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Event: DUEL#76 Ibaka vs Sennin     
Date:   Jun 17, 2017
#R1#
Crowder uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big left from Crowder misses.
Taro misses with a two punch combination.
Taro blocks a jab.
It looked like Taro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Crowder.
Taro ducks under a wild hook from Crowder.
Crowder just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTaro.
Crowder with a jab.
Taro ducks under a wild hook from Crowder.
Crowder lands with a shot to the body.
Taro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crowder.
Crowder throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Crowder uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Taro seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Crowder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taro was well out of range. Poor timing from Crowder.
A shot to the body from Crowder misses
letting Taro counter with a right hand.
Crowder misses with a body punch
and Taro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taro looks to score with a jab to the body but Crowder is just out of range.
Crowder scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Crowder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taro.
Taro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crowder was well out of range. Poor timing from Taro.
Crowder connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Crowder wants to clinch up but Taro keeps it at a distance.
Crowder misses with a low kick.
Crowder moves out of range of the strikes.
Crowder throws out a loose jab but Taro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crowder throws a nice looking combination but Taro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taro is looking to counter punch.
Taro misses with a lunging right hand
and Crowder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crowder lands a body shot.
Taro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Crowder blocks a jab.
Taro blocks a jab.#T2#
Taro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taro misses with a leg kick.
Taro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Taro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Taro there as he acknowledges the shot.
Crowder swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Taro counters with a stiff right hand.
Taro looks to score with a jab to the body but Crowder is just out of range.
Crowder tries to bum rush Taro with a series of wild strikes but Taro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crowder scores with a punch to the head.
Taro feints and then cracks Crowder's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Crowder down.
Crowder lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Crowder misses the body punch
and Taro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Raylan Crowder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Crowder.
Crowder lands a slapping body shot.
Taro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Taro connects with the punch.#CUT#
It looks like Raylan Crowder has been cut.
Crowder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crowder's coach down at Russian Bears Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Crowder's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sloppy strikes from Crowder. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheers as Taro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Crowder doesn't seem phased though.#ROC#
Crowder is rocked!
Taro scores with a hook to the body. Crowder takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good standup being displayed there by Crowder as he connects with a hook.
Crowder just misses with a punch to the body.
Taro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crowder at a distance.
Crowder swings widly with a right hand
and Taro counters with a big right hand! Oh Crowder is in trouble here! Taro follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matsuda Taro!
Matsuda Taro bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Raylan Crowder was interviewed post fight and said 'JLP sure is hung.'.

 

Event: DUEL#68 Muller vs Virastuk     
Date:   May 20, 2017
#R1#
Crowder is looking to slow Hines down with leg kicks.
Crowder throws an overhand right that lands on Hines's shoulder, as Hines tries to avoid the shot.
Hines looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Crowder was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Crowder throws the left hand but Hines avoids the punch easily.
Crowder slips under a jab from Hines.
Crowder was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hines throws a jab but it's blocked by Crowder.
It looked like Crowder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crowder slips under a jab.
Crowder fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Crowder connects with a crisp jab.
Hines throws a hook to the side of Crowder's head but Crowder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowder lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2#
Hines drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hines trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Crowder manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Hines tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Crowder wants to stand but Hines has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hines tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crowder wants to pass the guard but Hines is keeping the position.
Hines trying to control the position here.
Crowder stopping the sweep attempt from Hines.#T2#
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.
Crowder looking to pass the guard.
Crowder preventing the sweep.
Hines is trying to keep Crowder in close.
Crowder is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Crowder'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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Crowder lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Hines defending well as Crowder loads up on a big left hand.
Hines looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Crowder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crowder scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Crowder misses with a straight right.
Crowder with a hook.
Hines has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Crowder misses with a hook. Hines ducked under it nicely.
Crowder slips under a jab from Hines.
Hines moves away from the strike by Crowder.
Hines misses with an uppercut. Crowder saw that one coming.
Hines slips under a jab.
Hines swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hines scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
Crowder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raylan Crowder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crowder is looking to chop away at Hines's legs.
A little jabbing left from Hines on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Crowder ducks under a wild hook from Hines.
Crowder moves out of range of the strikes.
Crowder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hines.
Hines takes a swing at Crowder's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hines is defended easily by Crowder.
Hines tries for a takedown but Crowder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Raylan Crowder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of L Manning Hines.
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 crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hines takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crowder keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raylan Crowder dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Crowder connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hines fails with the takedown.
Hines moves out of range of the strikes.
Crowder misses with a lunging right hand
and Hines counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crowder throws a right and a left that Hines avoids nicely.
Hines lands a nice looking body shot.
Crowder throws a body punch but Hines moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hines.
Crowder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hines misses with a wild body shot.
Crowder misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Hines ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hines pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crowder jabs at Hines's body.
Hines throws out a powerful jab.
Crowder throws a jab but it's blocked by Hines.
Crowder moves away from the strike by Hines.
Hines blocks a jab.
Crowder looks to score with a jab to the body but Hines is just out of range.
Hines connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hines swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crowder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hines keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crowder.#T2#
Crowder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hines misses the jab.
Nice shot lands for Hines.
Hines slips a straight right by Crowder.
Hines rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crowder counters with an inside leg kick.
Hines misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hines misses with a wild body shot.
Hines slips a jab from Crowder.
Crowder jabs Hines to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hines throws an off balance right hand
and Crowder counters with a head kick.
Crowder throws a body shot but no joy.
Hines fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hines jabs Crowder right on the nose. Crowder blinks but takes it well.#T3#
Hines slips a straight right by Crowder.
Hines throws a hook but Crowder blocks it.
A quick step to the side and Crowder tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crowder slips a jab and a cross from Hines.
Hines slips under a jab.
Hines walks into a left hand.
Hines takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Raylan Crowder is winning the standup battle so far.
Hines lands a jab to the head.
A shot to the liver by Hines. Beautiful body shot.
Hines misses with a right hand
and Crowder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A combination from Crowder does no damage.
Crowder fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hines keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crowder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hines can do to turn this around?#T4#
Crowder cracks Hines with a right hand to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hines.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crowder misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Hines misses.
Hines takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hines rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crowder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crowder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hines scores with a nice right hand.
Hines shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Crowder but Crowder pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hines walks forward, straight into a front kick from Crowder.
Crowder lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hines at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raylan Crowder dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Crowder lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Crowder throws a hook but Hines avoids it easily.
Crowder cracks Hines with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Crowder.
Crowder scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC#
Hines is rocked!
Hines bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Crowder comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Hines falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Hines was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raylan Crowder!
A victorious Raylan Crowder thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Havoc Midweek Mayhem 6     
Date:   Mar 08, 2017
#R1#
Lim misses the shot to the body.
Lim avoids the body shot from Crowder.
Crowder digs a good hook to Lim's body.
Nice shot lands for Crowder.
Crowder on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lim thumps Crowder with a low kick.
Crowder thuds a left hand into Lim's body.
Lim throws a low kick but it's checked well by Crowder.
Lim fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crowder.
Lim with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Crowder throws a lazy right hand but Lim sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crowder scores with a shot to the body.
Lim looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Crowder has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lim finds it's way round the side to connect with Crowder's head.
Lim looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crowder clobbers Lim with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Crowder tries to clinch but Lim is having none of it.
Lim tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Crowder is able to avoid easily.
Lim throws out a leg kick but Crowder moves out of range and Lim only half commits. #T1#
Crowder throws a body shot but no joy.
Crowder throws a leg kick but Lim sees it coming and moves out of range.
Crowder's coach down at Russian Bears Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Crowder's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Crowder throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lim connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lim throws a hook but Crowder blocks it.
Crowder looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lim misses with a low kick.
Lim jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lim wants to land a leg kick but Crowder is out of range.
Crowder misses with an uppercut. Lim saw that one coming.
Lim is looking to counter with a body kick.
Lim cracks Crowder with an open hand slap.
Lim doesn't manage to clinch there - Crowder circles away.
Charlie Lim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crowder.
Lim is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Crowder.
Lim defending well as Crowder loads up on a big left hand.
Crowder just misses with a punch to the body.
Crowder avoids the body shot from Lim. #CL#
Lim closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Crowder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lim.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Lim has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Crowder uses from the top position.
Crowder wants to get up but he can't break Lim's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU2#
Crowder stands and steps away. Lim gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lim dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lim slips a jab from Crowder.
A head kick by Crowder misses
and Lim counters with a straight right hand.
Crunch! Crowder slams his shin into Lim's torso.
Crowder misses with a double jab.
Lim lands with a shot to the body.
Lim wants to clinch.
Lim is looking to score with low kicks.
A jab from Crowder does it's job there.
Lim moves in looking to clinch but Crowder pushes him off.#T3#
Crowder misses with an uppercut. Lim saw that one coming.
Crowder throws an overhand right that lands on Lim's shoulder, as Lim tries to avoid the shot.
Lim throws the left hand but Crowder avoids the punch easily.
Lim avoids the body shot from Crowder.
Crowder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crowder throws a series of punches but Lim moves out of range.
Lim lands a nice looking body kick.
Crowder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lim.
Crowder moves out of range as Lim throws a body kick. #CL2#
Crowder gets a clinch.
Crowder lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lim backwards.
Crowder tries to throw a body punch but Lim avoids it by throwing Crowder back against the cage.
Lim lands a left hand.
Lim scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lim.
Crowder wants to break the clinch but can't.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lim.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Lim escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Crowder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lim.
Lim tests Crowder's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lim scores with a head kick.
Crowder tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lim misses with a head kick.
Crowder wants to clinch up but Lim keeps it at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lim.
A big right from Crowder misses.
Lim slips under a jab from Crowder.
Crowder takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lim throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crowder misses with a body shot.
Lim is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crowder.
Lim motions for Crowder to come forward. Lim throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crowder scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Lim dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Crowder throws a body punch but Lim moves out of range.
Crowder lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lim defending well as Crowder loads up on a big left hand.
Lim is looking to counter the offense by Crowder and move into the clinch.
Crowder blocks a jab.
Crowder checks the leg kick nicely there.
Crowder now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lim is looking to land body kicks.
Crowder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lim stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Crowder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crowder takes a swing at Lim's ribcage but misses.
Crowder throws a jab but it's blocked by Lim.
A shot to the liver by Crowder. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowder on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lim. Lim obviously looking to wear him down.
Crowder misses with a low kick.
Crowder moves out of range of the leg kick from Lim.
Charlie Lim is winning the standup battle so far.
Lim thows a leg kick but Crowder checks it
and Crowder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crowder lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lim with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Lim darts in trying to clinch
and Crowder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lim lets loose with a powerful body kick. Crowder will feel that in the morning.#CL#
Lim takes the fight into the clinch.
Crowder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crowder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crowder content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Crowder misses with a punch to the body.
Crowder lands with a right to the head.
Crowder lands a shoulder strike.
Crowder scores with a shoulder strike.
Crowder lands a body shot.
Crowder blocking some punches.
A short left from Crowder.
Crowder lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crowder tries to work over Lim's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Crowder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lim backwards.
Crowder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lim lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lim tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Crowder just stands there and leans against the cage.
Crowder lands an elbow that stopped Lim in his tracks for a moment.
Crowder is working Lim over against the cage.
Lim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lim makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Crowder lands with a short shot to the head.
Crowder lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lim.
Lim lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Lim pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lim keeps the fight on the outside.
Lim throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lim is looking to land body kicks.
Lim bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Crowder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lim.#T3#
Lim avoids the body shot from Crowder.
Crowder lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lim at a distance.
Lim tries to clinch but Crowder moves away
and Crowder counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Lim closes the distance and pushes Crowder back into the cage.#TD#
Lim manages to pull guard.
Lim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Crowder is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Crowder tries to stand but Lim is controlling from the bottom.
Crowder trying to control but Lim is working from the bottom.
Crowder is looking to stand up but Lim won't let him.
Crowder is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Lim keeping moving, preventing Crowder from controlling successfully.
Lim has Crowder pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lim throws out a powerful jab.
Crowder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crowder throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lim misses with a low kick.
Crowder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lim throws out the jab.
Lim slips under a jab from Crowder.
Crowder just misses with a punch to the body.
Lim looks to land a body kick but Crowder moved away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crowder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lim fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Crowder is out of range.
Crowder is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Lim avoids the body shot from Crowder.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raylan Crowder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Lim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crowder keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lim throws a leg kick
and Crowder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Crowder misses.
Lim darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Crowder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lim was well out of range. Poor timing from Crowder.
And Lim counters with a quick kick to the body but Crowder blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Lim misses the target.
A leg kick checked by Crowder.
A head kick by Lim misses
letting Crowder counter with a right hand.
Lim tries to close the distance and clinch but Crowder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Crowder. #CL#
Lim rushes Crowder and presses him up against the cage.
Crowder throws a punch but it's blocked by Lim.
Crowder is trying to maintain a safe position but Lim gets an underhook and turns Crowder into the cage.#TD#
Lim has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Crowder uses from the top position.
Lim trying to keep a closed guard but Crowder is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Crowder tries to free his leg and advance position but Lim is retaining full guard.
Crowder controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Crowder avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Lim throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lim pulls Crowder in close to prevent any damage.
Crowder stopping the sweep attempt from Lim.
Crowder is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Crowder preventing the sweep.
Crowder is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Crowder wants to pass the guard but Lim is keeping the position.
Lim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lim throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lim misses with a body kick.
Lim misses with a wild combination.
Lim slips a jab from Crowder.
Lim misses the shot to the body.
Crowder looks to score with a jab to the body but Lim is just out of range.#T3#
Lim missing with a left hand there. Crowder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lim tries to land a leg kick but Crowder saw it coming and moves away.
Crowder fails to land with a series of punches.
Lim is looking to counter the offense by Crowder and move into the clinch.
Crowder throws a jab when Lim was well out of range.
Lim connects with an inside leg kick.
Lim wants to slow Crowder down by chopping away at his legs.
Lim moves out of range of the leg kick from Crowder.
Lim swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crowder slips a jab and a cross from Lim.
Lim tries to clinch but Crowder moves out of range.
A big right from Lim misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crowder. Lim does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lim throws a lazy uppercut
and Crowder counters with a stiff right hand.
Crowder keeps the fight on the outside.
Lim throws a body kick that misses.
Crowder looks to score with a jab to the body but Lim is just out of range.#T4#
Crowder swings for the body but Lim moves out of range.
Lim scores with a leg kick.
Crowder cracks Lim with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lim tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Lim closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lim lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crowder backwards.
Crowder is trying to stall. #BC#
Lim pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lim takes a swing at Crowder's ribcage but misses.
Crowder misses with a double jab.
Lim moves out of range of the strikes.
Lim seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Crowder takes one to the side of the head.
Lim throws a combination that misses
and Crowder counters with a straight right hand.
Lim rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lim takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
An inside leg kick from Lim misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Charlie Lim.
I think Lim has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Charlie Lim!

