WW V: Croxton VS Davis PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oprah Windfury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Windfury
vs
Carwin

200 cm
20
255 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

190 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oprah Windfury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Carwin!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carwin throws a big shot that misses.
Windfury throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big left from Carwin misses.
Nice sprawl there from Windfury as Carwin shoots in.
Windfury lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Carwin falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Oprah Windfury!

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RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fard Tard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Mercury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fard Tard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Tard
vs
Mercury

185 cm
25
214 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

189 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fard Tard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Mercury !
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Mercury .
Mercury throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fard Tard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tard looks to throw the jab but Mercury is out of range.

Tard shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mercury manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tard's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mercury wants to improve his position but instead Tard has moved into half guard.
Tard stalling.
Tard working the head and body with strikes.
Tard is taking a breather. Mercury says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mercury avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tard wants to pass to mount but Mercury is defending the position.
Tard passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mercury !
Mercury wants to control but Tard is having none of it.
Tard is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tard lands a big shot there that rocks Mercury but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tard sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tard with shots to the head and body - Mercury looks very uncomfortable down there.
Tard controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercury taking shots to the head.
Tard controlling from the full mount.
Mercury flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Tard controlling the pace for now.
Tard lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tard fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Tard postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mercury looks a forlorn figure.
Tard controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tard cracks Mercury with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mercury is in a horrible position here. Tard smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Tard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tard's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Tard lands with some strikes.
Tard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tard scoring with strikes but Mercury is staying in there.

Mercury is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercury working to try and regain half guard.
BOOM! Tard connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mercury is still in real trouble! Can Tard finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tard with shots to the head and body - Mercury looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mercury working to try and regain half guard.
A big strike lands for Tard! That's really hurt Mercury and he's turned his back - Tard keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Tard jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fard Tard!

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FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bartosz Kotowiec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vince Perazzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bartosz Kotowiec has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kotowiec
vs
Perazzo

184 cm
18
181 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

183 cm
25
175 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bartosz Kotowiec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vince Perazzo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kotowiec drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kotowiec stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Perazzo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kotowiec passes into half guard.
Kotowiec passes the guard and advances to mount!

Kotowiec is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Perazzo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Perazzo can't escape the position.
Kotowiec avoids the attempt from Perazzo to control.

Kotowiec goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Perazzo is on top in guard.
Kotowiec bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Perazzo's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perazzo working a defensive guard here.
Kotowiec tries to free his leg and advance position but Perazzo is retaining full guard.
Perazzo wants to sweep here but Kotowiec controlling him for the moment.
Kotowiec stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Perazzo swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Perazzo has his foot on Kotowiec's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kotowiec works his way back into a safe position though.
Perazzo looks gassed!
Kotowiec trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Perazzo working a defensive guard here.
Perazzo is looking to stand up but Kotowiec isn't so interested in that idea.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Kotowiec shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Perazzo is trying to defend but Kotowiec finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kotowiec is looking to advance position but Perazzo won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Perazzo is defending against the submission attempts here by Kotowiec.

Kotowiec is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Perazzo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kotowiec.
Kotowiec wants to free his trapped foot but Perazzo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kotowiec passes the guard and advances to mount!
Perazzo tries to hold on but Kotowiec pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Perazzo has left one of his arms exposed and Kotowiec doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Perazzo screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bartosz Kotowiec!

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FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zoltan Jlenicsik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Loucks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jlenicsik comes to the cage accompanied by Shurik'n - Samourai. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Jlenicsik
vs
Loucks

182 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
20
177 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zoltan Jlenicsik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sean Loucks!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Jlenicsik or perhaps it was just good defense by Loucks which made him look bad.

Loucks is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jlenicsik's half guard.

Loucks is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Jlenicsik is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sean Loucks!

