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LMMA 13: Croix vs Austin PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steven Flecher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Dantas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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152 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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139 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Steven Flecher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jose Dantas!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flecher darts in looking for a takedown but Dantas gets double underhooks and turns Flecher into the cage.
Dantas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Flecher pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dantas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Flecher prevents it.
Dantas has picked Flecher up - he's going for a ride! Dantas dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Dantas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Flecher has managed to free his arm - good work.
Flecher wants to control but Dantas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Flecher is trying to stand up here but Dantas is controlling him well.
Dantas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dantas's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Flecher is not content to let Dantas control the position.
Dantas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Flecher is just riding it out for now. Dantas eventually gives up the hold.
Dantas wants to pass to mount but Flecher is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dantas trying to control the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jose Dantas was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Dantas manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Flecher on his heels. He'll look to pass Flecher's guard now, I'm sure.
Dantas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dantas wants to pass the guard but Flecher is keeping the position.
Flecher trying to keep a closed guard but Dantas is proving a slippery customer.
Dantas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flecher is keeping the position for now.
Flecher will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Flecher fails with the takedown.
Flecher changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dantas tries to avoid it but Flecher manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dantas to the ground. Dantas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Flecher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flecher gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dantas wants to get back to striking at distance but Flecher won't allow it.
Dantas wants a takedown but no success here.
Flecher is trying to break the clinch but Dantas has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flecher is pressed up against the cage. Dantas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Flecher down to the mat. Flecher avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dantas scores with a takedown into Flecher's guard.
Dantas looks winded!
Dantas prevents Flecher from getting back to his feet.
Flecher keeping moving, preventing Dantas from controlling successfully.
Dantas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dantas looking to pass the guard.
Dantas wants to control from the top but Flecher keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jose Dantas has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Dantas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dantas blocks the body kick.
Flecher waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dantas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flecher shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dantas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Flecher looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dantas is looking to take a break and control but Flecher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dantas goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Flecher has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dantas but great work by Flecher.
Dantas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dantas trying his best to control but Flecher has mounted him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dantas slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dantas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Flecher's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Flecher's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flecher rolls, trying to escape but Dantas keeps control of the position.
Dantas working for a choke but Flecher is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Dantas 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.
Flecher misses with a takedown attempt - Dantas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Flecher shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dantas as he avoids it easily.
Dantas misses with a head kick.
Dantas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dantas misses with a takedown attempt
and Flecher counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dantas!
Flecher in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Flecher tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Dantas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dantas is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flecher in the domination position with Dantas hanging on.
Dantas is trying to get back to half guard.
Flecher working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Flecher decides to stand back up. Flecher steps back and let's Dantas get back to his feet.
Flecher moves in looking to clinch but Dantas pushes him off.
Dantas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Flecher sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Steven Flecher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Dantas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dantas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Flecher fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Flecher is defended easily by Dantas.
Flecher looks for a takedown but Dantas sprawls well.
Flecher looks for a takedown but Dantas sprawls well.
Dantas fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Flecher to the ground. Dantas is now in Flecher's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dantas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dantas trying to control the position from guard on top but Flecher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jose Dantas hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Flecher takes a swing at Dantas's ribcage but misses.
Dantas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Flecher but Flecher pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Flecher looks for the body kick but Dantas saw that one coming.
Flecher shoots in looking for a takedown but Dantas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Flecher's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Flecher enables Dantas to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Flecher manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dantas trying to control the position from guard on top but Flecher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dantas looking to pass the guard.
Dantas looking to sit in guard and control but Flecher gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Dantas. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Dantas is trying to control the position but Flecher postures up.
Flecher working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dantas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flecher is looking to work some ground and pound but Dantas has wrist 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!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Flecher preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jose Dantas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Dantas shoots in for a double leg but Flecher sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Steven Flecher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flecher misses the jab.
No luck for Dantas with that takedown attempt.
Flecher fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dantas.
Flecher dives in for a single leg takedown but Dantas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dantas goes for a takedown attempt but Flecher pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Steven Flecher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Dantas.
Flecher closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dantas's guard.
Dantas is trying to keep Flecher in close.
Dantas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flecher trying to control but Dantas is working from the bottom.
Dantas keeping full guard, as Flecher tries to pass.
Dantas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Flecher can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dantas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dantas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Flecher swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flecher has taken the fight to the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Flecher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dantas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Flecher sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Flecher closes the distance and clinches up with Dantas, looking for a takedown. Flecher pushes Dantas against the cage but Dantas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Flecher has a takedown stuffed.
Flecher is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dantas's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dantas wants to improve his position but Flecher is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flecher trying to control the action but Dantas is working from the bottom.
Dantas is trying to get back to full guard.
Dantas trying to control here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Flecher is trying to control the action in half guard but Dantas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Steven Flecher just wasn't active enough.
Dantas keeps the fight on the outside.