Charlie Lim was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Raylan Crowder was interviewed post fight and said 'JLP sure is hung.'.

 

Event: Havoc Weekend War 4     
Date:   Feb 11, 2017
#R1#
Crowder stuns Rapture with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rapture throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab, jab by Rapture - just one landing.
Crowder on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rapture looks to land a body kick but Crowder moved away.#TD#
Rapture shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Crowder manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rapture missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rapture 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.
Crowder is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rapture landing with the ground and pound.
Crowder avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crowder keeping full guard, as Rapture tries to pass.
Rapture trying to control but Crowder is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Rapture in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rapture wants to pass the guard but Crowder is keeping the position.
Rapture lands a couple of digs.
Rapture missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rapture trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crowder keeping moving, preventing Rapture from controlling successfully.
Rapture tries to free his leg and advance position but Crowder is retaining full guard.
Crowder wants to stand and escape but Rapture is having none of it.
Rapture pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crowder is keeping the position for now.
Rapture trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crowder is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rapture is controlling him. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rapture is standing up over Crowder. Crowder looks to escape but Rapture dives into side control.
Crowder is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rapture has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Rapture lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Rapture tries to advance to mount but can't.
Crowder tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Rapture has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Crowder's face.
Crowder wants to control but Rapture is having none of it.
Rapture is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Crowder is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rapture lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rapture looking to control but Crowder is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Rapture is landing with some decent strikes but Crowder is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Crowder is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rapture cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rapture lands a couple of good shots and Crowder has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Crowder looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rapture.
Crowder is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Rapture off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Rapture is riding his opponent, not letting Crowder buck him off.
Rapture is not going to allow Crowder to sit and survive in this position.
Rapture has Crowder flattened out and is raining down punches.
Rapture is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Crowder. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Rapture is working the ground and pound. Can Crowder escape?#ROC#
Crowder is rocked!#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rapture is raining down hard shots and and Crowder has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Joaquim Rapture!
Joaquim Rapture retains his featherweight title!
In his post fight interview, Joaquim Rapture started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Raylan Crowder stepped up to the mic, saying 'JLP sure is hung.'.

 

Event: Havoc Weekend War 2     
Date:   Jan 28, 2017
#R1#
Crowder throws a big shot that misses.
Walian shapes to counter with a head kick.
Walian throws a body kick that misses
enabling Crowder to counter with a crisp jab.
Crowder lands with a nice body punch.
Jab from Crowder.
Crowder misses with an uppercut
and Walian counters with a left to the body.
Crowder misses with an uppercut. Walian saw that one coming.
Walian lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#
It looks like Raylan Crowder has been cut.
Crowder fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Crowder.
Crowder looks to throw the jab but Walian is out of range. #CL2#
Walian moves into range and clinches up with Crowder.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Crowder lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Walian blocking some punches.
Walian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crowder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Walian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Walian tries to pull guard but Crowder won't allow it.
Walian lands a body shot.
Crowder lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Walian backwards.
Crowder lands an elbow that stopped Walian in his tracks for a moment.
A right hand to the body from Crowder.
Crowder manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Crowder blocks an uppercut.
Walian slowing the pace effectively.
Walian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crowder tries to work over Walian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Walian misses with a body punch.
Crowder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crowder swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Crowder working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Crowder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crowder prevents a body shot from Walian.
Walian misses with some punches.
Crowder scores with a hook to the body.
Walian misses with some punches.
Crowder tries to work over Walian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Walian struggles to land a body shot inside as Crowder controls his hands.
Crowder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Walian struggles to land a body shot inside as Crowder controls his hands.
Crowder misses with a punch to the body.
Crowder slowing the pace effectively.
Crowder digs a right hand underneath Walian's ribcage. Walian let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Crowder works on Walian's body with a couple of short punches.
Crowder is leaning against Walian and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Walian takes a shot to the head.
Walian misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Walian - that landed with a thud.
Crowder takes a shot to the head.
Crowder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Walian's elbow. #T3#
Walian misses with a punch to the body.
Walian lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Crowder breaks the clinch.
Walian walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A nice inside leg kick there by Crowder. That's going to slow Walian down.
Crowder scores with a jab to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Crowder - that will leave a mark!
Crowder tests Walian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from Crowder misses.
Crowder connects with a body shot.
Crowder connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jab, jab by Crowder - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crowder.#T4#
Crowder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from Crowder.
Crowder jabs Walian to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Walian has his takedown stuffed
and Crowder counters with a series of strikes. Walian will be more careful next time no doubt.
Walian ducks right into an uppercut from Crowder. #KD#
Crowder lands a left and a right that send Walian crashing to the mat, dazed. Crowder thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Walian is rocked!
Walian on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Walian is still on wobbly legs! Can Crowder finish him?
Walian throws a right hand that misses
and Crowder counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Walian looks winded!
Crowder lands a jab to Walian's midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crowder sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Walian's defenses. It connects perfectly with Walian's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raylan Crowder!
A very excited looking Raylan Crowder 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.

 

Event: Death Squad 368:Pablo v Lex     
Date:   Jan 07, 2017
#R1#
Crowder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cell throws out a loose jab but Crowder uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Crowder tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crowder looks to score with a jab to the body but Cell is just out of range.
Cell looks for a takedown but Crowder sprawls well.
Crowder misses with a leg kick
and Cell counters with a leg kick.
Crowder tries to clinch there but Cell circles away.
Raylan Crowder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Crowder throws a good cross that connects.
Crowder throws the left hand but Cell avoids the punch easily.
Cell feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowder walks into a jab.
Crowder works Cell's body with a nice hook.
Crowder lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good standup being displayed there by Crowder as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Cell avoids the body shot from Crowder.
Cell wants to counter with a clinch but Crowder pushes him away.
Crowder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cell.
Crowder missing with a left hand there. Cell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cell.
Crowder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cell.
Cell tries to score with a low kick but Crowder moves his leg out of the way.
Cell throws a head kick that misses.
Cell misses with a series of wild punches.
Crowder stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
Crowder uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Crowder lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Crowder looks to score with a jab to the body but Cell is just out of range.
It seemed like Cell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cell lunges at Crowder with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Crowder's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crowder. Cell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crowder fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crowder moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crowder. Cell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crowder misses with a right hand
and Cell counters with a left to the body.
Crowder misses with a body kick.
Cell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cell takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T3#
Crowder throws a leg kick which misses Cell's front leg but catches the back leg as Cell tries to avoid it.
Cell throws out a loose jab but Crowder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Crowder. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Crowder.
Crowder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crowder swinging wildly here.
Cell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crowder misses with a straight right.
Crowder misses with an uppercut. Cell saw that one coming.
Crowder lands a slapping body shot.
Cell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crowder throws a body shot but no joy.
Cell is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Crowder with a body shot.#T4#
Crowder misses with a shot to the body
and Cell counters with a nice uppercut.
Crowder misses with a hook.
Crowder is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Crowder is looking to counter with a body kick.
Raylan Crowder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stem Cell.
Crowder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crowder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cell looks to throw the jab but Crowder is out of range.
Cell misses the shot to the body.
Crowder connects with a looping right hand.
Crowder throws a leg kick but Cell checks it.
Cell looks to score with a jab to the body but Crowder is just out of range.
Crowder takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raylan Crowder dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Cell sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Crowder connects with a solid leg kick.
Raylan Crowder is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Crowder does it's job there.
Cell avoids the body shot from Crowder.
Crowder misses with a looping right.
Cell now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cell misses with a head kick.
Cell stuns Crowder with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD2#
Cell drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Crowder is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cell's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cell working over Crowder with some ground and pound. Crowder looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Crowder blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cell. #T1#
Crowder wants to control but Cell is keeping busy.
Cell slips a nice elbow through Crowder's hands, connecting with Crowder's forehead.
Cell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crowder does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Crowder works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cell prevents Crowder from getting back to his feet.
Cell wants to control from the top but Crowder keeps moving.
Cell stops Crowder from standing up.
Cell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Crowder tries to strike from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crowder is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cell landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Cell postures up in Crowder's guard and throws a big left but Crowder blocks it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Crowder wants to get back to his feet but Cell is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Crowder misses with an uppercut
letting Cell counter with a right hand.
Crowder scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Crowder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cell.
Crowder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crowder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cell tries a quick counter leg kick but Crowder is wise to it.
Cell motions for Crowder to come forward. Cell throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crowder misses with a looping right.
Crowder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crowder throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T3#
Crowder throws a body punch but Cell moves out of range.
Crowder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cell can do to turn this around?
Cell looks to score with a jab to the body but Crowder is just out of range.
Cell misses with a wild body shot.
Crowder on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Crowder feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Crowder is looking to score with low kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Crowder.
Crowder works Cell's body with a nice hook.
Crowder just misses with a punch to the body.
Cell lands with a nice body kick.
Cell misses with a takedown attempt - Crowder sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Crowder misses the jab.
Crowder pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cell back to the cage. Crowder follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC#
Cell is rocked!#TD2#
Cell shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crowder has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cell is working away from the top position though.
Cell is trying to control. Crowder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Crowder tries to kick Cell off but Cell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Crowder controlling the position for now.
Cell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Crowder with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Crowder on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raylan Crowder dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cell misses with a looping left.
A left and a right from Cell both land. Nice combination.
Crowder missing with a left hand there. Cell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Cell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Crowder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cell throws a leg kick that is checked
and Crowder counters with a right hand to the body.
Crowder lands with a shot to the body.
Crowder misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Cell is predictable there
and Crowder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crowder takes a swing at Cell's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowder looks to score with a jab to the body but Cell is just out of range.
Cell is trying to counter with his kicks.
Cell avoids the body shot from Crowder.
Crowder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cell misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
Crowder lands a nice shot to the body.
Cell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crowder throws a body punch but Cell moves out of range.
Cell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Crowder lands with a straight right. Cell didn't see that one coming.
Cell defending well as Crowder loads up on a big left hand.
Cell moves out of range as Crowder strikes.
Crowder misses with a right hand
and Cell counters with a three punch combo that has Crowder backing up. Crowder nods at Cell to acknowledge the strikes.
Crowder tries to work over Cell's front leg with a kick but Cell checks it.
Nice body punch from Crowder.
Crowder throws an overhand right that lands on Cell's shoulder, as Cell tries to avoid the shot.
Cell doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Good shot there by Cell.
Stem Cell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Crowder misses the body punch
and Cell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horrible takedown attempt by Cell or perhaps it was just good defense by Crowder, which made it look bad.
Crowder throws a looping overhand right but Cell ducks down to avoid it.
Cell goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Crowder misses the shot to the body.
Cell swats away the attempt to clinch by Crowder.
A solid leg kick lands there for Crowder.
Crowder swinging wildly here. #T3#
Crowder keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cell throws a leg kick but Crowder sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Crowder scores with a body shot.
Crowder misses with a hook. Cell ducked under it nicely.
Cell digs a good hook to Crowder's body.
Cell throws a body shot but no joy.
Cell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Crowder misses the target.
Cell scores with a jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Crowder.
A big left from Crowder misses.
Cell is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Crowder with a body shot.
Cell throws a front kick aimed at Crowder's knee but Crowder avoids it well. #T4#
Cell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crowder defends it nicely.
Crowder tried to counter with a leg kick but Cell avoided it.
Cell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Crowder rather than just go for the knockout.
Cell missing with a left hand there. Crowder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cell is still on wobbly legs! Can Crowder finish him?
Cell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crowder was well out of range. Poor timing from Cell.
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!
Crowder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cell.
Cell seems to have recovered his senses.
Crowder throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crowder lunges at Cell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cell's hand.
Crowder connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raylan Crowder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crowder, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raylan Crowder!

