Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: S y n K 1
Date: Apr 02, 2021

#R1#
Crespo throws out a loose jab but Cortez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Cortez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cortez lands a jab to the nose.
Cortez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crespo doesn't seem bothered though.
Cortez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Crespo motions for Cortez to come forward. Crespo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crespo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It appears Cortez was looking to counter with a kick there.
Crespo looks for the body kick but Cortez saw that one coming.
Crespo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cortez scores with a three punch combo! #CUT#It looks like Silvio Crespo has been cut.
Crespo throws a good cross that connects.
Cortez misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crespo misses with an uppercut.
Cortez with a nice cross.
Crespo misses with a two punch combination.
Crespo darts in trying to clinch
enabling Cortez to counter with a crisp jab.
Crespo tried to score with a low kick but Cortez checks it.
Cortez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cortez connects with a body shot that sends Crespo's belly button to the back.#T1#
Cortez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Crespo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cortez with a nice cross.#KD#
Cortez cracks Crespo with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Crespo get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Crespo looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!
Cortez moves out of range of the body kick from Crespo.
Crespo takes a jab right on the kisser. #ROC#Crespo is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cortez scores with a nice strike.
Crespo is still on wobbly legs! Can Cortez finish him?
Cortez looks to land a combination but Crespo avoids it well.
Cortez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cortez misses with a body shot. #KD#
Cortez scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Crespo to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.
Crespo tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Cortez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Cortez tenderised Crespo's leg. Crespo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Crespo seems to have recovered his senses.
Cortez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Crespo swings widly with a right hand
and Cortez counters with a nice body shot.
A jab from Cortez finds it's way through Crespo's defenses. #CUT#That has opened up Silvio Crespo's cut even more.
Cortez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Crespo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice cross by Cortez.
Crespo throws a looping overhand right but Cortez ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Crespo misses with an uppercut.
Cortez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Crespo misses with a straight left.
A jab from Crespo misses.
Cortez misses with a body kick.
Crespo throws a fast counter high kick but Cortez manages to duck under it in time.
Cortez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cortez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crespo.
Crespo moves in looking to clinch but Cortez pushes him off.
Cortez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crespo.
Cortez misses with a few strikes there.
Crespo throws a wild body kick that Cortez sees coming a mile off.
Crespo misses with a double jab.
Cortez's corner calls for a 1-2. Cortez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Crespo throws a head kick that misses.
Jab by Cortez.
Cortez lands a nice shot that snaps Crespo's head back.
Crespo looks to throw the jab but Cortez is out of range.
Cortez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Crespo has time to react.
Cortez moves out of range as Crespo strikes.
Cortez staying out of range there.#T3#
Crespo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and as Crespo looks to reset his feet, Cortez counters with a string of precision punches, right on the button, sending Crespo crashing to the canvas! Crespo is in big trouble here! The referee has started the count but Crespo is so wobbly that the ref has given up the count at 6 - he's called the bout off! Cortez is your winner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Felipe Cortez!
Felipe Cortez thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN K-1 å…
Date: Feb 19, 2021

#R1#
Crespo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from The Zealot finds it's way through Crespo's defenses.
Decent striking displayed by The Zealot there.#CUT#It looks like Silvio Crespo has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Crespo misses the target.
Crespo throws out a loose jab but The Zealot uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Zealot throwing a counter right hand but Crespo manages to avoid it.
Crespo throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Crespo misses.
The Zealot was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big right from The Zealot misses.
Crespo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - The Zealot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crespo throws a looping overhand right but The Zealot ducks down to avoid it.
Crespo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The Zealot is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Zealot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Zealot really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Crespo thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from The Zealot misses the target.
Crespo misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from The Zealot on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The Zealot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crespo.
Crespo throws a hook but The Zealot blocks it.
Crespo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Crespo needs to keep his hands up - The Zealot had a free shot at his head there.
The Zealot throws a good cross that connects.
Crespo slips a straight right by The Zealot.
The Zealot is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The Zealot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crespo.#T1#
Crespo tries to move into range but The Zealot moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Crespo misses the jab.
A cross from The Zealot lands.
Crespo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Zealot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Zealot cracks Crespo with a right hand to the side of the head.
The Zealot throws a jab when Crespo was well out of range.
Crespo misses with a straight right.
The Zealot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crespo.
The Zealot catches Crespo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The Zealot getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slow jab from Crespo misses its intended target.
The Zealot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crespo.
Crespo is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Crespo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The Zealot is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crespo misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from The Zealot on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crespo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between The Zealot's hands.
The Zealot ducks under a wild hook from Crespo.
The Zealot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crespo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Zealot misses with a straight left.
Crespo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and The Zealot connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Crespo scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
A big left from The Zealot misses.
Crespo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and The Zealot counters with a stiff right hand.
The Zealot bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Crespo's head.
Crespo throws out a loose jab but The Zealot uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Zealot misses with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from The Zealot.
Crespo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Zealot throws a jab but it's blocked by Crespo.
Crespo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crespo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Crespo walks into a straight right hand from The Zealot.#ROC#Crespo is rocked!
Crespo throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from The Zealot misses the target.
The Zealot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crespo.
Jab from Crespo.
The Zealot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crespo loads up on a big right hand but The Zealot slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from The Zealot.
The Zealot connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Crespo's hands.
Good exchange - The Zealot coming out on top.#T3#
Crespo throws a lazy uppercut
and Crespo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Zealot is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The Zealot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from The Zealot misses.
The Zealot gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The Zealot catches Crespo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Crespo looks to throw the jab but The Zealot is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from The Zealot on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crespo throws a lazy uppercut
and The Zealot counters with a nice uppercut.
The Zealot moves out of range as Crespo strikes.
The Zealot slips under a jab.
Crespo staying out of range there.
The Zealot throws a lazy right hand but Crespo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crespo moves into range and connects with a jab.
The Zealot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crespo.
The Zealot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crespo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Zealot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crespo ducks under a wild hook from The Zealot.
A jab from The Zealot misses.
The Zealot defending well as Crespo loads up on a big left hand.
The Zealot was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
The Zealot throws an overhand right that lands on Crespo's shoulder, as Crespo tries to avoid the shot.
The Zealot thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Zealot connects with a jab.
Crespo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Crespo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crespo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Zealot throws out the jab.
Crespo misses the jab.
Crespo throws a jab when The Zealot was well out of range.
Crespo lands with an overhand left.
A big right from Crespo misses.
Crespo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crespo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice cross by Crespo.#ROC2#The Zealot is rocked!
Crespo slips under a jab from The Zealot.
Oh The Zealot is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Zealot is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Crespo doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! The Zealot crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in The Zealot's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Silvio Crespo!
Silvio Crespo managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition, into his post fight interview.

Event: SYN K-1 äºŒ
Date: Jan 22, 2021

#R1#
Crespo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crespo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Zealot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Crespo blocks a jab.
Good exchange - Crespo coming out on top.
Crespo throws a body punch but The Zealot moves out of range.
The Zealot moves away from the strike by Crespo.
Crespo misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Crespo.
Crespo lands with a straight right. The Zealot didn't see that one coming.
Crespo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#It looks like Silvio Crespo has been cut.
The Zealot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crespo moves away.
Crespo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crespo throws a poor cross that misses
and The Zealot counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Crespo.
Crespo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crespo lands a really nice looking cross but The Zealot seems unphased.
Crespo lands with a straight right. The Zealot didn't see that one coming.
The Zealot slips under a jab from Crespo.
Crespo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A shot to the liver by The Zealot. Beautiful body shot.
Crespo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Zealot.
The Zealot throws out a counter right but Crespo avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Crespo throws a right hand that The Zealot ducks under and follows up with a left that The Zealot also avoids with ease.
Crespo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Crespo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The Zealot moves out of range of the strikes.
The Zealot tests Crespo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crespo misses with a hook.
The Zealot moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for The Zealot.
A nice combination there by The Zealot. #ROC2#Crespo is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Zealot lands the left hand.
Oh Crespo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crespo cracks The Zealot with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Crespo seems to have got his legs back now.
The Zealot slips under a jab from Crespo.
It seemed like The Zealot was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Crespo misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Zealot slips a jab from Crespo.
Crespo throws an off balance right hand
and The Zealot counters with a left to the body.
Crespo is breathing heavily.
Crespo misses with an uppercut.
Crespo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Zealot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crespo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Nice defenses there by The Zealot.
Crespo swings away with a body shot that misses
and The Zealot counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The Zealot cracks a nice hook into Crespo's ribs.
The Zealot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Zealot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crespo manages to avoid it.
Crespo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The Zealot lands a really nice looking cross but Crespo seems unphased. #KD2#
Crespo walks into a straight right hand and goes down! The Zealot rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Crespo has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.#CUT2#Silvio Crespo's cut is getting worse.
Crespo misses with a looping right.
Sloppy strikes from Crespo. Those never looked like landing. #KD2#
The Zealot catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Crespo stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Crespo walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!
The Zealot misses with the combination.
Crespo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crespo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Zealot! But no joy.#KD2#
Crespo ducks into a a hook from The Zealot and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!
The Zealot is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Crespo looks to land a right hand but The Zealot moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Zealot! But no joy.
Crespo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Zealot moves away.
The Zealot has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The Zealot lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Crespo out cold! Crespo is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the ropes! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Masada The Zealot!
Masada The Zealot gave a mention to MKFC in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: ETERNITY 26 - KT World Series
Date: Dec 13, 2020

#R1#
Crespo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #CL2#
Crespo moves into the clinch.
Whok lands with a short shot to the head.
Crespo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Crespo.
Whok tries a knee to the head but Crespo blocks it.
Whok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crespo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Whok with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short left from Crespo.
Crespo scores with a shoulder strike.
Whok blocks an uppercut.
Crespo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Whok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Whok has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Crespo blocks a body shot from Whok.
Whok throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Crespo swings wildly with an uppercut but Whok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crespo tries to land a knee to the head but Whok blocks with his arms.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crespo misses with the head strike.
Crespo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crespo misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Whok.
Crespo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Whok creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Crespo's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Silvio Crespo has been cut.
Crespo lands a body punch.
Crespo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Whok has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Whok lands a nice elbow.
Whok lands a damaging elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Whok.
Crespo scores with a shot to the side of Whok's head.
Crespo misses with a knee strike.
Crespo takes an elbow to the temple.
Crespo misses with a punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Whok just misses with a elbow thrown towards Crespo's brow.
Crespo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Crespo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Whok's elbow.
Whok creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Crespo's defenses. #CUT#That has opened up Silvio Crespo's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whok lands with a left to the head.
Crespo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Whok.
Whok softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Whok.
Whok scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Whok can't find room to land a body shot as Crespo controls the action. #T2#
Whok is trying to stall.
Crespo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Whok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Whok comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Whok looking to throw knees to the head but Crespo is blocking nicely.
Crespo misses with the head strike.
Crespo misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice left hand lands by Whok.
Whok pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Crespo swings wildly with an uppercut but Whok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crespo blocks an uppercut.
Whok throws an elbow but it misses.
Whok misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whok lands an elbow inside that Crespo shrugs off.
Whok misses with a knee to the head.
Crespo missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Whok throws an elbow but misses.
Whok misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Whok throws an elbow but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Piger Whok dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Silvio Crespo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Crespo pushes Whok back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crespo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Crespo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crespo misses with some punches.
Crespo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short body shot lands from Crespo as the two fighters clinch.
Whok throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Crespo blocks it with crossed arms.
Crespo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Whok lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Crespo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crespo misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crespo.
Crespo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Whok.
Crespo presses Whok against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crespo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Whok lands a hook that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
Whok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crespo tries to throw a body punch but Whok avoids it by throwing Crespo back against the ropes.
Crespo tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Crespo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Whok gets through Crespo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Crespo misses with some punches.
Whok avoids the elbow strike from Crespo, against the ropes.
Whok throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Whok tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Whok.
Crespo misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Whok.
Crespo blocks a body shot from Whok.
Whok throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Whok working aggressively here.
Whok is trying to maintain a safe position but Crespo gets an underhook and turns Whok into the ropes.
Piger Whok has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Whok takes a shot to the head.
Crespo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Crespo pushes Whok back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Whok gets through Crespo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Whok lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Whok.
Crespo swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Whok blocking some punches.
Whok connects with a nasty looking knee right to Crespo's face. #CUT#The cut above Silvio Crespo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Whok working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Whok lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Crespo or not.
Crespo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crespo misses with some punches.
Whok lands a nice shot to the body.
Crespo is breathing heavily.
Crespo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Whok throws an elbow but it misses.
Whok tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Whok crunches a lovely knee into Crespo's ribcage.
Whok is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crespo can do to turn this around?
Whok throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Whok tries to stall but Crespo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Whok lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
Whok managing to block the knees to the body from Crespo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Whok - that landed with a thud.
Whok lands an elbow inside.
Whok lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Whok lands a knee to the head.
Whok's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Piger Whok dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Silvio Crespo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Crespo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Whok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Whok tries to clinch up.
Whok lands a leg kick that knocks Crespo off balance momentarily.
Whok works over Crespo's head and body with a nice combination.
Whok throws a combination. Crespo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Crespo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Crespo backs away, Whok returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Whok is looking to clinch but Crespo is avoiding it.
Whok looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL#
Whok moves into range and clinches up with Crespo.
Whok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crespo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Crespo missing with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whok throws a knee to the head but misses.
Crespo lands a nice uppercut.
Crespo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Whok lands a body punch in the clinch.
Crespo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crespo blocks the elbow strike.
Crespo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Whok backwards.
Whok misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Whok using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Crespo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Whok softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Crespo misses with the head strike.
Crespo lands with a short shot to the head.
Crespo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Whok has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Whok misses with a knee strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Whok.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Whok just misses with a elbow thrown towards Crespo's brow.
Whok comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Crespo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Whok using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Crespo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Whok lands an elbow just above Crespo 's eye.
Crespo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Whok blocking some punches.
Whok creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Crespo tries to throw a body punch but Whok avoids it by throwing Crespo back against the ropes.
Whok throws an elbow but it misses.
Crespo blocks an elbow strike from Whok.
A right handed body shot lands from Whok.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crespo swings wildly with an uppercut but Whok uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Whok lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crespo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Whok's elbow.
Crespo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Whok blocks a body shot from Crespo.
Crespo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Whok lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
Crespo misses with the head strike.
Crespo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Whok tries to land a knee to the head but Crespo blocks with his arms.
Crespo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Whok.
Whok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crespo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Whok scores with a hook to the body.
Whok struggles to land a body shot inside as Crespo controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whok connects with a knee to the head.
Crespo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Crespo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Whok.
Crespo blocks an elbow strike.
Crespo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Piger Whok clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Silvio Crespo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
No joy there for Crespo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crespo lands a lovely overhand right.
Whok throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Whok pushes Crespo up against the ropes in a clinch.
Crespo lands an uppercut.
Whok lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Whok throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Whok putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Crespo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Whok is trying to maintain a safe position but Crespo gets an underhook and turns Whok into the ropes.
Whok gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Whok lands an elbow inside that Crespo shrugs off.
Whok comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#Silvio Crespo's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Silvio Crespo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Piger Whok!
Our winner, Piger Whok, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: EK 22_ Wubba Wubba Dub Dub
Date: Nov 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crespo scores with a jab. Kolone acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kolone throws a series of punches but Crespo moves out of range.
That kick from Kolone tenderised Crespo's leg. Crespo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Crespo doesn't manage to clinch there - Kolone circles away.
Crespo throws out a leg kick but Kolone moves out of range and Crespo only half commits.
Kolone lands an overhand right.
Crespo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kolone walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Crespo scores with a jab to the head.
Kolone scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kolone lands a jab to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Silvio Crespo has been cut.#CL#
Crespo has Kolone up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kolone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Crespo lands a left hand.
Crespo throws a head punch that misses.
Crespo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kolone working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Crespo avoiding damage as Kolone throws knees to the body.
Crespo tries a knee to the head but Kolone blocks it.
Crespo throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
A short right from Kolone on the inside.
Kolone blocking some punches.
Crespo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kolone.
Kolone missing with knees to the body.
Kolone pushes Crespo back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kolone scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crespo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Crespo tries to throw a body punch but Kolone avoids it by throwing Crespo back against the ropes.
Kolone pushes Crespo back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crespo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crespo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Crespo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kolone backwards.
Kolone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kolone misses with some punches.
Crespo working aggressively here.
Kolone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kolone lands a damaging elbow.
Kolone lands a hook that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
Crespo lands a knee to the head.
Kolone misses with the head strike. #T2#
Kolone pushes Crespo back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kolone lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crespo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kolone prevents a body shot from Crespo.
Kolone lands a good knee to the midsection. Crespo won't want to take too many of those.
Kolone working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crespo avoids the elbow strike from Kolone, against the ropes.
Kolone avoids a wild elbow strike from Crespo.
Crespo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Crespo takes a shot to the head.
Kolone swings wildly with an uppercut but Crespo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crespo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crespo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Crespo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kolone blocks the elbow strike.
Crespo working aggressively here.
Kolone lands a nice knee to the body.
Crespo blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vaai Kolone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Silvio Crespo's cut.
That's time! Crespo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Crespo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kolone jabs Crespo right on the nose. Crespo blinks but takes it well.
Crespo checks a low kick from Kolone.
Crespo is looking to slow Kolone down with leg kicks.
Kolone throws a solid leg kick but Crespo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kolone.
Crespo throws a jab when Kolone was well out of range.
Kolone digs a good hook to Crespo's body.
Crespo throws a lazy uppercut
and as Crespo looks to reset his feet, Kolone counters with a string of precision punches, right on the button, sending Crespo crashing to the canvas! Crespo is in big trouble here! The referee has started the count but Crespo is so wobbly that the ref has given up the count at 6 - he's called the bout off! Kolone is your winner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vaai Kolone!
Vaai Kolone 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.