Dantas shoots for a takedown but Flecher saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Flecher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Flecher. No joy for Dantas on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flecher misses with a double jab.
Flecher shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Flecher wants to control from the top but Dantas keeps moving.
Dantas looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Flecher wants to stand but Dantas is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dantas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steven Flecher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jose Dantas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Flecher showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dantas 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Dantas!
During a confident post fight interview, Jose Dantas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rene Croix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Croix comes to the cage accompanied by Edith Piaf - Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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140 lbs
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145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rene Croix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Austin!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Croix to the ground. Austin is now in Croix's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Austin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Croix trying to keep a closed guard but Austin is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Rene Croix just wasn't active enough.
Croix throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Austin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Austin showed some decent athleticism there.
Croix is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Croix is looking to control Austin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Croix avoid being mounted?
Austin stalling.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Frank Austin hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Croix - that will leave a mark!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Croix leaves Austin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Croix defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Austin.
Croix cracks a nice hook into Austin's ribs.
Croix delivers a nice body kick.
Croix connects with a high kick.
Croix shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Croix wants to clinch.
Austin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Austin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rene Croix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Austin.
Austin shoots for a double leg takedown but Croix sprawls well. He's pushed Austin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Austin looks winded!
Croix lets loose with a powerful body kick. Austin will feel that in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Croix turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Austin shoots in for a double leg but Croix sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Austin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Croix throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Croix lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Croix.
Croix tries a head kick but it misses.
Croix throws a nice inside leg kick.
Croix takes the fight into the clinch.
Croix lands a right hand.
A short right from Croix.
Croix pressing his opponent against the cage.
Croix is trying to stall.
Croix scores with a nice hook to the head.
Austin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Still in the clinch, Croix scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Croix leaning his opponent against the cage.
Austin jumps guard but Croix turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A right hook to the body lands for Croix.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice elbow from Croix.
A nice right hand lands inside from Croix.
Croix lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Croix breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Croix lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Austin looks for a takedown but Croix sprawls well.
Croix scores with a head kick.
Austin is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick from Croix lands but Austin takes it in his stride.
Austin is still on wobbly legs! Can Croix finish him?
Austin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Croix wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rene Croix dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Austin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Croix avoids it really well and circles away.
Austin seems to have recovered his senses.
Croix tries to close the distance and clinch up but Austin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Austin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Austin goes for a double leg but Croix avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Croix continues to drive forward.
Austin can't get the takedown.
Rene Croix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Austin.
Austin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Croix lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Austin backwards.
A short uppercut from Croix.
Austin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Croix is stalling here.
Croix prevents a takedown attempt there.
Croix lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Austin is breathing heavily.
Croix lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Croix trying to stall but Austin improves his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin letting Croix take a breather here.
Austin is pressed up against the cage. Croix has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Austin down to the mat. Austin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Croix throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Croix throws a head kick that misses.
Austin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Croix.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Croix.
Croix dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Austin. That did some damage!
Croix connects with a leg kick. Austin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Austin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Croix's waist but Croix gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Austin off to one side.
Rene Croix is winning the standup battle so far.
Austin fails with the takedown.
Austin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Croix connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Austin shoots in but Croix avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Croix closes the distance and pushes Austin back into the cage.
A body shot lands from Croix.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Croix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Croix.
A short left from Croix.
Croix lands a damaging elbow.
Austin takes an elbow to the temple.
Croix gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Croix manages to break the clinch.
Croix plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Croix closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Croix - that landed with a thud.
Croix gets underhooks to prevent Austin's takedown attempt.
Austin can't break the clinch.
Croix lands a damaging elbow.
Nice body punch from Croix - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nice body punch from Croix - that landed with a thud.
Croix content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Croix scores with a shoulder strike.
Croix lands a shoulder strike.
Austin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Croix fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Croix lands a head kick!
Croix thuds his shin into the meat of Austin's side.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Croix. Austin shrugs it off though.
Austin keeps the fight on the outside.
Croix moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Croix lands with a short shot to the head.
Croix lands with a left to the head.
Croix is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Austin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Croix.
Croix tries a body shot but Austin blocks it.
Croix lands with a left to the head.
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!
Austin tries to circle away but Croix has him pinned against the cage.
Austin misses with an elbow over the top.
Croix scores with a shoulder strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Croix lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Croix is stalling here.
Austin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Croix walks away with a smile on his face. Austin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That kick from Croix tenderised Austin's leg. Austin is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rene Croix dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Austin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Croix - the referee stops the clock and Austin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Croix. Austin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Austin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Croix sprawls well. Croix wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Austin gets slowly back to his feet.
Croix lets loose with a powerful body kick. Austin will feel that in the morning.
Croix lands a nice hook to Austin's body. Austin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Austin looks for a takedown but Croix sprawls well.
Austin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Frank Austin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Croix throws a shot to the body.