An out of breath Raylan Crowder thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Stem Cell had this to say: 'Looks like its time for apoptosis.'.

 

Event: Death Squad 366:Mike v Sean     
Date:   Dec 24, 2016
#R1#
Petrycki wants to clinch up but Crowder keeps it at a distance.
Petrycki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crowder fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Petrycki checks it well.
Petrycki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Crowder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crowder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crowder throwing a counter right hand but Petrycki manages to avoid it.
Crowder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrycki moves away.
Petrycki now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Petrycki is looking to clinch but Crowder is avoiding it.
Crowder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crowder slips a jab from Petrycki.
Crowder takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrycki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crowder jabs Petrycki right on the nose. Petrycki blinks but takes it well.#TD2#
Petrycki shoots in and gets a takedown into Crowder's guard.
Petrycki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#ES#
Crowder manages to escape and get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrycki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A punch combination from Crowder misses.
Petrycki is trying to counter with his kicks.#T1#
Crowder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Petrycki goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Crowder keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Petrycki misses with a wild body shot.
Petrycki misses with an uppercut
and Crowder counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Petrycki clinches up against the ropes.
Crowder taking a breather.
Crowder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Petrycki blocks a body shot from Crowder.
Crowder misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Petrycki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Petrycki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crowder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrycki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Crowder sprawls well. Crowder wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Petrycki gets slowly back to his feet.
Raylan Crowder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogdan Petrycki.#T2#
Petrycki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Crowder throws a right hand that misses
and Petrycki counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrycki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Crowder finds it's way round the side to connect with Petrycki's head.
Petrycki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crowder looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice straight punches there by Petrycki. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Petrycki.
Petrycki misses with a takedown attempt
and Crowder counters with a straight right hand.
Petrycki moves out of range as Crowder throws a body kick.
Petrycki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Crowder getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Crowder throws a hook to the side of Petrycki's head but Petrycki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Petrycki changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Crowder looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Crowder parries the strikes from Petrycki easily there. Petrycki is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Crowder to escape. #T3#
Petrycki creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Crowder tries to bench press Petrycki off him but Petrycki keeps the position.
Petrycki controlling from side mount.
Petrycki sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Crowder is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Petrycki gets to mount! Crowder was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Petrycki working the ground and pound effectively.
Crowder is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Petrycki throwing strikes here but Crowder is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage. #T4#
Crowder is wriggling around trying to escape.
Petrycki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Crowder is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Crowder is trying to escape the mount.
Petrycki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Crowder is bucking up trying to escape but Petrycki cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Petrycki wants to control the pace but Crowder is squirming around nicely.
Petrycki throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Crowder because Petrycki loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bogdan Petrycki will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A clash of legs there as Petrycki blocks the low kick.
Petrycki tries to close the distance and clinch but Crowder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Petrycki shoots in but Crowder avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Petrycki tries to clinch but Crowder moves away
and Crowder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petrycki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crowder counters with a left to the body.
Crowder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Petrycki misses.
Crowder throwing a counter right hand but Petrycki manages to avoid it.
Petrycki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Crowder counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Petrycki closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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!#SU2#
Petrycki stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Petrycki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crowder is looking to counter with head kicks.
Crowder avoids the head kick by Petrycki.
Crowder avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Petrycki closes the distance and clinches up with Crowder, looking for a takedown. Petrycki pushes Crowder against the ropes but Crowder circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Raylan Crowder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogdan Petrycki.
Petrycki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crowder defends it nicely.
Jab from Crowder.
Petrycki is looking to clinch but Crowder is avoiding it.
Crowder throws a chopping leg kick but Petrycki manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Petrycki throws a hook but Crowder avoids it easily.
Petrycki fails with a takedown attempt.
Petrycki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Crowder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Petrycki looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Crowder!#T2#
Crowder is not content to let Petrycki control the position.
Petrycki tries to stand but Crowder is controlling his head.
Petrycki prevents Crowder from escaping the position.#SUB2#
Petrycki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Crowder is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Crowder struggling a bit here.
Bogdan Petrycki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Crowder looks to move to half guard but instead Petrycki has passed into mount! Damn!#T3#
Crowder gets back to half guard.
Petrycki is pressing down on Crowder's thigh, looking to free his foot. Crowder is holding on for now. #ES#
Crowder has one foot on Petrycki's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Crowder tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Petrycki is able to avoid easily.
Crowder on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Crowder looks to land a right hand but Petrycki moved out of range.
Petrycki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Petrycki dodges the punch combination from Crowder.
Petrycki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Crowder connects with the punch.#T4#
Petrycki misses with a takedown attempt
and Crowder counters with a left to the body.
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 fighters circle momentarily. Crowder darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Crowder, right into the meat.
Petrycki throws a body punch but Crowder moves out of range.
Petrycki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Crowder but Crowder pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Crowder throws a body punch but Petrycki moves out of range. #CL#
Crowder rushes Petrycki and presses him up against the ropes.
Crowder misses with an elbow strike.
Crowder leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Petrycki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Petrycki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Petrycki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Crowder as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raylan Crowder dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Petrycki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Crowder sprawls well. Crowder wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Petrycki gets slowly back to his feet.
Crowder swings for the body but Petrycki moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Petrycki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crowder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crowder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raylan Crowder is winning the standup battle so far.
Crowder stuffs the takedown.
Crowder blocks a jab.
Petrycki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Raylan Crowder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogdan Petrycki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowder scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Petrycki shoots for a double leg takedown but Crowder sprawls well. He's pushed Petrycki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice uppercut there from Crowder.#T1#
Crowder lands a jab to the nose.
Crowder misses the shot to the body.
Crowder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petrycki can do to turn this around?
Petrycki has a takedown stuffed.
Good standup being displayed there by Crowder as he connects with a hook.
Petrycki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jab from Crowder.
Crowder swings away with a body shot that misses
and Petrycki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petrycki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crowder.
Petrycki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Crowder avoids it really well and circles away.
Crowder tries to clinch there but Petrycki circles away. #T2#
Crowder just misses with a punch to the body.
Crowder keeps the fight on the outside.
Crowder keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Crowder throws the left hand but Petrycki avoids the punch easily.
Petrycki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Crowder as he jumps to the side.
Crowder misses with a two punch combination.
Crowder connects with a body shot that sends Petrycki's belly button to the back.
Raylan Crowder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Petrycki or perhaps it was just good defense by Crowder, which made it look bad.
Petrycki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrycki. Crowder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrycki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrycki darts in looking for a takedown but Crowder gets double underhooks and turns Petrycki into the ropes.
Crowder scores with a hook to the body. Petrycki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
A jab lands there for Crowder.
Crowder scores with a crisp jab that stopped Petrycki in his tracks. #TD2#
Petrycki drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Crowder tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Petrycki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Crowder trying his best to control but Petrycki has mounted him.
Crowder is wriggling around trying to escape.
Crowder tries to hold on but Petrycki pushes him away.
Petrycki looking to control but Crowder is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Crowder wants to control but Petrycki is having none of it.#T4##SUB2#
Petrycki looking for a guillotine from mount but Crowder is having none of it.
Petrycki wants to control the pace but Crowder is squirming around nicely.
Petrycki content just to control the position here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crowder gets back to half guard.
Crowder wants to get back to his feet.
Crowder keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Petrycki is looking to take a break and control but Crowder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raylan Crowder showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Crowder has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raylan Crowder!