Event: EK 19_LUMINIFEROUS AETHER
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crespo throws a lazy right hand but Whok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Whok.
Crespo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crespo 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.
Whok throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Piger Whok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crespo checks a low kick from Whok.
Whok lands a nice looking body kick.#CL#
Whok clinches up against the ropes.
Whok comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Silvio Crespo has been cut.
Our sources have told us that Whok has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Crespo throws a head punch that misses.
Whok trying to land knees to the body.
Crespo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Crespo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Crespo fails to land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Whok.
Crespo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Whok lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crespo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Whok lands a damaging elbow.
Whok lands an elbow inside. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Crespo.
Whok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crespo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crespo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Whok lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crespo throws a punch but it's blocked by Whok.
Crespo looking to throw knees to the head but Whok is blocking nicely.
Whok swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Whok lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Whok managing to block the knees to the body from Crespo.
Crespo pushes Whok back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Whok with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Crespo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Crespo swings wildly with an uppercut but Whok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whok tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Crespo avoids it.
Whok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crespo's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Crespo scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Whok throws a punch but it's blocked by Crespo.
Crespo misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
A short right from Crespo on the inside.
Crespo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Whok lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crespo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Whok scores with a hook to the body.
Whok is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Crespo is keeping busy.
Crespo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Whok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Whok taking a breather.
Crespo with a knee to the head.
Whok lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#That has opened up Silvio Crespo's cut even more.
Whok pushes Crespo back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crespo has a couple of punches blocked by Whok.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Whok.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crespo.
Whok lands an elbow inside.
Crespo throws a punch but it's blocked by Whok.
Crespo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Whok trying to control the position but instead, Crespo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Whok into the ropes.
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 Piger Whok will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Silvio Crespo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A clash of legs there as Crespo blocks the low kick.
Whok avoids a punch combination nicely.
Whok connects with an inside leg kick.
Whok throws a low kick, looking for Crespo's leg but Crespo calmly moves out of range.
Crespo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Whok can pounce on him.
Crespo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Whok scores with a jab to the head.
Crespo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Whok.
Whok connects with a leg kick.
Whok turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Crespo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good shot there by Whok.
Some wild striking there from Crespo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crespo throws a head kick that misses.
Crespo fails to land with a series of punches.
Crespo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A combination from Crespo does no damage. #T1#
Whok connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Crespo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Whok circles away quickly and effectively.
Whok feints and then cracks Crespo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Crespo down.
A punch combination from Crespo misses.
Crespo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Whok lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crespo walks into a left hand.
Whok lands a jab to Crespo's midsection.
Crespo ducks right into an uppercut from Whok.
Crespo throws a series of punches but Whok avoids them all with ease.
Whok thuds a left hand into Crespo's body.
A low kick lands for Whok.
Silvio Crespo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Whok looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whok buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Whok scores with a jab to the head. #CL#
Whok moves into the clinch successfully.
Whok avoids the elbow strike from Crespo, against the ropes.
Crespo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Crespo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Crespo misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crespo. #T2#
Whok pushes Crespo back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crespo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crespo avoids the elbow strike from Whok, against the ropes.
Crespo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Whok lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Whok lands an elbow inside that Crespo shrugs off.
Whok blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crespo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Crespo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Crespo scores with a shot to the side of Whok's head.
A nice left hand lands by Whok.
Whok lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Whok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Whok lands an uppercut.
Crespo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Whok backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Whok tries to work over Crespo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Whok takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice elbow from Whok.
Crespo swings wildly with an uppercut but Whok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whok swings wildly with an uppercut but Crespo uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piger Whok dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Silvio Crespo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Whok is looking to clinch but Crespo is avoiding it.
Nice uppercut lands for Whok. That snapped Crespo's head back.
Crespo throws a push kick but Whok slaps the foot to one side.
Whok fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Crespo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Crespo throws a hook to the side of Whok's head but Whok sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crespo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Whok circles away quickly and effectively.
Whok is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crespo can do to turn this around?
Whok has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Whok there as he acknowledges the shot.
Crespo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Whok tries to clinch but Crespo is having none of it.
Whok tries to clinch there but Crespo circles away. #CL#
Whok gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Whok fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Whok tries a knee to the head but Crespo blocks it.
Crespo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Whok gets through Crespo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whok using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Crespo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Crespo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Whok creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Whok creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1#
Whok lands a damaging elbow.
Whok misses with an elbow over the top.
Crespo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Crespo pushes Whok back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crespo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Whok lands with a light punch inside.
Crespo lands a hook that snaps the head of Whok backwards.
Crespo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Whok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crespo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Whok.
Piger Whok has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Crespo managing to block the knees to the body from Whok.
Whok blocks an uppercut.
Crespo tries a body shot but Whok blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crespo.
Whok tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whok with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Crespo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Crespo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crespo. #T2#
Crespo can't find room to land a body shot as Whok controls the action.
Crespo lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Whok fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crespo.
Crespo misses with a punch on the inside.
Crespo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crespo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Whok backwards.
Whok blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Whok lands a nice elbow.
Whok tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Crespo avoids it.
Crespo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Whok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Whok blocks an uppercut.
Whok lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Whok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crespo takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#The cut above Silvio Crespo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Whok lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crespo takes an elbow to the temple.
Crespo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Crespo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Silvio Crespo just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Silvio Crespo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
A bone on bone clash there as Whok blocks the leg kick.
Whok is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#KD2#
Crespo closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Whok crashing to the mat! Whok uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!#ROC2#Whok is rocked!
Whok lands with a nice body kick.
A combination from Crespo does no damage.
Whok throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crespo takes one to the chin there.
Crespo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Whok looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Whok tries to clinch there but Crespo circles away.
A combination from Crespo does no damage.
Whok blocks a jab.
Whok feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Whok lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crespo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Whok tries to clinch there but Crespo circles away.
Whok buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Whok.
Crespo misses with an uppercut. Whok saw that one coming.
Whok buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Whok clobbers Crespo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A solid body kick from Whok.
Crespo just misses with a punch to the body.
Crespo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Whok moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Whok feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Crespo misses with a low kick.
Crespo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Whok.
Whok connects with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Crespo misses.
Nice body kick there by Whok.
A nice leg kick lands there from Whok.
Whok scores with a leg kick.
Crespo throws a combination that misses
and Whok counters with a slapping leg kick.
Whok keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Crespo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Whok.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crespo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Crespo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Crespo throws a body punch but Whok moves out of range.
Whok lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Whok tests Crespo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Whok scores with a kick to the midsection.#T2#
Whok throws a front kick that sends Crespo stumbling back into the ropes.
Crespo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Whok finds it's way round the side to connect with Crespo's head.
Whok tries to clinch but Crespo moves out of range.
Whok doesn't manage to clinch there - Crespo circles away.
Crespo 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.
A chopping leg kick lands by Whok.
Piger Whok is winning the standup battle so far.
Crespo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Crespo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Whok.
Crespo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Whok.
Whok works the jab nicely.
Crespo misses with a hook.
Crespo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Whok cracks a nice hook into Crespo's ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A slapping body kick lands there for Whok.
Whok clobbers Crespo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Whok dodges the punch combination from Crespo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silvio Crespo scored the knockdown and takes the final round.
The cut man is working on Silvio Crespo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5##CL#
Whok clinches.
Crespo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Whok's elbow.
Whok putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Crespo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Whok pushes off an throws an elbow but Crespo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Whok misses with a knee to the head.
Whok lands an elbow inside that Crespo shrugs off.
Crespo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crespo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Whok throws a knee to the head but misses.
Crespo dodges an elbow strike from Whok.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Whok throws an elbow but misses.
Crespo tries a body shot but Whok blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whok lands an uppercut.
Whok landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Whok tries to land a knee to the head but Crespo blocks with his arms.
Crespo is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Crespo prevents a body shot from Whok. #T1#
Crespo takes a shot to the head.
Crespo takes an elbow to the temple.
Whok lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Whok blocks a body shot from Crespo.
Whok blocks the elbow strike.
Silvio Crespo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Whok lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crespo tries to throw a body punch but Whok avoids it by throwing Crespo back against the ropes.
Whok managing to block the knees to the body from Crespo.
Nice elbow from Crespo.
Good body shot from Whok.
Whok landing knees to the head.
Crespo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Whok throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Whok creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Crespo's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Whok blocking some punches.
Whok blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Whok looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Crespo doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Whok.#CUT#Silvio Crespo's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A short uppercut from Whok.
Whok lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Silvio Crespo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Piger Whok!
A very excited looking Piger Whok 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: EK 11_APEX REVOLUTION
Date: Aug 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Zealot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crespo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crespo tries to land a body kick
letting The Zealot counter with a right hand.
Crespo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crespo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CL2#
Crespo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Zealot, pushing him back against the ropes.
A short right from The Zealot.
The Zealot scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The Zealot misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Zealot lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crespo lands with a light punch inside.
Crespo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has The Zealot in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The Zealot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crespo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crespo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Crespo misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from The Zealot as the two fighters clinch.
Crespo blocks an uppercut.
Crespo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crespo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Zealot.
The Zealot is leaning against Crespo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The Zealot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crespo looking to throw knees to the head but The Zealot is blocking nicely. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Zealot.
A head punch on the inside from Crespo fails to land.
The Zealot lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Zealot.
Crespo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from The Zealot.
The Zealot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Zealot.
Crespo lands a left hand.
Crespo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Crespo misses with some punches.
The Zealot scores with a hook to the body.
The Zealot digs a right hand into Crespo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Crespo's gas tank.
The Zealot works on Crespo's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Crespo as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from Crespo.
The Zealot gets through Crespo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crespo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from The Zealot fails to land.
The Zealot presses Crespo against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Crespo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crespo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Zealot working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crespo unloads a knee to the mid-section. The Zealot lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T2#
Crespo throws a punch but it's blocked by The Zealot.
Crespo misses with a body punch.
Crespo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crespo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The Zealot has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The Zealot lands a left hand.
Crespo tries to work over The Zealot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Zealot avoids the elbow strike from Crespo, against the ropes.
A short right from Crespo.
Crespo can't find room to land a body shot as The Zealot controls the action.
Crespo throws an elbow but it misses.
The Zealot swings wildly with an uppercut but Crespo uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Zealot really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Crespo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from The Zealot fails to land.
Crespo blocks an uppercut.
Crespo landing knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from The Zealot.
The Zealot misses with the head strike.
Crespo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The Zealot has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The Zealot lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, The Zealot creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from The Zealot. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from The Zealot fails to land.
The Zealot lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The Zealot scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crespo looking to throw knees to the head but The Zealot is blocking nicely.
The Zealot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The Zealot blocks a body shot from Crespo.
Crespo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Zealot.
The Zealot working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crespo.
The Zealot blocks the elbow strike.
The Zealot pushes Crespo back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crespo blocks an uppercut.
Crespo trying to land knees to the body.
The Zealot pushes Crespo back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Crespo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crespo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crespo misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Zealot lands a nice uppercut.
Crespo misses with the head strike.
Crespo misses with a punch to the body.
Crespo throws a punch but it's blocked by The Zealot.
Crespo connects with a nasty looking knee right to The Zealot's face. #T4#
Crespo working aggressively here.
Crespo lands a good knee to the midsection. The Zealot won't want to take too many of those.
Crespo throws a punch but it's blocked by The Zealot.
The Zealot blocks an uppercut.
Crespo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Zealot avoids the elbow strike from Crespo, against the ropes.
The Zealot lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
Crespo blocking some punches.
The Zealot lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The Zealot lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
Crespo takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crespo.
The Zealot lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
The Zealot lands with a short shot to the head.
Crespo misses with a knee to the head.
The Zealot lands a left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crespo blocks an uppercut.
Crespo blocks an uppercut.
The Zealot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Zealot throws a punch but it's blocked by Crespo.
Crespo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Zealot backwards.
The Zealot lands with a left to the head.
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 Masada The Zealot will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
The Zealot takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Both fighters circling a little - Crespo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Crespo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Crespo is looking for the big counter here.
Crespo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#It looks like Silvio Crespo has been cut.#CL2#
Crespo pushes The Zealot up against the ropes in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Zealot.
Crespo lands with a right to the head.
Crespo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Zealot's elbow.
Crespo misses with the head strike.
Crespo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The Zealot misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crespo lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Zealot backwards.
Crespo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crespo throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for The Zealot.
Crespo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Zealot blocking some punches.
The Zealot lands a shoulder strike.
The Zealot pushes Crespo back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crespo misses with some punches.
Crespo tries to throw a body punch but The Zealot avoids it by throwing Crespo back against the ropes. #T1#
Crespo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Crespo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Zealot lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Crespo or not.
Crespo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Crespo is breathing heavily.
The Zealot lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The Zealot lands a hook that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
Crespo tries to work over The Zealot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Zealot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Zealot blocking some punches.
Crespo misses with an elbow strike.
The Zealot throws a punch but it's blocked by Crespo.
The Zealot blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Zealot.
Crespo blocks an uppercut.
Crespo misses with a knee to the head.
The Zealot works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Crespo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and The Zealot avoids it.
Crespo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Zealot cracks Crespo with a nice body shot.
The Zealot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crespo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Crespo fails to land.
The Zealot lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crespo backwards. #T2#
The Zealot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crespo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for The Zealot.
The Zealot lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Crespo.
The Zealot throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crespos head.
The Zealot lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
The Zealot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Zealot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Crespo misses with the head strike.
The Zealot lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Zealot.
Crespo misses with the head strike.
The Zealot lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
The Zealot lands a shoulder strike.
Crespo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from The Zealot as the two fighters clinch.
The Zealot lands with a right to the head.
The Zealot digs a right hand underneath Crespo's ribcage. Crespo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The Zealot lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
The Zealot digs a right hand underneath Crespo's ribcage. Crespo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from The Zealot on the inside.
The Zealot lands a body shot. #T3#
The Zealot lands with a left to the head.
A short right from The Zealot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, The Zealot scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crespo swings wildly with an uppercut but The Zealot uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Zealot gets through Crespo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Zealot lands with a left to the head.
The Zealot lands a hook that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
The Zealot lands with a short shot to the head.
Crespo misses with some punches.
The Zealot lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Crespo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from The Zealot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A hook to the body from The Zealot.
The Zealot lands with a right to the head.
The Zealot lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The Zealot misses with a punch on the inside.
The Zealot tries a body shot but Crespo blocks it.
Crespo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and The Zealot avoids it.
The Zealot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Crespo fails to land. #T4#
Crespo misses with a punch on the inside.
The Zealot scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crespo throws a punch but it's blocked by The Zealot.
The Zealot misses with a punch on the inside.
Crespo blocking some punches.
Masada The Zealot has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The Zealot works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The Zealot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crespo.
The Zealot lands with a short shot to the head.
The Zealot lands with a light punch inside.
Crespo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Zealot's elbow.
Crespo digs a right hand underneath The Zealot's ribcage. The Zealot let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The Zealot lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
The Zealot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crespo can do to turn this around?
The Zealot lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
The Zealot works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The Zealot lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crespo lands a nice uppercut.
Crespo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The Zealot tries to throw a body punch but Crespo avoids it by throwing The Zealot back against the ropes.
The Zealot lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The Zealot scores with a shot to the side of Crespo's head.
The Zealot scores with a shot to the side of Crespo's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masada The Zealot dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Silvio Crespo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
The Zealot is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Crespo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Zealot lands a body shot.
A punch combination from The Zealot misses.
The Zealot checks a leg kick.
Crespo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and The Zealot is able to avoid easily.
The Zealot checks a low kick from Crespo.
The Zealot throws a series of punches but Crespo moves out of range.
The Zealot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crespo.
The Zealot tests Crespo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crespo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The Zealot lands a really nice looking cross but Crespo seems unphased.
Crespo tries to score with a low kick but The Zealot moves his leg out of the way.
Crespo throws a nice looking combination but The Zealot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crespo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Crespo.
The Zealot lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Crespo 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.
The Zealot getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#KD#
The Zealot catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Crespo stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Crespo walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!#ROC#Crespo is rocked!#CL2#
Crespo gets a clinch.
Crespo is still on wobbly legs! Can The Zealot finish him?
Crespo unloads a knee to the mid-section. The Zealot lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Crespo seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Zealot lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crespo misses with the head strike.
Crespo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Zealot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The Zealot blocking some punches.
The Zealot scores with a shot to the side of Crespo's head.
Crespo misses with a knee to the head.
The Zealot pushes Crespo back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Zealot lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Zealot blocking some punches.
The Zealot blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crespo.
Crespo throws a punch but it's blocked by The Zealot.
The Zealot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
The Zealot working aggressively here.
The Zealot lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
Crespo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from The Zealot on the inside.
The Zealot misses with a punch on the inside.
The Zealot misses with some punches.
The Zealot lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
The Zealot lands a left hand.
The Zealot lands a body shot in the clinch.
The Zealot misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Crespo as the two fighters clinch.
The Zealot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Zealot makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The Zealot works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Crespo lands an elbow just above The Zealot 's eye.
The Zealot lands with a right to the head.
Crespo tries to land knees in the clinch but The Zealot avoids the damage to the body.
The Zealot lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Zealot presses Crespo against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Crespo lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Zealot backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from The Zealot. #T3#
The Zealot lands a hook that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
The Zealot lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from The Zealot on the inside.
Crespo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The Zealot lands a shot to the body.
The Zealot lands with a right to the head.
The Zealot lands a shoulder strike.
Crespo throws a head punch that misses.
Crespo swings wildly with an uppercut but The Zealot uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Zealot lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from The Zealot as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from The Zealot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by The Zealot.
The Zealot lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Zealot lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Zealot scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Crespo fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Zealot.
The Zealot lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crespo backwards. #T4#
Crespo throws an elbow but it misses.
The Zealot scores with a shoulder strike.
Crespo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Zealot lands with a light punch inside.
Crespo swings wildly with an uppercut but The Zealot uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Zealot blocks an uppercut.
The Zealot lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The Zealot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The Zealot lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Zealot.
The Zealot can't find room to land a body shot as Crespo controls the action.
The Zealot lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The Zealot lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Zealot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crespo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crespo has a couple of punches blocked by The Zealot.
Crespo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Zealots head.
The Zealot lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
The Zealot misses with the head strike.
The Zealot lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masada The Zealot takes that one, having scored the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Silvio Crespo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Crespo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Zealot scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The Zealot blocks a head kick by Crespo.
The Zealot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Zealot lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Crespo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Crespo throws a low kick, looking for The Zealot's leg but The Zealot calmly moves out of range.
Crespo fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Zealot was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Zealot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crespo.
A combination from The Zealot does no damage.
Crespo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #CL2#
Crespo has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Crespo on the inside.
Crespo takes a shot to the head.
The Zealot lands an uppercut.
Crespo lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Crespo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Crespo tries to throw a body punch but The Zealot avoids it by throwing Crespo back against the ropes.
Crespo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The Zealot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Zealot misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crespo misses with the head strike.
The Zealot blocks an uppercut.
The Zealot goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Crespo fails to land.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Crespo obliges.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A shot in the inside from Crespo.
Crespo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Crespo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crespo can't find room to land a body shot as The Zealot controls the action.
Crespo lands a body shot in the clinch.
The Zealot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crespo misses with a punch to the body.
Crespo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Zealot throws a punch but it's blocked by Crespo.
A short uppercut from The Zealot.
The Zealot blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Crespo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Zealot throws a punch but it's blocked by Crespo.
Crespo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crespo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Zealot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crespo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and The Zealot avoids it.
Crespo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The Zealot working aggressively here.
Crespo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The Zealot throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crespos head.
Crespo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Crespo landing knees to the head.
The Zealot scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The Zealot digs a right hand underneath Crespo's ribcage. Crespo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Crespo struggles to land a body shot inside as The Zealot controls his hands.
Crespo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Zealot lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The Zealot scores with a shot to the side of Crespo's head.
Crespo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Zealot. #T3#
The Zealot lands a hook that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
Crespo lands with a short shot to the head.
Crespo crunches a lovely knee into The Zealot's ribcage.
Crespo misses with a punch on the inside.
The Zealot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crespo prevents a body shot from The Zealot.
Crespo digs a right hand underneath The Zealot's ribcage. The Zealot let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The Zealot misses with a body punch.
Crespo misses with some punches.
Crespo tries a knee to the head but The Zealot blocks it.
The Zealot is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Crespo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The Zealot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Zealot lands a hook that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
The Zealot lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
The Zealot misses with a body punch.
Crespo has a couple of punches blocked by The Zealot.
The Zealot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crespo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The Zealot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crespo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The Zealot blocks it with crossed arms. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Zealot throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Zealot.
A short right from Crespo on the inside.
A short right from The Zealot.
Crespo lands an elbow just above The Zealot 's eye.
The Zealot prevents a body shot from Crespo.
Crespo lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Zealot backwards.
The Zealot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crespo tries to throw a body punch but The Zealot avoids it by throwing Crespo back against the ropes.
The Zealot misses with some punches.
Crespo blocks an uppercut.
Crespo misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Zealot lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
Crespo misses with a knee strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crespo blocking some punches.
The Zealot lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The Zealot blocks an uppercut.
The Zealot misses with the head strike.
Crespo lands an elbow that stopped The Zealot in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Silvio Crespo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Silvio Crespo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Crespo throws a nice looking combination but The Zealot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A cross from The Zealot lands.
The Zealot lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL2#
Crespo has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crespo.
The Zealot lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
A short body shot lands from The Zealot as the two fighters clinch.
Crespo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Crespo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Crespo lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crespo.
The Zealot lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
A short left from The Zealot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body punch from Crespo - that landed with a thud.
The Zealot misses with a body punch.
Crespo misses with the head strike.
The Zealot blocking some punches.
Crespo misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Crespo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crespo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by The Zealot.
Crespo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Crespo lands a body punch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Crespo blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Crespo scores with a nice short uppercut.
The Zealot blocking some punches.
The Zealot working aggressively here.
Crespo cracks The Zealot with a nice body shot.
The Zealot working aggressively here.
Crespo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from The Zealot.
The Zealot misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Zealot throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crespos head.
Crespo is leaning against The Zealot and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The Zealot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crespo working aggressively here.
The Zealot throws a punch but it's blocked by Crespo.
Crespo misses with a punch on the inside.
Crespo tries to throw a body punch but The Zealot avoids it by throwing Crespo back against the ropes. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right from Crespo.
Crespo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Zealot.
Crespo misses with the head strike.
Crespo lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Zealot backwards.
The Zealot lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crespo connects with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crespo.
The Zealot lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Crespo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crespo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crespo misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crespo.
Crespo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Zealot lands a right hand.
Crespo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The Zealot throws a head punch that misses.
The Zealot lands a hook that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crespo. #T3#
The Zealot tries a body shot but Crespo blocks it.
Crespo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crespo trying to land knees to the body.
The Zealot scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crespo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Silvio Crespo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crespo missing with knees to the body.
The Zealot lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Zealot lands an uppercut.
Crespo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Zealot makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The Zealot lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Crespo.
The Zealot lands with a left to the head.
The Zealot working aggressively here.
Masada The Zealot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Crespo has a couple of punches blocked by The Zealot.
Crespo tries to land knees in the clinch but The Zealot avoids the damage to the body.
Crespo misses with an elbow strike.
Crespo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Zealot works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T4#
Crespo misses with a punch on the inside.
Crespo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Zealot's elbow.
The Zealot blocks a body shot from Crespo.
Crespo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crespo lands with a left to the head.
Crespo throws a head punch that misses.
Crespo tries to land knees in the clinch but The Zealot avoids the damage to the body.
Crespo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Zealot lands an uppercut.
Crespo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Crespo lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Zealot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crespo tries a knee to the head but The Zealot blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Silvio Crespo.
Well The Zealot has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 48:46
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 48:46
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masada The Zealot!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Masada The Zealot waved his t-shirt featuring MKFC 's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: EK 7_CONFLICT THEORY
Date: Aug 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crespo is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Phetboonme looks to score with a jab to the body but Crespo is just out of range.
No joy there for Crespo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Phetboonme scores with a jab. Crespo acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#It looks like Silvio Crespo has been cut.#CL#
Phetboonme gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Phetboonme blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Crespo working Phetboonme over with knees to the body.
Crespo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phetboonme on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Phetboonme tries to throw a body punch but Crespo avoids it by throwing Phetboonme back against the ropes.
Phetboonme on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Crespo lands a nice knee to the body.
Crespo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phetboonme blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crespo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Crespo swings wildly with an uppercut but Phetboonme uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crespo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Phetboonme blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phetboonme.
Phetboonme tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crespo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Crespo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Phetboonme is defending well for now.
Crespo tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T1#
Crespo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Crespo fails to land.
Crespo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Phetboonme scores with a shot to the side of Crespo's head.
Phetboonme lands a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Phetboonme.
Phetboonme throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Crespo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Phetboonme backwards.
Phetboonme tries to work over Crespo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phetboonme blocks an uppercut.
Phetboonme scores with a nice hook to the head.
Phetboonme throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Crespo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crespo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Phetboonme blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phetboonme lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Crespo.
A short right from Crespo on the inside.
Phetboonme tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crespo's elbow.
Phetboonme struggles to land a body shot inside as Crespo controls his hands.
Phetboonme lands a body shot in the clinch.
Crespo looks winded!
Phetboonme tries to work over Crespo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Crespo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Phetboonme avoids it.
Phetboonme scores with a shot to the side of Crespo's head.
Crespo misses with a punch to the body.
Phetboonme tries to throw a body punch but Crespo avoids it by throwing Phetboonme back against the ropes.
Crespo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Phetboonme lands a nice shot to the body.
Phetboonme lands a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Phetboonme.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phetboonme.
A hook to the body from Phetboonme.
A shot in the inside from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme lands an uppercut.
Crespo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phetboonme avoids a wild elbow strike from Crespo.
Phetboonme lands a nice shot to the body.
Phetboonme digs a right hand into Crespo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Crespo's gas tank.
Phetboonme lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phetboonme lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Phetboonme on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Phetboonme on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kongchai Phetboonme dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Silvio Crespo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Phetboonme moves into range and connects with a jab.
Crespo is looking to slow Phetboonme down with leg kicks.
Crespo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Crespo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Phetboonme makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Phetboonme tries to throw a body punch but Crespo avoids it by throwing Phetboonme back against the ropes.
Phetboonme cracks Crespo with a nice body shot.
Phetboonme lands a shot to the body.
Phetboonme lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phetboonme.
Phetboonme lands a body punch.
Crespo takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Phetboonme - that landed with a thud.
Phetboonme lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phetboonme lands a nice shot to the body.
Phetboonme lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Crespo is breathing heavily.
Phetboonme throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crespos head.
A nice left hand lands by Phetboonme.
Phetboonme tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crespo's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Phetboonme.
Phetboonme lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Phetboonme creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Phetboonme digs a right hand underneath Crespo's ribcage. Crespo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Phetboonme tries to work over Crespo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme lands a shot to the body.
I was talking to Phetboonme's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Phetboonme.
Phetboonme digs a right hand into Crespo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Crespo's gas tank.
Phetboonme lands a body shot.
Phetboonme working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Phetboonme - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Phetboonme.
A short right from Phetboonme on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phetboonme.
Phetboonme lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Phetboonme lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crespo misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme tries a body shot but Crespo blocks it.
Phetboonme lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Phetboonme. #T2#
Phetboonme lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Phetboonme.
A right hand to the body from Phetboonme.
Crespo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Phetboonme digs a right hand underneath Crespo's ribcage. Crespo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Phetboonme stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Phetboonme - that landed with a thud.
Phetboonme lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
Phetboonme cracks Crespo with a nice body shot.
Phetboonme lands a shot to the body.
Phetboonme lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Crespo.
Phetboonme is working Crespo over against the ropes.
Phetboonme lands a hook that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
Good body shot from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme gets through Crespo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Phetboonme lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Phetboonme throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crespos head.
Kongchai Phetboonme has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Phetboonme lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#Crespo is rocked!
Crespo misses with some punches.
Crespo is still on wobbly legs! Can Phetboonme finish him?
Phetboonme lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phetboonme lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kongchai Phetboonme dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Silvio Crespo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Phetboonme lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crespo seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Phetboonme moves into the clinch.
Phetboonme goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phetboonme working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme lands a body punch.
Crespo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crespo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Phetboonme - that landed with a thud.
Phetboonme lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Crespo or not.
Phetboonme lands an uppercut.
Phetboonme digs a right hand underneath Crespo's ribcage. Crespo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Phetboonme works on Crespo's body with a couple of short punches.
Phetboonme lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phetboonme lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
Phetboonme throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crespos head.
Still in the clinch, Phetboonme scores with a nice short uppercut.
Phetboonme stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Phetboonme gets through Crespo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Phetboonme scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crespo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Crespo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Phetboonme.
A body shot lands from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme lands a body shot.
Phetboonme lands a shoulder strike.
Phetboonme throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crespos head.
Phetboonme is working Crespo over against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Phetboonme - that landed with a thud.
Phetboonme is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crespo can do to turn this around?
Phetboonme lands a body shot in the clinch.
Phetboonme digs a right hand underneath Crespo's ribcage. Crespo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Phetboonme throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crespos head.
Phetboonme lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
Phetboonme lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phetboonme cracks Crespo with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Crespo goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Crespo wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Kongchai Phetboonme!
Kongchai Phetboonme decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: ETERNITY 3: DIEGO v JOHNSON
Date: Jun 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crespo fails to land with a series of punches.
Crespo feints a jab promting Tellkins to slip. Crespo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tellkins slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Crespo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tellkins swinging wildly here.
Tellkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crespo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crespo tries a quick counter leg kick but Tellkins is wise to it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Crespo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tellkins.
Crespo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crespo dips to his left and cracks Tellkins with an uppercut!
Crespo is looking to clinch.
Crespo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice straight punches there by Tellkins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tellkins.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crespo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Crespo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Crespo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silvio Crespo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crespo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tellkins misses with the combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Crespo. That's going to slow Tellkins down.
Tellkins throws a series of punches but Crespo avoids them all with ease.
Crespo misses with a body kick.
Tellkins swings for the body but Crespo moves out of range. #T1#
Crespo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL2#
Crespo closes the distance and pushes Tellkins back into the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tellkins.
Tellkins wants to stall.
Crespo scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Tellkins breaks from the clinch.
Tellkins looks to land a left hand but Crespo moved out of range nicely.
Tellkins with the inside leg kick.
A head kick by Crespo misses
and Tellkins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crespo thinking. #CL2#
Crespo moves into the clinch.
Tellkins is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Tellkins lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tellkins takes a shot to the head.
Crespo tries to land knees in the clinch but Tellkins avoids the damage to the body.
Tellkins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tellkins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Crespo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tellkinss head. #BC#
Tellkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crespo throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Tellkins lands a jab to the nose.
Crespo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Crespo tries to clinch up but Tellkins circles away and keeps his distance.
Tellkins throws a shot from downtown. Crespo moves away and avoids it.
Crespo throws a body shot but no joy.
Tellkins moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tellkins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tellkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Tellkins is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tellkins checks a leg kick.
Tellkins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Crespo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crespo is looking to clinch but Tellkins is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Tellkins misses the target.
Tellkins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Crespo thumps Tellkins with a low kick.
Crespo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Tellkins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crespo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Crespo forces Tellkins back against the ropes and clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crespo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crespo working aggressively here. #BC#
Tellkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tellkins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tellkins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Crespo's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Silvio Crespo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Crespo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tellkins.
Crespo tries to move into range but Tellkins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Crespo. Those never looked like landing.
Crespo throws a combination. Tellkins tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A punch combination from Crespo misses.
A quick step to the side and Tellkins tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crespo misses with a double jab.
Tellkins misses with an uppercut. Crespo saw that one coming.
Despite the aggression on Crespo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tellkins moves out of range of the body kick from Crespo.
Tellkins lands with a cross.
Tellkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tellkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crespo.
Some wild striking there from Crespo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tellkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crespo.
Tellkins misses with a straight left.
Crespo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tellkins avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
A cross from Tellkins lands.
A jab from Tellkins misses.
Tellkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crespo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tellkins moves into range and connects with a jab.
Crespo fails to land with a series of punches.
Tellkins was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tellkins is looking to slow Crespo down with leg kicks.
Tellkins throws a looping overhand right but Crespo ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Tellkins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC#
Tellkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot lands for Tellkins.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tellkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Crespo.
Crespo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Crespo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Crespo ducks under a wild hook from Tellkins.
Crespo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tellkins lands the left hand.
Good leg kick by Tellkins. #CL2#
Crespo moves into the clinch.
Crespo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2##BC#
Tellkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silvio Crespo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice leg kick from Crespo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tellkins throws a body kick that misses.
Crespo scoring well with a low kick there.
Sloppy strikes from Crespo. Those never looked like landing.
Tellkins connects with a nice looking jab.
Crespo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tellkins scores with a jab to the head.
Crespo throws a right and a left that Tellkins avoids nicely.
Crespo moves in looking to clinch but Tellkins pushes him off.
Tellkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tellkins scores with a spinning back kick!
A nice leg kick from Crespo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tellkins scores with the left hand. Crespo knows he should have avoided that one.
Tellkins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tellkins connects with a body shot that sends Crespo's belly button to the back.
Nice defenses there by Crespo.
Crespo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tellkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crespo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tellkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crespo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Tellkins dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Nice straight punches there by Tellkins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tellkins.#CUT#It looks like Silvio Crespo has been cut.
Crespo wants to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Tellkins.
Tellkins moves out of range as Crespo strikes.
Crespo lands with a good body shot.
Crespo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tellkins's corner calls for a 1-2. Tellkins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Crespo misses with a two punch combination.
Tellkins lands a jab to the head.
Tellkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tellkins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Crespo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Tellkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crespo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Crespo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tellkins scores with a punch to the head.
Crespo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tellkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tellkins connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Tellkins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Crespo defending well as Tellkins loads up on a big left hand.
Crespo throws out a counter right but Tellkins avoids it with no problem.
Crespo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tellkins is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Crespo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tellkins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tellkins keeps the fight on the outside.
Crespo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Tellkins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tellkins blocks a jab.
Darren Tellkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Crespo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A head kick misses from Crespo.
Crespo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tellkins lands a lovely overhand right.
Crespo throws a looping overhand right but Tellkins ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Tellkins.
Crespo misses with a head kick.
Crespo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tellkins.
Tellkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crespo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An attempted straight right counter from Tellkins misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Crespo clinches.
Crespo misses with a knee strike. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Crespo.
Crespo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Tellkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tellkins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tellkins missing with a left hand there. Crespo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Crespo gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crespo. #BC#
Tellkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tellkins throws a shot from downtown. Crespo moves away and avoids it.
Crespo lands with a nice combination. Tellkins backs away looking to recover.
Crespo throws a low kick but Tellkins avoids it.
Crespo swinging wildly here.
Crespo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tellkins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tellkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crespo manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crespo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tellkins. That one must have hurt.
Crespo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crespo throws a nice looking combination but Tellkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tellkins connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A left lands for Tellkins.
Crespo ducks under a wild hook from Tellkins.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darren Tellkins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tellkins 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darren Tellkins!
Our winner, Darren Tellkins, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Friday Shootout 6
Date: Jun 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crespo misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Crespo moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Suluhu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Suluhu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Crespo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Crespo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Crespo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Crespo misses with a knee to the head.
Crespo scores with a shot to the side of Suluhu's head. #BC2#
Suluhu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Suluhu.
Sloppy strikes from Crespo. Those never looked like landing.
Crespo wants to slow Suluhu down by chopping away at his legs.
Crespo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Suluhus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Crespo avoids a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suluhu throws a body punch but Crespo moves out of range. #CL#
Crespo clinches. #T1#
A frustrated look appears on Suluhu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Crespo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Suluhu breaks the clinch.
Suluhu throws a wild body kick that Crespo sees coming a mile off.
Crespo misses with a combination
and Suluhu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crespo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Suluhu counters with a nice body shot.
Crespo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silvio Crespo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Crespo misses
and Suluhu counters with a nice kick to the body.
Crespo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Suluhu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Crespo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Crespo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Suluhu counters with a good low kick that Crespo was not able to check.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crespo scores with the left hand. Suluhu knows he should have avoided that one.
Crespo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Crespo throws a sloppy head kick and Suluhu moves out of range easily.
Suluhu avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Crespo misses with a series of wild punches.
Crespo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Crespo tries to clinch up but Suluhu circles away and keeps his distance.
Suluhu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Crespo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Suluhu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crespo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Suluhu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Suluhu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crespo.
And Suluhu responds with a good body kick, but Crespo manages to step out the way in time.
Crespo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Suluhu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Crespo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC2#
Suluhu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Crespo pushes Suluhu up against the ropes in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suluhu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crespo tries a knee to the head but Suluhu blocks it. #BC2#
Suluhu breaks the clinch.
Crespo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Suluhu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silvio Crespo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Crespo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Suluhu is able to avoid easily.
Silvio Crespo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice inside leg kick there by Suluhu. That's going to slow Crespo down.
Crespo doesn't manage to clinch there - Suluhu circles away.
Crespo is looking to clinch.
Suluhu lands with a nice body kick.
Crespo throws a shot to the body.
Suluhu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Crespo looks to land a combination but Suluhu avoids it well. #CL#
Crespo closes the distance and clinches.
Crespo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crespo misses with the head strike.
Crespo fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Suluhu breaks the clinch.
Crespo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Crespo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suluhu can do to turn this around?
Crespo throws a right hand that Suluhu ducks under and follows up with a left that Suluhu also avoids with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suluhu is looking to slow Crespo down with leg kicks.
Crespo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Suluhu circles away quickly and effectively.
Crespo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Suluhu counters with a body kick.
A low kick from Crespo is predictable there
and Suluhu counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Crespo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Suluhu.
Silvio Crespo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suluhu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crespo throws out the jab.
Suluhu steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Suluhu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crespo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Crespo doesn't manage to clinch there - Suluhu circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Suluhu! But no joy.
Crespo throws a right hand that Suluhu ducks under and follows up with a left that Suluhu also avoids with ease.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Suluhu - that will leave a mark!
Suluhu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crespo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Crespo.
Crespo tries to bum rush Suluhu with a series of wild strikes but Suluhu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crespo misses with a double jab
letting Suluhu counter with a right hand.
Suluhu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Crespo rather than just go for the knockout.
Suluhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suluhu looks to score with a jab to the body but Crespo is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suluhu misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Suluhu.
Suluhu scores with a nice body kick.
Crespo thows a leg kick but Suluhu checks it
and Suluhu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Crespo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Suluhu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Crespo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Suluhu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Crespo moves out of range of the body kick from Suluhu.
Suluhu jabs at Crespo's body.
Suluhu thuds a left hand into Crespo's body.
Suluhu throws a body kick that misses.
Suluhu is looking to land body kicks.
Suluhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crespo throws a combination that misses
and Suluhu counters with a nice uppercut.
Suluhu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kassim Suluhu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Suluhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crespo moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suluhu scores with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Suluhu. Beautiful body shot.
Suluhu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Suluhu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crespo.
Suluhu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kassim Suluhu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Suluhu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Suluhu throws a shot to the body.
Crespo moves in looking to clinch but Suluhu pushes him off.
Crespo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Suluhu misses the shot to the body.
Crespo throws a leg kick but Suluhu moved away.
Suluhu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Suluhu scores with a spinning back kick!
Crespo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Suluhu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Suluhu moves out of range as Crespo strikes.
Crespo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Suluhu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crespo at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick from Suluhu.
Suluhu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Suluhu punishes Crespo's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crespo throws a jab but it's blocked by Suluhu.
Crespo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Suluhu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crespo thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suluhu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Crespo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crespo looks to clinch
and Suluhu counters with a nice body kick.
Suluhu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A combination from Crespo does no damage.
Crespo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Suluhu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crespo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crespo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Suluhu with a nice cross.
Crespo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Suluhu is out of range and Crespo settles back down.
Crespo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Suluhu is out of range.
Suluhu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Suluhu lands a nice looking body shot.
Suluhu lands a body shot.
Crespo looks to throw the jab but Suluhu is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suluhu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Suluhu thows a body kick. Crespo tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T2#
Crespo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Crespo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Crespo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Suluhu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Suluhu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Suluhu scores with a spinning back kick!
Suluhu lands with a nice body kick.
Crespo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A clash of legs there as Suluhu blocks the low kick.
Suluhu lands a really nice looking cross but Crespo seems unphased.
Suluhu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Suluhu.
Suluhu scores with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suluhu throws a shot to the body.
Suluhu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice inside leg kick there by Suluhu. That's going to slow Crespo down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Suluhu.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kassim Suluhu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Suluhu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kassim Suluhu!
A less than humble Kassim Suluhu misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Durand vs Peterson
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Labosky fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crespo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Labosky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Labosky.
Crespo throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL#
Crespo takes the fight into the clinch.
Labosky told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Labosky prevents a body shot from Crespo.
Labosky looking to stall.
Crespo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Crespo with a knee to the head.
A short left from Crespo. #BC2#
Labosky breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Crespo takes the fight into the clinch.
Labosky is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Labosky can't break the clinch.
Labosky on the defensive, avoiding the knees 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!
Labosky is trying to break free.
Crespo tries to land a knee to the head but Labosky blocks with his arms. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crespo.
Labosky can't break the clinch.
Crespo lands a nice uppercut.
Crespo lands a shot to the body.
Labosky looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Labosky's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Labosky is looking to break free of the clinch but Crespo has double underhooks. #BC2#
Labosky breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Crespo misses.
A big right from Crespo misses.
Labosky throws a counter combo.#CL#
Crespo moves into range and clinches up with Labosky.
Labosky lands a shoulder strike.
Crespo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Labosky blocks it with crossed arms.
Crespo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crespo lands with a light punch inside.
Labosky wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Labosky blocks the elbow strike.
Crespo keeps control of Labosky as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Crespo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crespo scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Crespo.
Crespo working aggressively here. #BC2#
Labosky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Labosky showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crespo.
Labosky fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crespo.
Crespo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Crespo misses with a low kick.
Crespo swinging wildly here.
Labosky closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#It looks like Silvio Crespo has been cut.
Crespo tries to land a front kick but Labosky steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2#
Labosky fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Crespo, pushing him back against the ropes.
Labosky is trying to push Crespo away but Crespo has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Crespo can't find room to land a body shot as Labosky controls the action.
Crespo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Labosky has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silvio Crespo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Silvio Crespo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Labosky showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crespo.
Labosky swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Labosky closes the distance and clinches.
Labosky is looking to break free of the clinch but Crespo has double underhooks.
Crespo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Labosky can do to turn this around?
Crespo lands a nice uppercut.
Crespo lands a knee to the head.
Crespo working aggressively here.
Labosky is trying to push Crespo away but Crespo has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A short uppercut from Crespo.
Crespo misses with a punch on the inside.
Crespo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crespo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Crespo fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crespo tries to land knees in the clinch but Labosky avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Crespo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crespo cracks Labosky with a nice body shot.
Labosky is looking to break free of the clinch but Crespo has double underhooks.
Silvio Crespo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Labosky tries to circle away but Crespo has him pinned against the ropes.#BC2#
Labosky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Crespo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC#Labosky is rocked!#CL#
Crespo rushes Labosky and presses him up against the ropes.
Labosky is still on wobbly legs! Can Crespo finish him?
Labosky takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Crespo.
Crespo is leaning against Labosky and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Crespo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Crespo misses with some punches.
A short left from Crespo.
Crespo creates a bit of distance and cracks Labosky with a big uppercut! Labosky goes down! The referee pushes Crespo away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Labosky make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Crespo takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Silvio Crespo!
Silvio Crespo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Friday Shootout 4
Date: May 15, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crespo wants to land a leg kick but Entei is out of range.
Entei tries to counter with a clinch but Crespo shakes him off and moves away.
Crespo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crespo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Entei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Entei has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Crespo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Entei connects with a leg kick. Crespo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Entei lands a slapping body shot.
Entei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Crespo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Entei.
Crespo looks to land a combination but Entei avoids it well.
A big right from Crespo misses.
Crespo tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Entei manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Crespo rushes Entei and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Entei blocks an elbow strike.
Crespo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crespo lands with a left to the head.
Crespo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crespo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Entei lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Entei.
Crespo looking to throw knees to the head but Entei is blocking nicely.
Entei lands a body shot.
Crespo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Crespo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Entei.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Entei.
Entei presses Crespo against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Crespo is breathing heavily.
Entei is working Crespo over against the ropes.
Entei prevents a body shot from Crespo.
Entei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Entei tries a body shot but Crespo blocks it.
Crespo lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Entei.
Entei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Entei scores with a nice short uppercut.
Entei lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Entei.
Crespo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Entei lands a shoulder strike.

Entei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Entei ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Entei throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Crespo misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from Entei.
Crespo is looking for a counter combo.
Crespo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Entei scores with the left hand. Crespo knows he should have avoided that one.
Crespo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Entei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Entei instigates a clinch.

Entei breaks the clinch.
Entei connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Crespo.
A head kick from Entei lands but Crespo takes it in his stride.
Nice body punch from Entei.
Crespo misses with a series of wild punches.
Crespo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Entei. That snapped Crespo's head back.
Crespo throws a leg kick but Entei checks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Entei checks a low kick from Crespo.
Entei fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Crespo misses with a series of wild punches.
Crespo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Entei dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Crespo throws a leg kick but Entei sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Entei uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Crespo has time to react.
Entei lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Crespo sizes up Entei with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice cross by Entei.
Entei has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A combination from Entei does no damage.
Entei throws a right hand that Crespo ducks under and follows up with a left that Crespo also avoids with ease.
Crespo throws a poor cross that misses

and Entei counters by moving into the clinch.

Entei breaks from the clinch.
Entei uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Entei swings for the body but Crespo moves out of range.
Entei avoids the head kick by Crespo.
A head kick misses from Entei.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Entei lands a nice shot to the body.
Entei swings for the body but Crespo moves out of range.
Crespo moves in looking to clinch but Entei pushes him off.
Entei lands a nice hook to Crespo's body. Crespo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Harry Entei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crespo avoids the body shot from Entei.
A little feinted left hand from Crespo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crespo scores with a hook.
Crespo throws a one two combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crespo misses with a head kick.
Crespo throws a nice looking combination but Entei bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Entei wants to counter with a clinch but Crespo pushes him away.
Crespo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crespo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Entei fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crespo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Crespo wants to clinch up but Entei keeps it at a distance.
Crespo swinging wildly here.
Entei thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Crespo if he has to take too many more of those.
Entei works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Entei fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crespo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Crespo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Crespo blocks a body shot from Entei.
Crespo misses with a knee to the head.
Entei lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Entei lands a shot to the body.
Crespo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crespo misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Entei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Entei.
Entei lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
Crespo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Entei lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Crespo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Entei lands a hook to the side of the head.
Entei tries to work over Crespo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Entei lands with a light punch inside.
Crespo lands a nice uppercut.
Entei works on Crespo's body with a couple of short punches.
Crespo swings wildly with an uppercut but Entei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crespo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Entei lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Crespo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crespo working aggressively here.
Entei pushes Crespo back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Entei on the inside.
Entei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Entei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Entei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Harry Entei seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Entei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
Entei gets through Crespo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Crespo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Entei has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Crespo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Entei is defending well for now.
Entei works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Entei.
Entei lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Entei.
Entei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Entei blocks an uppercut.
Entei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crespo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crespo takes a shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Entei.
A right handed body shot lands from Entei.
Entei is working Crespo over against the ropes.
Entei lands with a left to the head.
Entei lands a left hand.
Entei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Entei.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Entei lands a shot to the body.
Entei tries to work over Crespo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Entei lands a right hand.
Entei working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Entei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Silvio Crespo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Entei lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Entei.

Entei breaks the clinch.
Entei throws a head kick that Crespo semi-blocks.

Crespo is rocked!
Crespo fails to land with a series of punches.
Oh Crespo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crespo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Entei counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crespo thinking.
Crespo seems to have got his legs back now.
Crespo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Entei lands with a straight right. Crespo didn't see that one coming.
Crespo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Entei lands with a good body shot.
Entei throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Entei throws a good cross that connects.
Entei scores with a head kick.

Crespo gets tackled into the ropes by Entei. Entei maintains the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Entei misses with a punch to the body.
Entei digs a right hand underneath Crespo's ribcage. Crespo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Crespo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crespo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Entei blocks it with crossed arms.
Entei lands a nice shot to the body.
Entei lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Entei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Entei pushes Crespo back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Entei is leaning against Crespo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Entei lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Crespo.
Harry Entei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Entei stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Entei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Entei.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crespo pushes off an throws an elbow but Entei leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Crespo misses with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Crespo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Entei's brow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Entei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Entei has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Entei!
Harry Entei 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.

Event: Lost Vegas 1
Date: Apr 10, 2020

#R1##CL#
Crespo closes the distance and pushes Silver back into the ropes.
Crespo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crespo throws a head punch that misses.
Crespo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silver throws an elbow that misses.
Crespo tries a body shot but Silver blocks it.
Crespo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Silver's efforts to push away.
Crespo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Silver is working Crespo over against the ropes.
Crespo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crespo blocks the elbow strike. #BC2#
Silver breaks the clinch.
Silver buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crespo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Crespo misses.
Crespo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Crespo darts in and clinches Silver up against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crespo lands an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Silver just misses with a elbow thrown towards Crespo's brow.
Crespo lands with a left to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Crespo. #T1#
Crespo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short uppercut from Crespo.
Silver is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Crespo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Silver's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Crespo missing with knees to the body.
Crespo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silver.
Crespo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Silver's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crespo misses with a few strikes there.
Crespo looks to land a combination but Silver avoids it well.
A big left from Crespo misses.
Crespo slips a straight right by Silver.
Crespo looks to score with a jab to the body but Silver is just out of range.#CL#
Crespo darts in and clinches Silver up against the ropes.
Crespo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Crespo prevents a body shot from Silver.
Crespo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Crespo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T2#
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!
Crespo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Crespo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silver has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Crespo avoids a wild elbow strike from Silver.
Crespo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silver blocks an elbow strike.
Crespo has Silver pressed against the ropes, preventing Silver from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crespo.
Silver pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Silver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silver misses with a knee to the head.
Silver lands a nice shot to the body.
Crespo lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#
Silver is rocked!
Crespo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Silver is still on wobbly legs! Can Crespo finish him?
Crespo blocks the elbow strike.
Silver misses with some punches.
Silver wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Silver seems to have recovered his senses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crespo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silver is trying to break free.
Silver has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Crespo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Silver can turn it around.
Silver lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Crespo or not.
Crespo working Silver over with knees to the body.
Crespo struggles to land a body shot inside as Silver controls his hands. #BC2#
Silver's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silvio Crespo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Silver walks into a straight right hand from Crespo.
Silvio Crespo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crespo misses with a double jab
and Silver counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crespo thinking. #CL#
Crespo closes the distance and pushes Silver back into the ropes.
Crespo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silver tries to land knees in the clinch but Crespo avoids the damage to the body.
Crespo misses with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crespo.
Silver is looking to break free of the clinch but Crespo has double underhooks.
Crespo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silver blocks it with crossed arms.
Silver working aggressively here.
Crespo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crespo tries to land a knee to the head but Silver blocks with his arms.
Crespo tries a knee to the head but Silver blocks it.
Silver tries to break the clinch but Crespo is controlling the position.
Crespo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Silver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silver tries to land knees in the clinch but Crespo avoids the damage to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silver with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silver lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Silver is trying to break the clinch but Crespo has him pressed against the ropes.
Silver lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Crespo.
Crespo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Silver.
Crespo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silver can do to turn this around?
Silver throws an elbow but it misses.
Crespo avoids a wild elbow strike from Silver.#BC2#
Silver breaks the clinch.
Crespo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crespo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Crespo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Crespo throws a head kick that misses.
Silver unleashes a big counter combination but Crespo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Silver lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Silver fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crespo on the side of the head.
Crespo lands a jab.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Crespo moves into the clinch.
Crespo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Crespo struggles to land a body shot inside as Silver controls his hands.
Crespo lands a shoulder strike.
Silver using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Crespo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A shot in the inside from Silver.
Silver tries to break free but Crespo pushes him back against the ropes.
Crespo digs a right hand underneath Silver's ribcage. Silver let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Crespo scores with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crespo.
Crespo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Silver throws an elbow but it misses.
Crespo cracks Silver on the bridge of the nose with a nasty looking elbow! Silver crumples to the floor in pain, holding his face! It doesn't look like he's going to beat the count - he's out of it! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Silvio Crespo!
Silvio Crespo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: CACC 59
Date: Feb 23, 2020

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Azar Qasi (ranked 1559 p4p, 185 weight class) and Silvio Crespo (ranked 3354 p4p, 340 weight class). Qasi comes to the ring accompanied by For Whom The Bell Tolls. Crespo has chosen Ghost ''Im A King as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

180 cm
40 yrs
166 lbs

170 cm
38 yrs
155 lbs

Qasi

Crespo

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Azar Qasi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 8 losses; Silvio Crespo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Qasi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Qasi (4) vs (0) Crespo
Qasi taking a breather here.

Qasi is trying to get an arm triangle but Crespo is defending well.
Crespo sneaks back into half guard.
Crespo won't allow Qasi to pass to mount.
Qasi is taking a breather. Crespo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Crespo is looking for a sweep. Qasi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qasi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Crespo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Qasi pulls his head out easily.
Qasi stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Crespo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Qasi pulls his head out easily.

Qasi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Crespo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Qasi.

Crespo actively working from the bottom here.
Qasi trying to control the action but Crespo is working from the bottom.

Crespo looking for submissions off his back.
Qasi is pressing down on Crespo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Crespo is holding on for now.
Crespo trying to hold on to Qasi's head to control him but Qasi postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Qasi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Crespo is just riding it out for now. Qasi eventually gives up the hold.

Crespo actively working from the bottom here.
Qasi prevents Crespo from improving his position.
Crespo is trying to control but can't.

Crespo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Qasi trying to control from half guard but Crespo is working away.
Crespo tries to get to full guard but Qasi has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crespo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Qasi is working away from the top position though.

Crespo actively working from the bottom here.
Qasi is trying to control. Crespo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Qasi is pressing down on Crespo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Crespo is holding on for now.
Qasi is working hard here to advance position.

Crespo actively working from the bottom here.
Crespo is looking to improve his position.

Crespo looking for submissions off his back.

Qasi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Crespo has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Crespo actively working from the bottom here.