Croix throws a head kick that Austin semi-blocks.
Croix lands a nice hook to Austin's body. Austin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Croix scores with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Croix.
Austin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Croix connects with a body shot.
Croix lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Croix moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Croix pushes Austin away with a front kick.
Croix tries to clinch but Austin moves out of range.
Austin fails to land the takedown.
Rene Croix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Austin.
Croix throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Croix scores with a head kick. Austin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Croix throws a head kick that half lands.
Austin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Croix thuds his shin into the meat of Austin's side.
Croix lands a jab to Austin's midsection.
Austin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Austin.
Austin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Croix jabs Austin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Croix wants to clinch.
Austin darts in looking for a takedown but Croix gets double underhooks and turns Austin into the cage.
Austin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Austin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Croix avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Croix.
Croix dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Croix lands an elbow inside.
Austin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Croix walks away with a smile on his face. Austin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Croix scores with a push kick.
Croix moves in looking to clinch but Austin pushes him off.
Austin takes a kick to the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Croix.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Croix throws a combination. Austin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Croix scores with a head kick. Austin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Austin blocks a head kick by Croix.
Horrible takedown by Austin or perhaps it was just good defense by Croix which made him look bad.
Croix lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Austin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Austin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Croix scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Austin doesn't seem bothered though.
Croix drives through and clinches with Austin against the cage.
Croix makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Croix scores with a nice hook to the head.
Croix lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Croix looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin blocking some punches.
Rene Croix is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Austin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Croix walks away with a smile on his face. Austin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Croix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Austin can do to turn this around?
Croix wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Austin fails with a takedown attempt.
Croix lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice body kick there by Croix.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Croix lands a high kick!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Croix scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Croix tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Austin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Frank Austin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Austin takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rene Croix showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Croix, 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rene Croix!
A very excited looking Rene Croix made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mohammad Al Nasser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Draiman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carl Draiman told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 21 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mohammad Al Nasser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carl Draiman!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Nasser with a poor takedown
and Draiman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Draiman wants to stand but Al Nasser is controlling his posture from full guard.
Al Nasser is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Draiman is aware though and is defending well.
Draiman wanted to stand there but Al Nasser had control of the position.
Al Nasser is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Draiman wants to stand and escape but instead Al Nasser has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Draiman holds on and takes a little breather.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Draiman wants to sweep here but Al Nasser controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draiman looking to control.
Al Nasser wants to pass the guard but Draiman is keeping the position.
Al Nasser loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Draiman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Draiman throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Draiman has his hands on Al Nasser's head, controlling the position.
Draiman looking to control.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Carl Draiman wasn't active enough on the ground.
Draiman misses with a body shot.
Al Nasser throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Draiman's waist but Draiman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Al Nasser off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Nasser is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Al Nasser fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Draiman checks it well.
Draiman clinches up with Al Nasser and pushes him back against the cage.
Al Nasser escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Draiman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Al Nasser is out of range.
Draiman tries to clinch but Al Nasser moves out of range.
Al Nasser fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammad Al Nasser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Nasser with a lazy takedown attempt
and Draiman counters with a shoot takedown. Al Nasser fights it but they end up in guard.
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!
Draiman tries to stand but Al Nasser is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Draiman stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Al Nasser decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Draiman trying to hold on to Al Nasser's head to control him but Al Nasser postures up.
Draiman gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draiman looking to control.
Al Nasser won't allow Draiman to sweep him here.
Draiman doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Draiman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Nasser is one step ahead there.
Al Nasser trying to control the position from guard on top but Draiman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Draiman is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Nasser manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Al Nasser mounts Draiman! Really nice guard pass there!
Draiman is trying to escape the mount.
Al Nasser goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Draiman is on top in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Draiman wants to get up but he can't break Al Nasser's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Draiman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Al Nasser takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Al Nasser shoots and misses
and Draiman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Draiman.
Draiman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Al Nasser is proving hard to escape from.
Draiman is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Al Nasser working for a triangle but Draiman defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Nasser is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draiman wants to get up but he can't break Al Nasser's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Al Nasser trying to keep a closed guard but Draiman is proving a slippery customer.
Draiman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Al Nasser is proving hard to escape from.
Al Nasser working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Draiman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Draiman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Draiman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Al Nasser's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Nasser looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Draiman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Al Nasser's guard.
Al Nasser controls Draiman momentarily but Draiman frees himself.
Draiman wants to get up but he can't break Al Nasser's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Draiman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Draiman is breathing heavily.
Al Nasser is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Draiman defends well.
Draiman wanted to stand there but Al Nasser had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Nasser has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Draiman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Al Nasser tries to strike from the bottom.
Draiman is looking to stand up but Al Nasser won't let him.
Al Nasser pushes a forearm under Draiman's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Draiman is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mohammad Al Nasser!
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