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RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abraham Lincoln (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bratt Nukam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nukam has chosen Duke Nukem Theme as his entrance music. Bratt Nukam is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Lincoln
vs
Nukam

193 cm
25
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

188 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abraham Lincoln!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bratt Nukam!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nukam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nukam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abraham Lincoln seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lincoln throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nukam on the side of the head.
Lincoln shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nukam but Nukam pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lincoln throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nukam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lincoln cracks Nukam with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

It looks like Bratt Nukam has been cut.
Lincoln misses with an uppercut.
Lincoln scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Lincoln shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lincoln showed some decent athleticism there.
Nukam looks gassed!
Lincoln working Nukam over with strikes.
Lincoln lands with a punch from half guard.
Lincoln has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lincoln throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nukam is staying active underneath Lincoln, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lincoln thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nukam's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nukam on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lincoln sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lincoln passes the guard and advances to mount!
Nukam is trying to stand.
Lincoln with shots to the head and body - Nukam looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln throwing strikes here but Nukam is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Nukam is bucking up trying to escape but Lincoln cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Lincoln controlling the pace for now.
Lincoln sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Lincoln working Nukam over with strikes here.
Lincoln with shots to the head and body - Nukam looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln controlling the pace for now.
Lincoln seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nukam for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lincoln throwing strikes here but Nukam is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Lincoln connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lincoln connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lincoln is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Nukam takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Lincoln punishing his opponent with strikes.
Nukam wants to get back to his feet.
Lincoln lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lincoln with good strikes from the mount here!
Lincoln landing strikes, looking to finish!
Nukam really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lincoln. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lincoln is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nukam can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Lincoln dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bratt Nukam'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.

Lincoln jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lincoln throws a shot to the body.
Nukam lands a nice shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Lincoln - just one landing.

That has opened up Bratt Nukam's cut even more.
Nukam ducks under a wild hook from Lincoln.
Nukam throws out a loose jab but Lincoln uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lincoln punishes Nukam's body with a nice straight punch.
Lincoln fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nukam avoids it really well and circles away.
Lincoln scores 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!

Lincoln closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lincoln working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lincoln landing a few strikes.
Lincoln lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lincoln is staying tight to Nukam's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Nukam is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lincoln is controlling him well.
Lincoln is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nukam can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lincoln scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nukam to see if he's OK.
Lincoln trying to control the position but Nukam is working away.
Lincoln connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Nukam some visible discomfort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nukam trying to remain calm as Lincoln controls from the top position.
Lincoln is putting a hurting on Nukam here, landing some big shots from side control.
Lincoln working the body and head with strikes.
Lincoln lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nukam will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lincoln lands an elbow.
Abraham Lincoln overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lincoln lands an elbow.
Lincoln postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lincoln wants to control but Nukam is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Nukam's face as Lincoln controls the position.
Lincoln in side control, throwing shots but Nukam defends.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln working the ground and pound from side control.
Lincoln is chipping away with strikes.
Lincoln is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nukam will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lincoln's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lincoln tries to score with some ground and pound. Nukam controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Lincoln throws a strike aimed at the side of Nukam's head but Nukam avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lincoln in side control, throwing shots but Nukam defends.
Nukam bucks up and tries to throw Lincoln off but instead Lincoln has got his back!
Can Nukam hold on?! Lincoln is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Lincoln lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nukam is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lincoln.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lincoln softening up his opponent with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Lincoln dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bratt Nukam'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!

The fighters circling - Lincoln throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lincoln fails to land the takedown.
Nukam misses with a few strikes there.
Nukam scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nukam misses with a wild body shot.
Nukam bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lincoln's head backwards.
Nukam misses with an uppercut. Lincoln saw that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Decent striking displayed by Lincoln there.

The cut above Bratt Nukam's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nukam scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nukam on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nukam shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lincoln throws out a loose jab but Nukam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lincoln scores with a hook.

Bratt Nukam's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Lincoln is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nukam gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lincoln scores with a jab to the body.
Nukam slaps away a takedown attempt from Lincoln, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lincoln shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nukam sprawls well. Nukam wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lincoln gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abraham Lincoln. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nukam moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Lincoln misses.
Lincoln keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nukam misses with a wild body shot.
Nukam is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lincoln rather than just go for the knockout.

