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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Don Crenshaw (ranked 259 p4p, 161 weight class) and Panfilo Acerbi (ranked 30 p4p, 18 weight class). Crenshaw kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Deep Purple - Perfect Strangers. Acerbi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Boom Boom Boom Boom - Venga Boys. 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.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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BJJ Red Belt
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Don Crenshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Panfilo Acerbi!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acerbi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Acerbi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Acerbi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Crenshaw takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Acerbi.
Crenshaw appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Acerbi. Crenshaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crenshaw throwing a counter right hand but Acerbi manages to avoid it.
Acerbi throws a wild body kick that Crenshaw sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crenshaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crenshaw takes a jab right on the kisser.
Crenshaw has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chikara MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Acerbi cracks Crenshaw with an open hand slap.
Acerbi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crenshaw throws a quick counter kick to the body but Acerbi avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Acerbi catches Crenshaw right on the button with a cross.
Acerbi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Crenshaw is able to avoid easily.
Crenshaw quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Acerbi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Crenshaw has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Crenshaw on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Acerbi!
Crenshaw avoids the body shot from Acerbi.
Crenshaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Acerbi misses with a takedown attempt
and Crenshaw counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
An inside leg kick from Acerbi misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Crenshaw misses its target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Acerbi lands but Crenshaw takes it in his stride.
Crenshaw leaves Acerbi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Don Crenshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Panfilo Acerbi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Acerbi lands a front kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Crenshaw blocks the leg kick.
Crenshaw jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Acerbi shoots for a double leg takedown but Crenshaw sprawls well. He's pushed Acerbi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Acerbi throws a lazy right hand but Crenshaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Crenshaw misses the target.
Acerbi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Crenshaw is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Acerbi.
Acerbi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acerbi shoots in for a takedown but Crenshaw shows good takedown defense.
Acerbi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crenshaw throws a quick counter kick to the body but Acerbi avoids it.
Acerbi takes a swing at Crenshaw's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Crenshaw tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Acerbi throws a solid leg kick but Crenshaw takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Acerbi.
And Crenshaw counters with a quick kick to the body but Acerbi blocks it.
Acerbi misses with a kick to the body.
Crenshaw tried to counter with a leg kick but Acerbi avoided it.
Don Crenshaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Acerbi closes the distance and clinches up with Crenshaw, looking for a takedown. Acerbi pushes Crenshaw against the cage but Crenshaw circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Crenshaw quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Acerbi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Crenshaw tried to counter with a leg kick but Acerbi avoided it.
Acerbi scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Acerbi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Acerbi tries to land a leg kick but Crenshaw saw it coming and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acerbi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crenshaw manages to avoid it.
Crenshaw seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Acerbi scores with a three punch combo!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Acerbi.
Acerbi misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Crenshaw misses the target.
Acerbi throws a nice looking combination but Crenshaw bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crenshaw was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Acerbi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Crenshaw is fending him off so far but Acerbi persists. Nope, Crenshaw circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Crenshaw on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Acerbi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crenshaw checks it well.
Acerbi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Crenshaw rather than just go for the knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Acerbi is looking to land body kicks.
Crenshaw thinks about countering with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Panfilo Acerbi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Crenshaw on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Acerbi. Acerbi obviously looking to wear him down.
Acerbi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Acerbi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Acerbi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Crenshaw's waist but Crenshaw gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Acerbi off to one side.
Acerbi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Acerbi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Crenshaw counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Panfilo Acerbi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crenshaw stuffs the takedown attempt from Acerbi. Acerbi gets slowly back to his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Crenshaw misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crenshaw gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acerbi blocks a body shot from Crenshaw.
Acerbi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Crenshaw smiles and moves away.
Don Crenshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Panfilo Acerbi.
Acerbi fails with the takedown
and Crenshaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Panfilo Acerbi has been cut.
Crenshaw gets caught flat footed, as Acerbi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Crenshaw looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Acerbi wants to control from the top but Crenshaw keeps moving.
Acerbi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crenshaw swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acerbi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Acerbi is continuing to stall.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Acerbi pushes down on Crenshaw's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crenshaw controlling the position for now.
Crenshaw trying to hold on to Acerbi's head to control him but Acerbi postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acerbi trying to control the action but Crenshaw is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Acerbi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Crenshaw keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Crenshaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crenshaw swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Acerbi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A shot to the liver by Acerbi. Beautiful body shot.
Crenshaw doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Acerbi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Crenshaw.
Acerbi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Crenshaw is fending him off so far but Acerbi persists. Nope, Crenshaw circles away and we're back to standing.
Crenshaw appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Acerbi tries a head kick but it misses.
Acerbi throws a chopping leg kick but Crenshaw manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Acerbi shoots for a double leg takedown but Crenshaw sprawls well. He's pushed Acerbi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Acerbi swings for the body but Crenshaw moves out of range.
Crenshaw tried to counter with a leg kick but Acerbi avoided it.
Acerbi throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Panfilo Acerbi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Panfilo Acerbi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Acerbi misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Crenshaw was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Acerbi.
Don Crenshaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circle momentarily. Acerbi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Acerbi throws a head kick that misses
and Crenshaw counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Acerbi badly! He tries to strike back but Crenshaw puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Acerbi out cold! Oh man, Acerbi will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Don Crenshaw!
An out of breath Don Crenshaw thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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