Qasi is looking for a kimura but Crespo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Qasi to get the leverage.
Crespo tries to roll over but Qasi keeps him under control.
Crespo is refusing to be controlled, as Qasi sits in half guard.

Crespo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Qasi pulls his head out easily.

Qasi is working for a kimura but Crespo is defending it quite comfortably.
Qasi is looking to advance position but Crespo won't allow it.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Crespo tries to roll over but Qasi keeps him under control.
Qasi is keen to just control but Crespo is a slippery customer.

Crespo looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Crespo tries to get to full guard but Qasi has control of the leg.

Crespo looking for submissions off his back.

Crespo looking for submissions off his back.
Qasi works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (7) vs (0) Crespo

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Qasi trying to control but Crespo is having none of it.
Qasi is really struggling to control Crespo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Qasi controlling the position easily from mount.
Qasi tries to control but Crespo wriggling away.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Qasi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Qasi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Crespo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Crespo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Qasi slows the pace down in half guard.
Qasi works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (10) vs (0) Crespo
Crespo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Qasi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Crespo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Qasi is looking for a kimura but Crespo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Qasi to get the leverage.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Crespo is looking for a sweep. Qasi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Crespo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Crespo.
Qasi wants to control from the top but Crespo keeps moving.
Qasi preventing the sweep.
Qasi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Crespo's guard.
Qasi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crespo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Crespo regains full guard. Nicely done.

Crespo is looking for a triangle but Qasi pushes his legs off easily.
Crespo is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Crespo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Qasi defends well.
Crespo keeping full guard, as Qasi tries to pass.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Qasi passes Crespo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Crespo is trying to get back to full guard.
Qasi tries to pass to full mount but Crespo defends it.
Crespo wants to improve his position but Qasi is controlling well.
Crespo wants to get back to full guard but Qasi has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (13) vs (0) Crespo
Qasi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Crespo is looking to escape.
Crespo is desperately trying to improve his position but Qasi has a good base and remains in mount.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Qasi controlling from the full mount.
Crespo is working to get back to half guard.
Crespo wants to control but Qasi is having none of it.
Qasi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Qasi trying to control but Crespo is having none of it.
Crespo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Qasi controlling the pace for now.
Crespo regains half guard.
Qasi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Crespo!
Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (16) vs (0) Crespo
Qasi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Crespo is looking to escape.

Qasi working for a submission but Crespo is keeping him at bay.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Crespo is trying desperately to improve position.
Crespo prevents Qasi from taking his back.
Crespo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Crespo wants to get back to full guard.
Qasi is keen to just control but Crespo is a slippery customer.

Crespo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Qasi is pressing down on Crespo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Crespo is holding on for now.
Qasi works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (19) vs (0) Crespo

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Qasi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Crespo is trying desperately to improve position.
Crespo regains half guard.
Qasi is trying to control. Crespo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Qasi trying to pass the guard but Crespo defending well.

Crespo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Qasi moves into full mount! Crespo won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (22) vs (0) Crespo
Qasi pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Qasi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Crespo is looking to escape.
Qasi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Crespo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Qasi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Qasi wants to control the pace but Crespo is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crespo working to try and regain half guard.
Qasi looking to control but Crespo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Qasi takes the fight on points by 22 to 0.
A victorious Azar Qasi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CACC 51
Date: Feb 02, 2020

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kyle Seehaver (ranked 2279 p4p, 252 weight class) and Silvio Crespo (ranked 3196 p4p, 330 weight class). Crespo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ghost ''Im A King. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

183 cm
34 yrs
155 lbs

170 cm
38 yrs
155 lbs

Seehaver

Crespo

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Kyle Seehaver! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Silvio Crespo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Crespo gets the takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Seehaver (0) vs (4) Crespo
Seehaver manages to get back to half guard.

Crespo is working for an americana but Seehaver has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Crespo was thinking about the submission.
Seehaver wants to sweep but no luck.
Seehaver lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Seehaver (2) vs (4) Crespo
Seehaver trying to control but Crespo is working from the bottom.
Crespo wants to sweep here but Seehaver controlling him for the moment.
Seehaver's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Crespo has his foot on Seehaver's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Seehaver works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Crespo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Seehaver gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Crespo trying to keep a closed guard but Seehaver is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seehaver not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Seehaver trying to control but Crespo is working from the bottom.
Seehaver is really struggling to control Crespo but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Crespo is looking for a triangle but Seehaver pushes his legs off easily.
Seehaver will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Crespo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Seehaver gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Crespo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Crespo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Seehaver manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Seehaver (2) vs (6) Crespo
Crespo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seehaver swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crespo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Seehaver bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Crespo's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Seehaver (4) vs (6) Crespo
Seehaver trying to control but Crespo is working from the bottom.
Crespo working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Crespo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Seehaver trying to control but Crespo is working from the bottom.
Seehaver is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Crespo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Seehaver thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Seehaver trying to control the position from guard on top but Crespo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seehaver postures up.
Seehaver stopping the sweep attempt from Crespo.

Crespo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Seehaver wants to control from the top but Crespo keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Seehaver 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.
Crespo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Seehaver's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Seehaver (4) vs (8) Crespo
Seehaver bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Crespo's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Seehaver (6) vs (8) Crespo
Seehaver trying to control but Crespo is working from the bottom.

Crespo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Seehaver 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.
Seehaver trying to control but Crespo is working from the bottom.
Crespo is adopting a defensive guard.
Crespo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Seehaver (6) vs (10) Crespo

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seehaver looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Crespo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Crespo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Seehaver 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.
Crespo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Seehaver looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crespo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Seehaver (6) vs (13) Crespo

Crespo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Crespo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Seehaver is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Seehaver manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Crespo won't allow Seehaver to sweep him here.
Seehaver is working hard here to advance position.
Crespo looking to pass the guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Crespo slips nicely into half guard.

Crespo is looking for a kimura here.
Seehaver is looking to improve his position.

Crespo is looking for a kimura but Seehaver is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Crespo to get the leverage.
Crespo tries to pass to full mount but Seehaver defends it.

Crespo seems to be working for a kimura but Seehaver defends the submission attempt.

Crespo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Seehaver makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Seehaver.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Crespo stopping the sweep attempt from Seehaver.
Seehaver is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Seehaver (8) vs (13) Crespo

Seehaver seems to be working for a kimura but Crespo defends the submission attempt.

Seehaver seems to be working for a kimura but Crespo defends the submission attempt.
Crespo is looking for a sweep. Seehaver is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Seehaver is looking to advance position but Crespo won't allow it.

Seehaver is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Crespo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Seehaver seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crespo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Crespo won't allow Seehaver to pass to mount.
Crespo is trying to get back to full guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Crespo is refusing to be controlled, as Seehaver sits in half guard.
Seehaver frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Seehaver (11) vs (13) Crespo
Crespo stops Seehaver from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.

Seehaver looking for a guillotine from mount but Crespo is having none of it.
Crespo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Seehaver prevents Crespo from getting the reversal.
Crespo wants to hold on but Seehaver pushes him away.
Crespo has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Seehaver (14) vs (13) Crespo

Seehaver has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Crespo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Crespo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Crespo defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Seehaver working for the choke.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Crespo wants to control his opponent's hands but Seehaver gets his hands free.
Seehaver keeps control of the position as Crespo tries to break free.

Seehaver is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Crespo is defending well though. Seehaver let's go of the attempt for now.

Seehaver looking for the RNC.
Crespo is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Seehaver off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Crespo is trying to break free.
Seehaver is trying to stick to Crespo's back but Crespo is turning into Seehaver. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Seehaver's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Crespo.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Seehaver (14) vs (15) Crespo
Seehaver is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Crespo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seehaver swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Seehaver tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crespo looking to pass the guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Crespo won't allow Seehaver to sweep him here.

Seehaver looking for a guillotine here but Crespo defends easily.
Crespo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
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.

Crespo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Crespo wants to work for an arm triangle but Seehaver is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Crespo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Seehaver is defending against the submission attempts here by Crespo.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Crespo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Seehaver works his way to full guard. Good work.
Seehaver is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Crespo preventing the sweep.
Seehaver looking to control.
Seehaver looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crespo is one step ahead there.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Crespo tries to free his leg and advance position but Seehaver is retaining full guard.

Crespo 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.

Seehaver is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crespo defends well.
Crespo looking to pass the guard.

Crespo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Seehaver looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Crespo drops back looking for a leg! Seehaver is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Seehaver manages to kick Crespo off! Crespo jumps back into Seehaver's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Seehaver is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Seehaver (16) vs (15) Crespo

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Seehaver trying to control but Crespo is working from the bottom.

Crespo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Seehaver is aware though and is defending well.

Crespo has his foot on Seehaver's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Seehaver works his way back into a safe position though.
Crespo looks winded!
Crespo keeping moving, preventing Seehaver from controlling successfully.

Crespo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Crespo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Seehaver wants to control from the top but Crespo keeps moving.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Crespo 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.
Crespo keeping moving, preventing Seehaver from controlling successfully.

Crespo has his foot on Seehaver's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Seehaver works his way back into a safe position though.
Seehaver trying to control but Crespo is working from the bottom.
Seehaver sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Crespo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Seehaver gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Seehaver got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crespo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Seehaver has managed to get both his arms back between Crespo's legs - danger averted.
Crespo keeping moving, preventing Seehaver from controlling successfully.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Seehaver thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Crespo looking to control.
Seehaver trying to control the position from guard on top but Crespo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Seehaver thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Seehaver drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Crespo dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Seehaver (16) vs (17) Crespo
Seehaver is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Seehaver (18) vs (17) Crespo

And that's the end of the fight!
Seehaver takes the fight on points by 18 to 17.

Event: CACC 45
Date: Jan 18, 2020

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sao Alela (ranked 1053 p4p, 130 weight class) and Silvio Crespo (ranked 2976 p4p, 316 weight class). Alela comes to the ring accompanied by Ground Zero (MOP). Crespo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ghost ''Im A King. Silvio Crespo has the eye of the tiger tonight.

180 cm
25 yrs
168 lbs

170 cm
38 yrs
155 lbs

Alela

Crespo

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Sao Alela! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Silvio Crespo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Alela looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alela (2) vs (0) Crespo
Crespo trying to control from the bottom.
Alela prevents Crespo from improving his position.
Alela trying to control the action but Crespo is working from the bottom.
Alela tries to pass to full mount but Crespo defends it.
Alela is controlling the pace.
Alela is looking to advance position but Crespo won't allow it.

Crespo actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crespo wants to control but Alela is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Crespo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Alela is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Crespo is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crespo wants to get back to full guard but Alela has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alela (5) vs (0) Crespo
Alela sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Crespo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Crespo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Crespo wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Alela (8) vs (0) Crespo
Alela trying to control momentarily.
Alela seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Alela is trying to stick to Crespo's back but Crespo is turning into Alela. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Alela's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Crespo.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alela (8) vs (2) Crespo
Crespo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alela wants to sweep here but Crespo controlling him for the moment.
Crespo wants to pass the guard but Alela is keeping the position.
Crespo keeps trying to improve his position.

Crespo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Crespo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Alela not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crespo passes Alela's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Alela trying to hold on to Crespo's head to control him but Crespo postures up.
Crespo tries to pass to full mount but Alela defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alela manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alela pulls Crespo in to control the position.
Crespo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alela is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alela wants to sweep but no luck.

Crespo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Alela manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Crespo has Alela in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alela (10) vs (2) Crespo

Crespo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alela gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alela is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Crespo is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Crespo is looking for a triangle but Alela pushes his legs off easily.
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.

Crespo has his foot on Alela's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alela works his way back into a safe position though.
Crespo keeping moving, preventing Alela from controlling successfully.
Alela slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alela wants to control from the top but Crespo keeps moving.
Alela slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Crespo is looking for a triangle but Alela pushes his legs off easily.
Crespo is trying to control the position but Alela postures up.
Alela sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Crespo's guard.
Alela tries to pass the half guard into mount. Crespo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Alela is looking to take a break and control but Crespo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Alela is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Crespo has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Alela works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alela (13) vs (2) Crespo
Crespo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Crespo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Alela sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Crespo working to try and regain half guard.
Alela can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Crespo is looking to escape.
Crespo is desperately trying to improve his position but Alela has a good base and remains in mount.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Crespo is controlling an arm, preventing Alela from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Alela moves to take his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Alela (16) vs (2) Crespo

Alela is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Crespo tries to escape but Alela has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Crespo looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Crespo can't escape the position.
Crespo trying to control but not successfully.
Crespo is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Crespo right now.
Alela tries to get the hooks in deep but Crespo pushed the leg off.

Crespo is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Alela gets his way!

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Alela controlling well, preventing Crespo from escaping the position.
Crespo staying busy and making it hard for Alela to control.
Crespo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Alela's guard. Nice work there by Crespo.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alela (16) vs (4) Crespo
Crespo stopping the sweep attempt from Alela.
Crespo forces his way into half guard.
Alela gets back to full guard.
Alela is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Crespo has gone for a leg lock! Alela slips out almost immediately though and dives into Crespo's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alela (18) vs (4) Crespo

Crespo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Crespo is trying to control the position but Alela postures up.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Alela wants to pass the guard but Crespo is keeping the position.
Crespo looking for a sweep. Not yet Crespo, not yet.

Crespo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Crespo has his foot on Alela's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alela works his way back into a safe position though.
Crespo controls Alela momentarily but Alela frees himself.
Alela preventing the sweep.
Crespo looks winded!

Crespo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alela wants to control from the top but Crespo keeps moving.
Alela stands and throws Crespo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alela (21) vs (4) Crespo

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Alela trying to control the position but Crespo is working away.
Crespo is looking for a sweep.

Alela is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Crespo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Alela is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
You can see the frustration on Crespo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Crespo tries to improve position but can't.
Crespo is not content to let Alela control the position.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Crespo is trying to get back to half guard.

Alela is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Crespo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Alela trying to control the position but Crespo is working away.
Crespo regains half guard.

Crespo actively working from the bottom here.
Alela is pressing down on Crespo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Crespo is holding on for now.

Crespo actively working from the bottom here.
Alela takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Alela passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alela (24) vs (4) Crespo
Crespo is squirming around, avoiding Alela's attempts to control the action.
Crespo is trying to escape the mount.
Alela avoids the attempt from Crespo to control.
Alela tries to control but Crespo wriggling away.
Alela tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Crespo prevents Alela from taking his back.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Crespo tries to hold on but Alela postures up.
Crespo is squirming around, avoiding Alela's attempts to control the action.
Crespo is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Crespo wants to hold on but Alela pushes him away.
Alela tries to control but Crespo wriggling away.
Crespo gets back to half guard.
Alela is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Crespo is pressing down on Alela's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Crespo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alela manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alela (24) vs (6) Crespo

Crespo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Crespo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alela is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alela (26) vs (6) Crespo

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Alela trying to control the position from guard on top but Crespo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crespo can't keep his opponent in guard - Alela advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Crespo is trying to maintain the position but Alela is very close to passing his half guard.
Crespo wants to get back to full guard.
Alela is keen to just control but Crespo is a slippery customer.
Crespo wants to control but Alela is keeping busy.
Alela trying to control the pace.

Crespo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Alela stalling.
Alela passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alela (29) vs (6) Crespo

Alela is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Crespo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Crespo is looking to regain half guard here but Alela keeps moving and retains side control.
Crespo gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alela seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Crespo wants to get back to full guard but Alela has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alela (32) vs (6) Crespo

And that's the end of the fight!
Alela takes the fight on points by 32 to 6.
Sao Alela managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview.

Event: CACC 36 Victory Playoffs B
Date: Dec 28, 2019

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joshua Brown (ranked 2195 p4p, 250 weight class) and Silvio Crespo (ranked 2716 p4p, 306 weight class). Brown comes to the ring accompanied by Hail Mary Tupac. Crespo has chosen Ghost ''Im A King as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

176 cm
25 yrs
166 lbs

170 cm
37 yrs
155 lbs

Brown

Crespo

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Joshua Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Silvio Crespo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Crespo misses with a takedown

and Brown decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Crespo's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (0) Crespo
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.
Crespo pulls Brown in to control the position.
Crespo is trying to control the position but Brown postures up.

Brown thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Crespo keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crespo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (2) Crespo
Crespo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Crespo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Brown is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Brown has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (4) vs (2) Crespo
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Crespo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crespo wants to sweep but no luck.
Brown trying to control but Crespo is working from the bottom.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Crespo is keeping the position.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Crespo is retaining full guard.
Brown trying to control but Crespo is working from the bottom.
Brown is fighting to break Crespo's control of his arms but Crespo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crespo keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Crespo has control of Brown's left arm, preventing Brown from doing any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crespo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Crespo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.

Brown is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Crespo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Crespo is looking to improve his position.
Crespo is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Crespo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.
Crespo is looking to get back to full guard here but Brown has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (7) vs (2) Crespo

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brown is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Crespo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brown wants to control but Crespo is keeping him busy.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Crespo is trying to control Brown's posture but Brown avoids it.
Crespo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Brown prevents Crespo from improving his position.
Brown seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crespo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Crespo manages to get to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Crespo holds on and takes a little breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crespo controls Brown momentarily but Brown frees himself.
Crespo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (7) vs (4) Crespo

Crespo is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Brown still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Brown has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (11) vs (4) Crespo
Crespo tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Brown wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Crespo, who protects the arm well.
Crespo is looking for a sweep.

Brown tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brown has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Crespo is not content to let Brown control the position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Brown tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Brown is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Crespo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Brown trying to control the action but Crespo is working from the bottom.
Crespo is looking to reverse the position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Brown working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Crespo can't do much from the bottom here.
Crespo is looking to reverse the position.
Brown working away.
Crespo manages to get back to half guard.
Crespo tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
Crespo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Crespo.

Brown drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brown jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Crespo is retaining full guard.
Crespo trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Brown slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (14) vs (4) Crespo
Brown trying to control the action but Crespo is working from the bottom.
Brown working away.

Brown wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Crespo, who protects the arm well.

Brown thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Crespo wants to control but Brown postures up.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Crespo is trying to get back to half guard.

Brown thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brown controlling the position.

Brown thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brown trying to control the action but Crespo is working from the bottom.
Crespo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brown working away.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Crespo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Crespo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

Brown is looking for a kimura but Crespo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brown to get the leverage.
Crespo is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Crespo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Brown is looking for a kimura here.
Crespo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Crespo is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Crespo is trying to control but can't.
Crespo gets back to full guard.
Brown slips nicely into half guard.

Brown is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Crespo sees it coming and defends easily.
Crespo tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
Brown trying to pass the guard but Crespo defending well.
Crespo is positioning himself well to prevent Brown advancing to mount.
Brown prevents Crespo from improving his position.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Crespo wants to control but Brown is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Crespo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Crespo.
Crespo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Crespo keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Crespo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Crespo is keeping the position.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Crespo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Crespo looking to control.
Crespo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Brown is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Crespo keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Crespo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (14) vs (6) Crespo

Crespo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brown defends it well.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Crespo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Crespo seems to be looking for submissions.
Brown is looking to control Crespo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brown avoid being mounted?
Crespo works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (14) vs (9) Crespo

Crespo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Brown is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Brown and Crespo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Brown gets back to half guard.
Brown trying to control but Crespo postures up.

Crespo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brown defends it well.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Crespo has control of the leg.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Brown makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brown.

Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Crespo looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brown is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (16) vs (9) Crespo
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crespo seems keen to control Brown's posture.
Crespo keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brown takes the fight on points by 16 to 9.
Joshua Brown 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.

Event: CACC 30
Date: Dec 14, 2019

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Gomes (ranked 1005 p4p, 130 weight class) and Silvio Crespo (ranked 2512 p4p, 283 weight class). Gomes's entrance music is AC/DC - Thunderstruck . A fine choice. Crespo has chosen Ghost ''Im A King as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

190 cm
27 yrs
162 lbs

170 cm
37 yrs
155 lbs

Gomes

Crespo

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; David Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Silvio Crespo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Crespo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Crespo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gomes (0) vs (4) Crespo

Crespo swings around for an armbar but Gomes sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Crespo's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (2) vs (4) Crespo

Crespo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gomes wants to pass the guard but Crespo is keeping the position.

Gomes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Crespo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gomes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gomes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (5) vs (4) Crespo
Crespo tries to bench press Gomes off him but Gomes keeps the position.
Gomes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Gomes (7) vs (4) Crespo
Gomes controlling from the full mount.
Gomes tries to control but Crespo wriggling away.
Gomes controlling his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crespo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (7) vs (6) Crespo
Gomes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Gomes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crespo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gomes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Crespo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gomes is keeping the position for now.
Gomes has Crespo pulled in close to control his posture.
Gomes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Crespo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (9) vs (6) Crespo

Crespo working for a triangle but Gomes defends it easily.
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Crespo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crespo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (9) vs (8) Crespo
Crespo tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomes is retaining full guard.

Gomes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Crespo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Crespo 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.
Crespo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Gomes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crespo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crespo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Crespo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Crespo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Crespo won't allow Gomes to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gomes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Crespo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Crespo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Crespo preventing the sweep.

Crespo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gomes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crespo has managed to get both his arms back between Gomes's legs - danger averted.
Crespo slips nicely into half guard.

Crespo wants to work for an arm triangle but Gomes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Crespo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gomes is just riding it out for now. Crespo eventually gives up the hold.

Gomes is defending against the submission attempts here by Crespo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crespo wants to free his trapped foot but Gomes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Crespo trying to work for an americana but Gomes has managed to regain full guard.
Gomes wants to sweep but no luck.

Crespo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Crespo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Crespo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (11) vs (8) Crespo
Gomes is trying to control. Crespo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gomes tries to pass to full mount but Crespo defends it.

Crespo looking for submissions off his back.

Crespo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gomes is keen to just control but Crespo is a slippery customer.

Crespo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Crespo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Gomes seems to be working for a kimura but Crespo defends the submission attempt.
Gomes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Crespo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Crespo looking for submissions off his back.
Gomes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crespo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Crespo looking for submissions off his back.

Crespo actively working from the bottom here.
Gomes is keen to just control but Crespo is a slippery customer.

Gomes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Crespo looking for submissions off his back.

Crespo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomes pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Gomes is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Crespo is staying active underneath Gomes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Crespo looking for submissions off his back.

Crespo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomes pulls his head out easily.
Gomes passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (14) vs (8) Crespo
Gomes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Crespo is trying to escape the mount.
Gomes with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Gomes is working hard here to advance position.
Crespo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (14) vs (10) Crespo

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gomes is trying to keep Crespo in close.
Crespo advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (14) vs (13) Crespo
Gomes manages to get back to half guard.
Gomes trying to control from the bottom.

Crespo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Crespo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gomes gets back to full guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Crespo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Crespo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Crespo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gomes dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (16) vs (13) Crespo
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Crespo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Crespo has his foot on Gomes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gomes works his way back into a safe position though.
Gomes content to stall in guard here.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Crespo keeps moving.
Gomes looking to pass the guard.
Crespo keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Crespo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Gomes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Crespo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gomes is one step ahead there.
Gomes trying to control but Crespo is working from the bottom.
Gomes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (19) vs (13) Crespo

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Gomes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Crespo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gomes works to advance to full mount. Crespo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Gomes (21) vs (13) Crespo

Gomes working for a submission but Crespo is keeping him at bay.
Crespo tries to reverse the position but Gomes maintains control.
Crespo is still trying to improve position.
Crespo keeps trying to improve his position.
Gomes trying to control but Crespo is having none of it.
Crespo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (21) vs (15) Crespo

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gomes working a defensive guard here.

Crespo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gomes dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (23) vs (15) Crespo
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Crespo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Crespo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gomes defends it easily.
Gomes trying to control but Crespo is working from the bottom.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Crespo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Crespo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Crespo keeping full guard, as Gomes tries to pass.

Crespo is looking for a triangle but Gomes pushes his legs off easily.

Crespo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gomes defends well.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Crespo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gomes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gomes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Crespo looks winded!

Crespo looking for subs off his back but Gomes has passed one foot through into half guard.
Gomes wants to pass to mount but Crespo is defending the position.

Crespo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomes trying to control from half guard but Crespo is working away.
Gomes controlling the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gomes takes the fight on points by 23 to 15.
A very excited looking David Gomes 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: CACC 22
Date: Nov 24, 2019

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Feihck Tiote (ranked 2258 p4p, 258 weight class) and Silvio Crespo (ranked 2254 p4p, 256 weight class). Crespo has chosen Ghost ''Im A King as his entrance music. Silvio Crespo told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

181 cm
28 yrs
164 lbs

170 cm
37 yrs
155 lbs

Tiote

Crespo

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Feihck Tiote! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Silvio Crespo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Crespo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tiote (0) vs (2) Crespo

Crespo is working for a kimura but Tiote is defending it quite comfortably.

Crespo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Crespo is trying to work for a kimura but Tiote is defending well.
Tiote is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tiote is defending against the submission attempts here by Crespo.

Crespo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Crespo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Crespo wants to work for an arm triangle but Tiote is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tiote trying to control but Crespo postures up.

Crespo is working for a kimura but Tiote is defending it quite comfortably.
Crespo wants to pass the guard but Tiote is defending well.
Tiote slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tiote is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tiote will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crespo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crespo forces his way into half guard.

Crespo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tiote defends it well.

Crespo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Tiote looking for submissions off his back.

Tiote actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tiote looking for submissions off his back.

Tiote is defending against the submission attempts here by Crespo.

Crespo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tiote doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crespo.

Crespo is working for a kimura but Tiote is defending it quite comfortably.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Crespo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tiote doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crespo.

Crespo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tiote doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crespo.
Crespo wants to pass to mount but Tiote is defending the position.

Crespo looking for a submission but Tiote manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Tiote pushes a forearm under Crespo's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Crespo is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Feihck Tiote!
Feihck Tiote gave a mention to Riner Clothing Everything for 50$ only in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: CACC 16
Date: Nov 09, 2019

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gary Tonon (ranked 1912 p4p, 216 weight class) and Silvio Crespo (ranked 2059 p4p, 239 weight class). Tonon's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, What About Now. Crespo has chosen Ghost ''Im A King as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

174 cm
39 yrs
158 lbs

170 cm
37 yrs
155 lbs

Tonon

Crespo

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Gary Tonon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Silvio Crespo!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Crespo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tonon (0) vs (4) Crespo

Crespo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tonon, who protects the arm well.

Crespo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tonon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Crespo advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Tonon (0) vs (6) Crespo
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Crespo is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Tonon has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Tonon!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tonon (2) vs (6) Crespo
Tonon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crespo is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crespo is adopting a defensive guard.
Tonon trying to control but Crespo is working from the bottom.
Tonon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crespo is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonon trying to control but Crespo is working from the bottom.
Tonon looking to pass the guard.
Crespo has control of Tonon's left arm, preventing Tonon from doing any damage.
Tonon wants to control from the top but Crespo keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tonon (5) vs (6) Crespo
Tonon looking to control but instead Crespo has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Tonon wants to pass the guard but Crespo is defending well.
Tonon is keen to just control but Crespo is a slippery customer.
Tonon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tonon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Tonon (8) vs (6) Crespo

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Crespo is squirming around, avoiding Tonon's attempts to control the action.

Tonon jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Crespo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Crespo and Tonon has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Tonon tries to move into full mount but can't pass Crespo's legs.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tonon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crespo keeps working.
Crespo tries to improve position but can't.
Tonon is looking to take a break and control but Crespo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tonon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Crespo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Crespo can't do much from the bottom here.
Tonon trying to control the action but Crespo is working from the bottom.
Tonon tries to advance to mount but Crespo denies him.
Crespo sneaks back into half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Crespo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tonon is working away from the top position though.
Tonon is stalling here. Crespo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Tonon seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Crespo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tonon (8) vs (10) Crespo

Crespo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tonon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Crespo is trying to get an arm triangle but Tonon is defending well.
Crespo tries to move to mount but Tonon blocks the move with his legs.
Tonon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Crespo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Crespo uses his free foot to push down on Tonon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tonon.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tonon (8) vs (13) Crespo

Crespo swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Tonon is now in Crespo's guard. A big mistake from Crespo there, giving up the dominant position!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tonon (10) vs (13) Crespo
Tonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Crespo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crespo keeping full guard, as Tonon tries to pass.
Tonon advances to half guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tonon is keen to just control but Crespo is a slippery customer.
Crespo tries to get to full guard but Tonon has control of the leg.
Tonon wants to control but Crespo is keeping him busy.

Tonon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Crespo defends it well.
Tonon wants to take a breather but Crespo is having none of it.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tonon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Crespo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tonon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tonon is working hard here to advance position.
Crespo keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully.
Tonon tries to free his leg and advance position but Crespo is retaining full guard.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tonon passes into half guard.
Crespo is holding on to half guard well.
Tonon is looking to advance position but Crespo won't allow it.
Crespo is refusing to be controlled, as Tonon sits in half guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tonon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Crespo is refusing to be controlled, as Tonon sits in half guard.
Tonon content to control rather than advance.
Tonon trying to mount his opponent but Crespo defends it.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Crespo is staying active underneath Tonon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tonon is pressing down on Crespo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Crespo is holding on for now.
Tonon trying to control from half guard but Crespo is working away.

Tonon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Crespo is trying to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Crespo wins on points by 13 to 10.
An out of breath and clearly excited Silvio Crespo thanked Voodoo Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: CACC 9
Date: Oct 20, 2019

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Silvio Crespo (ranked 1790 p4p, 206 weight class) and Dollar Hero (ranked 3495 p4p, 363 weight class). Crespo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ghost ''Im A King. Hero has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

170 cm
37 yrs
155 lbs

170 cm
30 yrs
155 lbs

Crespo

Hero

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Silvio Crespo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Dollar Hero!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Crespo shoots in for a takedown but Hero shows good takedown defense.

Hero moves into the clinch.
Crespo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hero gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hero prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silvio Crespo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Crespo is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Hero can't fight it off and eventually Crespo manages to take the fight to the floor. Hero looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Crespo (2) vs (0) Hero
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Hero looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Crespo wants to pass the guard but Hero is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Crespo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hero is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hero has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crespo (2) vs (2) Hero
Hero wants to pass the guard but Crespo is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero trying to control but Crespo is working from the bottom.
Hero's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Crespo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Crespo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Crespo looking for a sweep. Not yet Crespo, not yet.

Crespo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hero passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Crespo (2) vs (5) Hero
Crespo is not content to let Hero control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crespo tries to bench press Hero off him but Hero keeps the position.
Hero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crespo keeps working.
Crespo looking for a sweep but Hero has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Crespo (2) vs (7) Hero
Crespo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Crespo is working hard here to advance position.
Hero wants to control the pace but Crespo is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crespo can't escape the position.
Hero can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Crespo is looking to escape.

Hero jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Crespo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Crespo is trying to improve his position.
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.

Hero is trying to get an arm triangle but Crespo is defending well.
Crespo is looking for a sweep.

Crespo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hero's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Hero! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Crespo has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dollar Hero!
Dollar Hero 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.

Event: CACC 5
Date: Oct 12, 2019

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Silvio Crespo (ranked 1694 p4p, 206 weight class) and Fallschirm Jäger (ranked 1850 p4p, 224 weight class). Crespo comes to the ring accompanied by Ghost ''Im A King. Jäger is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Fallschirm Jäger acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.

170 cm
36 yrs
155 lbs

169 cm
31 yrs
156 lbs

Crespo

Jäger

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Silvio Crespo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Fallschirm Jäger!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Crespo or perhaps it was just good defense by Jäger, which made it look bad.

Jäger has closed the distance and engaged Crespo in a clinch.
Crespo is trying to drag Jäger to the mat but Jäger just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.

Jäger is fighting off a takedown attempt but Crespo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jäger to the mat. Jäger regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Crespo (2) vs (0) Jäger
Crespo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jäger wants to sweep but no luck.
Crespo pushes down on Jäger's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Crespo is working for a submission of some sort.

Crespo is working for a kimura but Jäger is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jäger tries to roll over but Crespo keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jäger moves into full guard.
Crespo wants to pass the guard but Jäger is keeping the position.

Crespo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jäger dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crespo (2) vs (2) Jäger

Crespo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jäger uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Crespo (2) vs (5) Jäger
Crespo tries to buck Jäger off but Jäger is having none of it.
Crespo regains half guard.
Crespo tries to get to full guard but Jäger has control of the leg.

Crespo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Crespo looking for subs from the bottom but Jäger mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Crespo (2) vs (8) Jäger
Crespo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jäger content just to control the position here.
Crespo is desperately trying to improve his position but Jäger has a good base and remains in mount.
Crespo is working hard here to advance position.
Jäger looking to control but Crespo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jäger looking to control and managing it successfully.
Crespo manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jäger moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Crespo.
Score +3 for passing guard: Crespo (2) vs (11) Jäger

Jäger is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Crespo is trying to escape and Jäger transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Crespo is forced to tap! Nice work there by Jäger! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fallschirm Jäger!
Fallschirm Jäger bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CACC 3
Date: Sep 28, 2019

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Silvio Crespo (ranked 1547 p4p, 188 weight class) and Diego Escobar (ranked 250 p4p, 37 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Crespo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ghost ''Im A King. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

170 cm
36 yrs
155 lbs

182 cm
29 yrs
160 lbs

Crespo

Escobar

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Silvio Crespo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Diego Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Escobar slaps away a takedown attempt from Crespo, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Escobar gets caught flat footed, as Crespo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Crespo (2) vs (0) Escobar
Escobar trying to control the position.
Escobar keeping full guard, as Crespo tries to pass.