Lincoln drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lincoln throws and elbow that misses. Nukam uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lincoln's guard. Nice move by Nukam!
Nukam tries to stand but Lincoln is controlling from the bottom.
Nukam is fighting to break Lincoln's control of his arms but Lincoln is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lincoln wants to sweep but no luck.
Lincoln wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nukam tries to stand but Lincoln is controlling from the bottom.
Nukam must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Lincoln manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Lincoln scores with a nice head shot.
A punch combination from Nukam misses.
Lincoln is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nukam sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nukam with a hook.
Lincoln will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nukam with a hook.
Lincoln scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nukam throws a jab but it's blocked by Lincoln.
A jab from Lincoln misses.
Nukam cracks Lincoln with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Abraham Lincoln is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lincoln with a jab.
Lincoln has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lincoln scores with a decent looking hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln moves out of range of the strikes.
Lincoln bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lincoln lands with an uppercut that bounces Nukam off the cage and back into rage.
Lincoln jabs Nukam right on the nose. Nukam blinks but takes it well.
Bratt Nukam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nukam thows a left - swing and a miss!

Lincoln looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Nukam!
Nukam squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Lincoln looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lincoln has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nukam taking shots to the head.
Bratt Nukam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nukam tries to buck Lincoln off but he can't manage it.
Lincoln controlling the position easily from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abraham Lincoln showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lincoln 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abraham Lincoln!

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RATING
76%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hendo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Johannson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hector Johannson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Gracie
vs
Johannson

163 cm
24
165 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

176 cm
25
152 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hendo Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hector Johannson!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie wants to clinch.
Gracie tries to clinch up but Johannson circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracie dives in and grabs Johannson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johannson pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Johannson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johannson avoids it really well and circles away.
No joy there for Johannson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johannson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Johannson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hendo Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Johannson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Some wild striking there from Johannson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Johannson.
Gracie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johannson misses with a series of wild punches.
Gracie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johannson.
Gracie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hector Johannson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johannson.
Hector Johannson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Johannson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Gracie tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johannson misses with a few strikes there.
Johannson misses with a double jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Johannson scores with a four punch combination!
Some wild striking there from Johannson.
Johannson lunges at Gracie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gracie's hand.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johannson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gracie misses with a low kick.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Johannson sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Gracie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Johannson keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johannson is adopting a defensive guard.
Johannson keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johannson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johannson, not yet.
Johannson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracie.
Johannson keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Johannson is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Johannson misses with a leg kick

and Gracie counters by moving into the clinch.
Johannson lands a body shot.
Gracie is working for takedown but Johannson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gracie leaning his opponent against the cage.
Johannson is trying to force a seperation but Gracie has the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short right from Johannson.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Johannson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Johannson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gracie attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Johannson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gracie doesn't seem bothered though.
Johannson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.

Gracie scores with a takedown into Johannson's guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Johannson is keeping the position.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie advances to half guard.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johannson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Johannson is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Johannson is having none of it.

Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie not doing much here.
Johannson wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Johannson controlling the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johannson fails to land with a series of punches.
Johannson catches Gracie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Some wild striking there from Johannson.
Johannson throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Johannson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johannson throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johannson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hendo Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie tries to clinch but Johannson is having none of it.
Johannson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johannson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johannson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johannson throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A punch combination from Johannson misses.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johannson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johannson looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
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 Hendo Gracie will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Johannson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Johannson pushes him off.
Johannson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hendo Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Johannson does no damage.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johannson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johannson misses with a few strikes there.
Johannson throws a head kick that misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Johannson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Johannson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johannson.
Johannson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Johannson throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johannson throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Johannson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johannson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.

Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie showed some decent athleticism there.
Johannson is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johannson wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Johannson is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Johannson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Johannson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Johannson is defending well.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Johannson defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Johannson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gracie tries to clinch up.
Johannson misses with a series of wild punches.
Gracie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Johannson tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johannson misses with a wild combination.
Gracie is looking to clinch but Johannson is avoiding it.
Johannson misses with a series of wild punches.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Johannson.
Johannson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie closes the distance looking to clinch
and Johannson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Hector Johannson just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Johannson throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johannson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Johannson.
A combination from Johannson does no damage.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice body punch from Johannson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie checks a low kick from Johannson.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johannson defends it nicely.
Johannson misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johannson tried to score with a low kick but Gracie checks it.
Johannson swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
Johannson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johannson swinging wildly here.
Johannson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
No joy there for Johannson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johannson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johannson.
Johannson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Gracie tries to clinch there but Johannson circles away.
Johannson circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Johannson counter with a right hand.
Johannson throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johannson counters with a one-two to the body.
Gracie wants to clinch
and Johannson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Johannson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hendo Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johannson throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Johannson, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Johannson against the cage but Johannson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johannson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johannson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gracie tries to clinch up
and Johannson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johannson 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.
Johannson falls off balance throwing a combination

and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gracie stalling away here and it's allowed Johannson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Johannson keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Johannson dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Johannson scores with a nice right hand.
Johannson jabs at Gracie's body.
Johannson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johannson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Johannson.
Gracie takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Johannson misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johannson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johannson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gracie.
Gracie throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Johannson to counter with a crisp jab.
Hector Johannson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Johannson throws a one two combo.
A head kick misses from Johannson.
Johannson swinging wildly here.
Johannson swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Johannson counters by clinching up.
Gracie prevents Johannson from breaking the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johannson lands with a right to the head.
Johannson wants to break free but Gracie has control.

Gracie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johannson throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Gracie clinches but Johannson breaks the clinch
and Johannson counters with a left and a right that stings Gracie.
Johannson misses with a few strikes there.
Johannson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Johannson throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Johannson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johannson throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.

Gracie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gracie tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hendo Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johannson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Johannson wants to break free but Gracie has control.
Johannson swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie prevents Johannson from breaking the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gracie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Gracie works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gracie pushing down on Johannson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hector Johannson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gracie trying to control the action but Johannson is working from the bottom.
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johannson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Johannson controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Johannson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johannson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 46:49
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Johannson!
Hector Johannson is the new lightweight champion!

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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitchell Croxton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikey Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Croxton
vs
Davis

190 cm
25
218 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
215 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mitchell Croxton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikey Davis!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Croxton throws the left hand but Davis avoids the punch easily.
Davis slips under a jab from Croxton.
Croxton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Davis.
Davis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Croxton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Davis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Croxton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Davis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Mitchell Croxton has been cut.
Davis throws a series of punches but Croxton moves out of range.
Davis tries to bum rush Croxton with a series of wild strikes but Croxton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Davis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Croxton was well out of range. Poor timing from Davis.
Davis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Croxton manages to avoid it.
Croxton misses with a double jab
and Davis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Davis throws a hook but Croxton avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Croxton's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Croxton duly obliges.
Croxton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Davis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Croxton.
Davis connects with a body shot.
Davis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Croxton.
Croxton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Croxton scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Davis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Croxton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Davis lands a really nice looking cross but Croxton seems unphased.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Croxton defending well as Davis loads up on a big left hand.
Croxton tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A swing and a miss from Davis.
Davis connects with a body shot.
Davis slips a jab from Croxton.
Croxton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Davis counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Croxton down! Davis is looking to finish but Croxton is intelligently defending himself.

Croxton is rocked!
Croxton is breathing heavily.
Davis advances position into side control!
Oh Croxton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Croxton is trying to escape the position but Davis is controlling the position.
Croxton wants to control but Davis postures up.
Croxton seems to have got his legs back now.
Davis wants to control but Croxton is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Croxton is being controlled here.

