okongwu lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okongwu lands an uppercut.
Okongwu has a couple of punches blocked by McCrae.
Okongwu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okongwu lands a body punch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice body punch from McCrae.
Okongwu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Okongwu cracks McCrae with a nice body shot.
Okongwu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okongwu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Okongwu.
McCrae's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Okongwu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Okongwu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Okongwu throws a low kick but McCrae avoids it.
McCrae misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okongwu cracks McCrae with an open hand slap.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isaiah Okongwu dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Okongwu throws a low kick, looking for McCrae's leg but McCrae calmly moves out of range.
McCrae takes a swing at Okongwu's ribcage but misses.
McCrae rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Okongwu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Okongwu.
McCrae throws an overhand right that lands on Okongwu's shoulder, as Okongwu tries to avoid the shot.
Okongwu throws a body shot but no joy.
McCrae fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okongwu manages to avoid it.#CL2#
McCrae closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okongwu lands a hook that snaps the head of McCrae backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCrae.
McCrae throws a head punch that misses.
Okongwu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCrae unloads a knee to the mid-section. Okongwu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McCrae with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Okongwu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McCrae or not.
McCrae takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##BC#
Okongwu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCrae lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McCrae throws a right hand that misses
and Okongwu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCrae takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McCrae doesn't manage to clinch there - Okongwu circles away.
Okongwu fires out a quick counter leg kick but McCrae just manages to avoid it.
Okongwu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Okongwu looks to score with a jab to the body but McCrae is just out of range.
Nice body kick from Okongwu.
Okongwu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McCrae's hands.
Okongwu misses with a wild body shot.
McCrae wants to counter the offense by Okongwu and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
McCrae has taken the fight to the clinch.
Okongwu blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Okongwu tries to throw a body punch but McCrae avoids it by throwing Okongwu back against the cage.
Okongwu can't find room to land a body shot as McCrae controls the action.
McCrae misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Okongwu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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!
Okongwu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Okongwu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
McCrae moves into the clinch successfully.
Okongwu lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from McCrae fails to land. #BC#
Okongwu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McCrae throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okongwu throws a head kick but McCrae moves out of range.
McCrae punishes Okongwu's body with a nice straight punch.
Gus McCrae has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okongwu tests McCrae's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
McCrae shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC#McCrae is rocked!
McCrae misses the shot to the body.
McCrae digs a good hook to Okongwu's body.
Okongwu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Okongwu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Isaiah Okongwu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL2#
Okongwu tries to keep at a distance but McCrae has taken the fight into the clinch.
Okongwu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McCrae throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Okongwu blocks it with crossed arms.
McCrae tries to land knees in the clinch but Okongwu avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
McCrae is pushing Okongwu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Okongwu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCrae scores with a knee to the head.
McCrae blocks a body shot from Okongwu.
Okongwu can't find room to land a body shot as McCrae controls the action.
McCrae lands with a right to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McCrae misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCrae tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCrae lands a good knee to the midsection. Okongwu won't want to take too many of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCrae tries to land knees in the clinch but Okongwu avoids the damage to the body.
McCrae throws a head punch that misses.
McCrae lands a body shot in the clinch.
Okongwu tries a body shot but McCrae blocks it.
McCrae pushes Okongwu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okongwu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Okongwu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCrae missing with knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gus McCrae.
I think McCrae has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Isaiah Okongwu!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Isaiah Okongwu!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Isaiah Okongwu!

Isaiah Okongwu wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Isaiah Okongwu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Gus McCrae was interviewed post fight and said 'Back to the gym.'.

Event: BB 55 - Bleak vs Land 2
Date: Jun 14, 2022

#R1#
McCrae throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McCrae works Ochoa's body with a nice hook.#CL#
McCrae closes the distance and pushes Ochoa back into the cage.
McCrae blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCrae misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCrae scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ochoa lands a left hand.
I was talking to McCrae's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right from McCrae.
Ochoa misses with a punch on the inside.
Ochoa misses with some punches.
McCrae blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ochoa blocks a body shot from McCrae.
Ochoa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from McCrae on the inside.
Ochoa swings wildly with an uppercut but McCrae uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ochoa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McCrae manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ochoa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCrae. #T1#
Ochoa misses with a punch on the inside.
Ochoa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ochoa lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCrae backwards.
McCrae tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ochoa's elbow.
McCrae stalling the fight.
Ochoa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McCrae seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ochoa can turn it around.
Ochoa misses with the head strike.
Ochoa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McCrae lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Ochoa.
McCrae lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ochoa backwards.
McCrae misses with a punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McCrae.
McCrae tries a body shot but Ochoa blocks it.
McCrae misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ochoa.
McCrae blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCrae working Ochoa over with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ochoa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCrae's elbow.
McCrae blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCrae controlling the action here for a moment.
McCrae misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
McCrae lands a body punch.
McCrae throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Ochoa on the inside.
McCrae stalling in the clinch but Ochoa improves position.
McCrae lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ochoa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ochoa lands a nice uppercut.
Ochoa misses with some punches.
McCrae tries to throw a body punch but Ochoa avoids it by throwing McCrae back against the cage.
Ochoa struggles to land a body shot inside as McCrae controls his hands.
McCrae blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ochoa working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Ochoa.
McCrae tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ochoa takes a shot to the head.
Ochoa has a couple of punches blocked by McCrae.
McCrae throws a head punch that misses.
Ochoa prevents a body shot from McCrae.
Ochoa presses McCrae against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McCrae misses with a body punch. #T3#
Ochoa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCrae backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Ochoa fails to land.
Ochoa working aggressively here.
McCrae misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCrae scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McCrae blocks an uppercut.
Ochoa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ochoa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from McCrae.
McCrae goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from McCrae.
Come on McCrae - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ochoa.
McCrae tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ochoa.
Ochoa blocks a body shot from McCrae.
McCrae blocks a body shot from Ochoa.
McCrae tries to work over Ochoa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ochoa working aggressively here.
Ochoa scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Ochoa.
McCrae tries to land a knee to the head but Ochoa blocks with his arms.
Ochoa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ochoa swings wildly with an uppercut but McCrae uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCrae tries a knee to the head but Ochoa blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ochoa.
McCrae lands a nice uppercut.
McCrae taking a breather.
McCrae lands a body shot.
A short right from Ochoa on the inside.
McCrae tries a body shot but Ochoa blocks it.
Ochoa misses with some punches.
McCrae goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ochoa takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ochoa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCrae backwards.
McCrae misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Ochoa.
Ochoa throws a punch but it's blocked by McCrae.
McCrae has a couple of punches blocked by Ochoa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anthony Ochoa will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
McCrae on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
Ochoa takes the fight into the clinch.
McCrae doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from McCrae on the inside.
McCrae taking a breather.
Ochoa misses with a punch on the inside.
McCrae has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
McCrae lands a body shot.
McCrae misses with a knee to the head.
Ochoa misses with a punch on the inside.
Ochoa misses with some punches.
Ochoa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCrae digs a right hand underneath Ochoa's ribcage. Ochoa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McCrae lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ochoa fails to land.
A right hand to the body from McCrae.
Ochoa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ochoa misses with some punches. #T1#
McCrae is leaning against Ochoa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ochoa is breathing heavily.
Ochoa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anthony Ochoa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McCrae misses with a punch to the body.
Ochoa working aggressively here.
Ochoa misses with some punches.
McCrae blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCrae is leaning against Ochoa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from McCrae as the two fighters clinch.
McCrae lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McCrae.
McCrae scores with a hook to the body.
McCrae leaning against his opponent.
McCrae lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ochoa backwards.
McCrae taking a breather.
McCrae lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McCrae lands a nice shot to the body.
McCrae lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McCrae.
McCrae blocks a body shot from Ochoa.
McCrae has a couple of punches blocked by Ochoa. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCrae lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McCrae controlling the action here for a moment.
McCrae struggles to land a body shot inside as Ochoa controls his hands.
Ochoa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCrae doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCrae lands a nice uppercut.
McCrae trying to stall but Ochoa improves his position.
McCrae doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ochoa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ochoa takes a knee right on the jaw!
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCrae.
McCrae scores with a shot to the side of Ochoa's head.
McCrae lands a hook that snaps the head of Ochoa backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ochoa.
McCrae misses with a body punch.
Ochoa throws a head punch that misses.
McCrae lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ochoa fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from McCrae fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for McCrae.
McCrae has a couple of punches blocked by Ochoa.
McCrae lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McCrae blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCrae scores with a shoulder strike.
McCrae struggles to land a body shot inside as Ochoa controls his hands.
McCrae controlling the action here for a moment.
A right hand to the body from McCrae.
McCrae blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ochoa.
McCrae misses with a punch to the body.
McCrae blocking some punches.
McCrae slowing the pace effectively.
McCrae taking a breather.
McCrae working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ochoa throws a punch but it's blocked by McCrae. #BC2#
Ochoa breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Ochoa misses with a body shot
and Ochoa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ochoa misses the jab.
McCrae slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCrae connects with a body shot that sends Ochoa's belly button to the back.#CL#
McCrae gets a clinch.
A shot in the inside from McCrae.
Still in the clinch, McCrae scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ochoa.
McCrae lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ochoa.
Ochoa tries a body shot but McCrae blocks it.
A short body shot lands from McCrae as the two fighters clinch.
McCrae lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McCrae lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ochoa backwards.
McCrae softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McCrae misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from McCrae.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gus McCrae dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
McCrae works Ochoa's body with a nice hook.
McCrae wants to clinch but Ochoa slips to the side
and Ochoa counters with a leg kick.
Ochoa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
McCrae fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ochoa, pushing him back against the cage.
McCrae lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McCrae tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ochoa misses with some punches.
Ochoa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ochoa scores with a hook to the body.
McCrae throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCrae lands a shoulder strike.
McCrae wants to stall.
Ochoa throws a head punch that misses.
Ochoa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCrae doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ochoa misses with some punches. #T1#
McCrae lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCrae.
Ochoa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCrae lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ochoa backwards.
Ochoa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCrae prevents a body shot from Ochoa.
Ochoa misses with a body punch.
Ochoa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McCrae obliges.
Ochoa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right hook to the body lands for McCrae.
McCrae stalls.
A hook to the body from McCrae.
Ochoa blocks a body shot from McCrae.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McCrae as Ochoa tries to tie him up.
McCrae blocks a body shot from Ochoa.
McCrae digs a right hand underneath Ochoa's ribcage. Ochoa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McCrae avoiding damage. #T2#
Nice body punch from McCrae - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for McCrae.
A nice right hand lands inside from McCrae.
A right handed body shot lands from McCrae.
A left hand lands to the body for McCrae.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCrae pushes Ochoa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCrae manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short left from McCrae.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McCrae works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McCrae tries to work over Ochoa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ochoa misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ochoa working aggressively here.
McCrae is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ochoa can do to turn this around?#T3#
McCrae lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ochoa backwards.
McCrae blocks an uppercut.
McCrae lands with a short shot to the head.
McCrae is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ochoa is defending well for now.
Ochoa misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from McCrae.
McCrae utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short right from Ochoa on the inside.
Gus McCrae is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ochoa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCrae has a couple of punches blocked by Ochoa.
McCrae lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McCrae tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ochoa blocks a body shot from McCrae.
McCrae can't find room to land a body shot as Ochoa controls the action. #T4#
Ochoa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McCrae blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ochoa misses with a punch on the inside.
Anthony Ochoa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ochoa working aggressively here.
Ochoa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ochoa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ochoa cracks McCrae with a nice body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ochoa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ochoa lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ochoa.
McCrae blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ochoa misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gus McCrae showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McCrae 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Gus McCrae!
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight for Gus McCrae!
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Gus McCrae!