Crespo sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Escobar doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Crespo paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Escobar - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Diego Escobar!
A victorious Diego Escobar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: AEW 30
Date: Aug 31, 2019

#R1#
Poggle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Crespo's waist but Crespo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Poggle off to one side.
Poggle is looking to clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Crespo. Poggle shrugs it off though.
Crespo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Poggle moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Crespo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Crespo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crespo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Poggle swats away the attempt to clinch by Crespo.
Poggle thuds a left hand into Crespo's 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!#TD2#
Crespo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Crespo lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Crespo avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Crespo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Crespo landing with the ground and pound.
Crespo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crespo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Crespo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crespo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Poggle's head.
Crespo is looking to work some ground and pound but Poggle has wrist control.
Crespo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Poggle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crespo throwing strikes from guard but Poggle blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crespo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Poggle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Crespo is controlling him.
Crespo is looking to work some ground and pound but Poggle has wrist control.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Crespo throwing strikes but missing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poggle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Poggle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Poggle has been working on his balance at New York Training Academy , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Crespo.#CL2#
Crespo clinches up against the cage.
Poggle has had enough of the clinch but Crespo keeps him there for the moment.
Poggle managing to block the knees to the body from Crespo.
Poggle wants to break the clinch but can't.
Poggle throws a head punch that misses.
Poggle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Poggle.
Crespo swings wildly with an uppercut but Poggle uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Crespo fails to land.
Poggle lands a hook that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
Crespo misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Crespo connects with a knee to the head.
Poggle blocking some punches.
Crespo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crespo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Poggle.
Poggle swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Poggle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crespo scores with a hook.
Poggle moves away from the strike by Crespo.
Crespo stuffs the takedown attempt from Poggle. Poggle gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Poggle closes the distance and clinches.
Crespo throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Poggle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Poggle goes for a double leg but Crespo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Crespo continues to drive forward.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timothy Poggle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crespo fails with a takedown attempt.
Poggle tried to counter with a leg kick but Crespo avoided it.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poggle tries a head kick but it misses.
Crespo tries to clinch but Poggle moves out of range.
Poggle moves out of range of the body kick from Crespo.
Poggle is looking for a counter combo.
Crespo catches Poggle with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Poggle throws a hook but Crespo avoids it easily.#CL2#
Crespo has managed to clinch.
Poggle tries to break the clinch but Crespo is controlling the position.
Crespo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Crespo tries a knee to the head but Poggle blocks it.
Poggle blocks an uppercut.
Poggle working hard to break the clinch.
Crespo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Poggle.
Crespo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Poggle.
Crespo misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silvio Crespo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Crespo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Poggle checks it well.
Crespo stuffs the takedown.
Crespo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Poggle gets tackled into the cage by Crespo. Crespo maintains the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Crespo throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Poggle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Poggle lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crespo's sensitive parts.
Poggle needs to keep his hands up - Crespo had a free shot at his head there.
Crespo tries to bum rush Poggle with a series of wild strikes but Poggle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Timothy Poggle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crespo tries to clinch there but Poggle circles away.
Poggle appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Crespo throws a head kick but Poggle moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crespo shoots in for a takedown but Poggle shows good takedown defense.
Crespo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Poggle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Poggle moves forwards but Crespo connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Poggle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Crespo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Crespo looks to land a combination but Poggle avoids it well.
Crespo blocks the body kick.
Poggle connects with a body shot that sends Crespo's belly button to the back.
Crespo swings for the body but Poggle moves out of range.
Poggle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Poggle throws a head kick that misses.
Timothy Poggle is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Crespo gets tackled into the cage by Poggle. Poggle maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Poggle.
Crespo digs a right hand into Poggle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Poggle's gas tank.
Crespo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Poggle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silvio Crespo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short left from Crespo.
Crespo misses with a knee strike. #BC#
Poggle manages to break the clinch.
Crespo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Crespo has a takedown stuffed.
Crespo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crespo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crespo wants to clinch.
Poggle misses with the combination.
Crespo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Poggle's head backwards.
Poggle feints and then cracks Crespo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Crespo down.
Poggle moves out of range of the body kick from Crespo.
Poggle tries to move into range but Crespo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Poggle looks to land a body kick but Crespo moved away.
Crespo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poggle manages to avoid it.
Crespo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Silvio Crespo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crespo throws a body shot but no joy.
Poggle throws a big counter combination but Crespo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Crespo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crespo lands with a nice body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Crespo. Those never looked like landing.
Crespo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Poggle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Poggle misses with a series of wild punches.
Poggle fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Poggle closes the distance and clinches up with Crespo, looking for a takedown. Poggle pushes Crespo against the cage but Crespo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timothy Poggle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crespo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Poggle finds it's way through Crespo's defenses. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poggle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Crespo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poggle moves away.
Crespo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crespo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Poggle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Poggle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crespo.
Crespo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Crespo takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL#
Poggle clinches up against the cage.
Poggle blocking some punches.
Crespo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Crespo misses with a knee strike.
Crespo pushes off an throws an elbow but Poggle leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Poggle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crespo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Silvio Crespo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Crespo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD#
Poggle closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Crespo quickly recovers to half guard.
Poggle wants to get back to his feet.
Poggle trying to control from half guard but Crespo is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poggle is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Poggle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crespo's head. #T1#
Poggle is keen to just control but Crespo is a slippery customer.
Poggle throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Crespo to regain full guard.
Poggle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Crespo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Poggle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Crespo connects with a solid leg kick.
Poggle scores with a leg kick.
Crespo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Crespo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD#
Poggle is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Crespo's half guard.#T2#
Poggle working over Crespo with some ground and pound. Crespo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Poggle tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Poggle wants to take a breather but Crespo is having none of it.
Poggle wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Crespo uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Poggle content to stall in guard here.
Poggle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Poggle throws a big right hand that misses.
Poggle trying to control the position from guard on top but Crespo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poggle throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Poggle wants to stand but Crespo is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Poggle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crespo connects with a crisp jab.
Crespo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Poggle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crespo moves forwards but Poggle connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Silvio Crespo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Crespo wants to clinch up but Poggle keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Crespo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Poggle on his heels. He'll look to pass Poggle's guard now, I'm sure.
Crespo sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crespo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Poggle is controlling Crespo's posture.
Crespo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Crespo landing with the ground and pound.
Timothy Poggle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crespo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crespo wants to control from the top but Poggle keeps moving.
Poggle trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Silvio Crespo.
Well Crespo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silvio Crespo!
An out of breath and clearly excited Silvio Crespo thanked Voodoo Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: AEW 23
Date: Aug 10, 2019

#R1#
Tonon tries to move into range but Crespo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Crespo looks to land a combination but Tonon avoids it well.
Tonon throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Crespo takes the fight into the clinch.
Crespo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Crespo. #TD#
Tonon pulls guard effortlessly.
Crespo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tonon wants to sweep here but Crespo controlling him for the moment. #SU2#
Crespo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Crespo misses with a wild body shot.
Some wild striking there from Crespo.
Crespo lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crespo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T1#
Crespo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Some wild striking there from Crespo.
Crespo stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Crespo gets a double leg takedown into Tonon's guard.#ES#
Tonon is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Tonon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crespo with a knee to the head.
Crespo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Crespo scores with a knee to the head.
Tonon tries to pull guard but Crespo won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Tonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tonon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Crespo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tonon backwards.
We've been hearing reports that Tonon has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Crespo looking to throw knees to the head but Tonon is blocking nicely.
Tonon tries to pull guard but Crespo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Crespo. #T2#
Tonon is trying to pull guard but Crespo has him pressed against the cage.
Tonon wants a takedown.
Crespo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tonon is trying to pull guard but Crespo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tonon takes an elbow to the temple.
Crespo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Crespo gets through Tonon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Crespo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tonon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Crespo to keep the fight standing.
Crespo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crespo tries a body shot but Tonon blocks it.
Crespo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tonon tries to pull guard but Crespo won't allow it.
Tonon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Crespo to keep the fight standing.
Tonon blocks an uppercut.
Crespo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tonon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Crespo to keep the fight standing.
Tonon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Crespo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tonon is breathing heavily.
Tonon shoots in but Crespo avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Tonon shoots in for a double leg but Crespo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Crespo scores with a nice head shot.
Crespo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Crespo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crespo throws a front kick that sends Tonon stumbling back into the cage.#TD#
Tonon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Crespo sprawls well initially but Tonon persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Crespo is pressing down on Tonon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tonon is looking to pass into half guard but Crespo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Crespo is in guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Crespo gets to his feet. Tonon looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Crespo rushes Tonon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonon jumps guard but Crespo stands there with Tonon around his waist. Tonon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Crespo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crespo misses with a knee to the head.
Crespo lands a body punch. #T4#
Crespo tries to land a knee to the head but Tonon blocks with his arms. #TD#
Tonon pulls guard effortlessly. #SU2#
Crespo stands and steps away. Tonon gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tonon shoots for a takedown but Crespo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Crespo drives through with a takedown into Tonon's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SU2#
Crespo stands up from Tonon's guard - Crespo perhaps looking for a knockout.
Crespo cracks Tonon with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Crespo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SU2#
Crespo decides to stand back up. Crespo steps back and let's Tonon get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silvio Crespo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Tonon fails to land the takedown.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Crespo sprawls well. Crespo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tonon gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Crespo. That snapped Tonon's head back.
Tonon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Crespo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Tonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Crespo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tonon, pushing him back against the cage.
Tonon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tonon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Crespo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tonon fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crespo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Crespo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tonon backwards.
Silvio Crespo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Crespo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crespo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crespo.
Crespo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crespo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crespo lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Crespo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tonon's defenses. #ROC2#
Tonon is rocked!
A short right from Crespo on the inside.
Oh Tonon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crespo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crespo pushes Tonon against the cage. Crespo is working some dirty boxing. Crespo pushes off with a quick right hook! Tonon goes down! Tonon tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Crespo moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Silvio Crespo!
After the big win, Silvio Crespo made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Voodoo Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: AEW 16
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1#
Buchanan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Crespo counters with a good, hard body kick but Buchanan shrugs it off.
Crespo moves to clinch but Buchanan breaks away
and Buchanan counters with a thumping low kick.
A solid body kick from Crespo.
A right-left combo lands from Crespo.
Crespo fails to land with a series of punches.
Crespo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Buchanan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crespo lands a two punch combo.
Buchanan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crespo's sensitive parts.
No joy there for Buchanan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buchanan with a nice cross.
Buchanan misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
Buchanan gets tackled into the cage by Crespo. Crespo maintains the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Buchanan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Buchanan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crespo has a couple of punches blocked by Buchanan.
Buchanan tries a body shot but Crespo blocks it.
Crespo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crespo blocks an uppercut.
Crespo lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
A short left from Buchanan.
Buchanan swings wildly with an uppercut but Crespo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crespo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Crespo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Buchanan.
Buchanan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crespo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Crespo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crespo blocking some punches.
Crespo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Buchanan struggles to land a body shot inside as Crespo controls his hands.
Crespo throws a punch but it's blocked by Buchanan.
Crespo throws a punch but it's blocked by Buchanan.
Crespo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Crespo.
Crespo misses with a punch to the body.
Buchanan misses with some punches.
Crespo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buchanan lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crespo.
Crespo swings wildly with an uppercut but Buchanan uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Buchanan tries a body shot but Crespo blocks it.
Buchanan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Buchanan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Buchanan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crespo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch on the inside from Buchanan fails to land.
Buchanan scores with a hook to the body.
Crespo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Crespo is leaning against Buchanan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Buchanan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Buchanan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Buchanan throws a punch but it's blocked by Crespo.
Buchanan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Buchanan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Crespo.
Buchanan tries to work over Crespo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buchanan tries a body shot but Crespo blocks it.
Crespo misses with a knee to the head.
Crespo lands a shoulder strike.
Crespo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Ross Buchanan has been cut.
Crespo swings wildly with an uppercut but Buchanan uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Buchanan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buchanan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Buchanan throws a punch but it's blocked by Crespo.
Crespo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crespo struggles to land a body shot inside as Buchanan controls his hands.
Buchanan has a couple of punches blocked by Crespo.
Crespo lands a knee to the head.
Crespo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crespo tries a body shot but Buchanan blocks it.
Crespo misses with a punch on the inside.
Buchanan blocks the elbow strike.
Crespo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Crespo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crespo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crespo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Buchanan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crespo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short uppercut from Buchanan.
Crespo swings wildly with an uppercut but Buchanan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crespo lands a body punch. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crespo is leaning against Buchanan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Buchanan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Buchanan lands a hook that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
Crespo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Buchanan or not.
Crespo working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Crespo.
Crespo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crespo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Buchanan.
A short uppercut from Crespo.
Crespo looking to throw knees to the head but Buchanan is blocking nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crespo.
Crespo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Buchanan backwards.
A short body shot lands from Crespo as the two fighters clinch.
Crespo has a couple of punches blocked by Buchanan.
Crespo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Buchanan is defending well for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buchanan misses with a punch on the inside.
Buchanan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crespos head.
Crespo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crespo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Buchanan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silvio Crespo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ross Buchanan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Buchanan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crespo throws a series of strikes that have Buchanan backpedaling.
Crespo lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Crespo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Crespo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Crespo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crespo tries to work over Buchanan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crespo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buchanan can do to turn this around?
Buchanan misses with some punches.
Buchanan gets through Crespo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Buchanan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Buchanan blocks an uppercut.
Crespo misses with a punch to the body.
Buchanan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Buchanan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crespo presses Buchanan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Buchanan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crespo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Buchanan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Buchanan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Buchanan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Buchanan blocks an elbow strike from Crespo. #T1#
Buchanan blocking some punches.
Crespo tries a knee to the head but Buchanan blocks it.
Crespo misses with an elbow strike.
Crespo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Buchanan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crespo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crespo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Buchanan's face.
Buchanan blocks a body shot from Crespo.
Crespo looking to throw knees to the head but Buchanan is blocking nicely.
A short right from Buchanan on the inside.
Crespo working Buchanan over with knees to the body.
Crespo blocks a body shot from Buchanan.
Crespo throws a knee to the head but misses.
A shot in the inside from Crespo.
Crespo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Silvio Crespo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Crespo tries to land a knee to the head but Buchanan blocks with his arms.
Crespo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buchanan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crespo tries to throw a body punch but Buchanan avoids it by throwing Crespo back against the cage.
Buchanan misses with the head strike. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Crespo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crespo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Buchanan misses with some punches.
Crespo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Buchanan can't find room to land a body shot as Crespo controls the action.
Crespo lands with a short shot to the head.
Crespo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crespo.
Buchanan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crespo tries a body shot but Buchanan blocks it.
Crespo lands with a light punch inside.
Crespo blocking some punches.
Buchanan prevents a body shot from Crespo.
Crespo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Buchanans head.
Crespo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Crespo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crespo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Crespo lands a nice uppercut.
Crespo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Buchanan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Buchanan lands a body shot in the clinch. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Crespo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Buchanan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Buchanan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Crespo lands with a left to the head.
Buchanan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Crespo tries to land knees in the clinch but Buchanan avoids the damage to the body.
Crespo gets through Buchanan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Buchanan lands a hook that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Buchanan.
Crespo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Buchanan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Buchanan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
Crespo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Buchanan backwards.
A short left from Buchanan.
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!
Crespo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crespo lands with a right to the head.
Buchanan misses with a punch to the body.
Buchanan tries to work over Crespo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buchanan throws a punch but it's blocked by Crespo.
Crespo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Buchanan.
Buchanan throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Buchanan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Buchanan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crespo cracks Buchanan with a nice body shot.
Buchanan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Crespo misses with a punch on the inside.
Buchanan lands a shot to the body.
Buchanan pushes Crespo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Buchanan working aggressively here.
Crespo has a couple of punches blocked by Buchanan.
Buchanan struggles to land a body shot inside as Crespo controls his hands.
Crespo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crespo blocking some punches.
Crespo lands with a right to the head.
Crespo digs a right hand into Buchanan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Buchanan's gas tank.
Buchanan misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buchanan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
Buchanan working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buchanan.
Buchanan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Buchanan working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silvio Crespo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ross Buchanan's cut.
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#
Crespo misses the shot to the body.
Crespo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buchanan moves away.
Crespo shoots in and drives through. Buchanan sprawls well.
Buchanan misses with a wild combination.
Crespo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Buchanan throws a series of punches but Crespo avoids them all with ease.
Crespo looks to throw a body kick
and Buchanan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Crespo works the jab nicely.
Buchanan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crespo at a distance.
Crespo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Crespo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Buchanan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crespo jabs Buchanan right on the nose. Buchanan blinks but takes it well.
Crespo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Crespo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silvio Crespo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buchanan throws a head kick but Crespo moves out of range. #CL#
Crespo closes the distance and pushes Buchanan back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buchanan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crespo.
Crespo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Buchanan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Crespo.
Crespo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Buchanan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Buchanan tries a body shot but Crespo blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Crespo.
Buchanan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Buchanan tries a body shot but Crespo blocks it.
Buchanan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crespo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crespo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crespo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Buchanan misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Crespo as the two fighters clinch.
Crespo misses with a punch on the inside.
Buchanan managing to block the knees to the body from Crespo.
Crespo missing with knees to the body.
Crespo prevents a body shot from Buchanan. #T2#
Buchanan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Buchanan throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Buchanan.
Buchanan working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crespo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Buchanan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crespo struggles to land a body shot inside as Buchanan controls his hands.
Buchanan throws a punch but it's blocked by Crespo.
Buchanan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crespo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crespo misses with some punches.
Crespo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Buchanan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Crespo working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Buchanan fails to land.
Buchanan tries to work over Crespo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crespo looking to throw knees to the head but Buchanan is blocking nicely.
Crespo blocking some punches.
Crespo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crespo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Buchanan cracks Crespo with a nice body shot.#T3#
Buchanan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Buchanan misses with a body punch.
Crespo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crespo digs a right hand into Buchanan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Buchanan's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Buchanan.
Buchanan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ross Buchanan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buchanan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Buchanan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crespo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Buchanan's elbow.
Crespo working aggressively here.
Crespo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crespo blocking some punches.
Buchanan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Buchanan takes an elbow to the temple.
Buchanan can't find room to land a body shot as Crespo controls the action.
Buchanan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Buchanan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silvio Crespo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Crespo blocks an uppercut.
Crespo blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Buchanan misses with a body punch.
Buchanan misses with a punch to the body.
Crespo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Buchanan throws a punch but it's blocked by Crespo.
Buchanan throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crespo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Buchanan has a couple of punches blocked by Crespo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crespo.
Buchanan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Buchanan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Buchanan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Buchanan lands with a short shot to the head.
Crespo lands a nice uppercut.
Buchanan swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ross Buchanan.
Well Crespo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silvio Crespo!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Silvio Crespo made sure he mentioned Voodoo Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: AEW 9
Date: Jun 21, 2019

#R1#
Crespo misses with a shot to the body
and Crespo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Garcia 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 Crespo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Crespo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Crespo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Crespo.
Crespo throws a chopping leg kick but Garcia manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#TD#
Crespo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Crespo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Garcia sneaks back into half guard.#ES2#
Garcia makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Garcia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crespo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia throws an overhand right that lands on Crespo's shoulder, as Crespo tries to avoid the shot.
Crespo lands with a shot to the body.
Crespo doesn't manage to clinch there - Garcia circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Garcia. That snapped Crespo's head back.
Crespo slips a jab from Garcia.
Garcia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Crespo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Garcia connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Crespo scrambles back to his feet.
Crespo misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Crespo ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Crespo throwing a counter right hand but Garcia manages to avoid it.
Crespo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crespo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crespo shoots and misses
and Crespo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silvio Crespo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Haislan Garcia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crespo looks to land a left hand but Garcia moved out of range nicely.
Crespo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Garcia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crespo misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little jabbing left from Garcia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Garcia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crespo counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crespo defending well as Garcia loads up on a big left hand.
Crespo avoids the body shot from Garcia.
A slapping leg kick lands for Garcia.
Garcia scores with a jab. Crespo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Garcia as Crespo shoots in.
Crespo scores with a head kick. Garcia tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Garcia throws a hook but Crespo avoids it easily.
Crespo moves in looking to clinch but Garcia pushes him off.
Garcia only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2#
Garcia misses with a two punch combination.
Crespo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Garcia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Crespo.
Garcia throws a leg kick but Crespo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Garcia scores with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Garcia.
A punch lands to the side of Crespo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good exchange - Garcia coming out on top.
Crespo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silvio Crespo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crespo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Garcia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Crespo throws an overhand right that lands on Garcia's shoulder, as Garcia tries to avoid the shot.
Garcia misses with a body shot.
Crespo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
Garcia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Crespo's head backwards.
Garcia has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Garcia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crespo.#T3#
Garcia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crespo was well out of range. Poor timing from Garcia.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garcia wants to land a leg kick but Crespo is out of range.
Garcia 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.
Garcia lands a right hook to the body.
Garcia shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Crespo eats them both and turns towards Garcia to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Crespo throws a leg kick but Garcia checks it.
Crespo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garcia.
Crespo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Crespo misses with a takedown
and Garcia counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Crespo misses with a jab, cross combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Garcia.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Crespo.
A jab from Crespo misses.
A big left from Garcia misses.
Garcia throws a hook to the side of Crespo's head but Crespo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Garcia looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Crespo tries for a takedown but Garcia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Garcia throws out a counter right but Crespo avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Garcia misses.
Crespo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Crespo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Garcia counters with a left and a right that stings Crespo.
Crespo shoots for a takedown but Garcia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Garcia throws a body punch but Crespo moves out of range.
Crespo wants to clinch up but Garcia keeps it at a distance.
Garcia is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Crespo.
Crespo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Crespo tries to clinch up but Garcia circles away and keeps his distance.
Crespo throws a lazy uppercut
and Garcia counters with a nice body shot.
Garcia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcia swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Crespo.
Garcia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crespo.
Crespo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Crespo tries to close the distance and clinch but Garcia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Garcia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Haislan Garcia dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Crespo throws a right hand that Garcia ducks under and follows up with a left that Garcia also avoids with ease.
Garcia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crespo doesn't seem bothered though.
Silvio Crespo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crespo tries to close the distance and clinch but Garcia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crespo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Crespo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crespo misses with a looping left.
Crespo misses with a straight left.
Garcia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Crespo misses with a takedown attempt - Garcia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Crespo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Crespo swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia tests Crespo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crespo throws a hook to the side of Garcia's head but Garcia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garcia misses the jab.
Crespo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garcia paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Garcia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Crespo's head backwards.
Garcia scores with a nice strike.
Good leg kick by Garcia there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Crespo misses with a jab, cross combination.
A left and a right from Garcia both land. Nice combination.
Garcia cracks Crespo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Garcia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Crespo in his tracks.
Crespo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Crespo tries to clinch but Garcia is having none of it.
Crespo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Garcia throws a body punch but Crespo moves out of range.
Crespo scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Garcia.
Garcia misses with a left hand
and Crespo counters with a nice body shot.
A combination from Crespo does no damage.
Garcia jabs at Crespo's body.#T2#
Crespo misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silvio Crespo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left lands for Garcia.
Garcia feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Crespo's calf.
Garcia scores with a decent looking hook.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Crespo.
Crespo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Garcia is out of range and Crespo settles back down.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Garcia lands with a kick to the ribs.
Haislan Garcia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garcia connects with a looping right hand.
Crespo misses with a combination
and Garcia counters with a nice body shot.
Garcia lands a slapping body shot.
Garcia tests Crespo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Garcia misses the shot to the body.
Crespo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Crespo tries to land a front kick but Garcia steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Garcia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Garcia circles away from the clinch attempt. #T3#
Garcia scores with a shot to the body.
Garcia scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Crespo throws a wild body kick that Garcia sees coming a mile off.
Garcia pivots, looking for a leg kick but Crespo is out of range and Garcia settles back down.
Crespo tries to clinch but Garcia is having none of it.
Garcia appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Crespo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Garcia counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Garcia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Garcia motions for Crespo to come forward. Garcia throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Garcia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crespo throws the kick towards the body but Garcia avoids it.
Crespo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Crespo.
Crespo is looking to clinch but Garcia is avoiding it.
Garcia connects with a body shot that sends Crespo's belly button to the back.
Garcia scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Crespo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Garcias jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Decent striking displayed by Garcia there.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crespo misses with a double jab.
Crespo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Garcia to score with a decent uppercut.#CL#
Crespo moves into the clinch.
Garcia misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Crespo fails to land.
Garcia struggles to land a body shot inside as Crespo controls his hands.
Garcia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crespo blocks the elbow strike.
Crespo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Garcia lands a body shot in the clinch.
Garcia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
Garcia is working Crespo over against the cage.
Crespo has a couple of punches blocked by Garcia.
Crespo looking to throw knees to the head but Garcia is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcia lands a body shot.
Crespo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garcia's elbow.
Garcia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garcia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
Garcia tries to land knees in the clinch but Crespo avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Haislan Garcia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Garcia lands a jab to the nose.
Crespo throws the left hand but Garcia avoids the punch easily.
Crespo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Garcia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crespo throws a body shot but no joy.
Garcia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Garcia tries to bum rush Crespo with a series of wild strikes but Crespo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Garcia connects with a body shot that sends Crespo's belly button to the back.
Garcia scores with a hook to the body. Crespo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Garcia 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.
Crespo slips a straight right by Garcia.
A punch lands to the side of Crespo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Garcia misses with an uppercut. Crespo saw that one coming.
Garcia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Garcia, as that shot connected.
Garcia feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Crespos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia blocks a head kick by Crespo.
Garcia looks to throw the jab but Crespo is out of range.
Garcia swings widly with a right hand
and Garcia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Crespo misses with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Garcia.
Garcia scores with a sloppy right hand. Crespo should have avoided that one.
Crespo lands a jab-cross combination.
Crespo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garcia throws out the jab.
Crespo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Garcia's waist but Garcia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Crespo off to one side.
Crespo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garcia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Garcia throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A left lands for Garcia.
Crespo throws a right and a left that Garcia avoids nicely.
Garcia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Crespo's head backwards.
Crespo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Crespo shoots in for a takedown but Garcia shows good takedown defense.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia tries to work over Crespo's front leg with a kick but Crespo checks it.
Crespo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Garcia avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Garcia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Garcia.
Crespo slips under a jab from Garcia.
Crespo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Crespo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garcia.
Nice defenses there by Crespo.
Crespo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A slow jab from Garcia misses its intended target.
Garcia cracks the inside of Crespo's front leg.
Garcia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice defenses there by Garcia.
Donk. Garcia catches Crespo right on the button with a cross.
Crespo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garcia.
Garcia scores with a decent looking hook.
Crespo wants to clinch.#T3#
Crespo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crespo wants to clinch up but Garcia keeps it at a distance.
Crespo thuds a left hand into Garcia's body.
Garcia misses with a body shot.
Garcia throws a hook but Crespo blocks it.
Garcia avoids the head kick by Crespo.
Garcia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crespo.
Garcia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crespo. That did some damage!
A nice inside leg kick there by Garcia. That's going to slow Crespo down.
Garcia uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Garcia takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Crespo moves out of range of the body kick.
Garcia throws a jab when Crespo was well out of range.
Crespo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Crespo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Garcia counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silvio Crespo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Garcia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crespo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Garcia throws a body shot but no joy.
Garcia misses with a body shot
and Crespo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crespo tries to clinch up.
Some wild striking there from Garcia.
Crespo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Garcia counters with a nice body shot.
Crespo tries to land a front kick but Garcia steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Crespo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Garcia.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A cross from Garcia lands.
Garcia with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Haislan Garcia really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Crespo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Garcia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garcia throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A cross from Garcia lands.
Crespo blocks a head kick by Garcia.
Garcia moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Crespo.
Horrible takedown attempt by Crespo or perhaps it was just good defense by Garcia, which made it look bad.
Crespo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Garcia. Garcia obviously looking to wear him down.
Garcia lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crespo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Garcia finds it's way round the side to connect with Crespo's head.
Crespo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
An inside leg kick from Crespo misses.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crespo moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking cross lands there for Crespo.
Garcia cracks Crespo with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1##CL#
Crespo moves into the clinch.
Crespo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Crespo pushes Garcia back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garcia throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Garcia.
Crespo misses with some punches.
Garcia has a couple of punches blocked by Crespo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garcia.
Garcia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crespos head.
Crespo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Garcia is defending well for now.
Garcia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garcia blocking some punches.
Crespo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crespo lands an elbow inside.
Crespo lands with a left to the head.
Crespo fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Garcia breaks from the clinch. #T2#
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!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Garcia, right into the meat.
Crespo fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Garcia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Crespo looks to score with a jab to the body but Garcia is just out of range.
Crespo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Crespo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crespo throws a hook to the side of Garcia's head but Garcia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crespo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garcia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good work by Crespo as he checks the leg kick.
Crespo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Crespo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Crespo being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Garcia looking for a guillotine here but Crespo defends easily.
Garcia controlling the position.#T3#
Crespo working some strikes from top position.
Crespo is looking to pass into half guard but Garcia pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Garcia is in guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Garcia wants to pass the guard but Crespo is keeping the position.
Garcia is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Garcia is continuing to stall.
Crespo has his hands on Garcia's head, controlling the position.
Crespo keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Haislan Garcia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
#R5#
Crespo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crespo throws a series of punches but Garcia avoids them all with ease.
Crespo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Garcia sprawls well. Garcia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Crespo gets slowly back to his feet.
Garcia lands an overhand right.
Garcia is looking to score with low kicks.
Crespo takes a swing at Garcia's ribcage but misses.
Garcia takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Crespo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Crespo scores with punches from side control.
Crespo working the ground and pound but Garcia is defending the strikes.
Crespo is trying to ground and pound but Garcia uses the momentary lack of control by Crespo to regain half guard.
Crespo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Crespo 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.#T1#
Garcia is looking to control Crespo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Garcia avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Crespo is trying to work for a kimura but Garcia is defending well.
Crespo throwing shots but Garcia is blocking nicely.
Garcia keeping control of the position.
Garcia regains full guard. Nicely done.
Garcia pulls Crespo in to control the position.
Garcia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Garcia pulls Crespo in to control the position.
Crespo looking to pass the guard.
Garcia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crespo. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Crespo is looking to work some ground and pound but Garcia has wrist control.
Crespo is in close to Garcia's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Crespo won't allow Garcia to sweep him here.
Crespo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Crespo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Crespo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Crespo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Crespo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Garcia is pulling down on Crespo's head. It's preventing any offense from Crespo, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crespo throws a strike but Garcia rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Silvio Crespo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Garcia sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Garcia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crespo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silvio Crespo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garcia is stalling in the full guard.
Haislan Garcia is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Garcia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crespo is keeping the position for now.
Garcia stays in close to Crespo's body and controls the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Let's hope that Garcia has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Crespo lands some strikes from the bottom.
Garcia looking to sit in guard and control but Crespo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB#
Crespo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Garcia looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Garcia looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Garcia! #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcia taking a breather here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Silvio Crespo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Garcia has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 46:49
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 46:49
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haislan Garcia!
Haislan Garcia is the new featherweight champion!
Haislan Garcia decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: AEM 3
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1#
Pinea avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pinea shoots in but no luck this time.
Crespo looks to land a combination. Pinea sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Crespo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crespo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pinea moves away.
Crespo feints a jab promting Pinea to slip. Crespo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pinea slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Koko Pinea has been cut.
Pinea wants to clinch up but Crespo keeps it at a distance.
Crespo throws a sloppy head kick and Pinea moves out of range easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pinea throws a head kick but Crespo moves out of range.
Pinea lands with a cross.
Crespo misses with a body shot.
Crespo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crespo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pinea fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Crespo avoids it really well and circles away.
Pinea blocks the body kick.
Crespo misses with a straight right.
Pinea will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silvio Crespo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koko Pinea.
Crespo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pinea stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1##CL2#
Pinea darts in and clinches Crespo up against the cage.
Crespo takes a shot to the head.
Pinea looking for a takedown.
Crespo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pinea can't get the takedown.
Crespo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pinea lands an uppercut.
Crespo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pinea looking for a takedown.
Pinea wants to take the fight to the mat but Crespo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Crespo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Crespo prevents the takedown attempt.
Crespo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good body shot from Crespo.
A nice left hand lands by Crespo.
Crespo lands with a short shot to the head.
Crespo misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crespo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pinea is defending well for now.
Crespo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crespo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crespo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crespo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pinea backwards. #T2#
Crespo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pinea is defending well for now.
Pinea throws a punch but it's blocked by Crespo.
Crespo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crespo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crespo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crespo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Crespo working aggressively here.
Crespo misses with a knee strike.
Crespo has a couple of punches blocked by Pinea.
Crespo tries to land a knee to the head but Pinea blocks with his arms.
Pinea misses with the head strike.
Pinea lands with a right to the head.
Pinea connects with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Pinea fails to land.
Pinea tries a body shot but Crespo blocks it.
Pinea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pinea scores with a shoulder strike.
Pinea lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pinea prevents a body shot from Crespo.
Still in the clinch, Crespo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pinea can't get the takedown. #T3#
Crespo swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Pinea - that landed with a thud.
Pinea throws a punch but it's blocked by Crespo.
Crespo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crespo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pinea backwards.
Crespo lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Pinea.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crespo.
Pinea is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crespo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pinea lands an uppercut.
Crespo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Crespo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pinea lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
Crespo lands a body shot.
Crespo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pinea presses Crespo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crespo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pinea makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pinea tries to work over Crespo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pinea tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T4#
Pinea on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pinea cracks Crespo with a nice body shot.
Crespo scores with a shot to the side of Pinea's head.
Crespo tries to land knees in the clinch but Pinea avoids the damage to the body.
Pinea scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pinea blocks a body shot from Crespo.
Crespo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pinea.
Pinea works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Crespo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pinea looks winded!
Crespo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pinea's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pinea is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Crespo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Crespo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pinea backwards.
Pinea is looking for a takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pinea has a couple of punches blocked by Crespo.
A nice left hand lands by Crespo.
Pinea misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pinea struggles to land a body shot inside as Crespo controls his hands.
Crespo lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silvio Crespo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Koko Pinea's cut.
That's time! Crespo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Pinea takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pinea throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crespo counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Crespo gets tackled into the cage by Pinea. Pinea maintains the clinch.
Crespo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pinea has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Crespo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Crespo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pinea has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Crespo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pinea struggles to land a body shot inside as Crespo controls his hands.
Pinea working aggressively here.
Crespo lands with a light punch inside.
Crespo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pinea misses with a punch to the body.
Crespo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pinea misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Pinea is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Crespo can't fight it off and eventually Pinea manages to take the fight to the floor. Crespo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Crespo scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T1#
Crespo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pinea can do to turn this around?
Pinea goes for a double leg but Crespo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Crespo continues to drive forward.
Pinea blocks a head kick by Crespo.
Pinea tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pinea takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crespo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Crespo connects with a right hand. Pinea shakes it off.
Crespo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice jab there from Crespo.
Pinea blocks the body kick.
Pinea throws out a counter right but Crespo avoids it with no problem.
Silvio Crespo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pinea scores with a nice head shot.
Crespo walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Pinea manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Crespo on his heels. He'll look to pass Crespo's guard now, I'm sure.
Crespo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pinea controls the pace.
Pinea postures up. #T2#
Pinea throws a strike but Crespo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Crespo stands and steps away. Pinea gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Pinea throws a leg kick but Crespo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Crespo throws a body shot but no joy.
Crespo lands a two punch combo.
Crespo just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Pinea fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Crespo, pushing him back against the cage.
Crespo avoiding damage as Pinea throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crespo.
Crespo misses with some punches.
Pinea lands a body punch.
Crespo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pinea avoiding damage as Crespo throws knees to the body.
Pinea lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crespo tries to work over Pinea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crespo tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T3#
Crespo misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Pinea.
Pinea tries to throw a body punch but Crespo avoids it by throwing Pinea back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Crespo fails to land. #TD2#
Pinea turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Pinea sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Crespo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Crespo tries to bench press Pinea off him but Pinea keeps the position.
Pinea throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Pinea wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Crespo, who protects the arm well.
Pinea throwing strikes but Crespo manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #T4##SU#
Crespo has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL2#
Pinea moves into the clinch.
Silvio Crespo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinea makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pinea lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crespo.
Pinea misses with some punches.
Pinea is looking to take this one to the mat.
Silvio Crespo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koko Pinea.
Crespo looking to throw knees to the head but Pinea is blocking nicely.
Crespo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pinea blocks it with crossed arms.
Pinea lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crespo avoiding damage as Pinea throws knees to the body.
Crespo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crespo tries to land a knee to the head but Pinea blocks with his arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pinea creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Pinea has clasped his hands together around Crespo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Pinea taking a break here but Crespo is having none of it and regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silvio Crespo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Koko Pinea's cut.
That's time! Crespo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Pinea connects with a body shot that sends Crespo's belly button to the back.
Crespo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crespo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pinea lands a really nice looking cross but Crespo seems unphased.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pinea.
Pinea takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pinea swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Pinea closes the distance and clinches.
Pinea has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Crespo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinea.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Crespo.
Crespo tries a body shot but Pinea blocks it.
Crespo lands with a light punch inside.
Crespo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pinea has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pinea takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pinea is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Crespo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Silvio Crespo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koko Pinea.
Crespo throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T1#
Pinea throws a punch but it's blocked by Crespo.
Crespo gets underhooks to prevent Pinea's takedown attempt.
A short left from Pinea.
A nice left hand lands by Crespo.
Crespo stops a takedown attempt from Pinea.
Crespo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Crespo lands a good knee to the midsection. Pinea won't want to take too many of those.
Pinea prevents a body shot from Crespo.
Crespo lands a nice uppercut.
Crespo gets underhooks to prevent Pinea's takedown attempt.
Pinea misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crespo lands a knee to the body.
A short uppercut from Crespo.
Crespo misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Crespo.
Crespo working Pinea over with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crespo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Crespo blocking some punches.
Crespo lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Crespo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Crespo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Crespo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Crespo lands a knee to the head.
Pinea takes a knee to the side of the body.
Crespo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pinea backwards.
A short right from Crespo on the inside.
Crespo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pinea misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pinea lands an uppercut.
Crespo lands a hook that snaps the head of Pinea backwards.
Crespo prevents the takedown attempt. #TD2#
Pinea has clasped his hands together around Crespo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES#
Crespo explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Pinea takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pinea takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pinea tries to clinch up but Crespo circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Pinea blocks the body kick.
Crespo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Pinea on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A punch combination from Crespo misses.
Pinea shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Crespo as he jumps to the side.
Crespo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fighters circling - Crespo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pinea is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Crespo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Crespo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pinea is able to avoid easily.
Silvio Crespo is winning the standup battle so far.
Pinea throws a big shot that misses.
Crespo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Crespo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Crespo lands a jab.#TD2#
Pinea drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Crespo has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Pinea off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crespo throws a push kick but Pinea slaps the foot to one side.
Sloppy strikes from Crespo. Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
Pinea shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pinea showed some decent athleticism there.
Pinea wants to take a breather but Crespo is having none of it.
Pinea throws a strike but Crespo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crespo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pinea with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silvio Crespo clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Koko Pinea's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Pinea avoids a kick to the body.
Crespo misses with a body kick.
Pinea lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Crespo scores with a spinning back kick!
Pinea shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pinea jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crespo misses with a body kick.
Crespo is looking to wear down Pinea with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pinea swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pinea displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crespo throws out the jab.
Crespo looks to land a body kick but Pinea moved away.
Pinea looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Crespo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pinea.
Crespo moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinea shoots in for a takedown but Crespo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Crespo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Crespo backs off Pinea throws a huge counter combo but Crespo manages to avoid it all.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pinea is defended easily by Crespo.
Silvio Crespo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koko Pinea.#T1#
Pinea looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Koko Pinea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinea is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Crespo ducks under a wild hook from Pinea.
Crespo connects with a looping right hand.
Crespo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silvio Crespo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crespo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crespo misses with a hook.
Crespo lands with a good body shot.
Pinea with a jab.
A big right from Pinea misses.
Crespo blocks a leg kick.
Crespo swats away the attempt to clinch by Pinea.
Crespo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Crespo duly obliges.
Crespo scores with a kick to the body. #T2#
Pinea blocks a head kick by Crespo.
Crespo moves away from the strike by Pinea.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinea dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crespo. That did some damage!
A jab from Pinea misses.
Crespo keeps the fight on the outside.
Pinea throws a series of punches but Crespo moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pinea.
Pinea shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Crespo pinned against the cage. Crespo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Crespo tries to land a front kick but Pinea steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pinea needs to keep his hands up - Crespo had a free shot at his head there.
Crespo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crespo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T3#
Pinea avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crespo throws a wild body kick that Pinea sees coming a mile off.
No joy there for Pinea, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pinea slips under a jab from Crespo.
Pinea looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Crespo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pinea manages to avoid it.
Crespo throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Pinea counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pinea makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Crespo with a knee to the head.
Pinea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crespo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pinea lands a right hand.
Crespo is pressed up against the cage. Pinea has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Crespo down to the mat. Crespo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Crespo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crespo throws a hook but Pinea avoids it easily.#CL2#
Pinea instigates a clinch.
Pinea is trying to drag Crespo to the mat but Crespo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T4#
Crespo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crespo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crespo throws a punch but it's blocked by Pinea.
Crespo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pinea blocking some punches.
Crespo pushes off an throws an elbow but Pinea leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Crespo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pinea scores with a shoulder strike.
Crespo has a couple of punches blocked by Pinea.
Crespo looking to throw knees to the head but Pinea is blocking nicely.
Crespo working aggressively here.
Pinea is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Pinea lands a takedown into guard. #ES#
Crespo has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Pinea has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Pinea misses with some punches.
Pinea throws a punch but it's blocked by Crespo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silvio Crespo had his way with Koko Pinea in that round.
The cut man is working on Koko Pinea's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5##TD2#
Pinea throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Crespo was covering up waiting for the punch and Pinea finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pinea throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crespo is trying to control the position but Pinea postures up.
Pinea has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Crespo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pinea.
Crespo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinea content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Crespo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pinea sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Crespo's guard. #T1#
Crespo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pinea thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pinea throwing shots but Crespo is blocking nicely.
Pinea is just content to waste time from the top position. Crespo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinea throwing strikes from guard but Crespo blocks nicely.
Pinea passes Crespo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Crespo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Pinea. #T2#
Pinea wants to control from the top but Crespo keeps moving.
Crespo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Crespo misses with a kick to the body.
Crespo throws a lazy right hand but Pinea sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pinea drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Crespo defends it well.
Pinea connects with a leg kick. Crespo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Crespo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crespo checks a low kick from Pinea.
Crespo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pinea throws out the jab.
Crespo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pinea.
A telegraphed right hand from Pinea misses the target. #T3##CL2#
Pinea clinches.
Crespo misses with a knee strike.
Crespo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pinea is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Pinea misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crespo lands a good knee to the midsection. Pinea won't want to take too many of those.
Crespo blocks a body shot from Pinea.
Pinea blocking some punches.
Crespo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinea.
Crespo scores with a knee to the head.
Koko Pinea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crespo is leaning against Pinea and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pinea can't find room to land a body shot as Crespo controls the action.
Crespo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pinea lands a nice uppercut.
Crespo misses with a body punch.
Silvio Crespo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pinea throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinea fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pinea is trying to drag Crespo to the mat but Crespo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T4#
Pinea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pinea lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crespo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crespo tries a body shot but Pinea blocks it.
Pinea swings wildly with an uppercut but Crespo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pinea tries a body shot but Crespo blocks it.
Crespo blocks an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pinea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pinea has a couple of punches blocked by Crespo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crespo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koko Pinea comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Crespo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 49:46
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silvio Crespo!
Silvio Crespo is the new featherweight champion!
Silvio Crespo very nearly forgot to thank Voodoo Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Syn 617 Pulkkinen vs Tsoko
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1#
No joy there for Crespo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crespo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Probong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Probong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crespo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crespo looks to land a body kick but Probong moved away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Crespo.
Probong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Probong tries a head kick but it misses.
Crespo tries to clinch but Probong moves out of range. #CL2#
Crespo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Crespo.
Probong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crespo scores with a shot to the side of Probong's head.
Probong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Crespo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Probong smiles and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Crespo gets a takedown into half guard.
Crespo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Probong trying to control but Crespo postures up.
Crespo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Probong's head.
Probong trying to control from the bottom.
Probong makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Probong.
Crespo is looking to work some ground and pound but Probong has wrist control.
Crespo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Probong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crespo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Probong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Crespo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Probong trying to keep a closed guard but Crespo is proving a slippery customer.
Crespo lands a couple of digs.
Crespo cracks Probong with a solid left hand.
Crespo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Probong looking to control.
Crespo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Crespo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Probong is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Probong with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Crespo tries to get to full guard but Probong has control of the leg.
Probong performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Crespo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Probong is controlling the pace.
Crespo wants to get back to his feet.
Probong keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Probong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Probong lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Crespo moves into range and clinches up with Probong.
Crespo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sni Probong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silvio Crespo.
Crespo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Probong.
Probong tries a body shot but Crespo blocks it.
Crespo jumps guard but Probong turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Probong lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Probong.
Probong lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Probong.#TD2#
Crespo pulls Probong into guard.
Probong is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Probong has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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 Sni Probong will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Probong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Crespo.
Crespo throws a sloppy head kick and Probong moves out of range easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Crespo.
An attempted straight right counter from Probong misses the target.
Probong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Probong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Probong connects with a crisp jab.
Probong throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Crespo slips a straight right by Probong.
Silvio Crespo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Probong misses with a body kick.
Probong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Probong 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.
Crespo tries to work over Probong's front leg with a kick but Probong checks it.
Probong misses with a lunging right hand
and Probong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Probong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Crespo takes one on the button.
Probong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Silvio Crespo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Probong misses the shot to the body.
Crespo tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Crespo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Probong throws a hook but Crespo avoids it easily.
Probong lunges at Crespo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Crespo's hand.
Probong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Crespo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Probong defends it nicely.
Probong throws out a loose jab but Crespo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Probong.
Sni Probong is winning the standup battle so far.
Crespo throws a body shot but no joy.
Probong is looking to counter punch.
Crespo avoids the body shot from Probong.
Probong lands a leg kick that knocks Crespo off balance momentarily.
Crespo misses with a series of wild punches.
Crespo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Probong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Crespo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crespo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Probong pinned against the cage. Probong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sni Probong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silvio Crespo.
A slapping body kick lands there for Probong.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crespo throws a push kick but Probong slaps the foot to one side.
Crespo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Probong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crespo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Probong defends it well.
Probong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Crespo 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.#TD2#
Crespo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Probong's half guard.
Probong keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Probong is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Probong wants to get back to full guard.
Probong is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Crespo is looking for a kimura but Probong is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Crespo to get the leverage.
Probong wants to improve his position but Crespo is controlling well.
Probong keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Probong is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Crespo is working for a kimura but Probong is defending it quite comfortably.
Probong makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Probong.
Probong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crespo can do to turn this around?
Probong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Crespo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Probong controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Probong stopping the sweep attempt from Crespo.
Probong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Probong continues to stall.
Probong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sni Probong dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Crespo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crespo cracks the inside of Probong's front leg.
A left lands for Probong.
Probong connects with a jab.
Crespo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Probong lands with a cross.
Some wild striking there from Crespo.
Probong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crespo moves away.
Crespo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Probong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crespo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crespo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Crespo backs away, Probong returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Probong jabs at Crespo's body.
Probong cracks Crespo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Crespo blocks the body kick.
Probong jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Crespo looks for the body kick but Probong saw that one coming.
Crespo with a nice cross.
Crespo moves away from the strike by Probong.
Crespo shoots in for a takedown but Probong shows good takedown defense.
Crespo throws a series of punches but Probong avoids them all with ease.
Crespo moves out of range as Probong strikes.
Crespo tries to clinch there but Probong circles away.
Crespo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Probong.
Probong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crespo moves away.
Some wild striking there from Crespo.
A big right from Crespo misses.
Nice uppercut there from Probong.
Probong delivers a nice body kick.
Crespo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Probong as he avoids it easily.
Crespo moves forwards but Probong connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Probong stuffs the takedown.
Sni Probong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silvio Crespo.
Crespo moves out of range of the body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crespo misses with a right hand
and Probong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Probong thumps Crespo with a low kick.
Crespo with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Probong to counter with a crisp jab.
Crespo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Probong scores with a leg kick.
A left lands for Probong.
Crespo blocks a head kick by Probong.
Crespo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD2#
Crespo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Probong has one foot on Crespo's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Sni Probong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Probong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Probong avoids a kick to the body.
Probong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Crespo looks to throw a body kick
and Crespo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Probong is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Probong bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Crespo takes one to the side of the head.
Probong scores with a jab. Crespo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A lazy body kick from Probong #TD2#
and Crespo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Silvio Crespo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Probong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Crespo.
Crespo prevents Probong from improving his position.
Crespo is thwarting Probong's attempts to control the position.
Probong is pressing down on Crespo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Crespo chips away with some ground and pound.
Probong is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Crespo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Probong seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Crespo throwing strikes from guard but Probong blocks nicely.
Crespo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Crespo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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!
Crespo throwing strikes but missing.
Probong is pulling down on Crespo's head to control his posture.
Probong has momentary wrist control but Crespo slips an elbow through the middle.
Probong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Crespo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Probong is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU#
Probong gets to his feet - Crespo follows without any prompting.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sni Probong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Probong has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sni Probong!
Sni Probong seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Syn 611 Slice vs St. Georges
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
Crespo misses with a combination
and Rhod counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crespo throws a lazy head kick
and Rhod counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Crespo moves in looking to clinch but Rhod pushes him off.
Crespo throws a shot from downtown. Rhod moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the body from Crespo misses
and Rhod counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silvio Crespo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crespo digs a good body shot into Rhod's ribs.
Rhod has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rhod misses with an uppercut. Crespo saw that one coming.#TD#
Crespo gets a double leg takedown into Rhod's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crespo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rhod utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crespo is fighting to break Rhod's control of his arms but Rhod is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Crespo postures up in Rhod's guard and throws a big left but Rhod blocks it. #T1#
Crespo trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crespo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rhod controlling Crespo's posture.
Crespo throws an elbow that misses. Rhod uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Crespo's guard. Nice move by Rhod!#REVB#
Crespo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rhod is controlling him.
Rhod stopping the sweep attempt from Crespo.#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.
Rhod is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #ES#
Crespo wriggles free and stands up. #T3#
Rhod uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crespo.
Crespo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rhod unleashes a big counter combination but Crespo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Crespo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rhod lands a nice hook to Crespo's body. Crespo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Crespo misses with a lunging right hand
and Rhod counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rhod with a nice cross.
Some wild striking there from Crespo.
Rhod stuns Crespo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rhod lands with a hook. Crespo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rhod takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Crespo goes for a double leg but Rhod avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rhod continues to drive forward.#T4#
Rhod misses with a hook. Crespo ducked under it nicely.
Crespo is looking for a counter combo.
Crespo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rhod wants to counter the offense by Crespo and move into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crespo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Crespo misses with an uppercut
and Crespo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crespo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rhod's head.
Crespo darts in trying to clinch
and Rhod counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rhod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crespo wants to clinch.
Crespo looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhod is just out of range.
Crespo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Crespo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rhod scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rudy Rhod dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Crespo throws a head kick that misses.
Crespo misses with a hook to the body
and Rhod counters with a left to the body.
Rhod bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rhod darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Crespo swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short uppercut from Rhod.
Rhod lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crespo throws a head punch that misses.
Rhod works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crespo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rhod stalls.
Rhod stalling in the clinch but Crespo improves position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rhod.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crespo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rhod lands a hook that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
Rhod lands an uppercut.
Crespo fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Rhod.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rhod creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rhod.
Crespo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crespo landing knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Rhod.
Rhod avoiding damage.
Rhod misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Rhod scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rhod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crespo's elbow.
Rhod lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rhod lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Rhod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rhod tries to clinch up.
Crespo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crespo lands with a shot to the body.
Crespo fails with the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crespo tries to bum rush Rhod with a series of wild strikes but Rhod uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2##TD#
Crespo gets a double leg takedown into Rhod's guard.
Crespo looking to sit in guard and control but Rhod gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Crespo 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.
Rhod 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. #T3#
Rhod's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhod prevents Crespo from getting back to his feet. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rhod engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rhod won't allow Crespo to sweep him here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rudy Rhod 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#
Rhod defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Crespo.
Rhod connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Crespo's hands.
Rhod cracks Crespo with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD#
Crespo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Crespo is trying to ground and pound but Rhod uses the momentary lack of control by Crespo to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhod is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Crespo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhod regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Crespo. #T1#
Rhod preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rhod preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crespo lands a couple of digs.
Crespo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rhod is adopting a defensive guard.
Rhod utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crespo chips away with some ground and pound.
Crespo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Crespo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rhod has momentary wrist control but Crespo slips an elbow through the middle.
Crespo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rhod seems keen to control Crespo's posture.#T2#
Rhod trying to keep a closed guard but Crespo is proving a slippery customer.
Rhod utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crespo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Crespo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rhod is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rhod working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crespo.
Crespo throwing strikes but missing.
Crespo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crespo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Crespo cracks Rhod with a solid left hand.
Rudy Rhod is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Crespo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Crespo throwing strikes from guard but Rhod blocks nicely.
Crespo trying to control but Rhod is working from the bottom.
Silvio Crespo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crespo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Crespo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crespo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Crespo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rhod avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crespo trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Crespo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rhod looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T4#
Rhod can't do much from the bottom here.
Crespo is trying to ground and pound but Rhod uses the momentary lack of control by Crespo to regain half guard.
Crespo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rhod's head. #SUB#
Crespo is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Crespo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crespo lands strikes from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Silvio Crespo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rhod has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudy Rhod!
Rudy Rhod thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Syn 605
Date: Nov 17, 2018