Raylan Crowder seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Death Squad 361:Bogdan v Aku     
Date:   Dec 03, 2016
#R1#
A jab from Crowder misses.
Crowder lands a jab to Clendennon's midsection.
Clendennon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crowder was well out of range. Poor timing from Clendennon.
Crowder throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crowder throws an overhand right that lands on Clendennon's shoulder, as Clendennon tries to avoid the shot.
Clendennon is looking to clinch but Crowder is avoiding it.
Crowder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice shot lands for Clendennon.
Clendennon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Clendennon closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clendennon.
Crowder is working Clendennon over against the cage.
Clendennon misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Crowder fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Crowder.
Clendennon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clendennon has a couple of punches blocked by Crowder.
Crowder blocks an uppercut.
Clendennon misses with the head strike.
Crowder misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crowder.
Crowder tries to work over Clendennon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Crowder breaks from the clinch.
Crowder works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Clendennon wants to clinch up but Crowder keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Clendennon rushes Crowder and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Clendennon misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Clendennon fails to land.
Clendennon misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clendennon.
Crowder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Crowder breaks from the clinch.
Crowder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clendennon tries to clinch up but Crowder circles away and keeps his distance.
Crowder is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Clendennon with a body shot.
Clendennon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crowder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Crowder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clendennon was well out of range. Poor timing from Crowder.
Clendennon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clendennon is looking to clinch.
Crowder dips to his left and cracks Clendennon with an uppercut!
Clendennon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice jab there from Clendennon.
Crowder lands with a shot to the body.
Clendennon misses with a series of wild punches.
Craig Clendennon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clendennon darts in trying to clinch
and Crowder counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Craig Clendennon has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crowder. Clendennon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clendennon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Crowder.
Clendennon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clendennon tries to clinch there but Crowder circles away. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Clendennon throws a punch but it's blocked by Crowder.
Crowder cracks Clendennon with a nice body shot.#T3#
Crowder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clendennon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clendennon avoids a wild elbow strike from Crowder.
Clendennon has Crowder pushed against the cage.
Crowder struggles to land a body shot inside as Clendennon controls his hands.
Crowder blocking some punches.
Clendennon misses with a punch on the inside.
Crowder presses Clendennon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Crowder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crowder lands a hook that snaps the head of Clendennon backwards.
Crowder tries to work over Clendennon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clendennon blocks an uppercut.
Crowder lands an elbow inside that Clendennon shrugs off.
A left hand lands to the body for Crowder.
Clendennon swings wildly with an uppercut but Crowder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clendennon tries to throw a body punch but Crowder avoids it by throwing Clendennon back against the cage.
Crowder prevents a body shot from Clendennon.
Clendennon blocks an elbow strike.#T4#
Clendennon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crowders head.
Crowder tries a body shot but Clendennon blocks it.
Clendennon working aggressively here.
Crowder pushes Clendennon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
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!
Crowder working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Crowder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crowder takes a shot to the head.
Crowder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clendennon misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Crowder.
Clendennon is breathing heavily.
Clendennon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crowder lands a body shot.
Crowder's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Crowder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clendennon's elbow.
Crowder scores with a shoulder strike.
Crowder stalling. #BC2#
Crowder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raylan Crowder dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Craig Clendennon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Crowder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crowder punishes Clendennon's body with a nice straight punch.
Clendennon slips under a jab from Crowder.
Crowder staying out of range there.
Crowder lands a slapping body shot.
Clendennon wants to clinch.
Clendennon slips a straight right by Crowder.
Crowder is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Clendennon rather than just go for the knockout.
Clendennon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crowder moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Crowder connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowder scores with a body shot.
Crowder misses the shot to the body.
Crowder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crowder connects with a body shot that sends Clendennon's belly button to the back.
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!
Crowder lands a body shot. #T1#
Clendennon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Clendennon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crowder.
Raylan Crowder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crowder scores with a punch to the head.
Clendennon wants to clinch
and Crowder counters with a nice low kick that buckles Clendennon's knee momentarily.
Clendennon tries to clinch up but Crowder circles away and keeps his distance.
Crowder digs a good hook to Clendennon's body.
Clendennon avoids the body shot from Crowder.
Crowder throws a body shot but no joy.
Crowder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clendennon is looking to counter the offense by Crowder and move into the clinch.
Clendennon misses the shot to the body.
Crowder throws a jab but it's blocked by Clendennon.
Crowder misses with a series of wild punches.
Clendennon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Crowder throws a body shot but no joy.
Clendennon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clendennon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Clendennon closes the distance and pushes Crowder back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clendennon.
Crowder lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Crowder fails to land.
Clendennon digs a right hand underneath Crowder's ribcage. Crowder let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Clendennon misses with a punch on the inside.
Clendennon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Clendennon digs a right hand into Crowder's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Crowder's gas tank.
Clendennon throws a punch but it's blocked by Crowder.
Clendennon misses with some punches.
Crowder blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Clendennon.
Crowder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clendennon fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Crowder just misses with a elbow thrown towards Clendennon's brow.
Crowder pushes Clendennon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Clendennon. #BC2#
Crowder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crowder tries to clinch up but Clendennon circles away and keeps his distance.
Clendennon wants to clinch.
Crowder doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Crowder throws a body shot but no joy.
Clendennon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Clendennon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crowder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crowder stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Crowder works Clendennon's body with a nice hook.
Crowder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clendennon thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Crowder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crowder connects with a jab.
Crowder lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crowder dodges the punch combination from Clendennon.
Crowder lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Clendennon at a distance.
Clendennon tries to close the distance and clinch but Crowder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crowder connects with a solid leg kick.
Clendennon takes a swing at Crowder's ribcage but misses.
Clendennon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Crowder works the jab nicely.
Crowder has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crowder there as he acknowledges the shot.
Clendennon tries to clinch but Crowder moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Crowder.
Crowder misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raylan Crowder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Craig Clendennon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Crowder fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Crowder misses with a body shot.
As Crowder tries to get set, Clendennon tries to push him back and clinch up but Crowder manages to avoid the attempt.
Clendennon tries to clinch there but Crowder circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clendennon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crowder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick from Crowder lands but Clendennon takes it in his stride.
Clendennon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crowder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Clendennon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Crowder thuds a left hand into Clendennon's body.
Crowder moves out of range as Clendennon strikes.
Crowder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clendennon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Crowder lands a slapping body shot.
Crowder stuns Clendennon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Crowder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Crowder throws a jab when Clendennon was well out of range.
Clendennon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Crowder.
Crowder cracks Clendennon with a good jab.
Crowder lands an overhand right.
Clendennon takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Clendennon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clendennon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Crowder manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Clendennon tries to clinch up but Crowder circles away and keeps his distance.
Clendennon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Crowder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clendennon wants to clinch
and Crowder counters with a nice body shot.
Crowder catches Clendennon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT2#
Craig Clendennon's cut is getting worse.
Crowder throws an overhand right that lands on Clendennon's shoulder, as Clendennon tries to avoid the shot.
Crowder digs a good hook to Clendennon's body.
Jab by Clendennon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clendennon tries to clinch but Crowder moves out of range.
Craig Clendennon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Clendennon lands with a cross.
Clendennon lands a jab to the head.
Clendennon works Crowder's body with a nice hook.
Clendennon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crowder manages to avoid it.
Crowder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clendennon takes one to the chin there.
Crowder connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Clendennon misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut there from Crowder.#CL#
Clendennon has managed to clinch.
Clendennon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Clendennon can't find room to land a body shot as Crowder controls the action.
Clendennon takes an elbow to the temple.
Clendennon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crowder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crowder is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Crowder scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crowder lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Clendennon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crowder looking to stall.
Crowder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Clendennon fails to land.
Clendennon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crowder displaying some good clinch control by pressing Clendennon up against the cage.
Clendennon trying to stall but Crowder improves his position.
A short right from Clendennon on the inside.
Crowder is trying to maintain a safe position but Clendennon gets an underhook and turns Crowder into the cage.
Crowder working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Crowder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clendennon's elbow.
Clendennon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Clendennon lands a hook that snaps the head of Crowder backwards.
Crowder blocking some punches.
Crowder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clendennon prevents a body shot from Crowder.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Clendennon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clendennon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clendennon throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Clendennon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crowder lands a shoulder strike.
Crowder can't find room to land a body shot as Clendennon controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Clendennon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crowder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clendennon lands a nice shot to the body.
Crowder pushes Clendennon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Crowder breaks the clinch.
Crowder keeps the fight on the outside.
Clendennon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crowder looks like he wants to counter punch here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raylan Crowder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Crowder winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raylan Crowder!

An intense looking Raylan Crowder took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I'd like to thank the well endowed JLP for setting up this #1 Contender fight. I was the better man tonight which sets up my rubber match with that wannabe Ichabod Crane. I can't wait to get MY featherweight belt around my waist, where it belongs.'.
In defeat, Craig Clendennon stepped up to the mic, saying 'Losing's like Country music- they both suck.'.

 

Event: Death Squad 356:Blye v Marlo     
Date:   Nov 12, 2016
#R1#
Rapture throws a looping overhand right but Crowder ducks down to avoid it.
Crowder slips under a jab from Rapture.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crowder. Rapture does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crowder throws a leg kick but Rapture sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rapture dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crowder. That did some damage!
Crowder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rapture.
Crowder throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rapture scores with a jab to the head.
Rapture ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crowder moves away.
Crowder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rapture throws a hook to the side of Crowder's head but Crowder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapture connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rapture takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice defenses there by Rapture.#CL#
Crowder rushes Rapture and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Crowder is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Crowder pushes Rapture back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Crowder stalls. #BC#
Crowder manages to break the clinch.
Crowder seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rapture lands a glancing blow to the side of Crowder's head.
Rapture ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rapture.
Rapture scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Crowder misses with a hook
letting Rapture counter with a right hand.
Crowder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rapture.
Rapture with the counter takedown but Crowder avoids it easily.
Rapture fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crowder on the side of the head.
Raylan Crowder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crowder jabs Rapture to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rapture dodges the punch combination from Crowder.
Rapture has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rapture moves out of range of the body kick.
Rapture appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Crowder takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rapture misses with a shot to the body
and Crowder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Rapture.
Raylan Crowder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crowder takes one to the chin there.
Crowder tries to move into range but Rapture moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD2#
Rapture throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Crowder tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rapture is in Crowder's guard.
Crowder is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rapture throws a big right hand that misses.
Crowder trying to keep a closed guard but Rapture is proving a slippery customer.
Crowder seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Crowder has momentary wrist control but Rapture slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Rapture works over Crowder with some ground and pound from guard.
Rapture has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Crowder keeping moving, preventing Rapture from controlling successfully.
Rapture lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rapture content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Crowder is trying to control the position but Rapture postures up.
Rapture working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rapture in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Crowder is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rapture throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rapture throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rapture postures up in Crowder's guard and throws a big left but Crowder blocks it.
Crowder is looking to stand up but Rapture isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
Crowder is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rapture throws a big right hand that misses.
Rapture is working Crowder over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Crowder controls Rapture momentarily but Rapture frees himself.
Crowder wants to stand and escape but Rapture is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rapture is in close to Crowder's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rapture throws a big right hand that misses.
Rapture trying to control but Crowder is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joaquim Rapture dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A big left from Rapture misses.
Rapture throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rapture misses the shot to the body.
Rapture has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A low kick from Crowder is predictable there #TD2#
and Rapture counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rapture with a flurry of punches that miss.
Crowder bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rapture's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Crowder got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rapture has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crowder has managed to get both his arms back between Rapture's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Rapture has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crowder can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Rapture looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Crowder passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here.#T1#
Rapture is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Crowder's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rapture moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rapture keeping moving, preventing Crowder from controlling successfully.
Rapture is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Joaquim Rapture has got the better of the ground game so far.
Crowder won't allow Rapture to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Rapture has his foot on Crowder's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crowder works his way back into a safe position though.
Rapture has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Crowder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rapture is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Rapture is looking for a triangle but Crowder pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Rapture had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crowder defends it easily.
Rapture tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crowder has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Crowder trying to control but Rapture is working from the bottom.
Rapture looking to control. #T3##SUB2#
Rapture is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crowder is aware though and is defending well.
Crowder showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Rapture isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Crowder stacks Rapture on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Crowder!
Rapture tries to bench press Crowder off him but Crowder keeps the position.
Rapture gets back to half guard.
Crowder perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rapture tries to roll over but Crowder keeps him under control.
Rapture is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Crowder's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Crowder's back!#T4#
Rapture loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Crowder hold on?
I really don't envy Crowder right now.
Rapture is landing with strikes. Crowder can't take much more of this.
Rapture keeps control of the position as Crowder tries to break free.
Rapture softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Crowder trying to control the hands but Rapture won't let him.
Rapture struggling to land strikes to the head as Crowder covers up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rapture scores with strikes from the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crowder is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joaquim Rapture showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A shot to the liver by Rapture. Beautiful body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Rapture. That snapped Crowder's head back.
Rapture avoids the body shot from Crowder.
Crowder cracks Rapture with a good jab.
Rapture dips to his left and cracks Crowder with an uppercut!#CL#
Rapture tries to keep at a distance but Crowder has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rapture blocks a body shot from Crowder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapture scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crowder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crowder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rapture prevents a body shot from Crowder.
Rapture misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crowder. #T1#
Rapture makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Rapture fails to land. #BC2#
Rapture escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rapture swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crowder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crowder scores with a jab to the body.
Crowder misses with a hook to the body
and Rapture counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rapture uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crowder.
Crowder lands with a good body shot.
Crowder tests Rapture's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Joaquim Rapture seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crowder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rapture lands a really nice looking cross but Crowder seems unphased.
Rapture throws a hook to the side of Crowder's head but Crowder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rapture throws a big shot that misses.
Rapture tries to score a power double leg takedown but Crowder sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rapture somewhat.
Raylan Crowder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Crowder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rapture manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crowder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crowder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rapture changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Crowder takes a swing at Rapture's ribcage but misses.
Rapture scores with a nice strike.
Crowder misses with a body shot.
Rapture is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rapture falls off balance throwing a combination
and Crowder counters with a nice uppercut.
Rapture throws a leg kick but Crowder checks it.
Crowder throws a nice looking combination but Rapture bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rapture lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Rapture swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Crowder.
Crowder with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rapture to score with a decent uppercut.
Crowder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rapture throws a chopping leg kick but Crowder manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rapture connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Crowder tries to clinch but Rapture moves away
and Rapture counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rapture ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rapture avoids the head kick by Crowder.
Rapture looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Crowder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rapture. #TD2#
Rapture gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Crowder makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danga de danga de dang - Rapture scores with a four punch combination!
Rapture's corner calls for a 1-2. Rapture obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Crowder is looking to wear down Rapture with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Crowder misses with a hook to the body
and Rapture counters with a three punch combo that has Crowder backing up. Crowder nods at Rapture to acknowledge the strikes.
Crowder throws a head kick that misses.
Crowder lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rapture on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Crowder chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rapture can pounce on him.
Rapture's jab looks to have found its range, popping Crowder under the eye.
Rapture takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A lazy left from Rapture finds it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crowder throws a looping overhand right but Rapture ducks down to avoid it.
Rapture misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crowder.
Rapture swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crowder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joaquim Rapture.
I've got Rapture winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joaquim Rapture!

Joaquim Rapture decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Raylan Crowder stepped up to the mic, saying 'JLP sure is hung.'.