Gus McCrae wins by unanimous decision!
Gus McCrae really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: BB 48 - Olsen vs Hoost
Date: May 14, 2022

#R1#
A punch lands to the side of McCrae 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCrae throws out the jab.
McCrae swings widly with a right hand
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCrae walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from McCrae.
An inside leg kick lands from Williams.
Williams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McCrae avoids the body shot from Williams.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCrae checks the leg kick nicely there.
McCrae throws a right and a left that Williams avoids nicely.
McCrae moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McCrae has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCrae fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Williams looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McCrae throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams connects with a right hand. McCrae shakes it off.
McCrae changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCrae throws out the jab.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCrae has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McCrae scores with a three punch combo!
Williams scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McCrae fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams cracks McCrae with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Williams was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McCrae throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. McCrae does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCrae wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Williams lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
McCrae moves away from the strike by Williams.
A telegraphed right hand from McCrae misses the target.
McCrae throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams scores with a nice right hand.
McCrae punishes Williams's body with a nice straight punch.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCrae.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Williams.
Williams scores with a jab. McCrae acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McCrae takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Williams scores with a sloppy right hand. McCrae should have avoided that one.
McCrae swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams misses with a low kick.
Williams scoring well with a low kick there.
McCrae misses with a looping right.
McCrae on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T3#
Williams chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McCrae takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from McCrae.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McCrae checks a leg kick.
McCrae misses the shot to the body.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCrae misses with a hook.
Williams swings widly with a right hand
and McCrae counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Williams ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Williams slips a jab from McCrae.
Williams slips under a jab from McCrae.
McCrae misses with a right hand
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. McCrae moves away and avoids it.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCrae. #T4#
McCrae connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Williams's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCrae misses with a looping left.
McCrae misses with a left hand
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCrae throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.
As McCrae backs away, Williams returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McCrae avoids the body shot from Williams.
McCrae takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McCrae misses with a left hand
and Williams counters with a nice low kick that buckles McCrae's knee momentarily.
McCrae misses with a wild body shot.
Williams slips a straight right by McCrae.
McCrae throws a poor cross that misses
and Williams counters with a stiff right hand.
McCrae throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Williams wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams avoids the body shot from McCrae.
Williams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McCrae counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Williams.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Larry Williams dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
McCrae scores with a jab to the body.
Williams connects with a nice looking jab.
McCrae takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Williams shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McCrae appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jab, jab by McCrae - just one landing.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCrae was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Williams avoids the body shot from McCrae.
Williams displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A big right from McCrae misses.
A quick step to the side and Williams tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCrae.
McCrae throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCrae.
McCrae moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams cracks McCrae with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McCrae gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Williams.#T1#
McCrae keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters circling - McCrae throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCrae digs a good body shot into Williams's ribs.
Williams staying out of range there.
McCrae misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
McCrae wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Williams.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
McCrae throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCrae takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
McCrae misses with a lunging right hand
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but McCrae might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Williams has got the better of the exchanges.
A slow jab from McCrae misses its intended target.
Williams has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCrae finds it's way round the side to connect with Williams's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams tries to land a body kick
and McCrae counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
McCrae throws a shot to the body.
McCrae throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Williams misses.
A big right from McCrae misses.
McCrae misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Williams tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams throws a hook but McCrae blocks it.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but McCrae sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Williams misses with a straight right.
McCrae scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Williams doesn't seem bothered though.
McCrae lands the left hand.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from McCrae.#T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Williams.
Jab, jab by Williams - just one landing.
McCrae misses with a hook.
McCrae ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Williams on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McCrae throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCrae throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
McCrae jabs at Williams's body.
Both fighters circling a little - Williams finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McCrae takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McCrae's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McCrae moves away from the strike by Williams.
McCrae keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and McCrae counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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 misses with a straight right. #T4#
McCrae takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McCrae is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
Williams does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McCrae ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
McCrae lands a nice looking body shot.
McCrae lands a slapping body shot.
McCrae fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Williams looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A nice inside leg kick there by Williams. That's going to slow McCrae down.
McCrae swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McCrae pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Williams back to the cage. McCrae follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams misses with a shot to the body
and McCrae connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from McCrae misses.
Williams tried to counter with a leg kick but McCrae avoided it.
Williams looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McCrae ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gus McCrae showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Williams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Williams throws a leg kick but McCrae sees it coming and moves out of range.
Williams swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McCrae.
Williams throws a quick inside leg kick.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
McCrae is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
Larry Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
McCrae swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Williams counters with a low kick, right behind McCrae 's knee.
McCrae has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That kick from Williams tenderised McCrae's leg. McCrae is trying to keep his angry face on.
McCrae gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCrae swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams lands a slapping body shot.
McCrae swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCrae staying out of range there.
Williams takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
McCrae takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
McCrae throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
McCrae scores with a jab to the jaw.
Williams misses the jab.
McCrae misses with a straight right.
A cross from Williams lands.
A lazy left from Williams finds it's target.
Williams lands a jab to McCrae's midsection.
McCrae misses with a straight right.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from McCrae misses its intended target. #T2#
Williams looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McCrae takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCrae lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McCrae misses with a straight left.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCrae was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Williams cracks McCrae with a right hand to the side of the head.
McCrae closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCrae throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Williams as he connects with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Williams. That's going to slow McCrae down.
Williams throws a low kick but McCrae avoids it.
Gus McCrae has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCrae avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McCrae doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Williams misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
McCrae takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McCrae throws an off balance right hand
and Williams counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Williams darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McCrae connects with a body shot that sends Williams's belly button to the back.
Williams slips a straight right by McCrae.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCrae.
McCrae throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Jab, jab by Williams - just one landing.
Williams connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCrae.
Williams misses with a looping left.#T4#
Nice cross by Williams.
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 connects with a looping right hand.
Williams with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Williams drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Williams getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McCrae pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCrae throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCrae swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams slips under a jab.
McCrae has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Williams.
McCrae takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McCrae misses with a body shot.
Williams thuds a left hand into McCrae's body.
Williams lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big right from McCrae misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Larry Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Williams 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Larry Williams!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Larry Williams!
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Larry Williams!

Larry Williams wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Larry Williams thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Gus McCrae stepped up to the mic, saying 'Back to the gym.'.

Event: HFC 126
Date: Mar 26, 2022

#R1#
Soares lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McCrae throws a looping overhand right but Soares ducks down to avoid it.
McCrae looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Soares digs a good hook to McCrae's body.
Soares takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Soares misses with a head kick.
McCrae connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Soares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Soares loads up on a big right hand but McCrae slips the punch.
Soares's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McCrae connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Soares scrambles back to his feet.
Soares throws a low kick but McCrae moves out of range easily.
Soares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from McCrae on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Soares misses the shot to the body.
Soares punishes McCrae's body with a nice straight punch.
Gilbervan Soares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCrae throws a jab when Soares was well out of range.
A nice side step and Soares releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
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!
Soares moves away from the strike by McCrae.
Soares drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McCrae defends it well.
McCrae wobbles Soares with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! McCrae dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Soares to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gus McCrae!
Gus McCrae very nearly forgot to thank Brooklyn Apothecary amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: HFC 119 - Vaiduolkis vs Ford
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1#
Southanouvong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Southanouvong looks to throw the jab but McCrae is out of range.
McCrae jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Southanouvong throws a looping overhand right but McCrae ducks down to avoid it.
McCrae looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Southanouvong misses with the combination.
McCrae scores with a nice strike.
Southanouvong scores with a jab to the jaw.
McCrae lands a nice shot that snaps Southanouvong's head back.
McCrae misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Southanouvong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Southanouvong throws out a powerful jab.
Southanouvong lands a glancing blow to the side of McCrae's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Southanouvong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCrae.
Jab, jab by Southanouvong - just one landing.
Southanouvong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCrae.
A slow jab from McCrae misses its intended target.
Southanouvong lands with an overhand left.
Southanouvong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McCrae's head backwards.#T1#
McCrae misses with an uppercut. Southanouvong saw that one coming.
Southanouvong throws the left hand but McCrae avoids the punch easily.
McCrae connects with a crisp jab.
Southanouvong moves out of range of the strikes.
McCrae swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Southanouvong misses with an uppercut
and McCrae counters with a straight right hand.
McCrae missing with a left hand there. Southanouvong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Southanouvong cracks McCrae with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Southanouvong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCrae lands with a nice body punch.
McCrae fails to land with a series of punches.
Southanouvong blocks a jab.
Southanouvong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCrae misses the jab.
McCrae thuds his right hand into Southanouvong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Southanouvong walks into a stiff left hand from McCrae.#T2##KD#
McCrae cracks Southanouvong with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. McCrae has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Southanouvong to stand back up!#ROC#Southanouvong is rocked!
McCrae swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Southanouvong is still on wobbly legs! Can McCrae finish him?
McCrae throws the left hand but Southanouvong avoids the punch easily.
McCrae lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Southanouvong - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for McCrae!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gus McCrae!
After the big win, Gus McCrae made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: HFC 114 Washington v Babinski
Date: Dec 18, 2021