Davis has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Davis swings for the body but Croxton moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Davis!
Davis looks to land a combination but Croxton avoids it well.
Davis looks to land a left hand but Croxton moved out of range nicely.
Davis just misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Croxton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Davis.
Davis thows a body shot but no joy.
Davis throws a hook to the side of Croxton's head but Croxton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A bone on bone clash there as Croxton blocks the leg kick.
Good shot there by Croxton.
Davis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Croxton misses with a double jab.
Croxton throws a shot from downtown. Davis moves away and avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davis looks to throw the jab but Croxton is out of range.
Croxton scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
Davis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Croxton manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Davis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mitchell Croxton's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Davis throws a hook but Croxton avoids it easily.
Davis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Davis thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Davis.
Croxton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Davis.
Croxton moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Croxton misses with an uppercut.
Davis takes one to the side of the head.
Croxton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Davis.
Jab by Croxton.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Davis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Croxton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Croxton misses with a straight right.
Davis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Croxton counter with a right hand.
Davis looks to land a combination but Croxton avoids it well.
Croxton throws a combination that misses
and Davis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Davis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Croxton misses the target.
Croxton scores with a nice right hand.
Donk. Croxton catches Davis right on the button with a cross.
Mitchell Croxton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Davis.
Croxton throws a combination that misses
and Croxton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Croxton looks to throw the jab but Davis is out of range.
Davis scores with a nice strike.
Croxton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Davis blocks a jab.
Croxton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Croxton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Davis misses with a body shot.
Davis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Croxton.
Croxton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Davis counters with an outside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Croxton ducks under a wild hook from Davis.
Croxton scores with a jab to the head.
Davis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Davis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Croxton lands a jab.

Davis throws a left that rocks Croxton and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Davis dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Croxton regain composure!
Davis creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Croxton sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

Davis has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Croxton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis throws a lazy right hand but Croxton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Croxton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davis.
Croxton slips a straight right by Davis.
Croxton throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Croxton misses with a combination
letting Davis counter with a right hand.
Croxton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A slow jab from Davis misses its intended target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Croxton works over Davis's head and body with a nice combination.
Croxton misses with a combination
letting Davis counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mitchell Croxton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mitchell Croxton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Davis tries to bum rush Croxton with a series of wild strikes but Croxton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Croxton lands a lovely overhand right.
Croxton throws a looping overhand right but Davis ducks down to avoid it.
Mikey Davis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Croxton misses.
Davis throws a sloppy body shot
and Croxton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Davis looks to throw the jab but Croxton is out of range.
Good work by Croxton as he checks the leg kick.
Croxton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Croxton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Davis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Davis moves out of range as Croxton strikes.
Croxton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Davis moves out of range as Croxton strikes.
Davis slips under a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Croxton misses the target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Croxton.
Davis cracks Croxton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Davis lands an overhand right.
Davis misses with a combination
and Croxton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Davis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Davis misses with a double jab
and Croxton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Davis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Croxton.
Croxton staying out of range there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis throws a series of punches but Croxton avoids them all with ease.
Croxton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Croxton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice jab there from Davis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis misses with a wild body shot.
Croxton misses with a double jab
and Davis counters with a stiff right hand.
Croxton staying out of range there.
Croxton goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Croxton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slow jab from Davis misses its intended target.
Davis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Croxton is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis misses with a double jab
and Croxton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Croxton takes one to the chin there.
A telegraphed right hand from Davis misses the target.
Croxton misses with a double jab
and Davis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Croxton blocks a low kick nicely.
A shot to the body from Davis misses
and Croxton counters with a series of strikes. Davis will be more careful next time no doubt.
Davis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Croxton throws out the jab.
Davis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Davis throws out a loose jab but Croxton uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Croxton lands an overhand right.
Croxton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Croxton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davis.
Nice body punch from Davis.
Croxton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Davis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Croxton manages to avoid it.
Davis misses with a shot to the body
and Croxton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Croxton throws a right and a left that Davis avoids nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davis walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Croxton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Davis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Croxton throws a series of punches but Davis avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Mitchell Croxton did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Mitchell Croxton's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Davis cracks Croxton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Croxton misses with a combination
and Davis counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Croxton! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Davis!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikey Davis!
Mikey Davis is the new light heavyweight champion!