 

Event: Death Squad 348:Alex v Lester     
Date:   Oct 15, 2016
#R1#
Cell throws a sloppy head kick
and Crowder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cell cracks the inside of Crowder's front leg.
Crowder missing with a left hand there. Cell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cell throws a quick counter head kick but Crowder was just out of range.
Crowder keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cell jabs Crowder right on the nose. Crowder blinks but takes it well.
Crowder slips a straight right by Cell.
Cell scores with a hook.
Crowder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Cell.
Cell ducks under a wild hook from Crowder.
Cell misses with a right hand
and Crowder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cell misses with a low kick.
Cell on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice defenses there by Cell.
Crowder is looking to slow Cell down with leg kicks. #T1#
Cell defending well as Crowder loads up on a big left hand.
Cell takes a swing at Crowder's ribcage but misses.
Cell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crowder looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters circling - Crowder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Crowder misses with an uppercut
and Cell counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Crowder takes a swing at Cell's ribcage but misses.
Cell appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Crowder fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crowder tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cell counters with an inside leg kick. #T2#
Cell throws a leg kick
and Crowder counters with a one-two to the body.
Crowder has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crowder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Crowder, right into the meat.
Cell just misses with a punch to the body.
Crowder throws a jab but it's blocked by Cell.
Crowder swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Crowder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crowder thuds his right hand into Cell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Crowder misses.
Crowder walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Crowder jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #ROC2#
Cell is rocked!
Crowder takes a swing at Cell's ribcage but misses.
Crowder misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Crowder has taken the fight to the clinch. #T3#
Cell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Crowder or not.
Cell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Cell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crowder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cell misses with a straight right.
Crowder throws a body punch but Cell moves out of range.
Cell throwing a counter right hand but Crowder manages to avoid it.
Crowder avoids the head kick by Cell.
Crowder throws a shot to the body.
Crowder scores with a hook.
Crowder misses with a hook to the body
and Cell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cell. Crowder does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Crowder moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Crowder gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short left from Crowder.
Cell blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Cell breaks the clinch.
Cell tries to land a front kick but Crowder steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Crowder takes a swing at Cell's ribcage but misses.
Cell tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crowder. Cell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice jab there from Crowder.
Crowder takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Crowder avoids the body shot from Cell.
Crowder looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cell slips a jab from Crowder.#CL2#
Crowder instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raylan Crowder dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Crowder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cell tried to counter with a leg kick but Crowder avoided it.
Crowder swings for the body but Cell moves out of range.
Cell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Crowder's head.
Crowder swinging wildly here.
Cell with a nice cross.
Crowder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cell.
It looked like Cell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cell moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crowder misses with a body shot.
Cell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cell misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Crowder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Crowder stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cell.
Crowder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Nice body punch from Crowder.
Cell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crowder doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Cell closes the distance and pushes Crowder back into the cage.
Crowder can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Crowder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Crowder swats away the attempt to clinch by Cell.
Crowder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cell thuds a left hand into Crowder's body.
Cell pushes Crowder away with a front kick.
Cell throws a jab when Crowder was well out of range.#T2#
Crowder throws the left hand but Cell avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Crowder misses its intended target.
Cell throws a leg kick but Crowder sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cell throws a leg kick which misses Crowder's front leg but catches the back leg as Crowder tries to avoid it.
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!
Cell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crowder was well out of range. Poor timing from Cell.
Cell looks for the body kick but Crowder saw that one coming.
Raylan Crowder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crowder throws a looping overhand right but Cell ducks down to avoid it.
Cell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cell throws a head kick that misses
and Crowder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice body punch from Cell.
Raylan Crowder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy body kick from Crowder
and Cell counters with a good, hard body kick but Crowder shrugs it off.
A telegraphed right hand from Crowder misses the target.
Crowder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cell.#T3#
Crowder misses with a hook
and Cell counters with a thumping low kick.
Cell swings for the body but Crowder moves out of range.
Crowder looks to throw the jab but Cell is out of range.
Cell throws out a loose jab but Crowder uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Crowder misses.
Crowder lands with an uppercut that bounces Cell off the cage and back into range.
Crowder looks to score with a jab to the body but Cell is just out of range.
Cell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crowder moves away.
Cell misses with a series of wild punches.
Cell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crowder.#T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Cell. That's going to slow Crowder down.
Cell throws an overhand right that lands on Crowder's shoulder, as Crowder tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Crowder releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Crowder takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cell keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cell is looking to counter with head kicks.
Crowder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Cell.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cell lands with a cross.
Cell lands with a right hand.
Crowder on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Crowder looks to land a left hand but Cell moved out of range nicely.
Cell swings away with a body shot that misses
and Crowder counters with a nice body kick.
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 Stem Cell will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Cell swings widly with a right hand
and Crowder counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Crowder has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cell finds it's way round the side to connect with Crowder's head.
Crowder scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Crowder as he connects with a hook.
Cell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Crowder tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cell is able to avoid easily.
Cell scores with a hook.
Crowder takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Crowder wants to clinch up but Cell keeps it at a distance.
Cell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crowder tries to clinch up but Cell circles away and keeps his distance.
Cell scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crowder misses with a wild body shot.
Crowder looks to throw the jab but Cell is out of range.
Cell was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Crowder slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oh Cell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crowder moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Crowder moves away from the strike by Cell.
Crowder misses with a wild body shot.
Cell seems to have got his legs back now.
Cell misses the body punch
and Crowder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cell is looking to clinch.
Crowder misses with a wild body shot.
Crowder lands the left hand.
Crowder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cell manages to avoid it.
Cell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crowder throws out the jab.
Crowder's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crowder throws a hook to the side of Cell's head but Cell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Crowder lands a right hook to the body.
Crowder throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cell counters with a nice kick to the body.
A left lands for Cell.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Cell. Crowder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cell slips a jab from Crowder.
Crowder tries a head kick but it misses.
Cell tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crowder! But no joy.
Crowder throws out a leg kick but Cell moves out of range and Crowder only half commits.
Crowder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A bone on bone clash there as Cell blocks the leg kick.
Cell thinks about countering with a body kick.
Crowder looks to land a left hand but Cell moved out of range nicely.
Cell lands with a straight right. Crowder didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Crowder scores with a sloppy right hand. Cell should have avoided that one.
A combination from Cell does no damage.
Cell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crowder.
Cell moves out of range as Crowder strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Cell misses its target.
Crowder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cell.
Cell changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Cell closes the distance and clinches.
Crowder throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Cell. #BC2#
Crowder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crowder tries to clinch up.
A big right from Cell misses.
Crowder tries to clinch there but Cell circles away.
Cell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Crowder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cell.#T4#
Crowder misses with a body shot.
Cell swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Crowder counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A cross from Cell lands.
Cell lands a leg kick that knocks Crowder off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crowder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cell avoids the body shot from Crowder.
Crowder misses with a jab to the body
enabling Cell to counter with a crisp jab.
Cell misses with a double jab.
Crowder slips under a jab.
Crowder misses with a body shot.
Cell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crowder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crowder throws a shot from downtown. Cell moves away and avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Stem Cell.
I think Cell has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: Ascension 924     
Date:   Sep 24, 2016
#R1#
Guzman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Guzman lands a head kick. Crowder smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Crowder seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Guzman tries to work over Crowder's front leg with a kick but Crowder checks it. #CL#
Guzman gets tackled into the cage by Crowder. Crowder maintains the clinch.
Crowder tries to work over Guzman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Guzman lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Crowder breaks the clinch.
Guzman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Guzman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Crowder comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crowder. Guzman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Guzman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Guzman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Crowder keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Crowder.
Crowder missing with a left hand there. Guzman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crowder checks a low kick from Guzman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guzman lands a slapping body shot.
Crowder throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Crowder checks a low kick from Guzman.#T1#
Guzman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Guzman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crowder scores with a crisp jab that stopped Guzman in his tracks.
Guzman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Crowder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crowder moves out of range as Guzman throws a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Guzman lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Crowder has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Crowder and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Crowder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guzman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crowder is looking to counter punch.
A swing and a miss from Guzman.
Crowder slips a straight right by Guzman.
Guzman throws an overhand right that lands on Crowder's shoulder, as Crowder tries to avoid the shot.
Crowder throws a right and a left that both miss.
Crowder misses with a right hand
and Guzman counters with a body kick.
Crowder looks to score with a jab to the body but Guzman is just out of range.
Nice jab there from Crowder. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crowder on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Guzman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Guzman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crowder missing with a left hand there. Guzman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crowder chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crowder misses with a wild body shot.
Guzman flicks out a counter leg kick but Crowder steps away.
Crowder takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Crowder throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Crowder swings for the body but Guzman moves out of range. #CL#
Crowder forces Guzman back against the cage and clinches.
Guzman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crowder's elbow.
Guzman has a couple of punches blocked by Crowder.
Guzman has a couple of punches blocked by Crowder.
Guzman blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Guzman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Crowder misses its intended target. #T3#
Crowder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crowder turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Crowder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guzman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Crowder. That snapped Guzman's head back.
Crowder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guzman.
Crowder on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Crowder throws a jab but it's blocked by Guzman.
Crowder misses the body punch
and Guzman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Crowder closes the distance but Guzman moves to the side
and Guzman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Guzman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crowder was well out of range. Poor timing from Guzman.
Guzman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Guzman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Guzman just misses with a punch to the body.
Guzman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Guzman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crowder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Guzman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Guzman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Guzman lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Crowder has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Crowder and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A big right from Crowder misses.
Guzman blocks a head kick by Crowder.
Crowder misses with a body shot.
Guzman misses with a low kick as Crowder jumps back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crowder looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Guzman throws a front kick aimed at Crowder's knee but Crowder avoids it well.
Guzman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crowder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crowder blocks a jab.
Guzman misses with a straight right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Guzman. That's going to slow Crowder down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dzuzaska Guzman will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Guzman takes one on the button.
Crowder is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Guzman throws a hook but Crowder avoids it easily.
A combination from Guzman does no damage.
Guzman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Crowder rather than just go for the knockout.
Crowder misses with a body shot.
Guzman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Guzman staying out of range there.
Guzman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crowder was well out of range. Poor timing from Guzman.
Guzman ducks under a wild hook from Crowder.
Guzman just misses with a punch to the body.
Crowder tries to clinch up but Guzman circles away and keeps his distance.
Guzman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Guzman misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowder misses with a hook
and Guzman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good work by Crowder as he checks the leg kick.
Crowder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Guzman does no damage.
Crowder slips under a jab from Guzman.#T1#
Crowder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crowder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crowder throws a jab when Guzman was well out of range.
Guzman blocks a jab.
Guzman lands with a hook. Crowder tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Guzman connects with a nice looking jab.
Guzman lands with a straight right. Crowder didn't see that one coming.
Guzman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Crowder rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Guzman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crowder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crowder lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Guzman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Guzman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Crowder lands a head kick. Guzman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crowder scores with the left hand. Guzman knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
The fighters circling - Crowder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crowder changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Guzman loads up on a big right hand but Crowder slips the punch.
Crowder avoids the body shot from Guzman.
Guzman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dzuzaska Guzman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Guzman moves out of range as Crowder strikes.
Jab from Guzman.
Crowder connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Crowder drives through and clinches with Guzman against the cage. #BC2#
Guzman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Guzman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Crowder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Guzman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Guzman.
Crowder misses with a body shot. #T3#
Guzman ducks under a wild hook from Crowder.
Crowder closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Crowder lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crowder misses with an attempted mid kick.
Crowder scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Guzman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Guzman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crowder misses with a right hand
and Guzman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Guzman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crowder throws the left hand but Guzman avoids the punch easily.
Guzman lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guzman cracks Crowder with a right hand to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Guzman misses the target.
Guzman just misses with a punch to the body.
Crowder uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Guzman has time to react.#T4#
Guzman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Crowder's calf.
Guzman ducks under a wild hook from Crowder.
A nice inside leg kick there by Guzman. That's going to slow Crowder down.
Guzman throws a body shot but no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Guzman.
Guzman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Crowder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crowder lands with a cross.
Guzman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Guzman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Guzman looks to land a right hand but Crowder moved out of range.#CL#
Crowder closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crowder lands with a light punch inside.
Crowder lands an elbow that stopped Guzman in his tracks for a moment.
Crowder prevents a body shot from Guzman.
Crowder can't find room to land a body shot as Guzman controls the action.
Guzman struggles to land a body shot inside as Crowder controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dzuzaska Guzman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Crowder checks a low kick from Guzman.
Guzman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crowder.
Guzman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Crowder throws a hook but Guzman avoids it easily.
Crowder misses with a wild body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Crowder blocks the leg kick.
Crowder tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Crowder on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Guzman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crowder.
Guzman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crowder makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Guzman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Crowder chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Guzman can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Guzman.
Crowder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crowder throws a lazy uppercut
and Guzman counters with a good low kick that Crowder was not able to check.
Guzman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crowder moves away.#T1#
Crowder misses with a wild body shot.
Crowder blocks the body kick.
Crowder takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crowder misses the body punch
and Guzman counters with a nice uppercut.
Guzman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Guzman throws a nice looking combination but Crowder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crowder misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Guzman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Guzman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crowder.
Guzman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Crowder is out of range.
Guzman scoring well with a low kick there.
Guzman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Guzman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Crowder.
It looked like Crowder was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Guzman.
Guzman misses the shot to the body.
Crowder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Guzman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Raylan Crowder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Guzman throws a quick inside leg kick.
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!
Guzman staying out of range there.
Guzman misses with a body kick.
Guzman misses with a low kick.
Guzman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crowder moves away.
Crowder takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Guzman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Crowder darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Guzman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Crowder lands with a thumping leg kick.
Guzman tries to score with a low kick but Crowder moves his leg out of the way.
Crowder just misses with a punch to the body.
Crowder takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Crowder looks to land a right hand but Guzman moved out of range.#T3#
Guzman just misses with a punch to the body.
Guzman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Crowder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guzman was well out of range. Poor timing from Crowder.
Guzman lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Guzman. Crowder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crowder throws an off balance right hand
and Guzman counters with a nice uppercut.
Guzman scores with a spinning back kick!
Guzman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Crowder checks a low kick from Guzman.
Nice jab there from Crowder.
Crowder stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Guzman.
Crowder scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Crowder, as that shot connected.
Guzman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Crowder's calf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crowder throws an overhand right that lands on Guzman's shoulder, as Guzman tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
A low kick from Crowder is predictable there
and Guzman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Guzman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crowder was well out of range. Poor timing from Guzman.
Crowder throwing a counter right hand but Guzman manages to avoid it.
Guzman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crowder.
Crowder avoids the head kick by Guzman.
Guzman just misses with a punch to the body.
Crowder swings for the body but Guzman moves out of range.
A nice side step and Guzman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Guzman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Guzman moves out of range of the leg kick from Crowder.
Guzman connects with a right hand. Crowder shakes it off.
Crowder lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Guzman at a distance.
Guzman misses with a right hand #KD#
and Crowder counters with a crisp one two that drops Guzman! Crowder thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Guzman to his feet! Guzman is in big trouble!
Dzuzaska Guzman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#ROC#
Guzman is rocked!
Crowder throws a looping overhand right but Guzman ducks down to avoid it.
Guzman is still on wobbly legs! Can Crowder finish him?
Crowder misses with a straight right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dzuzaska Guzman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Guzman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dzuzaska Guzman!