#R1#
Kirk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCrae manages to avoid it.
McCrae doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McCrae swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kirk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCrae.
McCrae takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McCrae throws a right hand that misses
and Kirk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kirk seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A slow jab from McCrae misses its intended target.
It looked like Kirk was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McCrae.
Kirk swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McCrae counters with a straight right hand.
McCrae swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCrae lands a jab-cross combination.
McCrae misses with a combination
and Kirk counters with a good low kick that McCrae was not able to check.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCrae. Kirk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab by Kirk.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCrae throws out a loose jab but Kirk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kirk is looking to counter punch.
Kirk jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kirk thuds a left hand into McCrae's body.
Kirk just misses with a punch to the body.
McCrae misses with a double jab
and Kirk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Kirk lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McCrae throws a body punch but Kirk moves out of range.
Kirk looks to score with a jab to the body but McCrae is just out of range.
Kirk takes a swing at McCrae's ribcage but misses.
Good exchange - Kirk coming out on top.
Kirk is looking to wear down McCrae with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kirk throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McCrae tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kirk was well out of range. Poor timing from McCrae.
McCrae misses with a right hand
and Kirk counters with a right hand to the body.
McCrae throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the body from Kirk misses
and McCrae counters with a right hand to the body.
Kirk connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McCrae punishes Kirk's body with a nice straight punch.
Kirk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kirk takes a swing at McCrae's ribcage but misses.
McCrae let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCrae slips a jab from Kirk.
McCrae looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Kirk looks to score with a jab to the body but McCrae is just out of range.
Kirk throws a leg kick but McCrae moved away.
McCrae throws an off balance right hand
and Kirk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCrae misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheers as Kirk lands an impressive looking overhand right. McCrae doesn't seem phased though.
Kirk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kirk clobbers McCrae with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McCrae misses with an uppercut
and Kirk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice shot by Kirk.
Kirk throws a hook but McCrae blocks it.
Kirk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCrae throws out the jab.
Kirk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kirk is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McCrae waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kirk.
Kirk takes a swing at McCrae's ribcage but misses.
McCrae walks into a straight right hand from Kirk.
McCrae misses with a straight left. #T3#
Kirk takes a swing at McCrae's ribcage but misses.
McCrae misses with a hook. Kirk ducked under it nicely.
Kirk was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McCrae fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McCrae ducks under a wild hook from Kirk.
McCrae misses with a right hand
and Kirk counters with a right hand to the body.
McCrae throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCrae scores with the left hand. Kirk knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice body punch from Kirk.
A punch combination from McCrae misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kirk misses the target.
McCrae lands a nice shot to the body.
Kirk dips to his left and cracks McCrae with an uppercut!
Kirk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slow jab from McCrae misses its intended target.
Kirk fires out a quick counter leg kick but McCrae just manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch lands to the side of Kirk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kirk throws a chopping leg kick but McCrae manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T4#
McCrae throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kirk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCrae throws a lazy uppercut
and Kirk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCrae misses with a two punch combination.
A jab lands there for Kirk.
McCrae throws a body shot but no joy.
Kirk misses with a left hand
and Kirk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kirk misses with a right hand
and McCrae cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCrae gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kirk lands with a hook. McCrae tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McCrae checks the leg kick nicely there.
McCrae tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kirk was well out of range. Poor timing from McCrae.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kirk displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kirk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCrae uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kirk.
McCrae looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McCrae throws a hook to the side of Kirk's head but Kirk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Kirk dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kirk defending well as McCrae loads up on a big left hand.
Kirk just misses with a punch to the body.
McCrae misses with a wild body shot.
McCrae lands with a nice body punch.
Kirk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McCrae looks to throw the jab but Kirk is out of range.
McCrae scores with a jab to the body.
McCrae misses with a hook. Kirk ducked under it nicely.
James Kirk is winning the standup battle so far.
McCrae swinging wildly here.
Kirk looks to throw the jab but McCrae is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kirk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McCrae slips under a jab.#T1#
McCrae misses with a body punch
enabling Kirk to counter with a crisp jab.
Kirk throws a leg kick but McCrae moved away.
It seemed like McCrae was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kirk slips under a jab.
McCrae lands the left hand.
Kirk takes a swing at McCrae's ribcage but misses.
Kirk throws a leg kick but McCrae sees it coming and moves out of range.
McCrae defending well as Kirk loads up on a big left hand.
Kirk misses with a low kick.
McCrae misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kirk.
McCrae fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but McCrae might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kirk has got the better of the exchanges.
Kirk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCrae misses the shot to the body.
McCrae ducks under a wild hook from Kirk.
McCrae doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kirk thuds a left hand into McCrae's body.
McCrae slips under a jab.
McCrae connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
McCrae blocks a jab.
McCrae let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McCrae misses with a straight right.
McCrae misses with an uppercut. Kirk saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kirk. McCrae does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCrae misses the shot to the body.
McCrae on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McCrae takes a swing at Kirk's ribcage but misses.
Kirk misses with a wild body shot.
Kirk uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kirk throws a right hand that misses
and McCrae counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kirk throws a front kick aimed at McCrae's knee but McCrae avoids it well.
McCrae rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kirk counters with a good low kick that McCrae was not able to check.
McCrae misses with a looping left.
Kirk feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McCrae is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kirk.
Kirk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCrae.
Kirk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCrae can do to turn this around?#T3#
Kirk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kirk takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McCrae takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McCrae throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kirk counters with a leg kick.
McCrae looks to score with a jab to the body but Kirk is just out of range.
Kirk scores with a jab. McCrae acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kirk misses with a straight right.
Kirk just misses with a punch to the body.
Kirk just misses with a punch to the body.
McCrae throws a hook but Kirk blocks it.
Kirk throws a jab when McCrae was well out of range.
Kirk dodges the punch combination from McCrae.
Kirk lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCrae manages to avoid it.#T4#
McCrae jabs Kirk to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kirk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCrae moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kirk. McCrae does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from McCrae on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kirk walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McCrae throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kirk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kirk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kirk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCrae was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirk.
A nice side step and McCrae releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kirk ducks under a wild hook from McCrae.
McCrae has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kirk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McCrae drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McCrae throws a right hand that misses
and Kirk counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McCrae misses with a looping left.
A big left from McCrae misses.
Kirk appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kirk throws a leg kick
and McCrae counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gus McCrae will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kirk keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kirk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCrae.
McCrae throws a hook to the side of Kirk's head but Kirk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kirk misses with a body shot
and Kirk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kirk throws a low kick but it's checked well by McCrae.
McCrae misses with a jab, cross combination.
McCrae checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice straight punches there by McCrae. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McCrae.
Kirk moves out of range of the strikes.
Kirk lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McCrae backs up against the cage.
Kirk needs to keep his hands up - McCrae had a free shot at his head there.
Kirk lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirk misses with an uppercut.
McCrae swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kirk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCrae throws a hook to the side of Kirk's head but Kirk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab, jab by McCrae - just one landing. #T1#
Kirk loads up on a big right hand but McCrae slips the punch.
McCrae appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McCrae thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kirk slips a jab from McCrae.
McCrae throws a body punch but Kirk moves out of range.
Kirk misses with a hook to the body
and McCrae counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kirk. McCrae does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kirk with a nice cross.
Kirk punishes McCrae's body with a nice straight punch.
Kirk lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McCrae avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McCrae throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kirk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kirk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCrae.
Kirk misses with a wild body shot.
Kirk lands an overhand right.
Kirk connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirk misses with an uppercut.
McCrae takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kirk lands with a hook. McCrae tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McCrae thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCrae looks to score with a jab to the body but Kirk is just out of range.
Kirk moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McCrae throws a shot from downtown. Kirk moves away and avoids it.
Kirk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kirk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McCrae fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kirk on the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as McCrae blocks the low kick.
Kirk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCrae.
McCrae ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kirk moves away.
Kirk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCrae throws a lazy uppercut
and Kirk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McCrae thinking. #T3#
McCrae throws a looping overhand right but Kirk ducks down to avoid it.
Kirk misses with a wild body shot.
McCrae throws the left hand but Kirk avoids the punch easily.
McCrae moves out of range as Kirk strikes.
McCrae misses with an uppercut. Kirk saw that one coming.
A combination from McCrae does no damage.
Kirk jabs McCrae right on the nose. McCrae blinks but takes it well.
Kirk lands a jab.
Jab, jab by Kirk - just one landing.
Kirk moves out of range as McCrae strikes.
Kirk misses the jab.
Kirk throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kirk jabs at McCrae's body.
McCrae throws a hook but Kirk blocks it.#T4#
Kirk looks to land a right hand but McCrae moved out of range.
McCrae throws a jab but it's blocked by Kirk.
McCrae gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kirk.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kirk lands with a right hand.
McCrae checks the leg kick.
McCrae misses with a looping left.
Kirk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCrae.
McCrae misses with a lunging right hand
and Kirk counters with a stiff right hand.
Kirk misses with a left hand
and McCrae makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A lazy left from Kirk finds it's target.
McCrae falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Kirk counter with a right hand.
A big right from Kirk misses.
McCrae tests Kirk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kirk misses with a left hand
and Kirk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Kirk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kirk 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Kirk!
During a confident post fight interview, James Kirk thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Gus McCrae stepped up to the mic, saying 'Back to the gym.'.

Event: HFC 106 - Izmaylov vs Logan
Date: Oct 30, 2021

#R1#
McCrae tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from McCrae.
Hunt is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McCrae feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hunts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McCrae scores with a nice strike.
McCrae takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McCrae scores with a sloppy right hand. Hunt should have avoided that one.
Hunt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McCrae misses with a body shot.
McCrae moves away from the strike by Hunt.
McCrae lands a glancing blow to the side of Hunt's head.
McCrae throws a looping overhand right but Hunt ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Hunt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McCrae takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hunt! But no joy.
McCrae is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCrae swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1##CL#
McCrae clinches with his opponent.
McCrae misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCrae tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCrae blocking some punches.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt pushes McCrae back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunt lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCrae backwards.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McCrae as Hunt tries to tie him up.
Hunt blocking some punches.
McCrae tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCrae misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hunt prevents a body shot from McCrae.
Hunt lands an uppercut.
Hunt lands an uppercut.
Hunt taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
I was talking to McCrae's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A shot in the inside from McCrae.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hunt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McCrae throws a head punch that misses.
Hunt lands a left hand. #T2#
McCrae blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCrae misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCrae swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCrae.
McCrae tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing McCrae back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Hunt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCrae looks to land a left hand but Hunt moved out of range nicely.
Hunt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McCrae misses with a right hand
and Hunt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from McCrae misses
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab.
McCrae rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hunt counters with a nice uppercut.
McCrae moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
McCrae looks to land a right hand but Hunt moved out of range.
McCrae swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCrae. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McCrae misses with an uppercut
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
McCrae doesn't manage to clinch there - Hunt circles away.
Hunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McCrae misses with a series of wild punches.
McCrae closes the distance but Hunt moves to the side
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.
McCrae darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McCrae lands a glancing blow to the side of Hunt's head.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCrae misses with a wild body shot.
McCrae throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hunt! But no joy.
McCrae misses with a straight left.
Hunt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McCrae misses with a hook.
Hunt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Nice cross by McCrae.
McCrae lands an overhand right.
Hunt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McCrae connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCrae throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCrae.
McCrae missing with a left hand there. Hunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hunt is looking for the big counter here.
Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCrae moves into range and connects with a jab.
McCrae throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hunt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McCrae lands a lovely overhand right.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but McCrae moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gus McCrae dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
McCrae ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
A jab lands there for McCrae.
Hunt blocks a jab.
As McCrae backs off Hunt throws a huge counter combo but McCrae manages to avoid it all.
McCrae tries to clinch there but Hunt circles away.
McCrae is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunt can do to turn this around?
Hunt moves forwards but McCrae connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McCrae misses the jab.
Hunt appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McCrae scores with a decent looking hook.
McCrae lands a nice hook to Hunt's body. Hunt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McCrae moves to clinch but Hunt breaks away
and Hunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCrae tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCrae waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt.
McCrae misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt. #T1#
McCrae scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McCrae connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hunt's hands.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. McCrae moves away and avoids it.
McCrae rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McCrae takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gus McCrae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt lands a really nice looking cross but McCrae seems unphased. #CL#
McCrae fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hunt, pushing him back against the cage.
McCrae tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing McCrae back against the cage.
McCrae swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Hunt scores with a nice short uppercut.
McCrae goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from McCrae.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hunt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Hunt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McCrae swings widly with a right hand
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
McCrae throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hunt on the side of the head.
McCrae throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
Hunt throws a counter combo.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCrae sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCrae steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
McCrae swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hunt might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hunt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from McCrae misses its target.
McCrae throws a hook but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt slips under a jab from McCrae.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hunt! But no joy.
McCrae is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt.
Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCrae.
Despite the aggression on Hunt's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McCrae misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt. #CL#
McCrae gets a clinch. #T3#
McCrae has Hunt pressed against the cage, preventing Hunt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McCrae blocking some punches.
McCrae blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCrae doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCrae lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by McCrae.
McCrae throws a head punch that misses.
Hunt lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCrae backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCrae creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Hunt.
McCrae blocks a punch to the side of the head.
James Hunt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McCrae softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCrae misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from McCrae on the inside.
McCrae blocks an uppercut.
McCrae lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCrae throws a head punch that misses.
McCrae misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt working aggressively here. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt misses with the head strike.
McCrae lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McCrae throws a head punch that misses.
McCrae misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Hunt scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Hunt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McCrae misses with a body shot.
McCrae connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hunt momentarily.
Hunt throws a low kick but it's checked well by McCrae.
McCrae fails to land with a series of punches.
McCrae throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCrae throws a looping overhand right but Hunt ducks down to avoid it.
McCrae fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gus McCrae dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hunt looks to land a left hand but McCrae moved out of range nicely.
Gus McCrae is winning the standup battle so far.
McCrae tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCrae misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McCrae digs a good body shot into Hunt's ribs.
McCrae works the jab nicely.
A shot to the liver by McCrae. Beautiful body shot.
McCrae shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hunt eats them both and turns towards McCrae to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McCrae lands a jab-cross combination.
A shot to the liver by McCrae. Beautiful body shot.
McCrae throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCrae uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
Nice cross by McCrae.
McCrae swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunt.#T1#
McCrae throws an off balance right hand
and Hunt counters with a nice uppercut.
Hunt takes one to the chin there.
Hunt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hunt takes one to the side of the head.
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCrae lands a really nice looking cross but Hunt seems unphased.
Hunt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCrae misses with a wild body shot.
McCrae swings widly with a right hand
and Hunt counters with a nice uppercut.
McCrae misses with a two punch combination.
McCrae throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Hunt counter with a right hand. #T2#
McCrae scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCrae lands with a cross.
McCrae stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hunt.
McCrae thuds his right hand into Hunt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McCrae drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Decent striking displayed by McCrae there.
Nice cross by McCrae.
Hunt slips under a jab from McCrae.
Hunt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McCrae throws an off balance right hand
and Hunt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCrae lands with a cross.
McCrae lands with a shot to the body.
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but McCrae sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCrae.
McCrae pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hunt! But no joy.
Hunt needs to keep his hands up - McCrae had a free shot at his head there.
Hunt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
James Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A bone on bone clash there as McCrae blocks the leg kick.
A left lands for McCrae.
Gus McCrae is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCrae cracks Hunt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McCrae misses with a two punch combination.
McCrae misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Hunt is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
McCrae throwing a counter right hand but Hunt manages to avoid it.#CL#
McCrae instigates a clinch.
Hunt dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T4#
Hunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McCrae tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCrae blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Hunt.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCrae has Hunt pressed against the cage, preventing Hunt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch on the inside from McCrae fails to land.
McCrae blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Hunt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #KD2#
Hunt lands a left and a right that send McCrae crashing to the mat, dazed. Hunt thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Gus McCrae has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCrae pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunt avoids the body shot from McCrae.
And Hunt responds with a good body kick, but McCrae manages to step out the way in time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gus McCrae showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McCrae, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gus McCrae!
Gus McCrae managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview.