#R1#
Ungar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ungar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ungar throws the left hand but Crespo avoids the punch easily.
Ungar lands a really nice looking cross but Crespo seems unphased.
Ungar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Crespo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Crespo throws a head kick that misses.
Crespo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crespo checks a low kick from Ungar.
Ungar scores with a leg kick.
Ungar throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL2#
Ungar moves into the clinch successfully.
A short left from Ungar.
Still in the clinch, Crespo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crespo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crespo misses with a knee to the head.
We've been informed that Ungar has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ungar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Ungar.
Ungar has a couple of punches blocked by Crespo.
The referee calls for Ungar to work.
Crespo swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
A short right from Crespo on the inside.
Crespo looking to throw knees to the head but Ungar is blocking nicely.
Ungar lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Ungar.
Ungar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Crespo fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ungar.
Ungar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Crespo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD2#
Ungar successfully pulls guard.
Ungar has Crespo pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Ungar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crespo defends well.
Ungar controlling the position.#T2##SUB2#
Ungar looking for a guillotine here but Crespo defends easily.
Crespo postures up.
Crespo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ungar's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ungar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ungar working a defensive guard but Crespo manages to pass into side control anyway. #T3#
Ungar struggling a bit here.
Ungar is looking for a sweep.
Ungar wants to control but Crespo postures up.
Ungar is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ungar tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Crespo easily slips into full mount!
Crespo prevents Ungar from getting the reversal.#T4#
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.#SU#
Crespo is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Ungar scoring well with a low kick there.
Ungar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A bone on bone clash there as Crespo blocks the leg kick.
Ungar scores with a jab to the head.
A slow jab from Ungar misses its intended target.
Ungar fails to land the takedown.
Crespo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ungar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ungar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Crespo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ungar looks for the body kick but Crespo saw that one coming.
Ungar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crespo's sensitive parts.
Crespo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barnabas Ungar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Crespo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ungar moves away.
Ungar missing with a left hand there. Crespo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crespo is looking to counter punch.
Silvio Crespo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ungar lands a front kick.
Crespo ducks under a wild hook from Ungar.
Ungar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Crespo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ungar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crespo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ungar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Crespo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ungar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice shot lands for Ungar.
Ungar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crespo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ungar.
Crespo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crespo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Ungar misses.
Ungar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ungar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crespo throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Ungar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Crespo staying out of range there.
Crespo looks to land a right hand but Ungar moved out of range.
Crespo backing away here, and Ungar unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ungar lands a nice looking body shot.
Ungar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crespo throws a right hand that Ungar ducks under and follows up with a left that Ungar also avoids with ease.
Ungar is looking to slow Crespo down with leg kicks.
A right-left combo lands from Crespo.
Ungar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crespo.
Ungar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crespo.
Ungar fails to land the takedown.
Barnabas Ungar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crespo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Crespo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Crespo.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crespo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ungar.
Crespo checks a leg kick.
As Ungar looks to move away, Crespo throws a big counter combo but Ungar just gets out of the way.
Ungar takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ungar misses with a low kick.
Ungar throws an overhand right that lands on Crespo's shoulder, as Crespo tries to avoid the shot.
Ungar misses with a low kick.
Crespo throws the kick towards the body but Ungar avoids it.
Ungar is looking to score with low kicks.
Ungar works Crespo's body with a nice hook.
Ungar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crespo's sensitive parts.
Ungar misses with an uppercut. Crespo saw that one coming.
Crespo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Crespo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ungar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ungar looks for the body kick but Crespo saw that one coming.
Barnabas Ungar seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Ungar closes the distance and clinches.
Ungar swings wildly with an uppercut but Crespo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ungar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crespo.
Crespo pushes Ungar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ungar is trying to pull guard but Crespo has him pressed against the cage.
Silvio Crespo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barnabas Ungar.
Ungar is breathing heavily.
Crespo scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Barnabas Ungar has been cut.
Ungar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ungar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crespo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Crespo lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ungar.
A head punch on the inside from Ungar fails to land.
Crespo can't find room to land a body shot as Ungar controls the action.
Ungar is trying to maintain a safe position but Crespo gets an underhook and turns Ungar into the cage.
Crespo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ungar backwards.
Ungar gets through Crespo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ungar blocking some punches.
Crespo misses with the head strike.
Crespo misses with the head strike.
Ungar tries to pull guard but Crespo holds him up against the cage and eventually Ungar drops back down 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!
Crespo working aggressively here.
Crespo tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ungar.
Ungar throws a head punch that misses.
Ungar misses with a punch on the inside.
Ungar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crespo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ungar tries a body shot but Crespo blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Crespo fails to land.
Ungar misses with some punches.
Crespo tries to land a knee to the head but Ungar blocks with his arms.
Ungar blocking some punches.
A short right from Ungar on the inside.
Ungar swings wildly with an uppercut but Crespo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ungar lands with a left to the head.
Ungar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crespo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Ungar on the inside.
Crespo scores with a hook to the body.
Ungar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A knee to the head by Crespo.
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 Silvio Crespo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Barnabas Ungar's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Ungar throws a push kick but Crespo slaps the foot to one side.
Ungar lands with a cross.
Ungar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Crespo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Crespo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Crespo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ungar tries a quick counter leg kick but Crespo is wise to it.
Ungar throws a leg kick but Crespo checks it.
Ungar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ungar throws a head kick that half lands.
Crespo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Crespo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ungar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crespo.
Ungar thows a leg kick but Crespo checks it
and Crespo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crespo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crespo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crespo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC#
Ungar is rocked!
A slow jab from Ungar misses its intended target.
Ungar is still on wobbly legs! Can Crespo finish him?#T1#
Crespo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ungar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Crespo lands a front kick.
Crespo throws a push kick but Ungar slaps the foot to one side.
A chopping leg kick lands by Crespo.
Crespo looks to land a left hand but Ungar moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Ungar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Silvio Crespo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ungar moves out of range of the body kick from Crespo.
Nice uppercut lands for Ungar. That snapped Crespo's head back.
Ungar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ungar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crespo.
Crespo misses with a hook. Ungar ducked under it nicely.
Ungar takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ungar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crespo feints with a jab and clips Ungar right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Ungar is sent crashing into the canvas and Crespo leaps in for the kill! Ungar tries to get to his feet but Crespo is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Ungar is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Silvio Crespo!
Silvio Crespo really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Syn 596
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
Crespo moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Crespo.
Crespo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Snow with a jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Crespo.
Crespo throws out a loose jab but Snow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snow throws the kick towards the body but Crespo avoids it.
Crespo cracks the inside of Snow's front leg.
Crespo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Crespo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Snow steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Crespo throws a jab but it's blocked by Snow.
Crespo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snow lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fighters circling - Snow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crespo tries to bum rush Snow with a series of wild strikes but Snow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Snow finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Snow circles away from the clinch attempt
and Snow counters with an outside leg kick. #T1#
Snow is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Crespo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snow.
Crespo misses with a straight left.
Crespo throws a low kick but Snow avoids it.
Crespo moves out of range as Snow throws a body kick.
Crespo with a hook.
Snow connects with a nice looking jab.
Snow throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Crespo feints and then cracks Snow's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Snow down.
Snow lands with a thumping leg kick.
Snow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Snow swats away the attempt to clinch by Crespo.
Crespo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL#
Crespo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Snow as Crespo tries to tie him up.
Crespo stalling the fight.
Snow has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Crespo throws a punch but it's blocked by Snow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crespo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Snow is working Crespo over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Crespo.
Snow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Snow lands with a right to the head.
Crespo misses with some punches.
Crespo is trying to break the clinch but Snow has him pressed against the cage.
Snow is pushing Crespo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Crespo can't break the clinch.
Crespo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Snow lands an uppercut.
Snow scores with a shot to the side of Crespo's head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Crespo being controlled against the cage.
Snow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crespo backwards. #T3#
Crespo lands a knee to the body.
Snow scores with a shoulder strike.
Snow lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crespo.
Crespo throws an elbow but it misses.
Snow taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Crespo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Snow has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Crespo is working for takedown but Snow is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Snow pulls Crespo into guard.
Snow is trying to keep Crespo in close. #SUB2#
Snow is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crespo is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crespo. #SUB2#
Snow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crespo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crespo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Snow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crespo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crespo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4##SUB2#
Snow has his foot on Crespo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crespo works his way back into a safe position though.
Crespo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Snow's head.#SUB2#
Snow looking for a guillotine here but Crespo defends easily.
Snow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Snow is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crespo is aware though and is defending well.
Snow avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crespo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Snow trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Snow throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nik Snow dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Crespo doesn't manage to clinch there - Snow circles away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Snow crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Crespo - the referee stops the clock and Snow gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Crespo. Snow manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Snow throws a body punch but Crespo moves out of range.
Snow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crespo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Snow thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Crespo if he has to take too many more of those. #CL#
Crespo pushes Snow up against the cage in a clinch.
Snow blocks an uppercut.
Snow blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Snow.
Snow is working Crespo over against the cage.
A short right from Snow.
A nice left hand lands by Crespo.
Snow fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Crespo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Snow is defending well.
Crespo takes a shot to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snow just leaning against Crespo, taking a breather.
Crespo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Snow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snow lands a right hand.
Crespo scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Snow tries to pull guard but Crespo won't allow it.
Snow is trying to pull guard but Crespo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Silvio Crespo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nik Snow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Crespo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Snow is stalling here.
Crespo can't find room to land a body shot as Snow controls the action.
Crespo tries to work over Snow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Snow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Snow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Snow throws a nice inside leg kick.
Snow buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Silvio Crespo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snow chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slow jab from Crespo misses its intended target.
Crespo tries to land a front kick but Snow steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Crespo misses with a two punch combination.
Snow pivots, looking for a leg kick but Crespo is out of range and Snow settles back down.
Crespo checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
Crespo defending well as Snow loads up on a big left hand.
Crespo is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Snow's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Snow punishes Crespo's body with a nice straight punch.
Crespo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Snow sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Crespo somewhat.
Snow cracks the inside of Crespo's front leg.
Crespo misses with the combination.
Snow was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crespo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Snow finds it's way round the side to connect with Crespo's head.
Snow circles away from the clinch attempt
and Snow counters with a leg kick.
Crespo throws a chopping leg kick but Snow manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T3#
Crespo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Snow lands a right hook to the body.
Snow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That kick from Snow tenderised Crespo's leg. Crespo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Snow pivots, looking for a leg kick but Crespo is out of range and Snow settles back down.
Snow throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crespo throws a leg kick but Snow moved away.
Snow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crespo throws a jab when Snow was well out of range.
Snow fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Crespo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Snow tries to avoid it but Crespo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Snow to the ground. Snow escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A nice side step and Snow releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Snow misses with an uppercut. Crespo saw that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Snow.
Snow throws a low kick but Crespo moves out of range easily.
Snow misses with the combination.
Snow throws a leg kick which misses Crespo's front leg but catches the back leg as Crespo tries to avoid it.
Crespo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Crespo throws a leg kick which misses Snow's front leg but catches the back leg as Snow tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crespo avoids the body shot from Snow.
Crespo slips a straight right by Snow.
Snow scores with a leg kick. #CL#
Crespo drives through and clinches with Snow against the cage.
Crespo is trying to drag Snow to the mat but Snow just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Snow lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Snow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crespo tries to clinch up.
Snow stuffs the takedown attempt from Crespo. Crespo gets slowly back to his feet.
Crespo shoots in looking for a takedown. Snow tries to sprawl out of it but Crespo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Snow manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nik Snow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Both fighters circling a little - Snow finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Snow lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crespo's sensitive parts.
Snow moves out of range of the strikes.
Crespo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crespo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Snow.
Crespo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Snow connects with a body shot.
Crespo throws a shot to the body.
Crespo 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.
Crespo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Snow to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow throws a low kick but it's checked well by Crespo.
Crespo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Crespo has Snow up against the cage in a clinch.
Crespo misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Crespo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Snow.
Snow lands a shoulder strike.
Crespo lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Crespo fails to land.
A short right from Snow.
Crespo throws a head punch that misses.
Snow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Snow jumps guard but Crespo stands there with Snow around his waist. Snow gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Snow wants to stall. #TD2#
Snow manages to pull guard.
Crespo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Snow looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Snow escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crespo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Snow is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Crespo throws an elbow that misses. Snow uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Crespo's guard. Nice move by Snow!#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snow trying to stand up but can't free himself from Crespo's guard.
Crespo seems keen to control Snow's posture.
Crespo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crespo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Crespo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Snow trying to control but Crespo is working from the bottom.
Snow is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nik Snow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SU2#
Snow decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Crespo, up you get!
Snow scores with a leg kick.
Snow misses with a head kick.
Snow misses with a double jab.
Snow listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Crespo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crespo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Snow works the jab nicely.#T4#
Snow throws a leg kick but Crespo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Snow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nik Snow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snow fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silvio Crespo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crespo cracks the inside of Snow's front leg.
Snow has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Crespo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crespo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Crespo punishes Snow's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snow throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Crespo throws a jab when Snow was well out of range.
Snow fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crespo checks it well.
Snow moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Crespo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crespo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Crespo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Snow scoring well with a low kick there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nik Snow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Snow has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nik Snow!
Nik Snow got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: Syn 586
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
Pake misses with a straight left.
Crespo feints the counter takedown.
Pake uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pake avoids the body shot from Crespo.
Pake was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crespo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pake defends it well.#TD2#
Crespo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Pake bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crespo misses with a wild body shot.
Crespo throws a head kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Crespo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crespo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #CL2#
Crespo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Crespo tries to land a knee to the head but Pake blocks with his arms.
A short body shot lands from Pake as the two fighters clinch.
Crespo prevents a body shot from Pake. #BC#
Pake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crespo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Crespo is defended easily by Pake.
Derui Pake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Pake tries to clinch but Crespo moves out of range.
Pake misses with an uppercut. Crespo saw that one coming.
Pake avoids the head kick by Crespo.
Pake misses with a right hand
and Crespo counters with a three punch combo that has Pake backing up. Pake nods at Crespo to acknowledge the strikes.
Pake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crespo.
Pake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crespo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pake looks to land a combination but Crespo avoids it well.
Crespo misses with a takedown attempt - Pake sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Some wild striking there from Pake.
Pake dips to his left and cracks Crespo with an uppercut!#T2#
Pake throws a body shot but no joy.
Pake misses with a head kick.
Crespo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pake scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crespo slips under a jab.
Pake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crespo.
Crespo misses with a hook. Pake ducked under it nicely.
Pake keeps the fight on the outside.
Crespo looks to land a right hand but Pake moved out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Crespo or perhaps it was just good defense by Pake, which made it look bad.
Derui Pake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silvio Crespo.
Crespo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pake looks to score with a jab to the body but Crespo is just out of range.
Crespo tries to clinch but Pake is having none of it.
Crespo throws a jab but it's blocked by Pake.
Crespo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Crespo tries to clinch up.#T3#
Pake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crespo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pake doesn't seem bothered though.
Crespo cracks Pake with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pake blocks a jab.
Pake swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pake throws a hook but Crespo avoids it easily.
Crespo feints the counter takedown.
Pake avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crespo throws an overhand right that lands on Pake's shoulder, as Pake tries to avoid the shot.
Pake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crespo moves away.
Pake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crespo darts in looking for a takedown but Pake gets double underhooks and turns Crespo into the cage.
Crespo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crespo shoots for a takedown but Pake saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Crespo looks for a takedown but Pake sprawls well.#T4#
Pake walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Crespo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Pake misses the target.#CL2#
Crespo instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crespo blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Pake scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pake pushes Crespo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pake working aggressively here.
Pake definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Crespo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pake lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pake goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Crespo.
Crespo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pake avoids it.
Pake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crespo swings wildly with an uppercut but Pake uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Crespo - that landed with a thud.
Crespo taking a breather.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pake creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derui Pake dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Crespo throws a head kick that misses
and Pake cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crespo.
Crespo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pake swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Crespo.#CUT#
It looks like Silvio Crespo has been cut.
Crespo moves away from the strike by Pake.
Crespo wants to counter with a clinch but Pake pushes him away.
Crespo blocks a jab.
Pake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crespo.
Pake tries a head kick but it misses.
Crespo throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Crespo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pake tries to pull guard but Crespo holds him up against the cage and eventually Pake drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Crespo.
Pake gets through Crespo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD2#
Crespo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Pake is trying to keep an underhook but Crespo manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pake is trying to stand up here but Crespo is controlling him well. #T1#
Pake controlling the position for now.
Pake is refusing to be controlled, as Crespo sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Crespo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Crespo throwing shots but Pake is blocking nicely.
Pake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Crespo is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Pake looking for submissions off his back.
Pake is looking for a sweep. Crespo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#ES#
Pake kicks off Crespo and gets to his feet.
Pake swings for the body but Crespo moves out of range.
Crespo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pake checks it well.
Derui Pake is winning the standup battle so far.
Pake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crespo moves away.
Crespo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pake misses with a hook. Crespo ducked under it nicely.
Pake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pake tests Crespo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crespo misses with a wild combination.
A quick step to the side and Pake tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crespo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pake.
Crespo throws a body kick that misses.
Crespo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pake moves away.
Crespo is looking to chop away at Pake's legs.
Crespo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice takedown defense from Pake. No joy for Crespo on that attempt. #T3#
Pake cracks Crespo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Crespo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crespo throws a looping overhand right but Pake ducks down to avoid it.
Silvio Crespo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crespo avoids the head kick by Pake.
Pake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crespo can do to turn this around?
Crespo jabs Pake to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pake throws a shot to the body.
Crespo shoots in but Pake avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pake pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crespo throws an overhand right that lands on Pake's shoulder, as Pake tries to avoid the shot.
Crespo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pake punishes Crespo's body with a nice straight punch.
Pake scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Crespo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crespo misses with a low kick.#T4#
Crespo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Crespo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crespo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pake misses with a head kick.
Pake with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Crespo instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Crespo has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Pake regains guard immediately.
Crespo is breathing heavily.
Pake wants to sweep here but Crespo controlling him for the moment.
Crespo prevents Pake from getting back to his feet.
Pake keeping moving, preventing Crespo from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pake is on top in guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derui Pake dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Silvio Crespo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Crespo blocks a jab.
Pake with a jab.
Crespo scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Crespo has closed the distance and engaged Pake in a clinch.
Crespo throws a head punch that misses.
Pake lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The referee calls for Pake to work.
Crespo is working for takedown but Pake is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pake is pressed up against the cage. Crespo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pake down to the mat. Pake avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Crespo swats away the attempt to clinch by Pake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crespo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Pake misses the target.
Crespo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Crespo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Crespo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crespo misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Pake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pake looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crespo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Crespo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crespo misses with a left hand
and Pake counters with a stiff right hand.
Pake throws a body punch but Crespo moves out of range.
Pake scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A head kick misses from Crespo.
Pake throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pake wants to clinch up but Crespo keeps it at a distance.
Crespo throws an overhand right that lands on Pake's shoulder, as Pake tries to avoid the shot.
Crespo throws a series of strikes that have Pake backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pake throws an overhand right that lands on Crespo's shoulder, as Crespo tries to avoid the shot.
Crespo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Crespo moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
A slow jab from Pake misses its intended target.
Crespo is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
Crespo rushes Pake and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Crespo breaks the clinch.
Crespo's corner calls for a 1-2. Crespo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Crespo tries to clinch but Pake moves out of range.
Pake throws out a loose jab but Crespo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice side step and Crespo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Crespo misses with a head kick.
Crespo shoots and misses
and Pake counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crespo thinking.
Derui Pake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silvio Crespo.
Crespo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheers as Pake lands an impressive looking overhand right. Crespo doesn't seem phased though.
Crespo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Pake misses.
Crespo wants to counter with a clinch but Pake pushes him away.
Crespo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pake defends well and Crespo ends up having to push Pake into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Crespo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Crespo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pake.
Pake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Crespo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Derui Pake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Pake lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice shot by Pake.
Pake scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crespo doesn't seem bothered though.
Pake 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.
Crespo swings widly with a right hand
and Pake counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pake throws a series of punches but Crespo avoids them all with ease.
Crespo wants to clinch but Pake slips to the side
and Pake counters with a nice body shot.
Pake lands a glancing blow to the side of Crespo's head.
Pake thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pake cracks Crespo with a good jab.
Crespo misses with a low kick.
Crespo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Pake.#CL#
Pake drives through and clinches with Crespo against the cage. #T4#
Crespo trying to land knees to the body.
Pake lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crespo.
Silvio Crespo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A body shot lands from Crespo.
Crespo misses with the head strike.
Crespo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pake is trying to maintain a safe position but Crespo gets an underhook and turns Pake into the cage.
A short right from Crespo.
Pake lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crespo misses with a punch to the body.
Pake is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pake wants to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crespo.
Crespo lands with a left to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Derui Pake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pake, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derui Pake!
A victorious Derui Pake thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Syn 582
Date: Jun 15, 2018