During a confident post fight interview, Dzuzaska Guzman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Raylan Crowder was interviewed post fight and said 'JLP sure is hung.'.

 

Event: Ascension: Connemara vs Alvado     
Date:   Aug 26, 2016
#R1#
A jab from Crowder misses.
Scissorhands shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It seemed like Crowder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Scissorhands throws a leg kick that misses.
Crowder's corner calls for a 1-2. Crowder obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crowder. Scissorhands does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scissorhands keeps Crowder at a distance using the push kick.
Scissorhands definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Scissorhands throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Crowder lands with a nice body kick.
Scissorhands takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Crowder misses with a looping right.
Crowder throws out a powerful jab.
Scissorhands takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Crowder tries to clinch up but Scissorhands circles away and keeps his distance.
Scissorhands lands with an uppercut that bounces Crowder off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scissorhands defending well as Crowder loads up on a big left hand.
Crowder misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Scissorhands rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crowder counters with a nice leg kick.
Scissorhands tries a low kick but Crowder avoids it.
Crowder scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Crowder throws a big shot that misses.
Scissorhands has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crowder.
Scissorhands moves out of range of the leg kick from Crowder.
It looked like Scissorhands wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crowder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scissorhands on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Crowder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands misses with a right hand
and Crowder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crowder uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Scissorhands has time to react.
Scissorhands missing with a left hand there. Crowder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scissorhands connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#
It looks like Raylan Crowder has been cut.
Nice body punch from Crowder. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the body from Scissorhands misses
and Crowder counters with a two punch combo.
Crowder moves out of range of the body kick from Scissorhands.
Crowder has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Scissorhands scores with a body shot.
Scissorhands looks to land a body kick but Crowder moved away.
Crowder lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Scissorhands misses with a body kick.
Crowder lands a body shot.
A head kick from Scissorhands lands but Crowder takes it in his stride.
Scissorhands walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Scissorhands connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Raylan Crowder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scissorhands swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crowder only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Scissorhands missing with a left hand there. Crowder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scissorhands takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Scissorhands avoids the body shot from Crowder.
Crowder gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Scissorhands throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Scissorhands lands a nice looking kick to the body. Crowder takes a step back to recover.
A jab from Scissorhands misses.
Crowder lands with a good body shot.
Scissorhands throws a leg kick
and Crowder counters with a stiff right hand.
Scissorhands throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Scissorhands throws a lazy body kick
and Crowder counters with a straight right hand.
Crowder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scissorhands takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Scissorhands lands a leg kick that knocks Crowder off balance momentarily.
Crowder takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Scissorhands throws a nice looking combination but Crowder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crowder looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Scissorhands slips under a jab from Crowder.#T4##CL2#
Crowder clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crowder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scissorhands has a couple of punches blocked by Crowder.
Crowder is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Scissorhands lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Scissorhands lands an uppercut.
Scissorhands misses with the head strike.
Crowder is pushing Scissorhands up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Crowder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Scissorhands backwards.
Crowder misses with a punch to the body.
Crowder tries a body shot but Scissorhands blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scissorhands blocking some punches.
Scissorhands lands with a left to the head.
Crowder misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Crowder.
Crowder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raylan Crowder dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raylan Crowder's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Crowder throws out a leg kick but Scissorhands moves out of range and Crowder only half commits.
Scissorhands throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Scissorhands looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Crowder connects with a body shot.
Scissorhands has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Crowder finds it's way round the side to connect with Scissorhands's head.
Scissorhands rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crowder counters with a stiff right hand.
Scissorhands throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crowder counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Crowder misses the jab.
Crowder connects with a crisp jab.
Crowder takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slow jab from Crowder misses its intended target.
Raylan Crowder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the body from Scissorhands misses
and Crowder counters with a leg kick.
Crowder lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scissorhands tries to score with a low kick but Crowder moves his leg out of the way.
Crowder just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Crowder checks a low kick from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crowder.
Scissorhands feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Crowder's calf.
Crowder takes a swing at Scissorhands's ribcage but misses.
Scissorhands takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Crowder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crowder jabs at Scissorhands's body.
Scissorhands throws a sloppy head kick
and Crowder counters with a stiff right hand.
Scissorhands throws a push kick but Crowder slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Scissorhands forces Crowder back against the cage and clinches.
Crowder lands a nice shot to the body.
Crowder softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Crowder tries to throw a body punch but Scissorhands avoids it by throwing Crowder back against the cage.
Scissorhands lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Scissorhands tries to work over Crowder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Scissorhands lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Crowder or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Crowder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scissorhands misses with a looping right.
Scissorhands throws a nice head kick!
Scissorhands throws a jab when Crowder was well out of range.
Crowder let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Crowder ducks under a wild hook from Scissorhands.
Crowder connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Scissorhands momentarily.
Crowder lands a body shot.
Crowder delivers a nice body kick.
Crowder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crowder throws a body punch but Scissorhands moves out of range.
Crowder lands a nice shot that snaps Scissorhands's head back.
Crowder jabs Scissorhands to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Scissorhands misses with a hook.#T3#
Crowder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crowder avoids a kick to the body.
Scissorhands lunges at Crowder with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Crowder's hand.
Scissorhands keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #KD2#
Crowder lands a big head kick that sends Scissorhands tumbling to the mat! Crowder takes a step backwards and waves Scissorhands back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Scissorhands is rocked!
Scissorhands waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crowder.
Oh Scissorhands is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Scissorhands takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Crowder.
Crowder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slow jab from Crowder misses its intended target.
Scissorhands jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Crowder misses with a wild body shot.
A leg kick checked by Crowder.
A chopping leg kick lands by Scissorhands.
Scissorhands throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good leg kick by Crowder there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Scissorhands lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Scissorhands seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Scissorhands keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crowder.
Crowder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crowder changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Scissorhands misses
and Crowder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crowder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scissorhands attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Scissorhands throws a wild body kick that Crowder sees coming a mile off.
Scissorhands throws a leg kick
and Crowder counters with a nice low kick that buckles Scissorhands's knee momentarily.
Crowder throws a jab when Scissorhands was well out of range.
Crowder throws a sloppy head kick and Scissorhands moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick lands from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands misses with a kick to the body
and Crowder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Scissorhands throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Crowder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raylan Crowder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Raylan Crowder's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Scissorhands sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Crowder is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Crowder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scissorhands thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scissorhands jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crowder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scissorhands was well out of range. Poor timing from Crowder.
Scissorhands avoids the body shot from Crowder.
Scissorhands seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Crowder moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Crowder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scissorhands works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Scissorhands slips a jab and a cross from Crowder.
Scissorhands is looking to counter punch.
Crowder misses with a body punch
and Scissorhands counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Crowder throws a body punch but Scissorhands moves out of range.
Scissorhands throws a leg kick
and Crowder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Scissorhands throws a sloppy head kick and Crowder moves out of range easily.
Nice uppercut there from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands looks for the body kick but Crowder saw that one coming.
Scissorhands is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A jab from Scissorhands misses.
Crowder scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Scissorhands misses with a body punch
and Crowder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crowder thuds a left hand into Scissorhands's body.
Scissorhands throws a head kick that misses
and Crowder counters with a thumping low kick.
Jab from Crowder.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Crowder checks a leg kick.
Scissorhands tries to land a front kick but Crowder steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Edward Scissorhands has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Scissorhands is looking to clinch.
Crowder misses with a leg kick.
Crowder drops his hands momentarily and Scissorhands takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Scissorhands takes a jab right on the kisser.
Crowder scores with a nice right hand.
Crowder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crowder feints a jab and as Scissorhands dips his head, Crowder unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Scissorhands right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Scissorhands falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Crowder smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Raylan Crowder!
As Raylan Crowder got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I'd like to thank the well endowed JLP for setting up this #1 Contender fight. I was the better man tonight which sets up my rubber match with that wannabe Ichabod Crane. I can't wait to get MY featherweight belt around my waist, where it belongs.'.

 