Event: BLAZE FIGHT NIGHT 5
Date: Sep 22, 2021

#R1#
Dallas looks for a takedown but McCrae sprawls well.
Dallas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dallas moves out of range of the strikes.
McCrae blocks a jab.
McCrae slaps away a takedown attempt from Dallas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dallas moves away from the strike by McCrae.
Dallas looks for a takedown but McCrae sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Korben Dallas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dallas ducks under a wild hook from McCrae.
Dallas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCrae uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A slow jab from Dallas misses its intended target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dallas, as that shot connected.
McCrae scores with a hook to the body. Dallas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCrae misses the shot to the body.
McCrae looks to land a left hand but Dallas moved out of range nicely.
McCrae lands a body shot. #T1#
Dallas throws a hook but McCrae blocks it.
McCrae listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from McCrae misses #TD#
and Dallas counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dallas wants to control from the top but McCrae keeps moving.
Dallas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCrae preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McCrae is trying to control the position but Dallas postures up.
Dallas trying to control but McCrae is working from the bottom.
Dallas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCrae works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dallas 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.
Dallas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Dallas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCrae is keeping the position for now.
McCrae avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McCrae trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McCrae scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dallas in his tracks.
The fighters circling - McCrae throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A cross from McCrae lands.
McCrae throws a jab but it's blocked by Dallas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCrae digs a good hook to Dallas's body.
Nice shot by Dallas.
McCrae takes one to the chin there.
McCrae throws a body shot but no joy.
Dallas throws a big counter combination but McCrae scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Dallas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dallas misses with a hook. McCrae ducked under it nicely.
Dallas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McCrae cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCrae swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McCrae ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dallas moves away.
McCrae misses with a left hand
and Dallas counters with a left to the body.
McCrae pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dallas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dallas slips under a jab.
McCrae scores with a hook to the body. Dallas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCrae misses with a hook.
McCrae misses with a body shot.
McCrae throws a jab when Dallas was well out of range.
McCrae dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCrae avoids the body shot from Dallas.
McCrae misses with a wild body shot.
McCrae takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T4#
McCrae misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dallas throws a looping overhand right but McCrae ducks down to avoid it.
Dallas blocks a jab.
Dallas moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Dallas.
Dallas looks to land a right hand but McCrae moved out of range.
A left lands for McCrae.
Dallas lands a nice hook to McCrae's body. McCrae takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McCrae throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCrae. Dallas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dallas connects with the punch.
Dallas fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCrae lands a head shot.
Dallas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dallas.
Nice defenses there by Dallas.
Dallas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gus McCrae dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from McCrae misses the target.
McCrae has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dallas lands a nice hook to McCrae's body. McCrae takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dallas lands a jab.
Gus McCrae seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dallas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCrae moves away.
McCrae swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCrae ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dallas scores with a jab to the body.
Dallas cracks McCrae with an open hand slap.
McCrae changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dallas scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CL#
Dallas rushes McCrae and presses him up against the cage.
I was talking to Dallas's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCrae.
A hook to the body from McCrae.
Dallas misses with a punch on the inside.
McCrae working aggressively here.
McCrae looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dallas goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Dallas has McCrae pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McCrae manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dallas wants a takedown.
Dallas misses with a punch to the body.
Dallas misses with a punch on the inside.
McCrae lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dallas working aggressively here.
Dallas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McCrae after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Korben Dallas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCrae fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCrae creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCrae.
Dallas can't get the takedown. #BC2#
McCrae breaks from the clinch.
Dallas throws out a loose jab but McCrae uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCrae ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCrae appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dallas moves out of range as McCrae strikes.
A big right from Dallas misses.
Dallas scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
McCrae works Dallas's body with a nice hook.
Dallas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCrae looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dallas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McCrae scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dallas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCrae clobbers Dallas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC2#Dallas is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from McCrae. Dallas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oh Dallas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dallas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dallas seems to have got his legs back now.
McCrae swings for the body but Dallas moves out of range.
Dallas moves out of range as McCrae strikes.
McCrae fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dallas manages to avoid it.
Dallas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCrae.
Dallas feinted with a counter takedown.
Dallas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCrae.
Dallas closes the distance and clinches up with McCrae, looking for a takedown. Dallas pushes McCrae against the cage but McCrae circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T3#
Dallas cracks McCrae with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McCrae lands an overhand right.
McCrae punishes Dallas's body with a nice straight punch.
McCrae cracks Dallas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McCrae staying out of range there.
McCrae thuds a left hand into Dallas's body.
McCrae blocks a jab.
Dallas slips a jab from McCrae.
Dallas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCrae moves away.
Gus McCrae is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCrae thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dallas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McCrae misses the jab.
Dallas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McCrae misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dallas.
Dallas jabs at McCrae's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCrae moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McCrae throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dallas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCrae manages to avoid it.#T4#
McCrae lands a jab to the head.
Dallas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCrae.
McCrae just misses with a punch to the body.
McCrae throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dallas misses with a jab to the body
and McCrae counters with a stiff right hand.
Dallas slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Dallas misses the target.
Nice sprawl there from McCrae as Dallas shoots in.
Dallas lands a right hook to the body.
Dallas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McCrae has time to react.
Dallas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCrae.
McCrae misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from McCrae misses.
Dallas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dallas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCrae throws out the jab.
McCrae scores with a nice head shot.
McCrae misses with a hook. Dallas ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCrae throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dallas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dallas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gus McCrae showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
McCrae looks to score with a jab to the body but Dallas is just out of range.
Dallas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCrae paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCrae uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McCrae looks to score with a jab to the body but Dallas is just out of range.
McCrae misses the shot to the body.
Dallas feinted with a counter takedown.
Dallas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCrae.
McCrae misses with a looping right.
Dallas throws a lazy uppercut
letting McCrae counter with a right hand.
Dallas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dallas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dallas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dallas slips under a jab from McCrae.
It looked like Dallas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dallas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McCrae.
A telegraphed right hand from McCrae misses the target.
Dallas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCrae sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCrae swings for the body but Dallas moves out of range.
Dallas changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dallas moves out of range as McCrae strikes.#T1#
McCrae swings for the body but Dallas moves out of range.
McCrae has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McCrae there as he acknowledges the shot.
McCrae looks to score with a jab to the body but Dallas is just out of range.
McCrae swings for the body but Dallas moves out of range.
McCrae is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dallas.
McCrae throws a looping overhand right but Dallas ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from McCrae misses its intended target.
McCrae fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dallas manages to avoid it.
McCrae lands an overhand right.
McCrae misses the shot to the body.
Dallas moves into range and connects with a jab.
McCrae throws a body shot but no joy.
McCrae throws a lazy right hand but Dallas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Dallas misses. #CL#
Dallas has McCrae up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T2#
McCrae blocks an uppercut.
Dallas tries to stall but McCrae uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dallas has a couple of punches blocked by McCrae.
Dallas controlling the action here for a moment.
Dallas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dallas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McCrae scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dallas content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dallas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dallas misses with some punches. #T3#
Dallas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dallas swings wildly with an uppercut but McCrae uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dallas throws a head punch that misses.
Dallas has McCrae pushed against the cage.
Dallas dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dallas seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
McCrae tries to circle away but Dallas has him pinned against the cage.
Gus McCrae is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCrae misses with some punches.
McCrae goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dallas misses with the head strike.
McCrae blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dallas. #T4#
Dallas swings wildly with an uppercut but McCrae uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCrae throws a punch but it's blocked by Dallas.
Dallas throws a punch but it's blocked by McCrae.
Dallas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCrae blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dallas lands a body shot.
Dallas is looking to take this one to the mat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dallas.
McCrae tries a body shot but Dallas blocks it.
Dallas misses with some punches.
Korben Dallas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dallas tries to work over McCrae's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gus McCrae.
I've got McCrae winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Topper Green scores the fight for Gus McCrae!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Gus McCrae!
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight for Gus McCrae!

Gus McCrae wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath and clearly excited Gus McCrae thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: BLAZE FIGHT NIGHT 4
Date: Aug 22, 2021

#R1#
Caparzo ducks under a wild hook from McCrae.
Caparzo slips a jab from McCrae.
McCrae throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Caparzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McCrae jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Caparzo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McCrae misses with an uppercut. Caparzo saw that one coming.
Caparzo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McCrae throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Caparzo! But no joy.
McCrae throws a shot to the body.
McCrae misses with a looping left.
McCrae cracks a nice hook into Caparzo's ribs.
Gus McCrae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCrae uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like Wade Caparzo has been cut.
McCrae misses with an uppercut.
Caparzo connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCrae avoids a punch combination nicely.
Caparzo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
McCrae looks to score with a jab to the body but Caparzo is just out of range.
McCrae looks to score with a jab to the body but Caparzo is just out of range.
Caparzo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McCrae throws a predictable looking body shot
and Caparzo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Caparzo throws an overhand right that lands on McCrae's shoulder, as McCrae tries to avoid the shot.
Caparzo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCrae.
Caparzo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McCrae punishes Caparzo's body with a nice straight punch.
Caparzo moves out of range as McCrae strikes.
McCrae misses the jab.
Nice body punch from Caparzo.
McCrae steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Caparzo.
Nice defenses there by Caparzo.
Caparzo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Caparzo avoids the body shot from McCrae.
McCrae throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Caparzo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McCrae scores with a jab. Caparzo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Caparzo moves out of range as McCrae strikes.#T2#
Caparzo lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCrae misses with a left hand
and Caparzo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McCrae rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Caparzo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCrae lands with a right hand.
McCrae throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCrae scores with a jab to the head. #ROC#Caparzo is rocked!
McCrae misses with a left hand
and Caparzo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McCrae misses with a lunging right hand
and Caparzo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCrae jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Caparzo swinging wildly here.
McCrae tries to clinch there but Caparzo circles away.
McCrae tries to close the distance and clinch but Caparzo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Caparzo misses the shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Caparzo, as that shot connected. #T3#
Caparzo throws a hook but McCrae avoids it easily.
McCrae looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McCrae lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A slow jab from McCrae misses its intended target. #KD#
McCrae cracks Caparzo with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. McCrae has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Caparzo to stand back up!
Caparzo is still on wobbly legs! Can McCrae finish him?#CL#
McCrae rushes Caparzo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCrae.
A body shot lands from McCrae.
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!
Nice body punch from McCrae - that landed with a thud.
McCrae is leaning against Caparzo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Caparzo is looking to control McCrae's arms but McCrae gets an underhook and turns him. Now Caparzo has his back to the cage.
McCrae lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
McCrae manages to break the clinch.
Caparzo gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! McCrae gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gus McCrae!
Gus McCrae managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview.