#R1#
Crespo just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsoi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tsoi's coach down at Team Alpha Midget was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tsoi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tsoi lands a slapping body shot.
Tsoi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Crespo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tsoi feints and then cracks Crespo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Crespo down.
Crespo throws a leg kick but Tsoi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good leg kick by Tsoi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Crespo lands with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tsoi.
Tsoi is looking to slow Crespo down with leg kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Crespo swings for the body but Tsoi moves out of range.
Crespo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tsoi looks to land a body kick but Crespo moved away.
Tsoi throws a jab but it's blocked by Crespo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crespo throws the left hand but Tsoi avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Crespo rushes Tsoi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tsoi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crespos head.
Our sources have told us that Crespo has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Crespo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tsoi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Tsoi. #T1##BC2#
Tsoi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crespo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tsoi.
Crespo closes the distance and clinches up with Tsoi, looking for a takedown. Crespo pushes Tsoi against the cage but Tsoi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Do Who Tsoi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crespo looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsoi is just out of range.
Crespo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsoi was well out of range. Poor timing from Crespo.
Crespo misses with a body kick.
Tsoi misses with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Crespo.
Crespo moves out of range as Tsoi strikes.
Crespo misses with a wild body shot.
Crespo throws a head kick that misses.
Tsoi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tsoi tries to work over Crespo's front leg with a kick but Crespo checks it.
Crespo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Crespo fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silvio Crespo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crespo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tsoi throws a wild body kick that Crespo sees coming a mile off.#T2#
A big right from Crespo misses.
A right-left combo lands from Tsoi.
Tsoi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsoi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tsoi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tsoi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tsoi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tsoi wants it to stay on the feet.
Crespo takes one on the button.
Crespo is looking to clinch but Tsoi is avoiding it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Crespo.
Tsoi lands a head shot.
Tsoi's corner calls for a 1-2. Tsoi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Tsoi tries to keep at a distance but Crespo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Crespo blocking some punches.
Crespo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Do Who Tsoi has been cut.#TD#
Crespo is trying to trip Tsoi. He has hold of a leg but Tsoi is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Crespo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Tsoi seems keen to control Crespo's posture.
Tsoi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Tsoi is trying to control the position but Crespo postures up.
Crespo trying to control but Tsoi is working from the bottom.
Crespo connects with a couple of short punches.
Crespo wants to control from the top but Tsoi keeps moving.
Tsoi is pulling down on Crespo's head to control his posture.
Tsoi controls Crespo momentarily but Crespo frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crespo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tsoi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Crespo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Crespo is working Tsoi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tsoi pulls Crespo in to control the position.
Crespo trying to control but Tsoi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tsoi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crespo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Crespo trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsoi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crespo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Crespo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tsoi has a closed guard, preventing Crespo from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Do Who Tsoi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Do Who Tsoi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Crespo tries to score with a low kick but Tsoi moves his leg out of the way.
Crespo is looking to wear down Tsoi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#TD#
Tsoi gets caught napping as Crespo dives in and scores a takedown. Tsoi manages to retain guard.
Crespo postures up.
Tsoi keeping moving, preventing Crespo from controlling successfully.
Crespo is working Tsoi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tsoi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tsoi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crespo stays in close to Tsoi's body and controls the position.
Tsoi keeping moving, preventing Crespo from controlling successfully.
Crespo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tsoi works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Tsoi is adopting a defensive guard.
Crespo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crespo wants to control from the top but Tsoi keeps moving.
Crespo scoring with some ground and pound.
Crespo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Crespo throws a big elbow that misses.
Crespo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tsoi pulls Crespo in close to prevent any damage.
Tsoi trying to keep a closed guard but Crespo is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Tsoi is looking to cinch up a triangle. Crespo throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Tsoi's body to avoid the submission. Tsoi has instead reached around Crespo's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Tsoi arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Do Who Tsoi!
During a confident post fight interview, Do Who Tsoi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: OFC 357: BK vs Gray
Date: Jun 02, 2018

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Crespo.
Angliese throws a looping overhand right but Crespo ducks down to avoid it.
Angliese swats away the attempt to clinch by Crespo.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Angliese enables Crespo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Angliese manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Crespo throwing strikes from guard but Angliese blocks nicely. #SUB#
Crespo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Crespo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Crespo trying to control the position from guard on top but Angliese is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crespo won't allow Angliese to get back to his feet.
Crespo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Angliese is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Crespo is controlling him.
Crespo connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Crespo throws an elbow that misses. Angliese uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Crespo's guard. Nice move by Angliese!#REVB#
Crespo seems keen to control Angliese's posture.
Crespo trying to control the position.
Crespo has control of Angliese's left arm, preventing Angliese from doing any damage.
Crespo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Crespo is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Crespo looking for a guillotine here but Angliese defends easily. #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.#SUB#
Crespo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Crespo trying to control the position.
Angliese wants to get up but he can't break Crespo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Crespo 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.
Crespo is working hard here to advance position.
Angliese is looking to stand up but Crespo won't let him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Crespo jabs Angliese right on the nose. Angliese blinks but takes it well.
Crespo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Angliese throws a jab but it's blocked by Crespo. #TD#
Crespo scores with a takedown into Angliese's guard.#ES2#
Angliese manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Crespo lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Angliese pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Angliese lands with a shot to the body. #TD#
Crespo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Angliese napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Crespo throws a strike aimed at the side of Angliese's head but Angliese avoids it well.
Angliese is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Angliese is working to avoid the ground and pound but Crespo connects with a decent elbow.
Crespo 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.
Angliese is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Crespo asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Crespo with the ground and pound but Angliese regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #T4#
Angliese tries to kick Crespo off but Crespo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Crespo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Crespo trying to mount his opponent but Angliese defends it.
Crespo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Angliese keeps working.
Crespo prevents Angliese from standing back up.
Crespo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Angliese's head.
Crespo moves into full mount! Angliese won't be happy about that!
Crespo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Crespo raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silvio Crespo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Angliese throws a body shot but no joy.
Crespo tries a head kick but it misses.
Angliese misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crespo scores with a punch to the head.
Crespo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Angliese can do to turn this around?
Angliese jabs Crespo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bo Angliese is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crespo blocks a head kick by Angliese.
Angliese with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Angliese.
Angliese misses with the combination.
Crespo feints and then cracks Angliese's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Angliese down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crespo connects with a jab.
Angliese misses with a body shot.
Angliese fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crespo manages to avoid it.
Angliese lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crespo shoots in for a double leg but Angliese sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1#
Crespo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Angliese misses with a two punch combination.
Silvio Crespo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Angliese misses with a lunging right hand
and Crespo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab from Crespo.#CL#
Crespo takes the fight into the clinch.
Crespo throws a punch but it's blocked by Angliese.
Crespo keeps control of Angliese as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Crespo lands an elbow inside that Angliese shrugs off.
Angliese stalling in the clinch but Crespo improves position. #BC2#
Angliese escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bo Angliese seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crespo slips a jab and a cross from Angliese. #TD#
Crespo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Angliese!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crespo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Angliese to see if he's OK.
Crespo working the ground and pound but Angliese is defending the strikes.
Crespo is working Angliese over with some ground and pound from side control. #T2#
Crespo controlling from side mount.
Crespo lands an elbow.
Crespo with the ground and pound but Angliese regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Angliese is not content to let Crespo control the position.#SUB#
Crespo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Angliese sees it coming and defends easily.
Crespo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Crespo prevents Angliese from standing back up. #T3#
Crespo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Angliese won't allow Crespo to pass to mount.
Crespo misses with a head shot. Angliese uses the momentum to regain guard.
Crespo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #ES2#
Angliese manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Angliese connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Silvio Crespo has been cut.
Angliese loads up on a big right hand but Crespo slips the punch.
Crespo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Crespo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Angliese.
Jab from Crespo.
A head kick misses from Angliese.
Bo Angliese is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crespo wants to clinch.#T4#
Angliese misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Angliese avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crespo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Angliese misses with a body shot.
Angliese is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Crespo rather than just go for the knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crespo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Angliese rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Crespo to counter with a crisp jab.
Crespo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Angliese paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Angliese managing to block the knees to the body from Crespo.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Angliese creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crespo working aggressively here.
Crespo lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crespo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Angliese breaks from the clinch.
Crespo doesn't manage to clinch there - Angliese circles away.
Crespo wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bo Angliese will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Silvio Crespo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Crespo moves out of range of the strikes.
Crespo misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Crespo gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Crespo fails to land.
Angliese taking a breather.
Angliese is trying to push Crespo away but Crespo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Angliese is pressed up against the cage. Crespo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Angliese down to the mat. Angliese avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Crespo shoots for a takedown but Angliese saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Angliese tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crespo was well out of range. Poor timing from Angliese.#TD#
Crespo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Angliese on his heels. He'll look to pass Angliese's guard now, I'm sure.
Angliese wants to stand and escape but Crespo is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Angliese manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Angliese breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Crespo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Angliese tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Crespo is in Angliese's guard.#ES2#
Angliese is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Angliese pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL#
Crespo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Angliese, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Crespo works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES2#
Angliese has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Crespo off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Angliese waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crespo.
Crespo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Angliese takes a step back to recover.
Crespo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Angliese sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Crespo somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silvio Crespo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Angliese lands a nice shot to the body. #TD#
Crespo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Angliese makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crespo avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Crespo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Angliese, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
Angliese lands a nice knee to the body.
Angliese lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Angliese's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crespo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Crespo fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Crespo gets a clinch.
Angliese blocks the elbow strike.
Angliese slows down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Angliese.
Crespo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crespo prevents a body shot from Angliese.
Angliese avoids a wild elbow strike from Crespo.#T3#
Angliese lands a nice shot to the body.
Crespo tries a knee to the head but Angliese blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Angliese.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Crespo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Angliese avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Angliese works on Crespo's body with a couple of short punches.
Angliese unloads a knee to the mid-section. Crespo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Crespo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Angliese is defending well for now.
Angliese tries to stall but Crespo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Angliese slows down the pace here.
Crespo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Crespo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crespo blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Crespo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Angliese clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Angliese is covering up but some of the strikes from Crespo are getting through and doing damage. #T4#
Crespo misses with an elbow to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Crespo's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #SUB#
Crespo is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Angliese defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Crespo is landing with strikes. Angliese can't take much more of this.
Angliese covering up well and avoiding damage.
Angliese is trapped and Crespo is scoring with shots to the head and body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crespo trying to control.#SUB#
Crespo looking for the choke but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bo Angliese comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Angliese has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Silvio Crespo!
Silvio Crespo made sure to mention his sponsor, RAGS of a RONIN in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Bo Angliese stepped up to the mic, saying 'This can't be real. All of you are on steroids! Yeah I said it, EVERYONE IS ON STEROIDS!!!'.

Event: OFC 350: Camacho vs Venum
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1#
Letaivu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Crespo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Letaivu takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've been hearing reports that Crespo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL2#
Letaivu clinches up with Crespo and pushes him back against the cage.
Crespo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Letaivu has a couple of punches blocked by Crespo.
Crespo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Letaivu lands a left hand.
Crespo swings wildly with an uppercut but Letaivu uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Crespo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Letaivu throws a hook to the side of Crespo's head but Crespo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Letaivu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crespo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A slow jab from Letaivu misses its intended target.
Crespo lands a nice looking body shot.
Letaivu jabs at Crespo's body.
Crespo slips a straight right by Letaivu.
Crespo throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Letaivu moves into the clinch.
Letaivu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
Still in the clinch, Letaivu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Letaivu lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Crespo lands a nice uppercut.
Crespo tries to work over Letaivu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crespo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Letaivu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
Letaivu blocks an elbow strike from Crespo.
Letaivu swings wildly with an uppercut but Crespo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Letaivu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Letaivu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Letaivu struggles to land a body shot inside as Crespo controls his hands.
Crespo pushes off an throws an elbow but Letaivu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short left from Letaivu.
Letaivu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crespo's elbow.
Crespo lands with a short shot to the head.
Letaivu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crespo landing knees to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Letaivu avoids the elbow strike from Crespo, against the cage.
Crespo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Letaivu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Letaivu on the inside. #T2#
Crespo throws a head punch that misses.
Letaivu prevents the takedown attempt.
A short body shot lands from Letaivu as the two fighters clinch.
Letaivu misses with some punches.
Letaivu tries to throw a body punch but Crespo avoids it by throwing Letaivu back against the cage.
Letaivu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Letaivu.
Letaivu lands with a right to the head.
Crespo looking to stall.
Crespo throws an elbow that misses.
Crespo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Letaivu is leaning against Crespo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Letaivu blocks an uppercut.
Crespo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Crespo looking to throw knees to the head but Letaivu is blocking nicely.
Crespo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crespo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Crespo can't find room to land a body shot as Letaivu controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Crespo working aggressively here. #T3#
Crespo looking to throw knees to the head but Letaivu is blocking nicely.
Letaivu lands a shoulder strike.
Crespo misses with the head strike.
Letaivu misses with a punch to the body.
Crespo prevents a body shot from Letaivu.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Letaivu working aggressively here.
Crespo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crespo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Letaivu is defending well for now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Letaivu.
Letaivu has a couple of punches blocked by Crespo.
Crespo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Letaivu backwards.
Crespo working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Crespo breaks from the clinch.
Crespo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Letaivu is able to avoid easily.
Crespo walks into a left hand.
Letaivu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crespo manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Letaivu, as that shot connected.
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!
Crespo thuds his right hand into Letaivu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Crespo takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Crespo misses with a takedown attempt
and Letaivu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crespo walks into a stiff left hand from Letaivu.
Crespo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silvio Crespo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crespo feints a jab promting Letaivu to slip. Crespo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Letaivu slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Crespo doesn't manage to clinch there - Letaivu circles away. #CL#
Crespo has closed the distance and engaged Letaivu in a clinch.
Crespo tries to work over Letaivu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crespo throws an elbow but it misses.
A short body shot lands from Letaivu as the two fighters clinch.
Letaivu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Letaivu is looking to control Crespo's arms but Crespo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Letaivu has his back to the cage.
Letaivu lands a hook that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
Crespo has a couple of punches blocked by Letaivu.
Crespo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Letaivu is defending well for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crespo.
Crespo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Letaivu is leaning against Crespo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Letaivu lands a nice uppercut.
Letaivu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Letaivu avoiding damage as Crespo throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pascal Letaivu 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#
Letaivu cracks Crespo with an open hand slap.
Crespo with a poor takedown
and Letaivu counters with a stiff right hand.
Crespo misses with a kick to the body
letting Letaivu counter with a right hand.
Letaivu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crespo tries to clinch
and Letaivu counters with a straight right hand.
Letaivu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Crespo's head.
Crespo fails to land the takedown.
Crespo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crespo moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from Crespo.
Crespo wants to clinch.
Letaivu throws the left hand but Crespo avoids the punch easily.
Letaivu 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crespo closes the distance but Letaivu moves to the side
and Letaivu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Letaivu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Crespo punishes Letaivu's body with a nice straight punch.
Letaivu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Crespo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Letaivu counters with a nice body shot.
Letaivu throws a lazy right hand but Crespo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Letaivu missing with a left hand there. Crespo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pascal Letaivu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Letaivu works Crespo's body with a nice hook.
Crespo missing with a left hand there. Letaivu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crespo tries to clinch but Letaivu moves out of range.
Crespo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Letaivu's calf.
Crespo slips under a jab from Letaivu.
Crespo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silvio Crespo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Letaivu avoids the body shot from Crespo.
Letaivu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Crespo looks to throw a body kick
and Letaivu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Letaivu loads up on a big right hand but Crespo slips the punch.
Crespo misses with a body shot. #T2#
The fighters circling - Letaivu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Letaivu might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Crespo throws a big shot that misses.
Pascal Letaivu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good shot there by Crespo.
Letaivu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crespo.
Letaivu throws the left hand but Crespo avoids the punch easily.
Crespo avoids the body shot from Letaivu.
Letaivu scores with a punch to the head.
Letaivu has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Letaivu misses with a straight right.
Crespo slips a jab from Letaivu.
Crespo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Letaivu throws out the jab.
Crespo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Crespo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Letaivu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Letaivu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crespo tries to counter by clinching up but Letaivu breaks away and moves out of range.
Letaivu checks a leg kick nicely.
Crespo misses with a straight left.
Crespo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Letaivu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Crespo tries to clinch there but Letaivu circles away.
Crespo jabs Letaivu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Crespo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Letaivu.
Crespo misses with a kick to the body.
Letaivu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Letaivu throws the left hand but Crespo avoids the punch easily.
A jab lands there for Letaivu.
Crespo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A shot to the body from Crespo misses
and Letaivu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Letaivu cracks Crespo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Crespo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Crespo 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!
Crespo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Letaivu misses with a straight right.
Crespo avoids the body shot from Letaivu.
Crespo 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.
Letaivu misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Crespo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Crespo moves out of range as Letaivu strikes.
Letaivu looks to land a left hand but Crespo moved out of range nicely.
Crespo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Letaivu blocks the body kick.
Crespo ducks under a wild hook from Letaivu.
Crespo lands a right hook to the body.
Crespo scores with a push kick.
Crespo tries to close the distance and clinch but Letaivu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Letaivu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Letaivu misses with a looping right.
Letaivu takes one on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crespo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Letaivu lands a jab.
Letaivu looks to land a left hand but Crespo moved out of range nicely.
Letaivu moves out of range of the body kick from Crespo.
Crespo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Letaivu was well out of range. Poor timing from Crespo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pascal Letaivu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Letaivu works the jab nicely.
Crespo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Letaivu takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Crespo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Letaivu's head.
Crespo looks to land a body kick but Letaivu moved away.
Letaivu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Crespo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Letaivu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crespo.
Letaivu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Letaivu lands a nice hook to Crespo's body. Crespo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Crespo tries to keep at a distance but Letaivu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Letaivu throws a head punch that misses.
Letaivu lands a shoulder strike.
Letaivu working aggressively here.
Crespo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crespo lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Letaivu lands a nice uppercut.
Crespo prevents a body shot from Letaivu.
Pascal Letaivu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Letaivu lands a hook that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
Crespo prevents a body shot from Letaivu.
Letaivu misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Crespo blocks a body shot from Letaivu.
Letaivu misses with a punch on the inside.
Crespo trying to land knees to the body.
Crespo prevents a body shot from Letaivu.
Crespo digs a right hand underneath Letaivu's ribcage. Letaivu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Come on Crespo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Letaivu digs a right hand underneath Crespo's ribcage. Crespo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Crespo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Letaivu works on Crespo's body with a couple of short punches.
Letaivu takes a knee right on the jaw!
Crespo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Letaivu throws a head punch that misses.
Letaivu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crespo throws a punch but it's blocked by Letaivu.
Letaivu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Crespo.
Letaivu scores with a shoulder strike.
Crespo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Letaivu doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Letaivu lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crespo blocks an uppercut.
Letaivu can't find room to land a body shot as Crespo controls the action.
Letaivu avoids a wild elbow strike from Crespo.
Still in the clinch, Letaivu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crespo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Letaivu misses with some punches.
Crespo misses with a punch on the inside.
Crespo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Crespo working aggressively here.
Crespo lands a shoulder strike.
Crespo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crespo lands with a left to the head.
Crespo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crespo misses with some punches.
Letaivu tries to throw a body punch but Crespo avoids it by throwing Letaivu back against the cage.
Crespo blocks an uppercut.
Crespo misses with some punches.
Letaivu scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Letaivu managing to block the knees to the body from Crespo.
Crespo tries to land a knee to the head but Letaivu blocks with his arms.
Letaivu pushes Crespo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Crespo has hold of one of Letaivu's legs. Letaivu is fighting the takedown attempt but Crespo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Crespo throwing strikes but missing.
Letaivu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Crespo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pascal Letaivu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Crespo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Letaivu keeping moving, preventing Crespo from controlling successfully.
Letaivu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crespo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Letaivu has his hands on Crespo's head, controlling the position.
Crespo trying to control the position from guard on top but Letaivu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silvio Crespo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crespo throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crespo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Letaivu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Crespo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Letaivu.
Letaivu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Crespo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Letaivu sprawls well. Letaivu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Crespo gets slowly back to his feet.

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 Silvio Crespo.
I think Letaivu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pascal Letaivu!
An out of breath Pascal Letaivu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: OFC 348: Jones vs Ritter
Date: Apr 11, 2018

#R1#
Crespo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Crespo looks to clinch
letting Barbados counter with a right hand. #TD#
Barbados gets caught napping as Crespo dives in and scores a takedown. Barbados manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Barbados manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Silvio Crespo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbados tries to move into range but Crespo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Crespo with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy body kick from Crespo
and Barbados counters with a left and a right that stings Crespo.
A swing and a miss from Crespo.
A countering left hand to the body from Barbados misses.
Crespo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Crespo slips a jab and a cross from Barbados.
We've been hearing reports that Crespo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Barbados misses with an uppercut.
Crespo misses with a hook.
Barbados just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbados throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barbados bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Crespo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbados. #T1#
Crespo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD#
Crespo dives in and scores a takedown into Barbados's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Barbados manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Crespo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crespo misses with an elbow strike.
Crespo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crespo.
Crespo misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbados blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Crespo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barbados wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barbados lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Silvio Crespo has been cut.
A big right from Crespo misses.
Crespo shoots in and drives through. Barbados sprawls well.#T2#
Barbados uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crespo.
Barbados lands a glancing blow to the side of Crespo's head.
Crespo moves to clinch but Barbados breaks away
and Barbados counters with a nice leg kick.
Barbados ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Crespo tries to land a front kick but Barbados steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Crespo has Barbados up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Barbados's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Crespo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbados backwards.
Barbados has had enough of the clinch but Crespo keeps him there for the moment.
Barbados wants to break the clinch but can't.
Barbados looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barbados wants to break the clinch but can't.
Crespo throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Barbados blocks an uppercut.
Barbados blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbados blocks the elbow strike.
Barbados tries to circle away but Crespo has him pinned against the cage.
Crespo misses with the head strike.
Crespo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #TD#
Crespo has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Barbados regains guard immediately.
Barbados wants to get back to his feet but Crespo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Crespo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Crespo throws a big right hand that misses.
Barbados working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crespo.
Crespo throws an elbow that misses. Barbados uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Crespo's guard. Nice move by Barbados!#REVB##SUB#
Crespo is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Barbados frees his head nicely. Oh but Crespo has switched to an armbar! Barbados is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Silvio Crespo!
Silvio Crespo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, RAGS of a RONIN for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: OFC 345: Pera vs Imbula
Date: Mar 28, 2018

#R1#
Crespo tries to bum rush Pinea with a series of wild strikes but Pinea uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pinea stuffs the takedown.
Crespo throws a hook but Pinea blocks it.
Crespo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Crespo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pinea sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pinea throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crespo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Crespo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pinea. Pinea obviously looking to wear him down.
Crespo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crespo lands a nice shot that snaps Pinea's head back.
Crespo 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. #TD2#
Pinea feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crespo being controlled here, momentarily.
Pinea trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinea preventing the sweep.
Pinea trying to control but Crespo is working from the bottom.
Crespo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
Pinea postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Crespo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Crespo wants to sweep but no luck.
Pinea looking to pass the guard.
Pinea is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pinea controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pinea with a flurry of punches that miss.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pinea trying to control the position from guard on top but Crespo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crespo delivers a nice body kick.
Crespo scores with a leg kick.
Crespo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pinea.#T2#
Crespo is looking to land body kicks.
Pinea is looking to clinch.
Crespo misses the shot to the body.
Crespo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pinea checks it well.
Crespo misses with a body kick.
Crespo staying out of range there.
Crespo throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Pinea counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Crespo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pinea fails with a takedown attempt.
Crespo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pinea has time to react.
Pinea throws a half hearted mid kick.
Crespo tries to land a leg kick but Pinea saw it coming and moves away.
Pinea lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crespo circles away quickly and effectively.#T3#
Pinea throws a head kick that misses.
Pinea fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Crespo is out of range.
Crespo throws a low kick but Pinea avoids it.
Crespo lands with a hook. Pinea tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Crespo misses with a wild combination.
Crespo throws a wild body kick that Pinea sees coming a mile off.#TD#
Crespo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pinea was covering up waiting for the punch and Crespo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pinea is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pinea preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crespo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Crespo connects with a couple of short punches.
Crespo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Pinea is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pinea keeping full guard, as Crespo tries to pass.
Pinea has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Crespo looking to pass the guard.
Crespo is looking to work some ground and pound but Pinea has wrist control.
Crespo wants to control from the top but Pinea keeps moving.
Crespo throwing strikes from guard but Pinea blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silvio Crespo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Pinea with a jab.
Pinea tries to clinch up.
Crespo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Crespo looks to land a body kick but Pinea moved away.
Silvio Crespo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Pinea takes the fight into the clinch.
Pinea works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Crespo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pinea can do to turn this around?
Pinea tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Crespo avoids it.
A right handed body shot lands from Pinea.
Pinea lands a body shot.
Pinea using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pinea.
Crespo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pinea blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Crespo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pinea is defending well.#T1#
Crespo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pinea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crespo swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pinea tries to land a knee to the head but Crespo blocks with his arms.
Pinea trying to land knees to the body.
Crespo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pinea avoids it.
Pinea with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pinea keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Crespo's efforts to push away.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crespo.
Pinea misses with a knee to the head.
Pinea throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crespos head.
Pinea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crespo is trying to force a seperation but Pinea has the dominant position.#T2#
Pinea throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Pinea - that landed with a thud.
Pinea lands with a light punch inside.
Pinea with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short left from Crespo.
Crespo wants to break free but Pinea has control.
Crespo is working for takedown but Pinea is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silvio Crespo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinea is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pinea unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pinea tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crespo's elbow.
Pinea tries to land a knee to the head but Crespo blocks with his arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pinea.
Crespo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Crespo tries to land knees in the clinch but Pinea avoids the damage to the body.
Pinea makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Crespo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Pinea lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pinea tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Crespo avoids it.
Pinea using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Crespo can't get the takedown.
Pinea lands a nice knee to the body.
Koko Pinea seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pinea tries a body shot but Crespo blocks it.
Crespo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crespo connects with a knee to the head.
Pinea avoiding damage as Crespo throws knees to the body. #BC#
Crespo breaks the clinch.
Pinea steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crespo.
Crespo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pinea sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Crespo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crespo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pinea defends well and Crespo ends up having to push Pinea into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pinea misses with a body kick. #T4#
Crespo throws out a loose jab but Pinea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crespo throws a wild body kick that Pinea sees coming a mile off.
Crespo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pinea lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crespo moves out of range of the body kick from Pinea.
Crespo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pinea moves out of range of the body kick from Crespo.
Pinea bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Crespo misses the jab.#TD2#
Pinea throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Crespo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pinea is in Crespo's guard.
Crespo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Crespo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pinea looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Crespo trying to keep a closed guard but Pinea is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koko Pinea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Crespo avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Pinea clinches with his opponent.
Pinea scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pinea landing knees to the body.
Pinea lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pinea lands with a light punch inside.
Crespo swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pinea is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Crespo is defending well for now.
Crespo scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Koko Pinea has been cut.
Crespo looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinea tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pinea misses with a knee strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pinea with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pinea scores a nice knee to the body. #T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Pinea.
Crespo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pinea managing to block the knees to the body from Crespo.
Crespo throws a punch but it's blocked by Pinea.
Crespo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Crespo trying to stall but Pinea improves his position.
Pinea avoids a wild elbow strike from Crespo.
Pinea lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pinea with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Silvio Crespo has been cut.
Crespo working hard to break the clinch.
Pinea misses with a knee to the head.
Crespo avoiding damage as Pinea throws knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Pinea.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Pinea working Crespo over with knees to the body.
Crespo wants a takedown but no success here.
A right handed body shot lands from Pinea.
Knees to the body from Pinea.
Pinea crunches a lovely knee into Crespo's ribcage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinea trying to land knees to the body.
Pinea tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pinea tries a knee to the head but Crespo blocks it.
Pinea tries to throw a body punch but Crespo avoids it by throwing Pinea back against the cage. #BC#
Crespo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pinea throws a sloppy head kick and Crespo moves out of range easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pinea.
Good exchange - Crespo coming out on top.
Pinea throws a right hand that Crespo ducks under and follows up with a left that Crespo also avoids with ease.
Silvio Crespo is winning the standup battle so far.
Crespo moves out of range of the body kick from Pinea. #T3#
Crespo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pinea but Pinea pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silvio Crespo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crespo shoots in and drives through. Pinea sprawls well.
Pinea steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Crespo.
Pinea lands with a straight right. Crespo didn't see that one coming.
Crespo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crespo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Pinea. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That kick from Pinea tenderised Crespo's leg. Crespo is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD#
Crespo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pinea was covering up waiting for the punch and Crespo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pinea wants to sweep here but Crespo controlling him for the moment.
Pinea bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Crespo's guard. #REVB#
Crespo keeping moving, preventing Pinea from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pinea's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4##SUB#
Crespo is looking for a triangle but Pinea pushes his legs off easily.
Crespo trying to control the position.
Pinea slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pinea trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pinea looking to sit in guard and control but Crespo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinea wants to sweep here but Crespo controlling him for the moment.
Crespo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koko Pinea comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pinea has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koko Pinea!

Event: OFC 342: Victory Royale
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1#
Crespo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crespo lands a glancing blow to the side of Bergfried's head.
Crespo jabs at Bergfried's body.
Crespo misses with a few strikes there.
Crespo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bergfried avoids it really well and circles away.
Bergfried thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crespo tries to counter with a takedown but Bergfried is quick to defend against it.
Crespo throws a series of punches but Bergfried moves out of range.
Bergfried misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Crespo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bergfried to the mat! Bergfried manages to get full guard.
Bergfried wants to get back to his feet but Crespo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Crespo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bergfried keeping moving, preventing Crespo from controlling successfully.
Crespo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Crespo stays in close to Bergfried's body and controls the position.
Crespo trying to control but Bergfried is working from the bottom.
Crespo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bergfried keeping moving, preventing Crespo from controlling successfully.
Crespo is really struggling to control Bergfried but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bergfried wants to stand but Crespo is controlling the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Crespo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Crespo 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.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Crespo lands a couple of elbows.
Bergfried is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bergfried avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bergfried keeping moving, preventing Crespo from controlling successfully.
Crespo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crespo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bergfried's head.
Crespo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Crespo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Crespo is pushing down on Bergfried's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bergfried is fighting to maintain full guard but Crespo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Crespo missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Bergfried is trying to stand.
Crespo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #ES2#
Bergfried manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Crespo keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Crespo working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bergfried.#BC2#
Bergfried escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crespo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bergfried's calf.
Crespo shoots in and drives through. Bergfried sprawls well.
Silvio Crespo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bergfried gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Crespo.
Nice defenses there by Crespo.
Nice uppercut there from Crespo.
Crespo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bergfried throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crespo shoots in for a double leg but Bergfried sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silvio Crespo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Crespo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bergfried is fending him off so far but Crespo persists. Nope, Bergfried circles away and we're back to standing.
Bergfried jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crespo lands a jab-cross combination.
Crespo misses with a body kick.
Crespo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bergfried stuffs the takedown attempt from Crespo. Crespo gets slowly back to his feet.
Crespo swings widly with a right hand
and Bergfried counters with a left to the body.
Crespo fails to land the takedown.
Crespo loads up on a big right hand but Bergfried slips the punch.
Bergfried scores with a punch to the head.
Bergfried lands a right hook to the body.
Bergfried's coach down at The 'dam Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bergfried's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Crespo throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silvio Crespo dominated that round.
That's time! Crespo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Bergfried gets caught napping as Crespo dives in and scores a takedown. Bergfried manages to retain guard.
Crespo works over Bergfried with some ground and pound from guard.
Crespo working some strikes from top position.
Bergfried keeping full guard, as Crespo tries to pass.
Crespo chips away with some ground and pound.
Bergfried has control of Crespo's left arm, preventing Crespo from doing any damage.
Crespo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergfried working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crespo.
Crespo landing some decent shots from guard.
Crespo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Crespo stops Bergfried from standing up.
Crespo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bergfried works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Crespo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bergfried's head.
Crespo trying to control but Bergfried is working from the bottom.
Crespo is looking to work some ground and pound but Bergfried has wrist control.
Crespo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Crespo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Crespo passes into half guard.
Crespo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Crespo there. #T2#
Crespo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bergfried is not content to let Crespo control the position.
Bergfried blocking the ground and pound attempt from Crespo.
Ground and pound from Crespo.
We've been hearing that Crespo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Crespo stops Bergfried from getting back to his feet.
Bergfried is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Crespo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Crespo connects with a nice short shot to Bergfried's temple.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Crespo connects with a nice short shot to Bergfried's temple.
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!
Crespo lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Crespo lands a nice short elbow.#ROC#
Bergfried is rocked!
Crespo lands with a punch from half guard.
Bergfried is still in real trouble! Can Crespo finish him?
Crespo is trying to control. Bergfried wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Crespo prevents Bergfried from improving his position.
Crespo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bergfried can do to turn this around?
Bergfried is trying to stand up here but Crespo is controlling him well.
Bergfried seems to have recovered his senses.
Crespo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Crespo is keen to just control but Bergfried is a slippery customer.
Crespo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Well, if Crespo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB#
Crespo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Silvio Crespo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Bergfried has hold of Crespo's hands but Crespo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Crespo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Crespo is pressing down on Bergfried's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bergfried is holding on for now.
Crespo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bergfried's head.
Crespo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Crespo thows a huge punch but Bergfried dodges it nicely.
Crespo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Crespo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crespo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silvio Crespo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Crespo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Crespo lands an overhand right.
Crespo cracks the inside of Bergfried's front leg.
Crespo slips a jab from Bergfried.
Crespo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Silvio Crespo is winning the standup battle so far.
Bergfried looks to land a right hand but Crespo moved out of range.
Crespo is looking for a counter combo.
Bergfried blocks a low kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bergfried! But no joy.
Bergfried uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Crespo has time to react.
Nice defenses there by Crespo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crespo misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Bergfried counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bergfried.
Crespo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bergfried prevents it.
A short left from Bergfried. #T1#
A short left from Bergfried. #BC2#
Bergfried breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crespo tries for a takedown but Bergfried sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Crespo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Crespo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crespo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silvio Crespo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crespo misses with a straight left.
Bergfried feints a counter leg kick.
Crespo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bergfried to score with a decent uppercut.
Crespo loads up on a big right hand but Bergfried slips the punch.
Bergfried just misses with a punch to the body.
Bergfried slips under a jab from Crespo.
Bergfried dodges the punch combination from Crespo.
Crespo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bergfried sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2#
Crespo punishes Bergfried's body with a nice straight punch.
Bergfried pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bergfried ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Bergfried on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Crespo throws a good cross that connects.
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!
Crespo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Crespo misses with a head kick.
Crespo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bergfried pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crespo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crespo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crespo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bergfried counters with a stiff right hand.
Crespo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bergfried defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Crespo.#T3#
Crespo misses with a left hand
and Bergfried counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bergfried fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crespo on the side of the head.
Bergfried takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bergfried swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Bergfried misses.
Bergfried checks the leg kick nicely there.
Crespo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Crespo lands a nice shot that snaps Bergfried's head back.
Bergfried fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crespo manages to avoid it.
Bergfried missing with a left hand there. Crespo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crespo attempts a counter takedown but Bergfried avoids it well and moves away.
A jab from Bergfried finds it's way through Crespo's defenses. #TD#
Bergfried gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Crespo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crespo cracks Bergfried with a solid left hand.
Silvio Crespo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Crespo is stalling in the full guard.
Crespo won't allow Bergfried to get back to his feet.
Friedrich Bergfried has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crespo controls from within his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Silvio Crespo.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crespo, 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silvio Crespo!
In his post fight interview, Silvio Crespo gave a big smile as he said 'Where's this little Ribby guy they say is the champ? Is it true he left the division when he heard I signed here?'.