Event: Ascension -1     
Date:   Aug 17, 2016
#R1#
Crowder connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Crowder bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Steroidi Jr's head.
Steroidi Jr wants to clinch.
Steroidi Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Crowder.
Steroidi Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Crowder pushes him away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Crowder checks a leg kick.
Steroidi Jr throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Steroidi Jr lands an overhand right.
Steroidi Jr blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steroidi Jr gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Crowder counters with a right hand to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Steroidi Jr.
Crowder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Crowder lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steroidi Jr misses with a low kick.
Steroidi Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steroidi Jr misses with a straight right.
Crowder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Steroidi Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Crowder should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Steroidi Jr has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Steroidi Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Steroidi Jr looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Crowder!
Crowder can't do much from the bottom here.
Steroidi Jr throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Crowder can't do much from the bottom here.
Crowder is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Steroidi Jr trying to control the position but Crowder is working away.
Crowder gets back to half guard.#T2#
Steroidi Jr is keen to just control but Crowder is a slippery customer.
Crowder is trying to stand.
Crowder is looking for a sweep. Steroidi Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steroidi Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Crowder is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Crowder wants to control but Steroidi Jr is keeping busy.
Steroidi Jr trying to control the action but Crowder is working from the bottom.
Crowder has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steroidi Jr is working away from the top position though.
Steroidi Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Steroidi Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crowder's head. #T3##SUB2#
Crowder is defending against the submission attempts here by Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr throwing shots but Crowder is blocking nicely. #ES#
Crowder kicks off Steroidi Jr and gets to his feet.
Steroidi Jr cracks Crowder with a right hand to the side of the head.
Crowder moves away from the strike by Steroidi Jr.
An attempted straight right counter from Crowder misses the target.
Steroidi Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Crowder throws a looping overhand right but Steroidi Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Steroidi Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Crowder, which made it look bad. #CL#
Crowder moves into range and clinches up with Steroidi Jr.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steroidi Jr.
A short right from Crowder on the inside. #T4#
Crowder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crowder misses with a punch on the inside.
Steroidi Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Crowder.
Steroidi Jr has Crowder pressed against the cage, preventing Crowder from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Crowder lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Crowder can't find room to land a body shot as Steroidi Jr controls the action. #BC#
Crowder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crowder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crowder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steroidi Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good exchange - Steroidi Jr coming out on top.
The fighters circling - Steroidi Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Crowder clinches up with Steroidi Jr and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Steroidi Jr manages to break the clinch.
Steroidi Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Crowder checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Steroidi Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Raylan Crowder will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Steroidi Jr staying out of range there.
Crowder throws a right and a left that Steroidi Jr avoids nicely.
Crowder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Crowder jabs at Steroidi Jr's body.
Crowder blocks a head kick by Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr tests Crowder's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steroidi Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Crowder buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Steroidi Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Steroidi Jr lands with a cross.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steroidi Jr throws a hook but Crowder avoids it easily.
Steroidi Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crowder moves away.
Steroidi Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Crowder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steroidi Jr takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crowder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steroidi Jr.
Crowder throwing a counter right hand but Steroidi Jr manages to avoid it.
Crowder lands a jab to Steroidi Jr's midsection.#T1#
Steroidi Jr misses with a double jab
and Crowder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crowder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steroidi Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Crowder looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crowder connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Steroidi Jr momentarily. #CUT#
It looks like Anabolinen Steroidi Jr has been cut.
A jab from Steroidi Jr does it's job there.
Steroidi Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good shot there by Crowder.
Steroidi Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steroidi Jr takes a swing at Crowder's ribcage but misses.
Crowder was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Steroidi Jr throws a low kick but Crowder avoids it.
Steroidi Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Steroidi Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Crowder.
Steroidi Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crowder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steroidi Jr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steroidi Jr is looking to clinch but Crowder is avoiding it. #T2#
A big right from Crowder misses.
Crowder with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Steroidi Jr staying out of range there.
Crowder misses with a hook.
Crowder lands with a shot to the body.
Crowder walks into a stiff left hand from Steroidi Jr.
Crowder scores with a leg kick.
A big right from Steroidi Jr misses.
Crowder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steroidi Jr misses with a low kick.
Crowder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.
Crowder moves out of range of the leg kick from Steroidi Jr.
Crowder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steroidi Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crowder misses the shot to the body.
Steroidi Jr wants to counter the offense by Crowder and move into the clinch position.
Crowder throws out a loose jab but Steroidi Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crowder darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Crowder on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Steroidi Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crowder throws a nice inside leg kick.
Donk. Steroidi Jr catches Crowder right on the button with a cross.
Crowder swings for the body but Steroidi Jr moves out of range.
Steroidi Jr throws a lazy right hand but Crowder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crowder throws a body punch but Steroidi Jr moves out of range.
Crowder stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Steroidi Jr.
Crowder takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Crowder misses with a looping left.
Crowder walks into a jab.
Crowder stuffs the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Crowder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steroidi Jr throws a leg kick but Crowder sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Steroidi Jr circles away from the clinch attempt. #T4#
Steroidi Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Crowder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steroidi Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Crowder's calf.
Steroidi Jr looks to land a right hand but Crowder moved out of range.
Steroidi Jr throws a lazy right hand but Crowder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steroidi Jr lands a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Steroidi Jr, right into the meat.
Crowder throws a body punch but Steroidi Jr moves out of range.
Steroidi Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
A low kick from Steroidi Jr misses
and Crowder counters with a nice body shot.
Crowder looks to land a right hand but Steroidi Jr moved out of range.
Steroidi Jr tried to score with a low kick but Crowder checks it.
Steroidi Jr throws a lazy right hand but Crowder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crowder was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Steroidi Jr thows a leg kick but Crowder checks it
and Crowder counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crowder throws a looping overhand right but Steroidi Jr ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crowder. Steroidi Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
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 Raylan Crowder will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anabolinen Steroidi Jr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Crowder lands a nice shot to the body.
Steroidi Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crowder throws out a loose jab but Steroidi Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steroidi Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Crowder checks a leg kick.
Crowder misses with a wild body shot.
Steroidi Jr tries to counter with a clinch but Crowder shakes him off and moves away.
Crowder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crowder misses with a hook.
Steroidi Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Crowder's head backwards.
Steroidi Jr slips under a jab from Crowder.
Crowder throws a leg kick but Steroidi Jr checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Steroidi Jr throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Crowder tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Steroidi Jr is in Crowder's guard.
Steroidi Jr won't allow Crowder to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Steroidi Jr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Steroidi Jr wants to control from the top but Crowder keeps moving. #T1#
Crowder wants to stand but Steroidi Jr is controlling the position.
Steroidi Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Crowder's head.
Steroidi Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crowder is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Steroidi Jr is in close to Crowder's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
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.
Steroidi Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Steroidi Jr 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.
Crowder trying to keep a closed guard but Steroidi Jr is proving a slippery customer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Crowder holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crowder misses with a wild body shot.
Crowder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steroidi Jr moves away.
Crowder on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice shot lands for Crowder.
Steroidi Jr tests Crowder's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good exchange - Crowder coming out on top.#T3#
Crowder throws the left hand but Steroidi Jr avoids the punch easily.
Good leg kick by Steroidi Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
No joy there for Crowder, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steroidi Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Crowder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crowder throws a jab but it's blocked by Steroidi Jr.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steroidi Jr! But no joy.
Steroidi Jr lands a head shot.
Crowder looks to land a right hand but Steroidi Jr moved out of range.
Steroidi Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Crowder on the side of the head.
Crowder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steroidi Jr throws out the jab.
Crowder fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Steroidi Jr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Crowder has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Crowder and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Steroidi Jr misses the shot to the body.
Steroidi Jr takes a swing at Crowder's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Crowder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Crowder moves into the clinch.#BC#
Crowder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Steroidi Jr.
Crowder throws a body punch but Steroidi Jr moves out of range.
Crowder takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crowder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crowder is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Steroidi Jr tries to bum rush Crowder with a series of wild strikes but Crowder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steroidi Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Crowder counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crowder turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Steroidi Jr dips to his left and cracks Crowder with an uppercut!
Steroidi Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crowder.
Steroidi Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Steroidi Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Crowder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steroidi Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A big left from Steroidi Jr misses.
Steroidi Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steroidi Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steroidi Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anabolinen Steroidi Jr.
I think Crowder has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raylan Crowder!

After winning the bout, Raylan Crowder thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Ascension Return of The D     
Date:   Jun 29, 2016
#R1#
Crane with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Crowder keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crane. Crowder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crane with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Crowder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crane.
Crowder seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Crowder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crane manages to avoid it.
Crane swings for the body but Crowder moves out of range.
Crane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crowder.
Crane ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Crane connects with a right hand. Crowder shakes it off.
Crane throws a looping overhand right but Crowder ducks down to avoid it.
Crowder thuds a left hand into Crane's body.
Crane is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Crowder rather than just go for the knockout.
Crane misses with the combination.
Crowder swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Crowder has closed the distance and engaged Crane in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Crane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crane walks into a left hand. #T1#
Crane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crowder.
Crowder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crowder throws a hook but Crane blocks it.
Crane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crane throws a body shot but no joy.
Crane swings widly with a right hand
enabling Crowder to counter with a crisp jab.
Crane lands a jab to the head.
Crane with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Crowder to score with a decent uppercut.
Crane misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot by Crane.
Crowder lands a body shot.
Crane lands a slapping body shot.
Nice defenses there by Crowder.
Crowder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crane.
Crane lands a jab to Crowder's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crane blocks a jab.#T2#
Crowder misses with a hook. Crane ducked under it nicely.
Crane fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Crowder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crane.
Good shot there by Crane.#CL2#
Crane clinches up against the cage.
Crane is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Crowder is defending well for now.
A hook to the body from Crowder.
Crowder can't find room to land a body shot as Crane controls the action. #BC2#
Crane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crane getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Crane connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Crowder momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crane. Crowder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice cross by Crowder.
Crane connects with a body shot.
Crowder lands an overhand right.
Crowder throws a body shot but no joy.
Crowder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crane. #T3#
Crowder throws the left hand but Crane avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crowder. Crane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crane now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Crane lands a nice hook to Crowder's body. Crowder takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A left lands for Crowder.
Crowder takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crane takes a swing at Crowder's ribcage but misses.
Crowder throws a quick inside leg kick.
Crowder throws a leg kick but Crane checks it.
Crane scores with a sloppy right hand. Crowder should have avoided that one.
Crane misses with an uppercut.
Crowder was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Crane connects with a nice looking jab.
Crowder scores with a spinning back kick!
Crane misses with a body shot.
Crane missing with a left hand there. Crowder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crowder misses with a straight left. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crowder scores with a jab to the jaw.
Crane misses with a looping left.
Crowder takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Crowder connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Crowder has managed to clinch.
Crane doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Crane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crane misses with a hook. Crowder ducked under it nicely.
Crowder cracks Crane with an open hand slap.
Nice uppercut there from Crane.
Crowder is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Crane doesn't manage to clinch there - Crowder circles away.
Crane misses with an uppercut
and Crowder counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crowder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crane takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Crane.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ichabod Crane will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Crowder throws a hook to the side of Crane's head but Crane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crowder takes one to the side of the head.
Crowder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crowder is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Crowder misses with a looping right.
Crane lands a jab.
A swing and a miss from Crowder.
Crowder misses with a left hand
and Crane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crowder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crane manages to avoid it.
Crane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Crowder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crane looks to land a combination but Crowder avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crane.
Crane looks to score with a jab to the body but Crowder is just out of range.
Crane ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Crane digs a good body shot into Crowder's ribs.
Crane misses with a hook
and Crowder counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Crowder takes a swing at Crane's ribcage but misses.
Crowder throws a lazy right hand but Crane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crowder tries to land a leg kick but Crane saw it coming and moves away.
Crane now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Crane throws a body punch but Crowder moves out of range.
Crowder throws a hook but Crane avoids it easily.
Crowder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crowder takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ichabod Crane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crane moves away from the strike by Crowder.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Crane, as that shot connected.
Crowder connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Crowder takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Crowder moves out of range as Crane strikes.
Crowder takes one on the button.
Crowder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crowder tries a low kick but Crane avoids it.#T2#
Crowder lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crane circles away quickly and effectively.
Crane slips a straight right by Crowder.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crowder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crowder lands with a nice body punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Crane misses the target.
Crane takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Crane finds it's way through Crowder's defenses.
Crane throws out a powerful jab.
Crane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crowder.
Crowder scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Crowder fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crane uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Crowder has time to react.
Crane lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jab, jab by Crowder - just one landing. #T3#
Crowder connects with a body shot that sends Crane's belly button to the back.
A telegraphed right hand from Crowder misses the target.
Crane uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Crowder goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Crane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crowder fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crane on the side of the head.
Crane throws a shot to the body.
Crane takes a jab right on the kisser.
A solid leg kick lands there for Crowder.
Crane staying out of range there.
Crane uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Crane throws a hook but Crowder blocks it.
Crane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crowder counters with a slapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crowder throws out a powerful jab.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Crowder takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T4#
Crowder throws a lazy right hand but Crane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crowder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crane misses with a hook.
Crowder throwing a counter right hand but Crane manages to avoid it.
Crowder throws a sloppy body shot
letting Crane counter with a right hand.
Crane swings for the body but Crowder moves out of range.
Crane looks to score with a jab to the body but Crowder is just out of range.
Crane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crowder.
Crane doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Crane jabs at Crowder's body.
Crowder ducks under a wild hook from Crane.
Crane misses with a body shot.
Crowder avoids the body shot from Crane.
Crane staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crowder thuds a left hand into Crane's body.
Crowder moves in looking to clinch but Crane pushes him off.
Crowder pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ichabod Crane 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!
#R3#
A clash of legs there as Crane blocks the low kick.
Crane scores with a body shot.
Crane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crane scores with a hook to the body. Crowder takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crowder misses with a wild body shot.
Crowder looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Crowder thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Crane if he has to take too many more of those.
Crowder throws a body shot but no joy.
Crane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crane throws a series of punches but Crowder moves out of range.
Crane missing with a left hand there. Crowder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crane lands an overhand right.
A punch combination from Crowder misses.
Crowder throws the left hand but Crane avoids the punch easily.
Crane walks into a stiff left hand from Crowder.
Crane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crowder.#T1#
Crowder takes a swing at Crane's ribcage but misses.
Crowder takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A swing and a miss from Crane.
Crane takes a swing at Crowder's ribcage but misses.
Crane tries to clinch up.
Crane connects with a body shot that sends Crowder's belly button to the back.
Crowder scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Crowder misses with a body shot.
Crowder attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Crowder wants to clinch up but Crane keeps it at a distance.
Crowder catches Crane with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Crane throws a body shot but no joy.
Crane takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Crane scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crowder doesn't seem bothered though.
Sloppy strikes from Crane. Those never looked like landing.
Raylan Crowder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Crane takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crane works the jab nicely.
Crowder throws a body shot but no joy.
Crowder works Crane's body with a nice hook.
Crane throws a body punch but Crowder moves out of range.
Crowder throws a front kick aimed at Crane's knee but Crane avoids it well.
Crowder throws a looping overhand right but Crane ducks down to avoid it.
Crane stuns Crowder with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Crane.
Crane moves out of range of the leg kick from Crowder.
Crane is looking for the big counter here.
Crowder moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Crane lands a slapping body shot.
Crane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crowder. #T3#
Crowder throws a hook to the side of Crane's head but Crane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crane drops his hands momentarily and Crowder takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Crowder ducks under a wild hook from Crane.
A counter left hand to the body from Crowder misses its target.
Crane swings for the body but Crowder moves out of range.
Crowder misses with a body shot.
Crane digs a good body shot into Crowder's ribs.
Crane avoids the body shot from Crowder.
Ichabod Crane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Crane connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Crane lands a right hook to the body.
A big left from Crane misses.
A little feinted left hand from Crowder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Crowder clinches up with Crane and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Crane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crowder looks to land a left hand but Crane moved out of range nicely.
Crane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crowder.#T4#
Crowder takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crane lands a head shot.
Crane scores with a hook to the body. Crowder takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crowder avoids the body shot from Crane.
A combination from Crane does no damage.
Crowder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crane was well out of range. Poor timing from Crowder.
Crowder misses with a low kick.
Crowder misses the shot to the body.
A cross from Crane lands.
Crane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Crowder misses the target.
Crowder lands a jab to Crane's midsection.
Crane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crowder throws out the jab.
Crowder just misses with a punch to the body.
Crowder throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Crane on the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ichabod Crane.
I've got Crane winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ichabod Crane!