Event: BLAZE FIGHT NIGHT 2
Date: Jul 24, 2021

#R1#
McCrae throws an off balance right hand
and Battaglia counters with a straight right hand.
McCrae misses with a looping right.
Battaglia is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Battaglia moves out of range of the strikes.
McCrae digs a good hook to Battaglia's body.
McCrae with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice defenses there by Battaglia.
McCrae dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCrae jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Battaglia blocks a jab.
McCrae keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCrae misses with a looping left.
Battaglia looks to score with a jab to the body but McCrae is just out of range.
McCrae scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Battaglia doesn't seem bothered though.
Battaglia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCrae.#T1#
A jab lands there for McCrae.
A big right from McCrae misses.
McCrae digs a good hook to Battaglia's body.
McCrae misses with a wild body shot.
Battaglia drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McCrae defends it well.
McCrae misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Battaglia counters with a left to the body.
McCrae thuds his right hand into Battaglia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McCrae misses with a body punch
letting Battaglia counter with a right hand.
McCrae's corner calls for a 1-2. McCrae obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McCrae is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Battaglia.
And Battaglia tries to counter it with a takedown but McCrae pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Battaglia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A swing and a miss from McCrae.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCrae staying out of range there.
McCrae throws the left hand but Battaglia avoids the punch easily.#T2#
McCrae tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Battaglia was well out of range. Poor timing from McCrae.
Battaglia throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McCrae misses the jab.
Battaglia ducks under a wild hook from McCrae.
Battaglia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Battaglia takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gus McCrae is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Battaglia ducks under a wild hook from McCrae.
Battaglia avoids the body shot from McCrae.
Battaglia is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McCrae fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Battaglia manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as McCrae lands an impressive looking overhand right. Battaglia doesn't seem phased though.
McCrae scores with a punch to the head.
Battaglia takes a jab right on the kisser.
McCrae takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
McCrae thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCrae misses with a shot to the body
and Battaglia counters with a slapping leg kick.
Battaglia slips a jab from McCrae.
McCrae rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Battaglia counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Battaglia trying to control but McCrae is working from the bottom.
Battaglia might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McCrae haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Battaglia throws a big elbow that misses.
Battaglia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Battaglia's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Battaglia won't allow McCrae to get back to his feet.
McCrae can't keep his opponent in guard - Battaglia advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Battaglia moves into full mount! McCrae won't be happy about that!
Battaglia raining down shots from the mount!
Battaglia tries to control but McCrae wriggling away.
Battaglia cracks McCrae with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gus McCrae dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McCrae misses with an uppercut.
Battaglia misses with a kick to the body.
McCrae just misses with a punch to the body.
Battaglia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gus McCrae is winning the standup battle so far.
Battaglia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McCrae misses with a left hand
and Battaglia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCrae wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Battaglia ducks under a wild hook from McCrae.
Battaglia thuds a left hand into McCrae's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from McCrae misses its intended target.
McCrae throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Battaglia counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Battaglia in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T1##SUB2#
Battaglia is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McCrae knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Battaglia working the ground and pound but McCrae is defending the strikes.
Battaglia landing strikes. #SUB2#
Battaglia tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Battaglia has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Battaglia creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McCrae sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T2#
Battaglia trying to control the action but McCrae is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from McCrae's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCrae dodges the ground and pound from Battaglia.
Battaglia tries to move to mount but McCrae blocks the move with his legs.
Battaglia scoring with punches and elbows.
Battaglia just content to control the position.
An elbow from Battaglia crashes against the mat. #T3#
Battaglia scoring with punches and elbows.
An elbow from Battaglia crashes against the mat.
Battaglia lands a decent elbow from side control.
Battaglia throws a strike aimed at the side of McCrae's head but McCrae avoids it well.
Battaglia wants to control for a moment but McCrae uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Battaglia throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McCrae blocking the ground and pound attempt from Battaglia. #SUB2#
Battaglia is looking for a kimura here. #T4#
Battaglia is pressing down on McCrae's thigh, looking to free his foot. McCrae is holding on for now.
Battaglia missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Battaglia looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McCrae with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Battaglia is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Battaglia is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Battaglia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
McCrae missing with a left hand there. Battaglia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Battaglia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Battaglia misses with a low kick.
McCrae needs to keep his hands up - Battaglia had a free shot at his head there.
McCrae comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gus McCrae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCrae throws a hook but Battaglia blocks it.
Battaglia is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McCrae throws a body shot but no joy.
McCrae misses with an uppercut. Battaglia saw that one coming.
McCrae misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCrae avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McCrae misses with a body shot.
Battaglia with the counter takedown but McCrae avoids it easily.
Battaglia misses with an attempted mid kick.
Battaglia throws a right hand that misses
and McCrae cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Battaglia pivots, looking for a leg kick but McCrae is out of range and Battaglia settles back down.
A swing and a miss from McCrae.
McCrae slips under a jab from Battaglia.
A jab from McCrae misses.
McCrae cracks Battaglia with an open hand slap.
Battaglia throws a front kick that sends McCrae stumbling back into the cage.
Battaglia throws a low kick but McCrae avoids it.
Battaglia tries to clinch there but McCrae circles away.
McCrae misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from McCrae misses its intended target.
McCrae wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McCrae misses with a left hand
and Battaglia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McCrae, as that shot connected.
Battaglia moves out of range of the strikes.
McCrae swings widly with a right hand
and Battaglia counters with a nice low kick that buckles McCrae's knee momentarily.
McCrae looks to score with a jab to the body but Battaglia is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Battaglia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McCrae throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Battaglia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from McCrae misses.
Battaglia feints the counter takedown.
McCrae misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Battaglia.
McCrae scores with a decent looking hook.
Battaglia looks to score with a jab to the body but McCrae is just out of range.
McCrae connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Battaglia momentarily.
McCrae swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Battaglia misses.
Battaglia thuds a left hand into McCrae's body.#T3#
McCrae scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Battaglia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCrae fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Battaglia manages to avoid it.
Battaglia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Battaglia looks to score with a jab to the body but McCrae is just out of range.
McCrae throws an overhand right that lands on Battaglia's shoulder, as Battaglia tries to avoid the shot.
Battaglia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Battaglia has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
McCrae avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCrae throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from McCrae misses.
McCrae swings away with a body shot that misses
and Battaglia counters with a stiff right hand.
Battaglia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McCrae but McCrae pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
Battaglia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCrae throws out the jab.
McCrae lands a glancing blow to the side of Battaglia's head.
McCrae throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marco Battaglia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCrae cracks Battaglia with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McCrae with a jab.
McCrae misses with the combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCrae throws out a loose jab but Battaglia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Battaglia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice body punch from McCrae.
Gus McCrae is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCrae swings away with a body shot that misses
and Battaglia counters with an inside leg kick.
Battaglia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCrae misses with a right hand
and Battaglia counters with a low kick, right behind McCrae 's knee.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gus McCrae showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McCrae has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Gus McCrae!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Gus McCrae!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Gus McCrae!

Gus McCrae wins by unanimous decision!
Gus McCrae took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 16
Date: May 28, 2021

#R1#
Chontamenti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCrae.
McCrae ducks right into an uppercut from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti lands a jab to McCrae's midsection.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chontamenti, as that shot connected.
Chontamenti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McCrae misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCrae dodges the punch combination from Chontamenti.
McCrae jabs Chontamenti right on the nose. Chontamenti blinks but takes it well.
Chontamenti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCrae.
McCrae takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick lands from Chontamenti.
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!
A low kick lands for Chontamenti.
McCrae cracks Chontamenti with an open hand slap.#CUT2#It looks like Bhishma Chontamenti has been cut.
Chontamenti tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McCrae looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Chontamenti scores with a jab.
Chontamenti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've been hearing reports that Chontamenti has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McCrae throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick lands for Chontamenti.
McCrae swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCrae closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chontamenti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McCrae's hands.
McCrae walks into a stiff left hand from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McCrae has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chontamenti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chontamenti slips under a jab from McCrae.
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!
Chontamenti moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chontamenti jabs McCrae right on the nose. McCrae blinks but takes it well.
Chontamenti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCrae.
Chontamenti avoids the body shot from McCrae. #T2#
Chontamenti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice body kick from Chontamenti.
McCrae misses with an uppercut
and Chontamenti counters with a low kick, right behind McCrae 's knee.
McCrae keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McCrae missing with a left hand there. Chontamenti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCrae ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chontamenti moves away.
Chontamenti drops his hands momentarily and McCrae takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chontamenti thows a leg kick but McCrae checks it
and McCrae connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gus McCrae is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCrae checks a leg kick.
Chontamenti throws a hook to the side of McCrae's head but McCrae sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chontamenti misses with a low kick.
Chontamenti motions for McCrae to come forward. Chontamenti throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chontamenti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McCrae's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McCrae throws a sloppy body shot
and Chontamenti counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McCrae moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McCrae misses with an uppercut
and McCrae takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
McCrae keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A nice combination there by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti feints and then cracks McCrae's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McCrae down.
Chontamenti slips under a jab from McCrae.
A big left from McCrae misses.
McCrae pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chontamenti scoring well with a low kick there.
McCrae thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chontamenti slips under a jab.
Chontamenti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chontamenti lands a head kick!
McCrae misses with a straight left.
Chontamenti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chontamenti fails with the takedown.
Chontamenti is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Donk. McCrae catches Chontamenti right on the button with a cross.
Chontamenti throws a half hearted mid kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chontamenti lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McCrae has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McCrae and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McCrae throws the left hand but Chontamenti avoids the punch easily.
McCrae misses with an uppercut. Chontamenti saw that one coming.
McCrae throws a hook to the side of Chontamenti's head but Chontamenti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCrae misses with a wild body shot.
McCrae takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McCrae misses with a wild body shot.
McCrae rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chontamenti counters with a good low kick that McCrae was not able to check.
Chontamenti shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#Bhishma Chontamenti's cut is getting worse.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCrae misses with a looping left.
McCrae looks to land a left hand but Chontamenti moved out of range nicely.
Chontamenti throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bhishma Chontamenti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bhishma Chontamenti's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Chontamenti throws a leg kick which misses McCrae's front leg but catches the back leg as McCrae tries to avoid it.
Chontamenti connects with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCrae. Chontamenti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chontamenti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chontamenti scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bhishma Chontamenti is winning the standup battle so far.
Chontamenti ducks under a wild hook from McCrae.
Chontamenti throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCrae.
Chontamenti lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Chontamenti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chontamenti does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Chontamenti moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chontamenti moves out of range of the strikes.
Chontamenti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McCrae misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Chontamenti to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Chontamenti lands a nice looking body shot.
Chontamenti takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chontamenti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chontamenti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McCrae chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chontamenti can pounce on him.
McCrae ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chontamenti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from McCrae misses its intended target.
Chontamenti avoids the body shot from McCrae.
Chontamenti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCrae.
McCrae missing with a left hand there. Chontamenti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCrae throws a hook but Chontamenti blocks it.
McCrae connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCrae throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T2#
McCrae works the jab nicely.
McCrae throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chontamenti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCrae looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McCrae missing with a left hand there. Chontamenti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCrae throws a hook to the side of Chontamenti's head but Chontamenti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chontamenti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Chontamenti.
McCrae throws a hook but Chontamenti blocks it.
Chontamenti ducks under a wild hook from McCrae.
Chontamenti appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from McCrae.
Good exchange - McCrae coming out on top.
McCrae throws a jab when Chontamenti was well out of range.
Chontamenti is looking to clinch but McCrae is avoiding it.
McCrae swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McCrae swings widly with a right hand
and Chontamenti counters with a three punch combo that has McCrae backing up. McCrae nods at Chontamenti to acknowledge the strikes.
Chontamenti slips under a jab from McCrae.#T3#
Chontamenti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chontamenti thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McCrae if he has to take too many more of those.
Chontamenti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCrae can do to turn this around?
Chontamenti throws a shot to the body.
Chontamenti throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Chontamenti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCrae throws an overhand right that lands on Chontamenti's shoulder, as Chontamenti tries to avoid the shot.
McCrae takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chontamenti lands a head kick. McCrae smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McCrae scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chontamenti doesn't seem bothered though.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chontamenti.
McCrae connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chontamenti momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Chontamenti.
Chontamenti moves away from the strike by McCrae.
Chontamenti lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Chontamenti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chontamenti moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McCrae tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chontamenti was well out of range. Poor timing from McCrae.
Chontamenti fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McCrae throws out a counter right but Chontamenti avoids it with no problem.
Chontamenti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McCrae chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chontamenti can pounce on him.
Chontamenti throws a body shot but no joy.
Chontamenti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice body punch from McCrae.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
Chontamenti closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McCrae to the mat! McCrae manages to get full guard.
McCrae looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chontamenti is one step ahead there.
Chontamenti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCrae is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bhishma Chontamenti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bhishma Chontamenti's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Jab from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McCrae. That did some damage!
Chontamenti shoots in looking for a takedown but McCrae manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chontamenti's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chontamenti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chontamenti connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chontamenti turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chontamenti motions for McCrae to come forward. Chontamenti throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McCrae looks to land a left hand but Chontamenti moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from McCrae misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCrae misses with a hook
and Chontamenti counters with a good low kick that McCrae was not able to check.
Chontamenti on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McCrae misses with a hook. Chontamenti ducked under it nicely.
Chontamenti ducks under a wild hook from McCrae.
Chontamenti jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Chontamenti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCrae throws out the jab.
McCrae looks to throw the jab but Chontamenti is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCrae. Chontamenti does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCrae lands with a cross.
Chontamenti throws a chopping leg kick but McCrae manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chontamenti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McCrae scores with a shot to the body.
McCrae takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McCrae clobbers Chontamenti with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McCrae has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McCrae lands a nice shot that snaps Chontamenti's head back.
Chontamenti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chontamenti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chontamenti throws a leg kick
and Chontamenti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chontamenti ducks under a wild hook from McCrae.#T2#
Nice straight punches there by McCrae. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McCrae.#ROC2#Chontamenti is rocked!
You can see that McCrae has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
McCrae dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCrae misses with a hook
and McCrae takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCrae checks a leg kick.
McCrae checks a leg kick.
Chontamenti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chontamenti attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Chontamenti.
McCrae uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chontamenti.
McCrae throws a lazy right hand but Chontamenti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCrae misses with a wild body shot.
Chontamenti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McCrae has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McCrae on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McCrae on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gus McCrae has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
McCrae misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Chontamenti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCrae.
Chontamenti lands a right hook to the body.
Chontamenti connects with an inside leg kick.
McCrae throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chontamenti scoring well with a low kick there.
Chontamenti takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT2#Bhishma Chontamenti's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
McCrae misses with an uppercut.
McCrae throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCrae throws a jab when Chontamenti was well out of range.
McCrae misses with a body shot.
McCrae misses with a straight left.
McCrae takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Chontamenti jabs McCrae to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bhishma Chontamenti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
McCrae throws a hook to the side of Chontamenti's head but Chontamenti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCrae misses with a looping left.#TD#
McCrae gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Chontamenti to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Chontamenti stopping the sweep attempt from McCrae.
McCrae takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chontamenti looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chontamenti passes McCrae's left leg - he's now in half guard.