Event: OFC: Blood Night XLVIII
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1##TD#
Crespo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Built makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Nice sprawl there from Built as Crespo shoots in.
Crespo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crespo just misses with a punch to the body.
Built checks the leg kick nicely there.
Crespo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jab from Built.
Nice body punch from Built.
Silvio Crespo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Built has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice body punch from Built - that landed with a thud.
Our sources have told us that Crespo has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Crespo blocks an elbow strike.
Crespo misses with an elbow over the top.
Crespo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Crespo controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Crespo.
Built lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crespo tries to land knees in the clinch but Built avoids the damage to the body.
Built lands a body punch in the clinch.
Built lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crespo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Built is defending well for now.#T1#
Crespo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Built scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crespo works on Built's body with a couple of short punches.
Crespo takes a shot to the head.
Crespo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Crespo.
Crespo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Built has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Built blocks the elbow strike.
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crespo can't get the takedown.
Built lands an elbow inside that Crespo shrugs off.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
Built works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Built.
Built blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Built lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Built lands a shoulder strike.
Built lands a shot to the body.
Built lands a hook that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Built.
Built scores with a shot to the side of Crespo's head. #T2#
Crespo is working for takedown but Built is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silvio Crespo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice left hand lands by Built.
A hook to the body from Built.
Crespo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crespo.
Built lands a hook to the side of the head.
Built keeps control of Crespo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Crespo throws a punch but it's blocked by Built.
Built lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Built keeps control of Crespo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Crespo blocking some punches.
Built misses with a hook to the ribs.
Built lands a hook that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
Built misses with a hook to the ribs.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
Crespo prevents a body shot from Built.
A right hand to the body from Crespo.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Built is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Crespo is defending well for now.
Built tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crespo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Built struggles to land a body shot inside as Crespo controls his hands.
Crespo trying to land knees to the body.
Crespo wants a takedown but no success here.
Crespo swings wildly with an uppercut but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
Built lands a body shot.
Built lands with a left to the head.
Built lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crespo lands a right hand.
Crespo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Built.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Crespo.
Built tries a body shot but Crespo blocks it.
Crespo is trying to break free.
Crespo wants a takedown.
Built struggles to land a body shot inside as Crespo controls his hands.
A short right from Built on the inside.
Built tries a knee to the head but Crespo blocks it.
Crespo missing with knees to the body.
Built misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crespo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Built throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Built lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Crespo or not.
Crespo is breathing heavily.
Crespo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
Built lands a nice uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Built lands an elbow that stopped Crespo in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Silvio Crespo has been cut.
Built lands a right hand.
Built misses with a hook to the ribs.
Built gets through Crespo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Built lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Crespo prevents a body shot from Built. #TD#
Crespo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Built desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Built makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Built.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Built has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Built is continuing to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maui Built dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Silvio Crespo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Crespo misses with a takedown attempt - Built sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Good leg kick by Built there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Built lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That kick from Built tenderised Crespo's leg. Crespo is trying to keep his angry face on.
That kick from Crespo tenderised Built's leg. Built is trying to keep his angry face on.
Built has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Crespo finds it's way round the side to connect with Built's head.
Crunch! Built slams his shin into Crespo's torso.
Built takes one to the side of the head.
Built with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Built clobbers Crespo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Crespo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Maui Built seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crespo defending well as Built loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Crespo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crespo misses with a wild body shot.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Built. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Built scores with a hook.
Built lands a nice shot to the body.
Built feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Crespos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Crespo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Built.
Built throws out a leg kick but Crespo moves out of range and Built only half commits.
Built swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Crespo.#T1#
Built throws out a leg kick but Crespo moves out of range and Built only half commits.
Crespo is looking to score with low kicks.
A big right from Crespo misses.
Built feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Crespo's calf.
Built stuffs the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Built on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Built throws a nice inside leg kick.
Built has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Built scores with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Built catches Crespo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Crespo swats away the attempt to clinch by Built.#TD#
Crespo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Crespo trying to control but Built is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Crespo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Built pulls Crespo in close to his closed guard and prevents Crespo from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Crespo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Built is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crespo defends well.
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!
Built controlling the position.
Built is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Crespo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Built has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crespo has managed to get both his arms back between Built's legs - danger averted.
Crespo with a nice head shot there.
Built controlling the position.
Crespo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Built pulls Crespo in close to prevent any damage.
Built is trying to keep Crespo in close.
Crespo chips away with some ground and pound.
Built is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crespo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Built controls Crespo momentarily but Crespo frees himself.
Crespo lands a couple of elbows.
Built is trying to control the position but Crespo postures up.
Built working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crespo.
Crespo lands a couple of digs.
Crespo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Built is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Crespo landing some decent shots from guard.
Crespo trying to control but Built is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Built holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crespo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Crespo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Crespo trying to control but Built is working from the bottom.
Built pulls Crespo in close to his closed guard and prevents Crespo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Built is trying to keep Crespo in close.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Maui Built will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Silvio Crespo's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Built lands a body shot.
Built throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Built jabs at Crespo's body.
Crespo goes for a double leg but Built avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Built continues to drive forward.
A looping hook to the body misses from Built. Crespo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crespo staying out of range there.
Built on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crespo. Crespo obviously looking to wear him down.
Crespo connects with a single shot there.
Crespo misses with a low kick.
Built lands a nice shot that snaps Crespo's head back.
Built getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Crespo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Built.
Built pivots, looking for a leg kick but Crespo is out of range and Built settles back down.
Crespo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Built sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Crespo looking for a takedown here - he's got 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!
Built looking to control.
Crespo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Built controlling Crespo's posture. #T1#
Crespo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Built has his foot on Crespo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crespo works his way back into a safe position though.
Built wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Crespo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Built works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Crespo lands a couple of elbows.
Built is trying to control the position but Crespo postures up.
Crespo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Built is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Crespo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Built is pulling down on Crespo's head to control his posture.
Built's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Maui Built is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Crespo trying to control the position from guard on top but Built is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crespo chips away with some ground and pound.
Crespo chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Built is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crespo is aware though and is defending well.
Crespo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Built pulls Crespo in to control the position.
Crespo wants to control from the top but Built keeps moving. #T3#
Crespo landing with the ground and pound.
Crespo is in close to Built's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Built working a defensive guard here.
Built has control of Crespo's left arm, preventing Crespo from doing any damage.
Crespo cracks Built with a solid left hand.
Crespo looking to pass the guard.
Built controlling Crespo's posture.
Crespo is in close to Built's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Silvio Crespo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Crespo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Built is trying to keep Crespo in close.
Silvio Crespo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crespo trying to control but Built is working from the bottom.
Built seems keen to control Crespo's posture.
Crespo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Built trying to control the position.
Crespo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Built has Crespo pulled in close to control his posture.
Crespo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Built trying to control the position.
Crespo distracts Built with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

And that's the end of the fight!
Silvio Crespo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Built has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maui Built!
Post fight, Maui Built stared into the camera and said 'Cmon, Ribber, gonna run some more?'.

Event: OFC 335: Wyatt vs Ysengrin
Date: Jan 20, 2018

#R1#
Crespo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD#
Crespo shoots in and bounces Shamrock off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Crespo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Crespo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shamrock keeping moving, preventing Crespo from controlling successfully.
Crespo landing with the ground and pound.
Crespo throws a big elbow that misses.
Crespo 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.
Crespo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Crespo wants to control from the top but Shamrock keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shamrock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crespo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crespo prevents Shamrock from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Crespo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Crespo connects with a couple of short punches.
Crespo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shamrock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crespo.
Crespo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shamrock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crespo stops Shamrock from standing up.
Crespo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shamrock is keeping the position for now.
Crespo throws a big elbow that misses.
Shamrock is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shamrock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Crespo moves in looking to clinch but Shamrock pushes him off.
Crespo ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.#T2##CL#
Crespo has Shamrock up against the cage in a clinch.
Crespo prevents a body shot from Shamrock.
Crespo trying to land knees to the body.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Crespo controls the action.
Crespo tries to work over Shamrock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crespo misses with a punch on the inside.
Crespo tries for a takedown but Shamrock manages to get underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shamrock.
Crespo lands a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short left from Shamrock.
Crespo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crespo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crespo misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crespo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Crespo wants a takedown. #T3#
Crespo blocking some punches. #BC#
Crespo breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Crespo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Crespo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shamrock defending against the ground and pound.
Crespo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Crespo tries to score with some ground and pound. Shamrock controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Crespo working the ground and pound but Shamrock is defending the strikes.
Shamrock managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Crespo.
Crespo is trying to ground and pound but Shamrock uses the momentary lack of control by Crespo to regain half guard.
Crespo prevents Shamrock from standing back up.
Crespo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shamrock's head.
Ground and pound from Crespo.
Crespo missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Shamrock tries to kick Crespo off but Crespo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Crespo is looking to advance position but Shamrock won't allow it.
Crespo is looking to take a break and control but Shamrock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crespo stops Shamrock from getting back to his feet.
Crespo is nestled in close to Shamrock, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Crespo working Shamrock over with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock tries to kick Crespo off but Crespo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Crespo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Crespo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Shamrock pushes Crespo off looking to stand but Crespo dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silvio Crespo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jab from Shamrock.
Crespo looks to land a left hand but Shamrock moved out of range nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shamrock. That's going to slow Crespo down.
A swing and a miss from Crespo.
Shamrock keeps the fight on the outside.
Crespo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shamrock. Shamrock circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
An inside leg kick from Crespo misses.
Shamrock will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Crespo tries to clinch up.
Crespo throws a hook but Shamrock avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crespo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crespo throws a head kick that misses.
Shamrock tries a quick counter leg kick but Crespo is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crespo is looking to score with low kicks.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crespo.
Crespo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Shamrock scores with a jab.
Shamrock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shamrock keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shamrock throws a big shot that misses.
Shamrock with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Shamrock checks a low kick from Crespo.
Crespo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamrock.
Shamrock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nick Shamrock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shamrock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shamrock throws a leg kick that misses.
Crespo misses with a low kick.
Shamrock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crespo.
Crespo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crespo throws a head kick that misses.
Nick Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crespo.
A quick step to the side and Crespo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Shamrock.
Crespo looks to land a right hand but Shamrock moved out of range.
Shamrock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shamrock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shamrock fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crespo checks it well.
Crespo lands a body shot.
Crespo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shamrock tries to move into range but Crespo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shamrock scores with a leg kick.
Shamrock tries to clinch but Crespo is having none of it. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock misses with a straight left.
Crespo moves in looking to clinch but Shamrock pushes him off.
Crespo is looking to clinch.
Shamrock digs a good hook to Crespo's body.
Shamrock misses with a hook. Crespo ducked under it nicely.
Crespo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shamrock looks to throw the jab but Crespo is out of range.
Shamrock tries to close the distance and clinch but Crespo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crespo throwing a counter right hand but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Crespo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shamrock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crespo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shamrock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shamrock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shamrock tries to score with a low kick but Crespo moves his leg out of the way.
Nick Shamrock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crespo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice straight punches there by Crespo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Crespo.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamrock lands with a hook. Crespo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shamrock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Crespo throws the left hand but Shamrock avoids the punch easily.
Shamrock cracks the inside of Crespo's front leg.
Shamrock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shamrock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crespo.#CL2#
Shamrock rushes Crespo and presses him up against the cage.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Crespo.
Shamrock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shamrock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
Crespo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamrock's elbow.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamrock scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Crespo blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
A nice left hand lands by Crespo.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shamrock cracks Crespo with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Crespo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crespo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Crespo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A left lands for Shamrock.#T4#
Crespo tries to clinch but Shamrock is having none of it.
Crespo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Crespo throws a leg kick
and Shamrock counters with a low kick, right behind Crespo 's knee.
A jab lands there for Crespo.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamrock misses the target.
Crespo scores with a kick to the body.
Crespo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crespo tries to clinch up but Shamrock circles away and keeps his distance.
Shamrock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shamrock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good exchange - Shamrock coming out on top.
Crespo throws a leg kick but Shamrock sees it coming and moves out of range.
A combination from Crespo does no damage.
Crespo tries a head kick but it misses.
Crespo slips a jab from Shamrock.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shamrock connects with a crisp jab.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock lands a jab to Crespo's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock 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#
Crespo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crespo.
Shamrock scores with a shot to the body.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Crespo misses with a looping left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Crespo.
Shamrock throws out a loose jab but Crespo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Crespo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Crespo.
Crespo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Shamrock lands a body shot.
Crespo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice defenses there by Crespo.
Shamrock takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shamrock scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Crespo working Shamrock over with knees to the body.
Nick Shamrock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Crespo lands with a light punch inside.
Shamrock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crespo looking to stall.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Crespo avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
Crespo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Crespo slows down the pace here.
Crespo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Our sources have told us that Crespo has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Shamrock lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shamrock.
Crespo presses Shamrock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crespo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crespo blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Shamrock fails to land. #T2#
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Crespo avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
Crespo lands a body shot.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Shamrock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Crespo or not.
Crespo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crespo prevents a body shot from Shamrock. #BC#
Crespo manages to break the clinch.
Crespo tried to score with a low kick but Shamrock checks it.
Crespo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Crespo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crespo scores with the left hand. Shamrock knows he should have avoided that one.
Crespo tries a low kick but Shamrock avoids it.
Crespo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shamrock.
Shamrock jabs at Crespo's body.
Shamrock lands with a straight right. Crespo didn't see that one coming.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crespo was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Crespo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shamrock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shamrock lands the left hand.#T3#
Crespo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crespo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Crespo stalks Shamrock and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shamrock's face. Shamrock staggers backwards, shaken.
Shamrock tries to bum rush Crespo with a series of wild strikes but Crespo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crespo misses with a looping left.
Shamrock with a nice cross.
A jab from Crespo does it's job there.
Shamrock avoids the body shot from Crespo.
Crespo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shamrock blocks a head kick by Crespo.
Shamrock throws a shot from downtown. Crespo moves away and avoids it.
Crespo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Crespo blocks the leg kick.
Shamrock throws an overhand right that lands on Crespo's shoulder, as Crespo tries to avoid the shot.
Crespo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamrock.
Crespo throws a jab but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Crespo tries to move into range but Shamrock moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock checks a low kick from Crespo.#T4#
Shamrock misses with a hook.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shamrock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Shamrock.
Shamrock uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shamrock stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab lands there for Shamrock.
A slow jab from Shamrock misses its intended target.
Crespo motions for Shamrock to come forward. Crespo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crespo avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock cracks the inside of Crespo's front leg.
Shamrock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crespo manages to avoid it.
Crespo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock connects with a solid leg kick.
Crespo is looking to clinch but Shamrock is avoiding it.
Crespo fails to land with a series of punches.
Shamrock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shamrock fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crespo checks it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Shamrock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shamrock has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Shamrock!
Nick Shamrock bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: OFC 329: Palmer vs Wyatt II
Date: Dec 16, 2017

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Halleck.
Halleck throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Crespo lands a two punch combo.
Donk. Halleck catches Crespo right on the button with a cross.
Halleck throws a right hand that misses
letting Crespo counter with a right hand.
Halleck throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#
It looks like Silvio Crespo has been cut.
Crespo misses with a kick to the body.
Crespo moves out of range of the leg kick from Halleck.
Halleck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Halleck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halleck throws an off balance right hand
and Crespo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crespo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC2#
Halleck is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halleck looks to land a right hand but Crespo moved out of range.
Oh Halleck is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crespo punishes Halleck's body with a nice straight punch.
Halleck is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crespo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Halleck swats away the attempt to clinch by Crespo.
Crespo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Halleck seems to have got his legs back now.
Crespo lands with an overhand left.
Crespo throws out a powerful jab.
Halleck takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Halleck on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Halleck throws a looping overhand right but Crespo ducks down to avoid it.
Crespo 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.
Crespo works the jab nicely.
Crespo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Halleck.
Crespo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Halleck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Halleck throws a looping overhand right but Crespo ducks down to avoid it.
Crespo works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halleck. Crespo does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crespo! But no joy.
Crespo ducks under a wild hook from Halleck.
Halleck throws a leg kick that is checked
and Crespo counters with a leg kick.
Crespo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Halleck takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Crespo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halleck looks to score with a jab to the body but Crespo is just out of range.
Crespo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Halleck.
Halleck misses with a wild body shot.
Crespo feints a jab promting Halleck to slip. Crespo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Halleck slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Halleck throws a jab but it's blocked by Crespo. #T2#
Halleck takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Crespo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Crespo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Halleck doesn't seem bothered though.
The fighters circling - Crespo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Halleck misses with an uppercut. Crespo saw that one coming.
Crespo feints a jab promting Halleck to slip. Crespo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Halleck slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Crespo drops Halleck with a straight right hand, right on the button! Crespo follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Silvio Crespo!
Silvio Crespo really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bullet Proof System logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Gurney Halleck was interviewed post fight and said 'https://soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.

Event: MMMA Clown Caos 27
Date: Nov 22, 2017

#R1#
Crespo walks into a straight right hand from Jackal.
Jackal dips to his left and cracks Crespo with an uppercut!
Crespo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jackal stuns Crespo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Crespo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jackal momentarily.
We've been informed that Jackal has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A slow jab from Jackal misses its intended target.
Jackal chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crespo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Crespo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #TD2#
Jackal bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crespo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Crespo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crespo keeps working.
Crespo tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Jackal is looking to take a break and control but Crespo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crespo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jackal asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Check out the look on Jackal's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Crespo taking punishment in the form of punches.
Crespo is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Jackal working the head and body with strikes.
Crespo manages to get back to half guard.
Jackal controlling the pace.
Jackal is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Crespo!
Jackal controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackal raining down shots from the mount!#T3#
Crespo is desperately trying to improve his position but Jackal has a good base and remains in mount.
Jackal looking to finish with strikes here!
Jackal misses with a head shot.
Crespo is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB2#
Jackal goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Crespo is on top in guard.
Crespo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jackal's head.#T4#
Crespo throwing strikes but missing.
Jackal trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Jackal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crespo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Crespo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackal is keeping the position for now.
Crespo is working hard here to advance position.
Jackal controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacky Jackal dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Crespo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackal digs a good body shot into Crespo's ribs.
Jackal lands with a cross. #CUT2#
It looks like Silvio Crespo has been cut.
Crespo has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Jackal throws a head kick that misses.
Crespo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good leg kick by Jackal there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jackal staying out of range there.
Crespo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jackal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crespo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jackal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Crespo misses the target.
Crespo throws the left hand but Jackal avoids the punch easily.
Crespo throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackal.
Crespo clobbers Jackal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jackal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crespo misses with an uppercut
and Jackal counters with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crespo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crespo checks a leg kick.
Crespo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Jackal misses with a hook.
Jackal scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Crespo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackal.
Jackal throws a leg kick but Crespo checks it.
Crespo blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Crespo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jackal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crespo moves away.
Crespo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crespo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jackal is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jackal clobbers Crespo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackal. Crespo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackal fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crespo.
Jackal throws a looping overhand right but Crespo ducks down to avoid it.
Crespo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crespo throws a push kick but Jackal slaps the foot to one side.
Jackal scores with a head kick.
Jackal scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Crespo loads up on a big right hand but Jackal slips the punch.
Jackal throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Silvio Crespo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackal lands a lovely overhand right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Crespo misses with an uppercut.
Jackal misses with a low kick. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crespo checks a leg kick.
Jackal chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jackal checks a low kick from Crespo.
Jackal throws a head kick that half lands.
Jackal staying out of range there.
Jackal throws the kick towards the body but Crespo avoids it.
Crespo lands a jab to Jackal's midsection.
Jackal buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jackal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crespo.
Jackal throws a wild body kick that Crespo sees coming a mile off.
Jackal misses with a left hand
and Crespo counters with a nice body shot.
Jackal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Crespo.
Jackal ducks under a wild hook from Crespo.
Crespo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackal avoids the body shot from Crespo.
Jackal misses with an uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Crespo there.#T3#
A slow jab from Crespo misses its intended target.
Crespo is looking to slow Jackal down with leg kicks.
Jackal takes one to the side of the head.
Jab by Jackal.
Crespo throws a jab when Jackal was well out of range.
Jackal looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jackal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crespo scores with a head kick.
Jackal moves out of range as Crespo strikes.
Nice cross by Crespo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jackal.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jackal or perhaps it was just good defense by Crespo, which made it look bad.
Crespo sizes up Jackal with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Crespo throws a body punch but Jackal moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackal pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jacky Jackal seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Crespo connects with a right hand. Jackal shakes it off.
Jackal looks to land a right hand but Crespo moved out of range.
Jackal throws a body shot but no joy.
Crespo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Crespo avoids a kick to the body.
Crespo catches Jackal with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jackal throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Crespo blocks a jab.
Jackal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crespo.
Crespo backing away here, and Jackal unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jackal moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jackal wants to slow Crespo down by chopping away at his legs.
Crespo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackal.
Crespo doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackal circles away.
Crespo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crespo ducks under a wild hook from Jackal.
Crespo wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacky Jackal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Silvio Crespo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jackal misses with a lunging right hand
and Crespo counters with a left and a right that stings Jackal.
Crespo connects with a jab.
Jackal thumps Crespo with a low kick.
Crespo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jackal moves out of range as Crespo throws a body kick.
Jackal feints and then cracks Crespo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Crespo down.
Crespo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackal.
Jackal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crespo.#CL#
Crespo darts in and clinches Jackal up against the cage.
Crespo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackal backwards.
Still in the clinch, Crespo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crespo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crespo pushes Jackal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Crespo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#
Jackal is rocked!
Crespo is looking to control Jackal's arms but Jackal gets an underhook and turns him. Now Crespo has his back to the cage.
Jackal is still on wobbly legs! Can Crespo finish him?
Crespo tries to land a knee to the head but Jackal blocks with his arms.
Jackal misses with a punch on the inside.
Crespo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jackal seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Crespo is pressed up against the cage. Jackal has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Crespo down to the mat. Crespo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jackal smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Crespo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackal's hands.
Crespo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jackal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crespo manages to avoid it.
Crespo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Crespo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jackal.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jackal.
Jackal misses the body punch
and Crespo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crespo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jackal throws the left hand but Crespo avoids the punch easily.
Crespo throws out a loose jab but Jackal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crespo just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crespo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crespo blocks a head kick by Jackal.
Jackal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crespo.
Jackal connects with a single shot there.#T2#
Jackal misses with a lunging right hand
and Crespo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jackal throws a body shot but no joy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Crespo.
Crespo throws the kick towards the body but Jackal avoids it.
Jackal misses with an uppercut.
Crespo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackal misses with a wild combination.
Jackal scores with a hook to the body. Crespo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crespo jabs Jackal right on the nose. Jackal blinks but takes it well.
Jackal fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackal looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jackal finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Crespo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jackal finds it's way round the side to connect with Crespo's head. #T3#
Jackal throws a jab but it's blocked by Crespo.
Jackal throws a looping overhand right but Crespo ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Jackal misses.
It looked like Crespo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crespo throws a right hand that Jackal ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackal also avoids with ease.
And Jackal responds with a good body kick, but Crespo manages to step out the way in time.
Crespo looks to throw the jab but Jackal is out of range.
Jackal swings for the body but Crespo moves out of range.
Jackal looks to land a right hand but Crespo moved out of range.#CL#
Crespo moves into the clinch.
Jackal tries a body shot but Crespo blocks it.
Crespo stalling the fight.
Crespo lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackal backwards.
Crespo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Crespo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crespo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crespo gets through Jackal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Jackal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crespo with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crespo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Crespo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Silvio Crespo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crespo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jackal is able to avoid easily.
Jackal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crespo. Crespo obviously looking to wear him down.
Crespo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Crespo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crespo manages to avoid it.
Jackal scores with a hook to the body. Crespo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jackal misses with a hook.
Crespo throwing a counter right hand but Jackal manages to avoid it.
Jackal needs to keep his hands up - Crespo had a free shot at his head there.
Crespo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackal.
Jackal swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Crespo.
Jackal throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab lands there for Jackal.
Crespo feints with a jab and clips Jackal right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Jackal is sent crashing into the canvas and Crespo leaps in for the kill! Jackal tries to get to his feet but Crespo is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Jackal is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Silvio Crespo!
Silvio Crespo made sure to mention his sponsor, Bullet Proof System in his post fight interview.

Event: MMMA 45 Boudain vs Jihad
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1#
Good work by Crespo as he checks the leg kick.
Crespo lands a jab to Dhamma's midsection.
Crespo throws out a powerful jab.
Crespo slips a straight right by Dhamma.
Crespo lands a slapping body shot.
Dhamma throws a leg kick
and Crespo counters with a leg kick.
Dhamma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crespo.
Dhamma throws a head kick but Crespo moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Dhamma forces Crespo back against the cage and clinches.
Crespo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crespo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dhamma's efforts to push away.
Crespo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Crespo can't find room to land a body shot as Dhamma controls the action. #BC#
Dhamma breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Dhamma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dhamma misses with a combination
letting Crespo counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dhamma throws a chopping leg kick but Crespo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dhamma takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Crespo throws a series of strikes that have Dhamma backpedaling.
Dhamma looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Crespo lands a nice looking body shot.
Crespo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dhamma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dhamma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Crespo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dhamma rather than just go for the knockout.
Crespo misses with a kick to the body.
Dhamma takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yogi Dhamma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crespo pushes Dhamma away with a front kick.
Dhamma throws a right hand that misses
and Crespo counters with a left to the body.
Crespo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dhamma.
Crespo lands a nice looking body shot.
Crespo thumps Dhamma with a low kick.
Crespo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crespo dips down and scores with a jab 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!
Crespo dips to his left and cracks Dhamma with an uppercut!
Silvio Crespo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Dhamma.
Crespo checks a leg kick nicely.
Crespo connects with a body shot that sends Dhamma's belly button to the back.
A nice combination there by Dhamma. #CUT#
It looks like Silvio Crespo has been cut.
Crespo throws a leg kick which misses Dhamma's front leg but catches the back leg as Dhamma tries to avoid it.
Dhamma misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Crespo tries to clinch but Dhamma is having none of it.
Dhamma appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Crespo darts in and clinches Dhamma up against the cage.
Dhamma is trying to pull guard but Crespo has him pressed against the cage.
Dhamma is looking to break free of the clinch but Crespo has double underhooks.
Crespo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crespo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dhamma's efforts to push away.
Crespo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Crespo tries a knee to the head but Dhamma blocks it.
Crespo scores with a knee to the head.
Dhamma working aggressively here.
Crespo slows down the pace here.
A right hook to the body lands for Crespo.
Crespo lands a shoulder strike.
Crespo tries to throw a body punch but Dhamma avoids it by throwing Crespo back against the cage.
Dhamma can't break the clinch.
Dhamma tries to break the clinch but Crespo is controlling the position. #T3#
Dhamma is trying to pull guard but Crespo has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Dhamma manages to break the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Crespo there.
A jab lands there for Crespo.
Crespo scores with a three punch combo!
Dhamma looks to land a right hand but Crespo moved out of range.
Crespo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crespo misses the jab.
Crespo lands a leg kick that knocks Dhamma off balance momentarily.
Dhamma misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Dhamma has managed to clinch.
Crespo swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Crespo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crespo throws a head kick but Dhamma moves out of range.
Dhamma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Crespo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Crespo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dhamma throws out the jab.
Dhamma throws a hook but Crespo blocks it.
Dhamma misses with a low kick.
A right-left combo lands from Crespo. #T4#
Dhamma takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crespo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Crespo misses with an uppercut. Dhamma saw that one coming.
Dhamma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crespo fails to land with a series of punches.
Dhamma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crespo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Dhamma misses.
Crespo feints a jab promting Dhamma to slip. Crespo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dhamma slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dhamma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crespo 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.
Dhamma throws a low kick but Crespo avoids it.
Dhamma throws a front kick aimed at Crespo's knee but Crespo avoids it well.
Dhamma misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Crespo. That snapped Dhamma's head back.
Crespo scores with a nice head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dhamma takes one to the chin there.
Dhamma shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Crespo scores with a hook to the body. Dhamma takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crespo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Crespo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silvio Crespo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Silvio Crespo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Dhamma takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Crespo slips a jab and a cross from Dhamma.
Dhamma takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crespo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dhamma throws a low kick, looking for Crespo's leg but Crespo calmly moves out of range.
Crespo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
No joy there for Dhamma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dhamma attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dhamma will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Crespo blocks a jab.
Crespo looks to throw the jab but Dhamma is out of range.
Dhamma throws a series of punches but Crespo moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Crespo.
Dhamma tries to clinch up but Crespo circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick misses from Crespo.
Dhamma tries to score with a low kick but Crespo moves his leg out of the way.
Dhamma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crespo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crespo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dhamma tries to clinch up.
Crespo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T1#
Dhamma misses with a two punch combination.
Dhamma takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dhamma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crespo lands with a nice body punch.
Crespo looks to throw the jab but Dhamma is out of range.
Dhamma ducks under a wild hook from Crespo.
Crespo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Crespo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dhamma.
Some bone on bone action there as Crespo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A countering left hand to the body from Crespo misses.
Dhamma is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dhamma gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Crespo checks a leg kick.
Dhamma tries to bum rush Crespo with a series of wild strikes but Crespo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crespo lands a nice looking body kick.
Crespo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crespo is looking to land body kicks.
Crespo throws a series of punches but Dhamma avoids them all with ease.
Dhamma shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Crespo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silvio Crespo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dhamma blocks the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Dhamma misses the target.#T2#
Crespo throws a hook but Dhamma avoids it easily.
Dhamma ducks under a wild hook from Crespo.
Crespo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dhamma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crespo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Crespo.
Crespo moves out of range of the strikes.
Crespo throws a series of punches but Dhamma avoids them all with ease.
Crespo ducks under a wild hook from Dhamma.
Crespo staying out of range there.
Dhamma lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crespo circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Crespo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A punch combination from Crespo misses.
Dhamma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crespo throws out the jab.
Yogi Dhamma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dhamma closes the distance and clinches up with Crespo, looking for a takedown. Dhamma pushes Crespo against the cage but Crespo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Crespo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Crespo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab by Crespo.
Crespo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dhamma's head backwards.
Crespo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Dhamma has his takedown stuffed
and Dhamma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yogi Dhamma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dhamma attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Crespo connects with a single shot there.
Crespo scores with a jab to the head.
Dhamma blocks a jab.
Crespo lands with a good body shot.
A head kick misses from Dhamma.
Dhamma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crespo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Crespo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Crespo throws a hook but Dhamma blocks it.
Crespo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dhamma throws a combination that misses
and Crespo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dhamma moves in looking to clinch but Crespo pushes him off.
Dhamma takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dhamma has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dhamma there as he acknowledges the shot.
Crespo throws a right and a left that Dhamma avoids nicely.
Dhamma scores with a three punch combo! #T4#
Crespo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dhamma misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dhamma showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crespo.
Crespo throws a shot from downtown. Dhamma moves away and avoids it.
Crespo walks into a straight right hand from Dhamma.
Crespo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Crespo throws a series of strikes that have Dhamma backpedaling.
Dhamma thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Crespo misses.
Dhamma misses with a series of wild punches.
Crespo digs a good body shot into Dhamma's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crespo stuns Dhamma with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dhamma gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice body punch from Crespo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silvio Crespo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Silvio Crespo's cut.
That's time! Dhamma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Dhamma dodges the punch combination from Crespo.
Crespo connects with a body shot that sends Dhamma's belly button to the back.
Crespo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dhamma wants to slow Crespo down by chopping away at his legs.
Crespo throws a series of punches but Dhamma avoids them all with ease.
Dhamma misses with a combination
and Crespo counters with a stiff right hand.
Dhamma fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Dhamma misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Crespo checks a leg kick.
Dhamma on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Crespo instigates a clinch.
Dhamma takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Crespo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dhamma wants to clinch.#T1#
Crespo punishes Dhamma's body with a nice straight punch.
Crespo lands a nice looking body kick.
Dhamma takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dhamma throws a series of punches but Crespo moves out of range.
Dhamma on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Crespo lands a nice shot to the body.
Dhamma looks for a takedown but Crespo sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crespo misses with a wild combination.
Crespo throws a jab when Dhamma was well out of range.
Crespo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Crespo has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Crespo throws the left hand but Dhamma avoids the punch easily.
Dhamma fails with a takedown attempt.
Crespo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dhamma takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dhamma throws a hook to the side of Crespo's head but Crespo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crespo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dhamma's hands.
Crespo tries to bum rush Dhamma with a series of wild strikes but Dhamma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dhamma needs to keep his hands up - Crespo had a free shot at his head there.
Crespo is looking to clinch.
Dhamma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Crespo lands with a shot to the body.
Crespo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dhamma fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yogi Dhamma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crespo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dhamma.
Crespo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Crespo throws a head kick that Dhamma semi-blocks.
Dhamma throws a leg kick but Crespo checks it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Crespo, as that shot connected.
Dhamma will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A countering left hand to the body from Crespo misses.#T3#
Crespo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice straight punches there by Crespo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Crespo.
Dhamma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
Crespo gets a clinch.
Crespo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Dhamma. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Crespo.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crespo.#BC2#
Crespo breaks from the clinch.
Crespo cracks Dhamma with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Crespo throws a one two combo.
Dhamma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Crespo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dhamma throws a right and a left that Crespo avoids nicely.
Crespo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dhamma's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Crespo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dhamma scrambles back to his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Crespo.
Crespo stuns Dhamma with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dhamma on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dhamma misses with a low kick.
Silvio Crespo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Crespo stuns Dhamma with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dhamma thows a leg kick but Crespo checks it
and Crespo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good shot there by Crespo.
Dhamma tries a low kick but Crespo avoids it.
Dhamma misses with a low kick.
Dhamma avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dhamma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crespo.
Crespo scores with a body shot.
Dhamma finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Crespo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Crespo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dhamma looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Crespo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crespo wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dhamma misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Crespo forces Dhamma back against the cage and clinches.
Crespo tries to work over Dhamma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yogi Dhamma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Silvio Crespo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Crespo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silvio Crespo!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Silvio Crespo made sure he mentioned Bullet Proof System, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: MMMA 39: Featherweigt Tourny Rd1
Date: Sep 02, 2017

#R1#
Crespo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crespo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Singh circles away quickly and effectively.
Singh lands with a cross.
Crespo just misses with a punch to the body.
Singh connects with a body shot.
Singh thuds a left hand into Crespo's body.
Crespo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Singh defends well and Crespo ends up having to push Singh into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Singh loads up on a big right hand but Crespo slips the punch.
Crespo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Singh sizes up Crespo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Singh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crespo.
Singh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crespo manages to avoid it.
Singh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crespo throws out the jab.
Singh lands a body shot.
Singh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Singh.
As Singh backs off Crespo throws a huge counter combo but Singh manages to avoid it all.
Singh tries to bum rush Crespo with a series of wild strikes but Crespo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Singh checks the leg kick.
Crespo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Crespo or perhaps it was just good defense by Singh, which made it look bad.
Crespo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Singh getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Crespo misses with a hook.
Singh definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Crespo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crespo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Crespo misses with a hook. Singh ducked under it nicely.
Crespo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Singh counters with a left and a right that stings Crespo.
Arshnoor Singh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silvio Crespo.
Danga de danga de dang - Crespo scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crespo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Singh.
Singh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crespo.
Singh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Singh lands with a shot to the body.
Crespo misses with a hook.
A low kick from Crespo misses
and Crespo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crespo scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
Crespo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Crespo rushes Singh and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Crespo manages to break the clinch.
Singh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Singh misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Crespo.
Singh throws a low kick, looking for Crespo's leg but Crespo calmly moves out of range.
Crespo 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.
That kick from Crespo tenderised Singh's leg. Singh is trying to keep his angry face on.
Singh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crespo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Crespo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Singh. Crespo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Singh throws a low kick but it's checked well by Crespo.
Arshnoor Singh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crespo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Singh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crespo.#T3#
Singh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crespo lands with a shot to the body.
Singh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Singh throws a body punch but Crespo moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Singh. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Singh.
Crespo wants to clinch up but Singh keeps it at a distance.
Crespo lands a jab to the nose.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Singh crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Crespo - the referee stops the clock and Singh gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Crespo. Singh manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Crespo throws an off balance right hand
and Singh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crespo misses the jab.
Singh turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Singh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crespo swings for the body but Singh moves out of range.
Silvio Crespo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crespo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Singh circles away from the clinch attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crespo fails with an attempt to clinch.
It appears Singh was looking to counter with a kick there.
Singh swings for the body but Crespo moves out of range. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Singh misses the target.
Crespo tries to counter with a clinch but Singh shakes him off and moves away.
Crespo tries to clinch up.
Crespo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crespo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Singh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crespo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Singh throws out the jab.
Crespo misses with a body shot.
Singh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Singh cracks Crespo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Crespo tries to move into range but Singh moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big right from Crespo misses.
Crespo misses with a straight right.
Singh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crespo looks to score with a jab to the body but Singh is just out of range.
Singh was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Singh on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Singh throws the left hand but Crespo avoids the punch easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Crespo misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Crespo misses the target.
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 Arshnoor Singh will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Crespo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice shot by Crespo.
Crespo tries to clinch up but Singh circles away and keeps his distance.
Singh throws a hook but Crespo blocks it.
Singh keeps Crespo at a distance using the push kick.
Nice shot by Crespo.
Crespo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Singh.#TD2#
Crespo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Crespo throws a big right hand that misses.
Crespo stops Singh from standing up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Crespo working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Crespo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Crespo looking to sit in guard and control but Singh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Singh wants to stand but Crespo has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Singh trying to control the position from guard on top but Crespo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crespo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Singh puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Singh wants to stand up but Crespo has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Crespo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #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.
Crespo trying to get back to full guard but Singh takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Crespo tries to lock up and control but Singh gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Singh controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crespo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Crespo tries to hold on but Singh pushes him away. #T3#
Singh tries to control but Crespo wriggling away.
Crespo tries to lock up and control but Singh gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Crespo is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Singh is staying active.
Singh prevents Crespo from getting the reversal.#T4#
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.
Singh can't control as he wanted to and Crespo manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Crespo is trying to stand.
Singh seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Crespo wants to improve his position but Singh is controlling well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crespo slips under a jab.
Singh slips a straight right by Crespo.
Crespo misses with a double jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Singh misses its target.
Singh throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Crespo counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arshnoor Singh 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#
Singh gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Crespo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Crespo checks a leg kick.
Crespo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Singh misses with a straight right.
Singh connects with a body shot.
Singh throws a body shot but no joy.
Crespo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Singh quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Crespo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Singh.
Crespo swings for the body but Singh moves out of range.
Crespo moves out of range of the body kick.
Singh chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crespo lands with a straight right. Singh didn't see that one coming.
Crespo looks to throw the jab but Singh is out of range.
Crespo misses with a hook.
Crespo with a hook.
Singh drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crespo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1##CL2#
Crespo closes the distance and pushes Singh back into the cage.
Singh pushes Crespo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Singh.
A body shot lands from Singh.
Crespo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Singh lands a right hand.
A bit of stalling here from Crespo.
Singh lands with a light punch inside.
Singh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crespo swings wildly with an uppercut but Singh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crespo tries to work over Singh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Singh is leaning against Crespo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Crespo gets through Singh's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Crespo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Singh. #BC#
Singh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Singh throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crespo lands with a straight right. Singh didn't see that one coming.
Arshnoor Singh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Crespo walks into a jab.
Crespo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Singh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Singh appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Singh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crespo manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Crespo - just one landing.
Crespo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Singh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crespo. That did some damage!
Crespo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Crespo has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Singh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crespo slips under a jab.
Crespo has a takedown stuffed.
Crespo checks a low kick from Singh.
Some bone on bone action there as Crespo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Singh fakes the leg kick and cracks Crespo in the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crespo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Crespo looks to move away, Singh throws a big counter combo but Crespo just gets out of the way.#T3##CL2#
Crespo has closed the distance and engaged Singh in a clinch.
Crespo misses with an elbow over the top.
Singh misses with the head strike.
Singh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Singh swings wildly with an uppercut but Crespo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crespo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Silvio Crespo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Singh.
Crespo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Singh lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Singh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crespo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T4#
Crespo misses with a lunging right hand
and Singh counters with a left to the body.
Singh displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Crespo.
Silvio Crespo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arshnoor Singh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silvio Crespo.
Singh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crespo.
Singh fires out a quick counter leg kick but Crespo just manages to avoid it.
Singh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crespo moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Crespo.
Crespo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Singh connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A leg kick checked by Crespo.
Crespo misses with a leg kick
and Singh counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Singh moves out of range of the body kick from Crespo.
Singh looks to land a left hand but Crespo moved out of range nicely.
Singh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crespo. That did some damage!
Crespo tries to clinch up
and Singh counters with a lovely straight right hand!