Ichabod Crane seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Ascension 353     
Date:   Jun 03, 2016
#R1#
Crowder throws a body punch but Crane moves out of range.
Crowder throws a body kick that misses.
Crane fails to land with a series of punches.
Crane misses with the combination.
Crane punishes Crowder's body with a nice straight punch.
Crane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crowder has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Crane takes a jab right on the kisser.
Crowder is looking to clinch but Crane is avoiding it. #CL2#
Crowder moves into range and clinches up with Crane.#BC#
Crane breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crane slips a straight right by Crowder.
Crowder moves into range and connects with a jab.
Crowder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crane misses with a double jab
and Crowder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Crane falls off balance throwing a combination
and Crowder counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Crowder throws a leg kick which misses Crane's front leg but catches the back leg as Crane tries to avoid it.
Crowder slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Crowder moves into range and connects with a jab.
Crowder just misses with a punch to the body.
Crowder throws a body shot but no joy.
Crane throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Crane tries to bum rush Crowder with a series of wild strikes but Crowder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crowder moves away.
Crowder fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Crane finds it's way through Crowder's defenses.
Crane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crowder throws a body shot but no joy.
Crane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crowder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crowder looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Crowder connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Crane misses with a few strikes there. #T2#
Crowder looks to land a right hand but Crane moved out of range.
Crowder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crane.
Crane misses with a few strikes there.
Crowder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crane is looking to wear down Crowder with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crane. Crowder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crane just misses with a punch to the body.
Crane misses with a wild combination.
Crowder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crane throws out the jab.
Crane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crowder was well out of range. Poor timing from Crane.
Crane takes one on the button.
Crane with a jab.
Crane just misses with a punch to the body.
Crane misses with a wild combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Crowder misses.
Crowder avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3#
Crane misses with a looping right.
Crowder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Crane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice side step and Crowder releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Crowder misses with a body shot.
Crowder looks to throw the jab but Crane is out of range.
Crane went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Crane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crowder.
Jab, jab by Crowder - just one landing.
Crowder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crowder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crowder takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Crowder scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Crane throws a combination that misses
and Crowder counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Crane misses.
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!
Crowder throws a jab but it's blocked by Crane.
Crane slips under a jab from Crowder.
A swing and a miss from Crowder.#T4#
Crowder throws a low kick but Crane moves out of range easily.
Crowder misses with a looping left.
Crane throws a looping overhand right but Crowder ducks down to avoid it.
Crowder throws a hook to the side of Crane's head but Crane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Crane takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Crane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crowder throws a body punch but Crane moves out of range.
Crane misses with a double jab.
Crowder throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Crane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crowder.
Crane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Crowder misses.
Crane appears to be looking for a big counter.
Crowder defending well as Crane loads up on a big left hand.
Crane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crowder.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Raylan Crowder will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Crane on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crowder. Crowder obviously looking to wear him down.
Crowder with a jab.
Crowder's jab looks to have found its range, popping Crane under the eye.
Crowder slips a straight right by Crane.
Nice uppercut lands for Crowder. That snapped Crane's head back.
Crowder throws a looping overhand right but Crane ducks down to avoid it.
Crowder throws a looping overhand right but Crane ducks down to avoid it.
Crane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crowder.
Crane throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Crowder counters with a straight right hand.
Crowder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Crane finds it's target.
Crowder lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crowder.
Crowder blocks a jab.
Crane with a jab.
Crane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crowder was well out of range. Poor timing from Crane.#T1#
Crane displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Crane misses with a two punch combination.
Crane throws a right and a left that Crowder avoids nicely.
Crane misses with an uppercut.
Crowder comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Crane misses with a double jab
and Crowder counters with a straight right hand.
Crane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crane takes one to the side of the head.
Crowder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crowder misses with an uppercut.
Crane misses with the combination.
Crane wants to clinch up but Crowder keeps it at a distance.
A big right from Crowder misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crane works Crowder's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Crowder scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Crowder.
Crowder misses the shot to the body.
Crane jabs Crowder to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Crane comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Crane misses with a hook
and Crowder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crowder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crane.
Crowder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crane.
Crane avoids the body shot from Crowder.
Crane is looking to counter punch.
Crowder on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Crane misses with a wild body shot.
Ichabod Crane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crowder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Crowder throws a body punch but Crane moves out of range.
Crane is looking for a counter combo.
Crowder comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Crowder lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Crane fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Crowder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crane manages to avoid it.
As Crowder looks to move away, Crane throws a big counter combo but Crowder just gets out of the way.
Crane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crowder.
Crowder just misses with a punch to the body.
Crane throws a right hand that Crowder ducks under and follows up with a left that Crowder also avoids with ease.
Crowder is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Crane with a body shot.
Crowder shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Crane eats them both and turns towards Crowder to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Crowder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crane.
A countering left hand to the body from Crowder misses.
Crane on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Crane misses with the combination.
It seemed like Crowder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Crowder misses with a series of wild punches.
Crane misses with a two punch combination.
Crowder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Crowder misses with a double jab
and Crane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crowder moves forwards but Crane connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Crane throws a hook but Crowder blocks it.
Crane misses the shot to the body.
Crane looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Crowder misses with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Crane. Those never looked like landing.
Crane throws a right and a left that Crowder avoids nicely.
Crane fails to land with a series of punches.
Crane takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crane takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Crowder scores with a jab.
Crane scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Crowder slips a jab and a cross from Crane.
Raylan Crowder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crowder moves away.
Crane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crowder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crowder! But no joy.
Crowder throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Crane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Raylan Crowder will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Crane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Crowder gets in close and tags Crane with a short punch that almost sends Crane to the mat! Oh Crane is in big trouble! He turns his back on Crowder, trying to create some distance but Crowder rushes him, striking wildly and Crane goes down! The referee tackles Crowder into the cage to end the fight! Crowder is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raylan Crowder!
An out of breath Raylan Crowder thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: HFL #34     
Date:   Apr 09, 2016
#R1#
Law throws a body shot but no joy.
Law misses with a body shot.
Crowder scores with a shot to the body.
Law misses with a wild body shot.
Law throws a lazy right hand but Crowder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crowder misses with a straight left.
Law checks a leg kick.
Law is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Law tries to clinch but Crowder moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Crowder misses the target.
Crowder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Law. Beautiful body shot.
Law tries to clinch up.
Law scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowder takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Law avoids the body shot from Crowder.
Law swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Law throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Crowder misses its target.
Law cracks Crowder with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crowder swings for the body but Law moves out of range. #T1#
Law lands a nice looking kick to the body. Crowder takes a step back to recover.
Law misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crowder.
Law swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Crowder misses.
Law tries to close the distance and clinch but Crowder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Law closes the distance and clinches.
Crowder swings wildly with an uppercut but Law uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crowder blocks a body shot from Law.
Crowder struggles to land a body shot inside as Law controls his hands.
Crowder just leaning against Law, taking a breather.
Law slows down the pace here.
Crowder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Law lands a nice uppercut.
Law scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crowder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Law's elbow. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Law.
Crowder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crowder is leaning against Law and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Crowder tries a body shot but Law blocks it.
Crowder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Law.
Law lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Law tries to throw a body punch but Crowder avoids it by throwing Law back against the cage.
Law working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Law lands with a right to the head.
Law misses with a punch to the body.
Law scores with a shot to the side of Crowder's head.
Law misses with a punch to the body.
Crowder lands a hook that snaps the head of Law backwards.
Crowder stalling the fight.
Law tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crowder lands a right hand. #BC#
Crowder breaks from the clinch.
Crowder scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Crowder seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T3#
Law moves out of range of the strikes.
Law tries to bum rush Crowder with a series of wild strikes but Crowder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Law digs a good hook to Crowder's body.
Crowder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Law.
Crowder throws a combination. Law tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Law throws a low kick, looking for Crowder's leg but Crowder calmly moves out of range.
Crowder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Law.
Law misses with a body punch
and Crowder counters with a nice uppercut.
Crowder ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Law fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
Crowder lands with a hook. Law tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Crowder misses the target.
Crowder misses with a looping left.
Crowder buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
A slow jab from Law misses its intended target.
Law misses with a hook.
A big left from Crowder misses.
Law swings widly with a right hand
letting Crowder counter with a right hand.
Crowder moves out of range of the leg kick from Law.
A little feinted left hand from Crowder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A bone on bone clash there as Crowder blocks the leg kick.
Crowder tried to counter with a leg kick but Law avoided it.
A head kick misses from Law.
Crowder throws a big counter combination but Law scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Law scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Crowder checks the leg kick.
Law takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Law dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Crowder clinches up with Law and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crowder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Law is trying to maintain a safe position but Crowder gets an underhook and turns Law into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Law scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crowder can't find room to land a body shot as Law controls the action.
Crowder misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marshall Law will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Law with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Law throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Crowder checks a leg kick.
Crowder appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Crowder looks to land a combination but Law avoids it well.
Crowder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Law.
Law defending well as Crowder loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body kick from Crowder.
Law digs a good body shot into Crowder's ribs.
Crowder doesn't manage to clinch there - Law circles away.
Law misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crowder.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crowder. Law does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Law was well out of range. Poor timing from Crowder.
Crowder tries to score with a low kick but Law moves his leg out of the way.
Law looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Law is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Crowder rather than just go for the knockout.
Law misses with a wild body shot.
Law misses the shot to the body.
Crowder takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
A good leg kick by Crowder.
Law swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Law misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crowder looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crowder takes a swing at Law's ribcage but misses.
Crowder fails in his attempt to clinch.
Law throws a push kick but Crowder slaps the foot to one side.
Law fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crowder manages to avoid it.
Crowder connects with a right hand. Law shakes it off.
Law takes one on the button.
Law looks to score with a jab to the body but Crowder is just out of range.
Law takes one on the button.
Law lands with a hook. Crowder tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Law throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crowder blocks a low kick nicely.#T2#
Jab, jab by Crowder - just one landing. #ROC#
Law is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Law misses with a right hand
and Crowder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Law is still on wobbly legs! Can Crowder finish him?
Law lands a right hook to the body.
Law looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crowder closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Law! Crowder dives in looking to finish! Law is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raylan Crowder!
A less than humble Raylan Crowder misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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