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 Bhishma Chontamenti.
Well Chontamenti 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bhishma Chontamenti!
An out of breath Bhishma Chontamenti thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Gus McCrae stepped up to the mic, saying 'Back to the gym.'.

Event: CMMA 104
Date: May 09, 2021

#R1#
McCrae takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McCrae throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Obaminator forces McCrae back against the cage and clinches.
Obaminator lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Obaminator swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCrae wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Obaminator struggles to land a body shot inside as McCrae controls his hands.
Obaminator misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
McCrae escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from McCrae misses.
McCrae looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McCrae fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obaminator manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Obaminator clinches up with McCrae and pushes him back against the cage.
Obaminator tries to work over McCrae's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Obaminator lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Obaminator.
McCrae wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Obaminator has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
McCrae escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obaminator slips under a jab from McCrae.#T1#
McCrae is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Obaminator.
Obaminator looks to clinch
enabling McCrae to counter with a crisp jab.
McCrae misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Obaminator.
Obaminator steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McCrae.
Obaminator connects with the punch.
Obaminator connects with a leg kick.
Good exchange - Obaminator coming out on top.
Obaminator lands a nice looking kick to the body. McCrae takes a step back to recover.
Obaminator misses with a straight right.
Obaminator misses the jab.
McCrae throws a right hand that Obaminator ducks under and follows up with a left that Obaminator also avoids with ease.
McCrae slips under a jab from Obaminator.
McCrae takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obaminator looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gus McCrae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obaminator connects with a jab.#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Obaminator.
A big right from McCrae misses.
Obaminator goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Obaminator slips a straight right by McCrae.
Obaminator tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McCrae is able to avoid easily.
McCrae is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Obaminator.
McCrae looks to score with a jab to the body but Obaminator is just out of range.
Obaminator tests McCrae's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCrae throws out a loose jab but Obaminator uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Obaminator fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McCrae, pushing him back against the cage.
Obaminator struggles to land a body shot inside as McCrae controls his hands.
Obaminator tries to work over McCrae's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
McCrae breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Obaminator fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McCrae, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
McCrae pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
McCrae looks to throw the jab but Obaminator is out of range.
McCrae throws a body punch but Obaminator moves out of range.
Obaminator avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCrae throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick lands for Obaminator.
Obaminator bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McCrae's head.
Obaminator is looking to slow McCrae down with leg kicks.
McCrae jabs Obaminator to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McCrae throws a hook but Obaminator avoids it easily.
Obaminator throws a body kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and McCrae tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obaminator attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Obaminator is looking to slow McCrae down with leg kicks.
Obaminator throws a body kick that misses.
McCrae connects with a body shot.#T4#
McCrae misses with a hook.
Obaminator tries to counter with a clinch but McCrae shakes him off and moves away.
Obaminator throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McCrae stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Obaminator has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obaminator throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCrae sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Obaminator tries to land a leg kick but McCrae saw it coming and moves away.
McCrae throws a shot from downtown. Obaminator moves away and avoids it.
McCrae throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obaminator steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McCrae.
McCrae scores with a jab to the body.
Obaminator lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McCrae misses with a body shot.
McCrae throws an overhand right that lands on Obaminator's shoulder, as Obaminator tries to avoid the shot.
Obaminator is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McCrae throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Obaminator lands a glancing blow to the side of McCrae's head.
McCrae misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barack Obaminator dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
McCrae misses with a two punch combination.
Obaminator fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCrae looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Obaminator throws a push kick but McCrae slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like McCrae was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Obaminator.
McCrae darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McCrae throws a jab when Obaminator was well out of range.
Obaminator tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Obaminator lands a body shot.
McCrae swats away the attempt to clinch by Obaminator.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from McCrae misses the target.
McCrae jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Obaminator lands with a kick to the temple. McCrae shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McCrae misses with a straight right.
Obaminator is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Obaminator displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCrae throws out the jab.
McCrae sets himself, and Obaminator steps forward looking for the clinch! McCrae avoids it this time.#T1#
Obaminator uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCrae.
Obaminator scores with a jab to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCrae.
McCrae misses with a wild body shot.
McCrae throws an overhand right that lands on Obaminator's shoulder, as Obaminator tries to avoid the shot.
Obaminator keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCrae.#CL2#
Obaminator has managed to clinch. #BC#
McCrae breaks the clinch.
McCrae throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCrae throws an overhand right that lands on Obaminator's shoulder, as Obaminator tries to avoid the shot.
Sloppy strikes from McCrae. Those never looked like landing.
McCrae chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Obaminator can pounce on him.
A good leg kick by Obaminator.
Obaminator tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCrae was well out of range. Poor timing from Obaminator.#T2#
Both fighters circling a little - Obaminator finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McCrae throws a body punch but Obaminator moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obaminator scores with a leg kick.
Obaminator lands a nice shot to the body.
McCrae throws a hook but Obaminator blocks it.
A slow jab from McCrae misses its intended target.
Obaminator tries to counter with a clinch but McCrae shakes him off and moves away.
Barack Obaminator seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Obaminator tests McCrae's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Obaminator gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McCrae throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Obaminator sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCrae throws a big shot that misses.
McCrae defending well as Obaminator loads up on a big left hand.
McCrae throws a big shot that misses.
Obaminator wants to counter with a clinch but McCrae pushes him away.#T3#
Obaminator keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCrae.
Obaminator wants to counter the offense by McCrae and move into the clinch position.
McCrae throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Obaminator connects with an inside leg kick.
A big right from McCrae misses.
Obaminator fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCrae scores with a nice right hand.
Obaminator staying out of range there.
Obaminator keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCrae.
Obaminator jabs at McCrae's body.
Obaminator tries to clinch but McCrae is having none of it.
Good standup being displayed there by McCrae as he connects with a hook.
Obaminator just misses with a punch to the body.
McCrae swats away the attempt to clinch by Obaminator.#T4#
Obaminator takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCrae throws a looping overhand right but Obaminator ducks down to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Obaminator lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McCrae has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McCrae and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Obaminator connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Obaminator.
McCrae with a hook.
Obaminator changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Obaminator fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCrae manages to avoid it.
McCrae misses with a double jab.
McCrae rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Obaminator counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Obaminator ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Obaminator no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gus McCrae will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
McCrae tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obaminator was well out of range. Poor timing from McCrae.
McCrae sets himself, and Obaminator steps forward looking for the clinch! McCrae avoids it this time.
Nice defenses there by Obaminator.
McCrae drops his hands momentarily and Obaminator takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good leg kick by Obaminator.
Obaminator connects with an inside leg kick.
Obaminator ducks under a wild hook from McCrae.#CL2#
Obaminator moves into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Obaminator.
Obaminator stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Obaminator lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCrae is trying to force a seperation but Obaminator has the dominant position.
Obaminator struggles to land a body shot inside as McCrae controls his hands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCrae lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McCrae tries to break free but Obaminator pushes him back against the cage.
McCrae wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Obaminator doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barack Obaminator seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
McCrae wants to break the clinch but can't.
Obaminator leaning his opponent against the cage.
Good body shot from Obaminator.
Obaminator cracks McCrae with a nice body shot.
Obaminator presses McCrae against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Obaminator has McCrae pressed against the cage, preventing McCrae from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Obaminator digs a right hand into McCrae's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McCrae's gas tank.
Obaminator scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Obaminator as the two fighters clinch.
Obaminator lands a shot to the body.
Obaminator lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCrae backwards.
Obaminator blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Obaminator working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Obaminator lands a body shot in the clinch.
McCrae prevents a body shot from Obaminator.
Obaminator lands a hook that snaps the head of McCrae backwards.
Obaminator scores with a shot to the side of McCrae's head.
Obaminator lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obaminator fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Obaminator lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Obaminator jumps guard. #SUB2#
Obaminator looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McCrae passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Obaminator actively working from the bottom here.
Obaminator wants to get back to full guard.
Obaminator gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Obaminator is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've been hearing good reports from McCrae's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Obaminator has an active guard here but McCrae has managed to pass into half guard. #T3#
Obaminator makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Obaminator.#SUB2#
Obaminator is looking for a triangle but McCrae pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Obaminator has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. McCrae is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Obaminator.
Obaminator is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Obaminator looking for submissions off his back.
McCrae wants to stand but Obaminator has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB2#
Obaminator looking for submissions off his back.
Obaminator has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCrae tries to stand and escape but Obaminator is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Obaminator looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Obaminator regains full guard. Nicely done.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barack Obaminator comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Obaminator has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barack Obaminator!
Our winner, Barack Obaminator, 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.
Gus McCrae was interviewed post fight and said 'Back to the gym.'.

Event: CMMA 95 McCrae vs Carter
Date: Apr 10, 2021

#R1#
Nice body punch from Carter.
McCrae misses with a hook. Carter ducked under it nicely.
McCrae drops his hands momentarily and Carter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've been informed that Carter has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Carter misses with an uppercut.
Gus McCrae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carter defending well as McCrae loads up on a big left hand.
Carter lands with an overhand left.
Carter lands with a straight right. McCrae didn't see that one coming.
Carter throws a poor cross that misses
and McCrae counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McCrae smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McCrae fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Carter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCrae misses with a lunging right hand
and Carter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCrae throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCrae misses with a straight left.
Carter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McCrae with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Carter avoids the body shot from McCrae.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Carter! But no joy.
Carter misses with a looping right.
Carter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McCrae to score with a decent uppercut.
Carter misses the jab.
Carter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCrae.
McCrae swings widly with a right hand
and Carter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carter throws a body punch but McCrae moves out of range.
McCrae lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McCrae missing with a left hand there. Carter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCrae throws an off balance right hand
letting Carter counter with a right hand.
McCrae scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC#Carter is rocked!
Carter misses with a jab, cross combination.
McCrae throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carter.
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 misses the shot to the body. #T2#
A jab from McCrae misses.
McCrae misses with a left hand
and Carter counters with a straight right hand.
McCrae misses with a left hand
and McCrae takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCrae fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Carter on the side of the head.
Carter is still on wobbly legs! Can McCrae finish him?
Are you kidding me?! McCrae ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Carter clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gus McCrae!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Gus McCrae waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Apothecary's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: CMMA 83 McCrae vs Tavares
Date: Feb 27, 2021

#R1#
Tavares is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Gus McCrae has been cut.
McCrae missing with a left hand there. Tavares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCrae defending well as Tavares loads up on a big left hand.
McCrae looks to land a right hand but Tavares moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from McCrae misses the target.
Tavares steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McCrae.
McCrae rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tavares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCrae lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gus McCrae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCrae's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tavares connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McCrae scrambles back to his feet.
Tavares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCrae.
McCrae throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tavares sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCrae just misses with a punch to the body.
Tavares swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tavares moves away from the strike by McCrae.
Tavares swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tavares rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McCrae counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from McCrae.#T1#
McCrae has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tavares finds it's way round the side to connect with McCrae's head.
McCrae throws a hook to the side of Tavares's head but Tavares sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCrae rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tavares counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tavares scores with a crisp jab that stopped McCrae in his tracks.
Tavares lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCrae circles away quickly and effectively.
McCrae misses with a hook. Tavares ducked under it nicely.
Tavares slips a straight right by McCrae.
McCrae takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McCrae misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Tavares rushes McCrae and presses him up against the cage.
McCrae wants to break free but Tavares has control.
Tavares lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCrae prevents a body shot from Tavares.
McCrae has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
McCrae tries to break the clinch but Tavares is controlling the position.
Tavares misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tavares scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McCrae tries to work over Tavares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tavares scores with a shot to the side of McCrae's head.
Tavares lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCrae backwards.
McCrae is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McCrae wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
McCrae's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCrae throws an off balance right hand
letting Tavares counter with a right hand.
McCrae throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tavares sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Tavares misses.
The crowd cheers as McCrae lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tavares doesn't seem phased though.
Tavares avoids the body shot from McCrae.
Tavares moves out of range as McCrae strikes.
McCrae looks to land a right hand but Tavares moved out of range.
Tavares looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
McCrae misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Tavares was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McCrae on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McCrae jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCrae walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tavares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Tavares has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tavares lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McCrae.
Tavares lands with a right to the head.
McCrae can't break the clinch.
McCrae blocking some punches.
A short right from Tavares on the inside. #BC#
McCrae breaks the clinch.
McCrae throws a hook but Tavares blocks it.
Tavares lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4#
McCrae darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCrae throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tavares tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCrae pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCrae rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McCrae takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCrae takes a swing at Tavares's ribcage but misses.
Tavares looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McCrae is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Tavares moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Tavares!
Manny Tavares is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Manny Tavares rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, Gus McCrae stepped up to the mic, saying 'Back to the gym.'.

Event: CMMA 69 McCrae vs Obaminator
Date: Jan 17, 2021

#R1#
McCrae throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obaminator. McCrae does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCrae fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obaminator manages to avoid it.
Obaminator unleashes a big counter combination but McCrae bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McCrae throws an overhand right that lands on Obaminator's shoulder, as Obaminator tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Obaminator on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McCrae pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCrae throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Obaminator sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Obaminator throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCrae sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Obaminator slips under a jab.
McCrae throws a lazy right hand but Obaminator sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Obaminator throws a hook to the side of McCrae's head but McCrae sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCrae circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCrae fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McCrae blocks a head kick by Obaminator.
Obaminator looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Obaminator misses with an uppercut.
McCrae listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McCrae throws out a loose jab but Obaminator uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obaminator swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
McCrae scores with a jab to the jaw.
McCrae scores with a body shot.
Obaminator cracks McCrae with a good jab.
Obaminator moves out of range of the strikes.
McCrae looks to land a right hand but Obaminator moved out of range.
McCrae throws a lazy uppercut
and Obaminator counters with a nice body shot.
McCrae with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Obaminator to score with a decent uppercut.
Obaminator avoids the body shot from McCrae.
Obaminator swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McCrae misses with a wild body shot.
McCrae fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Obaminator looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Obaminator slips under a jab.#CL2#
McCrae tries to keep at a distance but Obaminator has taken the fight into the clinch.
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!
Obaminator effectively controlling the action here.
McCrae wants to break the clinch but can't. #T2#
Obaminator throws a punch but it's blocked by McCrae.
Obaminator lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Obaminator breaks the clinch.
Obaminator connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fighters circling - McCrae throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Obaminator throws a head kick that misses.
McCrae lands a right hook to the body.
Obaminator blocks a jab.
Obaminator scores with a sloppy right hand. McCrae should have avoided that one.
Obaminator avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - McCrae throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Obaminator moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Obaminator drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McCrae defending well as Obaminator loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
McCrae jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCrae slips under a jab from Obaminator.
McCrae cracks Obaminator with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've been told by McCrae's head coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McCrae misses with a body shot.
Obaminator scores with a jab. McCrae acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Obaminator slips under a jab.
Obaminator has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCrae finds it's way round the side to connect with Obaminator's head.
Obaminator throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good shot there by McCrae.
McCrae waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Obaminator.
A swing and a miss from McCrae.
Obaminator moves forwards but McCrae connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McCrae is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Obaminator gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCrae lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC#Obaminator is rocked!#T4##KD#
McCrae feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Obaminator sprawling to the canvas! Obaminator rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can McCrae finish him?!
Obaminator is still on wobbly legs! Can McCrae finish him?
Obaminator gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! McCrae gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gus McCrae!
Gus McCrae retains his middleweight title!
After the big win, Gus McCrae made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Barack Obaminator stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be black'.

Event: CMMA 58 Philippe vs McCrae
Date: Dec 13, 2020

#R1#
Philippe misses with an uppercut.
Philippe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Philippe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McCrae scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#It looks like Peguero Jean Philippe has been cut.
Philippe misses with a body shot. #CL2#
McCrae clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
McCrae's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCrae fails in his attempt to clinch.
Philippe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Philippe throws out a loose jab but McCrae uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCrae uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Philippe.
Philippe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McCrae connects with a good right hand that stumbles Philippe. Philippe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Philippe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Philippe moves out of range of the strikes.
Philippe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Philippe throws out a loose jab but McCrae uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Philippe misses.
McCrae staying out of range there.
Philippe thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like McCrae was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Philippe misses with a body shot
and McCrae counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCrae drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McCrae connects with a single shot there.
McCrae steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Philippe.
McCrae is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Philippe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Philippe is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McCrae takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Philippe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Philippe throws a body punch but McCrae moves out of range.
Philippe ducks under a wild hook from McCrae.
An attempted straight right counter from Philippe misses the target.
Philippe scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
McCrae gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCrae makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
McCrae manages to break the clinch.
McCrae misses with a lunging right hand
and Philippe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Philippe scores with a hook.#T2#
Philippe moves away from the strike by McCrae.
McCrae scores with a jab.
Philippe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCrae finds it's way round the side to connect with Philippe's head.
Philippe throws a body punch but McCrae moves out of range.
McCrae swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McCrae loads up on a big right hand but Philippe slips the punch.
Philippe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McCrae.
McCrae cracks Philippe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT2#Peguero Jean Philippe's cut is getting worse.
McCrae punishes Philippe's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Philippe misses.
McCrae throws a hook but Philippe avoids it easily.
Philippe is looking to counter punch.
A swing and a miss from Philippe.
McCrae thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gus McCrae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCrae lands a right hook to the body.
McCrae misses with a wild body shot.
Philippe slips under a jab.
McCrae swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Philippe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McCrae doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
McCrae smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Philippe avoids the body shot from McCrae.
Philippe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Philippe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCrae was well out of range. Poor timing from Philippe.
McCrae steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Philippe.
McCrae steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Philippe.
Philippe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from McCrae misses.
McCrae is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Philippe had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Philippe jabs McCrae to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McCrae tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Philippe counter with a right hand.
McCrae scores with a jab to the head.
McCrae keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Philippe throws an off balance right hand
and McCrae counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCrae tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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!
Philippe tries a head kick but it misses.
McCrae throws out a counter right but Philippe avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Philippe is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McCrae.#CUT2#Peguero Jean Philippe's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
McCrae ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Philippe moves away.
Philippe just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. McCrae darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
McCrae has managed to clinch. #BC2#
McCrae's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCrae scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCrae looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little feinted left hand from Philippe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCrae uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Philippe.
McCrae doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McCrae misses with a left hand
and Philippe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Philippe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McCrae has time to react.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Philippe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Philippe connects with a right hand. McCrae shakes it off.
Philippe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Philippe with a jab.#ROC#McCrae is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gus McCrae will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Peguero Jean Philippe's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Philippe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McCrae cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Philippe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCrae counters with a stiff right hand.
McCrae tries to clinch there but Philippe circles away.
A shot to the body from Philippe misses #KD2#
and McCrae counters with a nice right hand that sends Philippe toppling to the canvas! Philippe scrambles and gets back to his feet - can McCrae finish him?!#ROC2#Philippe is rocked!
McCrae moves in close and cracks Philippe with a massive right hand! Philippe, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by McCrae!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gus McCrae!
Gus McCrae is the new middleweight champion!
Gus McCrae took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: CMMA 49 Philippe vs Jukassa
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCrae lands a really nice looking cross but Switzer seems unphased.
McCrae misses with an uppercut.
Switzer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCrae waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Switzer.
McCrae connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A slow jab from McCrae misses its intended target.
Switzer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCrae.
A shot to the body from McCrae misses
and Switzer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCrae fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Switzer manages to avoid it.
McCrae throws a looping overhand right but Switzer ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from McCrae misses.
McCrae throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Switzer misses with a left hand
and Switzer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCrae has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McCrae misses with a left hand
letting Switzer counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCrae waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Switzer.#T1#
McCrae throws a jab but it's blocked by Switzer.
Donk. McCrae catches Switzer right on the button with a cross.
Gus McCrae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCrae drops Switzer with a huge uppercut! Switzer drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. McCrae is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gus McCrae!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Gus McCrae made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Apothecary, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: CMMA 39 Switzer vs Smith
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yanbaev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCrae scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yanbaev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McCrae lands with a shot to the body.
McCrae swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yanbaev.
McCrae has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#KD2#
McCrae lands a big right hand that sends Yanbaev crashing to the mat! McCrae stays standing though and waves Yanbaev back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCrae misses the shot to the body.
McCrae throws a right hand that misses
and Yanbaev counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McCrae cracks Yanbaev with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Yanbaev falls to his knees and McCrae doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gus McCrae!
Gus McCrae very nearly forgot to thank Brooklyn Apothecary amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: CMMA 30 Adefemi vs Beef
Date: Sep 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCrae missing with a left hand there. Schafer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCrae throws a lazy right hand but Schafer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Schafer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCrae.
A countering left hand to the body from Schafer misses.
Schafer tests McCrae's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Schafer throws a half hearted mid kick.
McCrae misses the shot to the body.
McCrae scores with a body shot.
Schafer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Schafer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McCrae stuns Schafer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
McCrae has closed the distance and engaged Schafer in a clinch.
Schafer is working McCrae over against the cage.
McCrae fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCrae lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCrae misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schafer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCrae's elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schafer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
McCrae throws a punch but it's blocked by Schafer.
McCrae struggles to land a body shot inside as Schafer controls his hands.
Schafer blocking some punches. #BC2#
Schafer breaks from the clinch.
McCrae throws out a loose jab but Schafer uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCrae throws a shot from downtown. Schafer moves away and avoids it.
Schafer blocks a jab.
Schafer avoids the body shot from McCrae.
Schafer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McCrae misses with a wild body shot.
McCrae throws the left hand but Schafer avoids the punch easily.
Schafer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Schafer with the inside leg kick.
McCrae throws a lazy right hand but Schafer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCrae misses with a shot to the body
and Schafer counters with a nice kick to the body.
We've been told by McCrae's head coaches at Brooklyn MMA & Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
McCrae swings for the body but Schafer moves out of range.
Schafer looks to score with a jab to the body but McCrae is just out of range.
Gus McCrae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCrae takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McCrae connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCrae keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#It looks like Rory Schafer has been cut.
McCrae moves out of range as Schafer strikes.
Jab from McCrae.
Schafer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Schafer thuds his right hand into McCrae's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Schafer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCrae missing with a left hand there. Schafer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCrae misses the shot to the body. #T3#
McCrae digs a good body shot into Schafer's ribs.
McCrae throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schafer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCrae lands with a nice body punch.
McCrae is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schafer.
McCrae throws a poor cross that misses
and Schafer finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
McCrae misses with a body shot.
Schafer throws out a counter right but McCrae avoids it with no problem.
A jab from McCrae does it's job there.
Schafer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCrae misses with a hook
and Schafer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schafer throws a low kick, looking for McCrae's leg but McCrae calmly moves out of range.
McCrae was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Schafer throws out a loose jab but McCrae uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
McCrae wants to clinch.
Schafer sizes up McCrae with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCrae looks to land a left hand but Schafer moved out of range nicely.
McCrae gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McCrae misses with a straight left.
Schafer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Schafer slips under a jab.
McCrae misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schafer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gus McCrae dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rory Schafer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Schafer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McCrae is out of range.
Schafer avoids the body shot from McCrae.
Schafer was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McCrae lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McCrae is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schafer can do to turn this around?
McCrae misses with a hook. Schafer ducked under it nicely.
Gus McCrae is winning the standup battle so far.
McCrae throws a looping overhand right but Schafer ducks down to avoid it.
Schafer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCrae.
As McCrae backs off Schafer throws a huge counter combo but McCrae manages to avoid it all.
McCrae throws a looping overhand right but Schafer ducks down to avoid it.
Schafer slips a jab from McCrae.
McCrae throws an overhand right that lands on Schafer's shoulder, as Schafer tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCrae sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McCrae misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schafer. McCrae does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by McCrae as he connects with a hook.#T1##CL#
McCrae fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Schafer, pushing him back against the cage.
McCrae misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schafer prevents a body shot from McCrae.
Schafer struggles to land a body shot inside as McCrae controls his hands.
McCrae swings wildly with an uppercut but Schafer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for McCrae.
Schafer blocking some punches.
McCrae swings wildly with an uppercut but Schafer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schafer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Schafer misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCrae misses with some punches.
Schafer can't find room to land a body shot as McCrae controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McCrae.
Schafer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gus McCrae has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McCrae throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McCrae misses with a punch on the inside.
McCrae misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from McCrae as the two fighters clinch.
Schafer is breathing heavily.
McCrae has a couple of punches blocked by Schafer. #T2#
McCrae doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCrae blocks a body shot from Schafer.
Schafer tries a body shot but McCrae blocks it.
Nice body punch from Schafer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Schafer fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCrae.
McCrae blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCrae blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCrae blocks a body shot from Schafer.
McCrae scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT#That has opened up Rory Schafer's cut even more.
Schafer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schafer tries to throw a body punch but McCrae avoids it by throwing Schafer back against the cage.
Schafer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Schafer blocking some punches.
McCrae lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McCrae misses with the head strike.
McCrae throws a punch but it's blocked by Schafer.
A short left from Schafer.
Schafer has a couple of punches blocked by McCrae.
Schafer misses with a punch on the inside.
Schafer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
McCrae lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schafer backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schafer.
McCrae misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCrae.
McCrae prevents a body shot from Schafer.
McCrae lands with a left to the head.
McCrae lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schafer backwards.
McCrae presses Schafer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Schafer blocking some punches.
McCrae fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCrae working aggressively here.
Schafer throws a punch but it's blocked by McCrae.
McCrae blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCrae lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Schafer misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCrae creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Schafer is rocked!
Schafer swings wildly with an uppercut but McCrae uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schafer is still on wobbly legs! Can McCrae finish him?
Schafer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Schafer seems to have recovered his senses.
McCrae misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCrae lands with a right to the head. #T4#
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 misses with a punch on the inside.
McCrae can't find room to land a body shot as Schafer controls the action.
Schafer throws a head punch that misses.
McCrae works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McCrae lands a nice shot to the body.
Schafer blocks an uppercut.
McCrae lands a left hand that snaps the head of Schafer backwards.
McCrae lands with a light punch inside.
Schafer blocks an uppercut.
McCrae lands a nice shot to the body.
McCrae fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from McCrae.
Schafer blocks an uppercut.
McCrae misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from McCrae as the two fighters clinch.
McCrae working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, McCrae scores with a nice short uppercut.
McCrae throws a punch but it's blocked by Schafer.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCrae creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McCrae misses with the head strike.
Schafer blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gus McCrae dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rory Schafer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
McCrae throws a monster overhand right that drops Schafer! McCrae follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gus McCrae!
After the big win, Gus McCrae made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: CMMA 21 Summers vs Oliveira
Date: Aug 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Kelly moves into the clinch.
McCrae misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
McCrae pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kelly's coach down at My gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kelly's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kelly tries to clinch but McCrae is having none of it.
McCrae was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kelly drops his hands momentarily and McCrae takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kelly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCrae.
McCrae throws a hook to the side of Kelly's head but Kelly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCrae definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McCrae misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - McCrae throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gus McCrae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Kelly closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kelly lands an elbow that stopped McCrae in his tracks for a moment.
Kelly blocking some punches.
Kelly misses with an elbow over the top.
Kelly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCrae is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McCrae struggles to land a body shot inside as Kelly controls his hands.
McCrae takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC#
McCrae escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kelly slips under a jab from McCrae.
McCrae throws a jab when Kelly was well out of range.#CL2#
Kelly fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McCrae, pushing him back against the cage.
Kelly keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McCrae's efforts to push away.
Kelly is struggling to control the position.#T1#
McCrae lands with a right to the head.
McCrae is trying to force a seperation but Kelly has the dominant position.
Nice elbow from Kelly.
Kelly tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kelly just misses with a elbow thrown towards McCrae's brow.
McCrae misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
McCrae breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Kelly moves into the clinch.#BC#
McCrae breaks from the clinch.
McCrae misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Kelly counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kelly.
Kelly lands an elbow inside.
McCrae goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCrae tries to break the clinch but Kelly is controlling the position.
Kelly prevents McCrae from breaking the clinch.#BC#
McCrae manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kelly comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCrae lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McCrae on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McCrae throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kellys head. #BC#
McCrae escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kelly shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCrae pinned against the cage. McCrae gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Kelly closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McCrae lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
McCrae breaks from the clinch.
McCrae moves out of range of the body kick from Kelly.
A big left from McCrae misses.
Kelly slips a jab from McCrae.#CL2#
Kelly gets a clinch.
McCrae looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McCrae tries to break the clinch but Kelly is controlling the position.
Kelly throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kelly throws an elbow that misses. #T3#
Kelly pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McCrae swings wildly with an uppercut but Kelly uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCrae swings wildly with an uppercut but Kelly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kelly lands an elbow just above McCrae 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Gus McCrae has been cut.
Kelly 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. Kelly gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McCrae throws out a loose jab but Kelly uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCrae misses with a looping right.
A big left from McCrae misses. #CL2#
Kelly closes the distance and clinches.
Kelly looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McCrae looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McCrae misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCrae lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kelly backwards.
McCrae working aggressively here.
McCrae lands an uppercut.
Kelly missing with knees to the body.
Kelly unloads a knee to the mid-section. McCrae lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T4#
McCrae tries to circle away but Kelly has him pinned against the cage.
McCrae is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kelly is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McCrae is defending well for now.
Kelly blocks an uppercut.
McCrae is trying to force a seperation but Kelly has the dominant position.
Kelly lands an elbow inside that McCrae shrugs off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kelly prevents a body shot from McCrae.
Still in the clinch, McCrae scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knees to the body from Kelly.
Kelly throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McCrae stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McCrae blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
McCrae pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McCrae misses with a hook. Kelly ducked under it nicely.
Kelly is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kelly doesn't manage to clinch there - McCrae circles away.
McCrae misses the shot to the body.
McCrae throws an overhand right that lands on Kelly's shoulder, as Kelly tries to avoid the shot.
McCrae misses with a hook.#CL2#
Kelly closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ned Kelly will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gus McCrae's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Kelly darts in and clinches McCrae up against the cage.
Kelly keeps control of McCrae as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kelly lands an elbow inside.
McCrae working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McCrae.
McCrae lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kelly or not.
A right hook to the body lands for McCrae.
McCrae misses with a punch to the body.
McCrae wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kelly has him pressed against the cage.
McCrae is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McCrae lands with a left to the head.
Kelly keeps control of McCrae as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McCrae wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCrae takes an elbow to the forehead.
McCrae swings wildly with an uppercut but Kelly uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCrae dodges an elbow strike from Kelly.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kelly. #BC#
McCrae breaks the clinch.
Kelly fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
McCrae throws a shot from downtown. Kelly moves away and avoids it.
McCrae lands a body shot.
McCrae lands with a shot to the body.
Kelly moves out of range of the strikes.
Kelly walks into a straight right hand from McCrae.
Kelly ducks under a wild hook from McCrae.
McCrae throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Kelly moves into the clinch.
McCrae lands a left hand.
McCrae is trying to break the clinch but Kelly has him pressed against the cage.
Kelly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ned Kelly seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kelly looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kelly.
Kelly throws an elbow but it misses.
Kelly tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McCrae avoids it.
McCrae lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCrae blocks the elbow strike.
Kelly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
McCrae is trying to break free.
Kelly lands a damaging elbow.
Kelly just leaning against McCrae, taking a breather.
McCrae has a couple of punches blocked by Kelly.
McCrae misses with some punches.
Kelly lands a nice knee to the body.
Kelly pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McCrae tries to circle away but Kelly has him pinned against the cage.
McCrae takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kelly is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kelly crunches a lovely knee into McCrae's ribcage.
Kelly lands an elbow just above McCrae 's eye.
McCrae takes an elbow to the forehead.
McCrae wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McCrae dodges an elbow strike from Kelly.
McCrae takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kelly blocking some punches.
McCrae dodges an elbow strike from Kelly.
Kelly pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T3#
McCrae blocks the elbow strike.
Kelly keeps control of McCrae as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McCrae lands a shoulder strike.
McCrae working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McCrae scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from McCrae.
Kelly lands an elbow just above McCrae 's eye. #BC#
McCrae's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Kelly moves into range and clinches up with McCrae.
McCrae lands with a short shot to the head.
Kelly throws an elbow but it misses.
McCrae tries to throw a body punch but Kelly avoids it by throwing McCrae back against the cage.
Kelly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kelly landing knees to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCrae lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kelly tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McCrae misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCrae creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McCrae.
McCrae lands a nice shot to the body.
McCrae is looking to break free of the clinch but Kelly has double underhooks.
Kelly misses with an elbow strike.
McCrae tries to circle away but Kelly has him pinned against the cage.
Kelly misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McCrae.
McCrae blocking some punches.
McCrae tries a body shot but Kelly blocks it.
Kelly missing with knees to the body.
McCrae has a couple of punches blocked by Kelly.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kelly just misses with a elbow thrown towards McCrae's brow.
McCrae misses with some punches.
McCrae has had enough of the clinch but Kelly keeps him there for the moment.
Kelly slows down the pace here.
Kelly is pushing McCrae up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McCrae wants to break free but Kelly has control.
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 Gus McCrae will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gus McCrae's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McCrae waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kelly.#CL2#
Kelly moves into the clinch successfully.
Kelly is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McCrae is defending well for now.
McCrae on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCrae.
Kelly slows down the pace here.
Kelly crunches a lovely knee into McCrae's ribcage.
Kelly putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McCrae in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McCrae misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCrae throws a punch but it's blocked by Kelly.
Kelly pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCrae managing to block the knees to the body from Kelly.
Kelly is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McCrae misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC#
McCrae's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Kelly has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knees to the body from Kelly. #T1#
McCrae takes an elbow to the forehead.
McCrae blocking some punches.
Kelly creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McCrae's defenses.
A short uppercut from Kelly.
Kelly has McCrae pressed against the cage, preventing McCrae from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kelly.
McCrae tries to circle away but Kelly has him pinned against the cage.
McCrae wants to break free but Kelly has control.
Kelly lands an elbow that stopped McCrae in his tracks for a moment.
McCrae swings wildly with an uppercut but Kelly uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Kelly.
McCrae avoiding damage as Kelly throws knees to the body. #BC#
McCrae breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Kelly gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McCrae wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelly.
McCrae tries to break the clinch but Kelly is controlling the position. #T2#
Kelly creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McCrae's defenses.
Kelly lands a damaging elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kelly.
Still in the clinch, McCrae scores with a nice short uppercut.
McCrae misses with some punches.
McCrae working aggressively here.
McCrae misses with the head strike. #BC#
McCrae's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice uppercut lands for McCrae. That snapped Kelly's head back.
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCrae paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCrae uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Kelly closes the distance and clinches.
Kelly trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
McCrae pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McCrae lands the left hand.
Kelly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kelly tries to clinch there but McCrae circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCrae. Kelly does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Kelly gets a clinch. #T3#
Kelly throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kelly gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McCrae is trying to push Kelly away but Kelly has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McCrae misses with some punches.
McCrae tries to break the clinch but Kelly is controlling the position.
McCrae is looking to break free of the clinch but Kelly has double underhooks.
Kelly leaning against his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from McCrae fails to land.
McCrae tries to break free but Kelly pushes him back against the cage.
Kelly tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McCrae avoids it.
Kelly blocks an uppercut.
Kelly trying to land knees to the body.
Kelly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
McCrae manages to break the clinch.
Kelly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCrae circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Kelly fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McCrae, pushing him back against the cage.
McCrae has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4##BC#
McCrae breaks from the clinch.
McCrae throws a hook but Kelly blocks it.
McCrae connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kelly fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCrae takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gus McCrae is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Kelly rushes McCrae and presses him up against the cage.
Kelly lands an elbow inside that McCrae shrugs off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCrae misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCrae is trying to break the clinch but Kelly has him pressed against the cage.
McCrae lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
McCrae escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCrae cracks a nice hook into Kelly's ribs.
Kelly on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
Kelly fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McCrae, pushing him back against the cage.
Kelly landing knees to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCrae.
Kelly throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kelly lands a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ned Kelly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kelly has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lionheart gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#It looks like Donte Lionheart has been cut.
McCrae connects with the punch.
Lionheart throws the left hand but McCrae avoids the punch easily.
Lionheart throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCrae's waist but McCrae gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lionheart off to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from McCrae misses the target.
Lionheart misses with the combination.
Lionheart misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and McCrae counters with a nice right hand that sends Lionheart toppling to the canvas! Lionheart scrambles and gets back to his feet - can McCrae finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck for Lionheart with that takedown attempt.
Lionheart will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gus McCrae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donte Lionheart.
McCrae cracks Lionheart with a hook to the temple - Lionheart is on wobbly legs here! McCrae swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Lionheart falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! McCrae wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gus McCrae!
Gus McCrae really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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