And that's the end of the fight!
Arshnoor Singh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Singh, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arshnoor Singh!
A victorious Arshnoor Singh thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: MMMA Clown Caos: 16
Date: Jul 19, 2017

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machine.
Crespo lands an overhand right.
Machine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crespo circles away quickly and effectively.
Crespo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crespo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crespo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Machine raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Machine misses the jab.
Crespo blocks a jab.#CL#
Crespo closes the distance and clinches.
Crespo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machine tries to circle away but Crespo has him pinned against the cage.
Machine on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine is pushing Crespo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Machine misses with a punch on the inside.
Machine blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1##BC#
Crespo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Machine showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crespo.
Machine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been informed that Machine has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Donk. Crespo catches Machine right on the button with a cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Crespo clinches up with Machine and pushes him back against the cage.
Crespo tries to land a knee to the head but Machine blocks with his arms.
Machine presses Crespo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Crespo working aggressively here.
Machine is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch on the inside from Crespo fails to land.
Machine looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Machine stalls.
Machine is trying to break the clinch but Crespo has him pressed against the cage.
Crespo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crespo. #T2#
Machine lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Crespo or not.
Our sources have told us that Crespo has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Crespo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Machine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Crespo.
Crespo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Machine manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Machine looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Machine is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Machine keeping moving, preventing Crespo from controlling successfully.
Machine trying to keep a closed guard but Crespo is proving a slippery customer.
Machine has momentary wrist control but Crespo slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Machine is looking to stand up but Crespo isn't so interested in that idea.
Crespo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Crespo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crespo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Crespo works over Machine with some ground and pound from guard.
Crespo wants to control from the top but Machine keeps moving.
Crespo wants to pass the guard but Machine is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crespo is working hard here to advance position.
Crespo trying to control the position from guard on top but Machine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Crespo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Machine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crespo lands a couple of digs.
Crespo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Machine's head.
Crespo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Machine trying to keep a closed guard but Crespo is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machine manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Crespo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Machine is looking to work some ground and pound but Crespo has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silvio Crespo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Crespo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Machine circles away quickly and effectively.
Machine feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Crespo's calf.
Machine tries to clinch up but Crespo circles away and keeps his distance.
Machine lands with a right hand.
Machine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crespo circles away quickly and effectively.
Crespo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Crespo has Machine up against the cage in a clinch.
Machine wants to break free but Crespo has control. #BC#
Crespo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Machine throws a nice looking combination but Crespo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Machine looks to throw the jab but Crespo is out of range.
Crespo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Silvio Crespo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machine moves forwards but Crespo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Machine looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Crespo is fending him off so far but Machine persists. Nope, Crespo circles away and we're back to standing.
Crespo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machine can do to turn this around?
Machine has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Machine there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Machine will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Machine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machine takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T1#
No joy there for Machine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Machine avoids the head kick by Crespo.
A slow jab from Machine misses its intended target.
Machine drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Crespo.
Machine misses with a double jab.
Machine fails with the takedown.
Silvio Crespo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock Machine.
Machine avoids the body shot from Crespo.
Crespo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machine throws out a counter right but Crespo avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Machine takes the fight into the clinch.
Crespo lands a left hand.
Machine wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Machine is trying to pull guard but Crespo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Crespo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Machine has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #TD2#
Machine manages to pull guard.
Machine can't keep his opponent in guard - Crespo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machine tries to get to full guard but Crespo has control of the leg.
Crespo is thwarting Machine's attempts to control the position.
Crespo working the head and body with strikes.
Machine is looking for a sweep. Crespo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Crespo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Crespo is looking to take a break and control but Machine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Machine is pressing down on Crespo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Crespo lands a couple of digs.
Crespo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Crespo wants to control from the top but Machine keeps moving.
Machine is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Crespo passes Machine's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Crespo prevents Machine from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crespo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machine keeps working.
Crespo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Machine has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Crespo is working away from the top position though.
Crespo working over Machine with some ground and pound. Machine looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Crespo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Crespo prevents Machine from improving his position.
Crespo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Crespo trying to control but Machine is having none of it.
Crespo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Machine is desperately trying to improve his position but Crespo has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silvio Crespo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Machine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Machine misses with the combination.
Machine is looking to clinch but Crespo is avoiding it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Machine.
Crespo stalks Machine and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Machine's face. Machine staggers backwards, shaken.
Machine takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rock Machine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crespo misses with a body shot.
Crespo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Machine moves into the clinch successfully.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crespo.
Machine wants to get back to striking at distance but Crespo won't allow it.
Crespo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machine goes for a takedown attempt but Crespo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Crespo looks to land a left hand but Machine moved out of range nicely.
Machine has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Crespo finds it's way round the side to connect with Machine's head.
Machine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crespo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Machine misses with a left hand
and Crespo counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Machine takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Machine misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Machine misses the target.
Silvio Crespo is winning the standup battle so far.
Crespo throws a nice looking combination but Machine bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crespo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crespo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Machine avoids the head kick by Crespo.
Crespo misses with an uppercut. Machine saw that one coming.
Crespo misses with a head kick.
Machine delivers a nice body kick.
Machine tries to clinch
and Crespo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machine takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
No joy there for Machine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Machine takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A left and a right from Crespo both land. Nice combination.
No joy there for Machine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crespo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Crespo scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
Machine throws the left hand but Crespo avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Crespo clinches up with Machine and pushes him back against the cage.
Crespo lands with a left to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Rock Machine has been cut.
Machine gets through Crespo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Crespo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Machine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crespo misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Machine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Crespo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Crespo misses with a knee to the head.
Crespo struggles to land a body shot inside as Machine controls his hands.
Crespo misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crespo. #TD2#
Machine pulls Crespo into guard.
Crespo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Machine's guard. #T3#
Crespo trying to mount his opponent but Machine defends it.
Crespo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Crespo is controlling the pace.
Machine works his way to full guard. Good work.
Machine controls Crespo momentarily but Crespo frees himself.
Silvio Crespo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Crespo trying to control but Machine is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rock Machine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machine looking to control.
Machine is pulling down on Crespo's head to control his posture.
Silvio Crespo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Machine keeping moving, preventing Crespo from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Machine fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Crespo avoids it really well and circles away.
Machine is looking to clinch but Crespo is avoiding it.
Crespo lands with a nice body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Silvio Crespo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Crespo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silvio Crespo!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Silvio Crespo waved his t-shirt featuring Bullet Proof System's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: MMMA 28: BJ vs Canuel
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1#
Crespo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crespo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A nice combination there by Hecker.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hecker, as that shot connected.
Crespo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Crespo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hecker.
Crespo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Crespo ducks under a wild hook from Hecker.
Hecker walks into a stiff left hand from Crespo.
Hecker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hecker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crespo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hecker.
A combination from Hecker does no damage.
Hecker misses with a double jab.
Crespo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Crespo.
Hecker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crespo throws a head kick that misses.
Hecker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Hecker.
Crespo is looking to counter punch.
Crespo just misses with a punch to the body.
As Crespo backs off Hecker throws a huge counter combo but Crespo manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Hecker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hecker ducks right into an uppercut from Crespo.
Jeff Hecker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Crespo, right into the meat.
Crespo wants to clinch up but Hecker keeps it at a distance.
Crespo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Crespo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hecker misses with a hook. Crespo ducked under it nicely.
Hecker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hecker swinging wildly here.
Crespo dodges the punch combination from Hecker.
Hecker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Crespo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crespo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hecker swings for the body but Crespo moves out of range.
Crespo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hecker swivels and escapes.
Good standup being displayed there by Crespo as he connects with a hook.
Hecker circles away from the clinch attempt. #T2#
Crespo lands a glancing blow to the side of Hecker's head.
Good standup being displayed there by Hecker as he connects with a hook.
Crespo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hecker was well out of range. Poor timing from Crespo.
As Crespo backs off Hecker throws a huge counter combo but Crespo manages to avoid it all.
Hecker throws a right hand that Crespo ducks under and follows up with a left that Crespo also avoids with ease.
Crespo throws a head kick but Hecker moves out of range.
Hecker unleashes a big counter combination but Crespo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hecker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Hecker. Those never looked like landing.
Crespo is looking to counter with a body kick.
Hecker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hecker looks to land a body kick but Crespo moved away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Crespo. Hecker shrugs it off though.
Hecker looks to land a right hand but Crespo moved out of range.
A left and a right from Hecker both land. Nice combination.
Crespo slips a jab and a cross from Hecker.
A little feinted left hand from Crespo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crespo slips under a jab.
Crespo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hecker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Crespo lands a head kick. Hecker smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Crespo lands a high kick! #T3#
Hecker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Crespo throws a head kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Hecker's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Crespo throws a head kick that Hecker semi-blocks.
Hecker scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hecker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crespo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hecker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silvio Crespo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crespo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hecker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crespo.
It looks like Crespo has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Hecker throws a series of punches but Crespo avoids them all with ease.
Hecker lands with a nice combination. Crespo backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hecker misses with a wild combination.
Crespo tries to clinch but Hecker is having none of it.
Crespo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Crespo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crespo scores with a nice right hand.
Crespo lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC#
Hecker is rocked!#T4#
Crespo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hecker.
Hecker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crespo circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab from Crespo.
Hecker is still on wobbly legs! Can Crespo finish him?#CL#
Crespo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hecker seems to have recovered his senses.
Hecker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crespo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hecker can't get the takedown.
Hecker is working for takedown but Crespo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Silvio Crespo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Hecker.
Hecker looks winded!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Crespo.
A nice left hand lands by Crespo.
Crespo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Crespo lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Crespo.
Crespo throws a punch but it's blocked by Hecker.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crespo jerks Hecker's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Hecker drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Crespo goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Crespo because Hecker was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Silvio Crespo!
After the big win, Silvio Crespo made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Bullet Proof System and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Jeff Hecker spoke after the fight, saying 'I......I don't know.....It didn't go my way. I'm gonna hit the gym, and come back better than ever.'.

Event: UGD 41:Shevchenko Vs Brazier
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
Crespo closes the distance and clinches up with Zhai, looking for a takedown. Crespo pushes Zhai against the cage but Zhai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zhai throws a looping overhand right but Crespo ducks down to avoid it.
Crespo is looking to counter the offense by Zhai and move into the clinch.
Crespo just misses with a punch to the body.
Crespo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zhai.
Zhai misses with a straight left.
Crespo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Axis of Evil in the buildup to the fight.
Crespo misses with a low kick.
Zhai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crespo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Zhai misses with a low kick.
Crespo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zhai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Crespo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zhai.
Zhai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zhai moves out of range as Crespo strikes.
Zhai slips a jab from Crespo.#T1#
Zhai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Crespo throws a body shot but no joy.
Zhai let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Crespo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Crespo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crespo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zhai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zhai moves away from the strike by Crespo.
Crespo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zhai.
Zhai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zhai blocks a jab.
Zhai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Crespo cracks a nice hook into Zhai's ribs.
Zhai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zhai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Crespo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zhai misses the jab.
Crespo misses with an uppercut
and Zhai counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crespo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zhai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zang Zhai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crespo misses with a hook
and Zhai counters with a good low kick that Crespo was not able to check.
Crespo swings for the body but Zhai moves out of range.
Zhai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zhai lands a slapping body shot.
Crespo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Crespo.
Zhai throws a hook to the side of Crespo's head but Crespo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zhai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Silvio Crespo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crespo thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Zhai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A countering left hand to the body from Zhai misses.
Zhai scores with a hook to the body. Crespo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zhai swings widly with a right hand
and Crespo counters with a nice body shot.
Zhai throws a head kick but Crespo moves out of range.
Zhai looks to land a right hand but Crespo moved out of range.
Zhai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crespo.
Zhai jabs Crespo right on the nose. Crespo blinks but takes it well.
Crespo throws a jab but it's blocked by Zhai.
Zhai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zhai lands a lovely overhand right.
Zhai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Crespo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zhai.
Zhai misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Zhai looks to score with a jab to the body but Crespo is just out of range.
Zhai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crespo.
Zhai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crespo manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhai misses the jab.
Crespo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A low kick from Zhai misses
and Crespo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Zhai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zhai.
Zhai blocks a jab.
A shot to the body from Crespo misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Zhai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crespo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crespo loads up on a big right hand but Zhai slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zang Zhai dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Crespo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhai.
Crespo blocks a low kick nicely.
Crespo just misses with a punch to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Crespo might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Zhai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zhai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Zhai.
Crespo throws a jab but it's blocked by Zhai.
Zhai doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zhai connects with a looping right hand.
Zhai throws a body punch but Crespo moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhai throws a hook but Crespo avoids it easily.
Zhai misses the jab.
Crespo fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Crespo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zhai napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T1#
Zhai holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Crespo working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Zhai wants to get back to his feet but Crespo drags him back down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zhai is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Zhai is doing well to control the position and prevent Crespo from advancing to side control.
Zhai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Crespo.
Crespo 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.
Zhai tries to get to full guard but Crespo has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Crespo lands a nice short elbow.
Crespo throwing shots but Zhai is blocking nicely.
Zhai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zhai is trying to maintain the position but Crespo is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zhai is controlling Crespo's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T2#
Zhai has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Zhai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Crespo.
Zhai is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Crespo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zhai has hold of Crespo's hands but Crespo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Crespo with the ground and pound but Zhai uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Crespo trying to control but Zhai is working from the bottom.
Zhai seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Crespo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Crespo throws an elbow that misses. Zhai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Crespo's guard. Nice move by Zhai!#REVB##ES#
Crespo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Zhai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crespo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zhai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zhai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crespo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zang Zhai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crespo lands a lovely overhand right.#T4#
Crespo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A punch lands to the side of Zhai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Crespo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhai staying out of range there.
Zhai loads up on a big right hand but Crespo slips the punch.
Crespo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zhai counters with a nice low kick that buckles Crespo's knee momentarily.
Crespo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Crespo tries to move into range but Zhai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zhai misses with a hook to the body
and Crespo counters with a nice body shot.
Crespo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zhai.
Crespo misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silvio Crespo 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#
Crespo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zhai. Zhai obviously looking to wear him down.
A big right from Zhai misses.
Zhai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crespo was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhai.
Crespo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zhai.
Crespo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhai moves away.
A swing and a miss from Crespo.
Crespo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zhai.#TD#
Crespo gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Zhai bucks up and manages to escape 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!
Zhai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zhai punishes Crespo's body with a nice straight punch.
Crespo throws a right hand that misses
and Zhai counters with an outside leg kick. #T1#
A low kick from Crespo is predictable there
and Zhai counters with a straight right hand.
Zhai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zhai slips a jab from Crespo.
Zhai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Zhai.
Zhai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zhai lands a nice shot to the body.
Zhai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zhai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Crespo tries to land a leg kick but Zhai saw it coming and moves away.
Crespo misses with a shot to the body
and Zhai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crespo slips a jab and a cross from Zhai.
Crespo shoots in for a takedown but Zhai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T2#
Crespo throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Zhai counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crespo misses with a hook. Zhai ducked under it nicely.
Crespo misses with a straight right.
Zhai takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Crespo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zhai counters with a stiff right hand.
Zhai swings for the body but Crespo moves out of range. #CL#
Crespo clinches up with Zhai and pushes him back against the cage.
Crespo has a couple of punches blocked by Zhai.
Crespo misses with a punch on the inside.
Crespo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Crespo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zhai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zhai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Silvio Crespo has been cut.
Crespo misses with a body punch.
Crespo struggles to land a body shot inside as Zhai controls his hands.
Crespo tries a knee to the head but Zhai blocks it. #T3#
Crespo missing with knees to the body.
Zhai swings wildly with an uppercut but Crespo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crespo tries to land knees in the clinch but Zhai avoids the damage to the body.
Zhai blocks a body shot from Crespo.
Crespo misses with some punches.
Crespo misses with some punches.
Zhai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zhai misses with a punch on the inside.
Crespo tries to work over Zhai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crespo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zhai backwards.
Zhai throws a punch but it's blocked by Crespo.
A short left from Zhai.
Crespo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zhai's elbow.
Zhai misses with a punch on the inside.
Zhai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Crespo.
Crespo blocks an uppercut.
Zhai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Crespo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zhai scores with a shoulder strike.
Zhai is leaning against Crespo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Zhai blocking some punches.
Crespo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crespo tries a body shot but Zhai blocks it.
Crespo can't find room to land a body shot as Zhai controls the action.
Zhai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crespo throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zhai.
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!
Zhai throws a punch but it's blocked by Crespo.
Zhai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zhai lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Zhai.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crespo trying to land knees to the body.
Zhai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zhai scores with a shoulder strike.
Crespo scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Zhai breaks the clinch.
Zhai connects with a leg kick. Crespo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zhai scores with the left hand. Crespo knows he should have avoided that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zang Zhai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zhai has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zang Zhai!
A relieved looking Zang Zhai thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: UGD 37:Escobarre Vs Mason
Date: Dec 24, 2016

#R1#
Fu Tu throws a jab when Crespo was well out of range.
Fu Tu misses with a hook. Crespo ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Crespo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crespo ducks under a wild hook from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu moves out of range as Crespo strikes.
Fu Tu misses the shot to the body.
Crespo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fu Tu.
Crespo looks to throw the jab but Fu Tu is out of range.
Crespo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fu Tu slips under a jab from Crespo.
Fu Tu misses with a hook.
Fu Tu defending well as Crespo loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crespo ducks under a wild hook from Fu Tu.
Crespo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fu Tu throws a hook but Crespo avoids it easily.
Crespo blocks the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Crespo misses the target.
Crespo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fu Tu's head.#T1#
Fu Tu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crespo.
A slapping leg kick lands for Crespo. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Crespo throws a head punch that misses.
Crespo misses with a body punch.
Crespo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fu Tu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fu Tu blocking some punches.
Fu Tu takes a shot to the head.
Fu Tu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crespo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fu Tu's elbow.
Crespo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Crespo misses with the head strike.
Crespo misses with the head strike.
A knee to the head by Crespo. #CUT#
It looks like Shi Fu Tu has been cut.
Crespo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fu Tu avoids it.
Fu Tu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Crespo scores with a shot to the side of Fu Tu's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Crespo.
Fu Tu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fu Tu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fu Tu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fu Tu lands a shoulder strike.
Fu Tu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crespo.
Fu Tu digs a right hand underneath Crespo's ribcage. Crespo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fu Tu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Crespo swings wildly with an uppercut but Fu Tu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fu Tu takes a shot to the head.
Crespo can't find room to land a body shot as Fu Tu controls the action.
Fu Tu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fu Tu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crespo lands a shoulder strike.
Crespo tries to work over Fu Tu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crespo tries to land a knee to the head but Fu Tu blocks with his arms. #T3#
Fu Tu lands a right hand.
Fu Tu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fu Tu tries a body shot but Crespo blocks it.
Crespo scores with a shot to the side of Fu Tu's head. #BC2#
Fu Tu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crespo moves away from the strike by Fu Tu.
Crespo loads up on a big right hand but Fu Tu slips the punch.
Fu Tu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fu Tu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Crespo is out of range and Fu Tu settles back down.
Crespo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Fu Tu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Fu Tu misses the target.
Crespo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fu Tu.
Crespo attempts a counter takedown but Fu Tu avoids it well and moves away.
Crespo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fu Tu.
A jab lands there for Fu Tu.
Fu Tu cracks Crespo with a good jab.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fu Tu lands a nice hook to Crespo's body. Crespo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fu Tu misses the shot to the body.
Fu Tu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Crespo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu lands a nice shot that snaps Crespo's head back.
Crespo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fu Tu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crespo.
Crespo lands the left hand.
Fu Tu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A big right from Fu Tu misses.
Crespo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fu Tu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A bone on bone clash there as Crespo blocks the leg kick.
Fu Tu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Crespo is out of range.
Fu Tu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Crespo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shi Fu Tu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shi Fu Tu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Crespo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu throws a body kick that misses.
Nice jab there from Crespo.
Fu Tu misses with a kick to the body
and Crespo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fu Tu misses with a kick to the body.
Fu Tu is looking to land body kicks.
Fu Tu throws out a leg kick but Crespo moves out of range and Fu Tu only half commits.
Fu Tu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fu Tu missing with a left hand there. Crespo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fu Tu throws a leg kick but Crespo sees it coming and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crespo. Fu Tu does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crespo misses with a looping right.
Fu Tu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crespo was well out of range. Poor timing from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu throws a big shot that misses.
Crespo tries to counter with a takedown but Fu Tu is quick to defend against it.
Crespo takes a swing at Fu Tu's ribcage but misses.
Crespo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fu Tu was well out of range. Poor timing from Crespo.#T1#
Crespo avoids a kick to the body.
Crespo cracks Fu Tu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fu Tu misses with a body kick.
Fu Tu throws a head kick but Crespo moves out of range.
It looked like Crespo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu connects with a single shot there.
Shi Fu Tu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crespo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fu Tu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crespo looks to land a left hand but Fu Tu moved out of range nicely.
Fu Tu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crespo.
Crespo throws a poor cross that misses
and Fu Tu counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice shot lands for Crespo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fu Tu.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fu Tu. Crespo shrugs it off though.
Fu Tu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
A slow jab from Crespo misses its intended target.
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!
Crespo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fu Tu was well out of range. Poor timing from Crespo.
Fu Tu flicks out a counter leg kick but Crespo steps away.
Crespo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crespo ducks under a wild hook from Fu Tu.
Crespo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fu Tu to score with a decent uppercut.
Fu Tu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Crespo tries to clinch up but Fu Tu circles away and keeps his distance.
Crespo misses with a hook
and Fu Tu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Crespo lunges at Fu Tu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fu Tu's hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Fu Tu.
Nice cross by Fu Tu.
Fu Tu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Crespo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Crespo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fu Tu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Fu Tu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crespo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fu Tu's hands.
Fu Tu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shi Fu Tu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crespo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fu Tu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crespo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Crespo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crespo misses with a looping left.
Some bone on bone action there as Crespo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Crespo swings widly with a right hand
and Fu Tu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fu Tu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fu Tu misses with a body shot.
Crespo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fu Tu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
Crespo lands a right hook to the body.
Fu Tu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crespo.
Jab by Crespo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fu Tu.
Crespo misses with a body shot.
Fu Tu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crespo lands a nice hook to Fu Tu's body. Fu Tu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fu Tu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Crespo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fu Tu in his tracks.
Crespo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Crespo blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Crespo misses the target.
Fu Tu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fu Tu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shi Fu Tu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shi Fu Tu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A big right from Crespo misses. #CL#
Crespo forces Fu Tu back against the cage and clinches.
Crespo scores with a shot to the side of Fu Tu's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crespo.
Crespo tries to throw a body punch but Fu Tu avoids it by throwing Crespo back against the cage. #BC2#
Fu Tu breaks the clinch.
Crespo throws a lazy uppercut
and Fu Tu counters with a good, hard body kick but Crespo shrugs it off.
Crespo lands with a nice body punch.
Fu Tu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crespo throws out the jab.
Crespo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fu Tu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fu Tu scores with a decent looking hook.
Fu Tu scores with a decent looking hook.
Crespo shoots in for a takedown but Fu Tu shows good takedown defense.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fu Tu tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Fu Tu throws a jab when Crespo was well out of range.
Crespo avoids a kick to the body.
Crespo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fu Tu moves away.
Donk. Fu Tu catches Crespo right on the button with a cross.
Crespo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fu Tu.
Crespo misses with a right hand
and Fu Tu counters with an outside leg kick.
Crespo misses with a body shot.
Fu Tu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fu Tu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Crespo on the side of the head.
Fu Tu defending well as Crespo loads up on a big left hand.
Crespo throws a hook but Fu Tu blocks it.
Crespo tries to move into range but Fu Tu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Crespo misses with an uppercut. Fu Tu saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fu Tu! But no joy.
Fu Tu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crespo.
Silvio Crespo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Crespo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu tries a quick counter leg kick but Crespo is wise to it.
Fu Tu throws a shot to the body.
Fu Tu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Crespo's calf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fu Tu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Crespo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Fu Tu.
Crespo moves away from the strike by Fu Tu.
Crespo throws a hook to the side of Fu Tu's head but Fu Tu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fu Tu flicks out a counter leg kick but Crespo steps away.
Fu Tu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Crespo misses with a looping right.
Crespo misses with a wild body shot.
Crespo throws a shot from downtown. Fu Tu moves away and avoids it.
Crespo throws a solid leg kick but Fu Tu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Crespo.
Decent striking displayed by Crespo there.
Crespo fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3#
Fu Tu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fu Tu throws a front kick aimed at Crespo's knee but Crespo avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Crespo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crespo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crespo 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.
Crespo thuds a left hand into Fu Tu's body.
Fu Tu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fu Tu misses with a looping left.#CL#
Crespo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Fu Tu.
Crespo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fu Tu blocking some punches. #T4#
Crespo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fu Tu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fu Tu swings wildly with an uppercut but Crespo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fu Tu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crespo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fu Tu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crespo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Crespo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fu Tu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crespo lands a nice knee to the body.
Crespo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fu Tu misses with some punches.
Fu Tu prevents a body shot from Crespo.
Crespo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fu Tu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shi Fu Tu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Crespo missing with knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shi Fu Tu.
I've got Fu Tu 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shi Fu Tu!
Our winner, Shi Fu Tu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: UGD 33:Lord Vs Crespo
Date: Nov 26, 2016

#R1#
Crespo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crespo looks to score with a jab to the body but Lord is just out of range.
Crespo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lord manages to avoid it.
Lord appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Crespo misses with an uppercut. Lord saw that one coming.
Lord misses with a body shot.
Crespo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lord manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Lord wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lord lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crespo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lord circles away.
Crespo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lord checks a low kick from Crespo.
Lord cracks a nice hook into Crespo's ribs.
We've been informed that Crespo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lord steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crespo.
Crespo needs to keep his hands up - Lord had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lord. Crespo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crespo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lord.
Lord throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crespo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lord misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crespo! But no joy.
Crespo moves out of range of the body kick.
Crespo throws out a counter right but Lord avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Crespo looks to score with a jab to the body but Lord is just out of range.
Lord throws a shot from downtown. Crespo moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Lord.
Crespo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lord swings away with a body shot that misses
and Crespo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crespo walks into a stiff left hand from Lord.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crespo. Lord does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lord throws a solid leg kick but Crespo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lord.
Crespo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lord avoids the body shot from Crespo.
Lord connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Crespo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lord scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lord missing with a left hand there. Crespo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crespo digs a good hook to Lord's body.
Lord does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lord misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lord moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Crespo misses with a low kick.
Selfie Lord is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lord throws a jab when Crespo was well out of range.
Lord connects with a jab.
Crespo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice inside leg kick there by Crespo. That's going to slow Lord down.
Lord uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crespo.
Crespo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lord rather than just go for the knockout.
Crespo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crespo avoids the head kick by Lord.
Crespo wants to counter the offense by Lord and move into the clinch position.
Crespo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Lord misses the target.
Crespo throws the left hand but Lord avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Lord throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crespo throws out a counter right but Lord avoids it with no problem.
Crespo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lord throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lord throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crespo staying out of range there.
Lord keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Crespo throws a nice looking combination but Lord bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crespo misses the shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Crespo blocks the low kick.
Lord looks to score with a jab to the body but Crespo is just out of range.
Crespo avoids the body shot from Lord.
Crespo loads up on a big right hand but Lord slips the punch.
Lord on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Crespo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lord tries a low kick but Crespo avoids it.
Lord misses with a hook. Crespo ducked under it nicely.
Crespo misses the shot to the body.
Crespo throws a chopping leg kick but Lord manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lord throws a head kick but Crespo moves out of range.
Crespo checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Lord misses the target.
Crespo misses with a body shot.
Lord throws a jab but it's blocked by Crespo.
Crespo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lord swings widly with a right hand
and Crespo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Crespo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crespo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lord drops his hands momentarily and Crespo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lord looks to score with a jab to the body but Crespo is just out of range.
Lord attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Crespo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A big right from Lord misses.
Lord ducks under a wild hook from Crespo.
Crespo shoots in looking for a takedown but Lord manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Crespo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
An attempted straight right counter from Lord misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Crespo.
Crespo misses with a hook to the body
and Lord counters with a series of strikes. Crespo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lord uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crespo.
Lord uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Crespo has time to react.
Crespo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crespo blocks a low kick nicely.
Lord throws a lazy uppercut
and Crespo counters with a left to the body.
Crespo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Selfie Lord dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Lord lands a body shot.
Crespo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Selfie Lord seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crespo clobbers Lord with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lord takes a swing at Crespo's ribcage but misses.
Crespo scores with a body shot.
Crespo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lord manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Lord tenderised Crespo's leg. Crespo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Crespo throws a big shot that misses.
Crespo lands an overhand right.
Lord swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That kick from Lord tenderised Crespo's leg. Crespo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lord checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Crespo scores with a takedown into Lord's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crespo throws a big elbow that misses.
Lord is looking to stand up but Crespo isn't so interested in that idea.
Crespo 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. #T1#
Lord working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crespo.
Crespo is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Crespo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lord works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lord lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crespo's sensitive parts.
Crespo throws a hook to the side of Lord's head but Lord sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lord half committed to a counter leg kick.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crespo. Lord does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crespo connects with a body shot that sends Lord's belly button to the back.
Crespo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lord manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lord avoids the body shot from Crespo.
Crespo just misses with a punch to the body.
Lord avoids the body shot from Crespo.
Lord misses with a combination
and Crespo counters with a nice leg kick.
Lord throws a hook but Crespo blocks it.
Lord misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crespo defending well as Lord loads up on a big left hand.
Lord misses the jab.
Crespo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lord in his tracks.
Crespo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lord misses with a hook. Crespo ducked under it nicely.
Crespo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lord stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3##CL2#
Crespo clinches.
Lord on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lord.
Crespo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lord lands a body shot.
Crespo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crespo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lord blocks it with crossed arms.
Lord takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lord lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
Crespo takes a shot to the head.
Lord lands a hook that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
Lord swings wildly with an uppercut but Crespo uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Lord breaks from the clinch.
Crespo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Crespo slips under a jab.
Lord misses with a body shot.
Lord swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Crespo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lord does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T4#
Lord avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lord looks to throw the jab but Crespo is out of range.
Crespo moves out of range as Lord strikes.
A clash of legs there as Crespo blocks the low kick.
Lord swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lord fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Crespo is out of range.
Lord thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Crespo if he has to take too many more of those.
Lord scores with a kick to the body.
Lord looks to score with a jab to the body but Crespo is just out of range.
Lord throws a leg kick but Crespo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lord motions for Crespo to come forward. Lord throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crespo misses the shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lord, right into the meat.
Lord throws a jab when Crespo was well out of range.
Crespo looks to throw the jab but Lord is out of range.
Crespo throws a body punch but Lord moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Silvio Crespo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Lord checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Crespo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lord moves away from the strike by Crespo.
The crowd cheers as Lord lands an impressive looking overhand right. Crespo doesn't seem phased though.
Crespo throws a jab but it's blocked by Lord.
Crespo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crespo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Crespo looks to land a left hand but Lord moved out of range nicely.
Lord looks to throw the jab but Crespo is out of range.
Lord dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crespo. That did some damage!
Selfie Lord is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick from Lord misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lord lands a slapping body shot.
Lord ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crespo moves away.
Lord ducks under a wild hook from Crespo.
Crespo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lord was well out of range. Poor timing from Crespo.
Lord throws a chopping leg kick but Crespo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Crespo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lord - the referee stops the clock and Crespo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lord. Crespo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T1#
Lord connects with a leg kick. Crespo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Crespo misses with an uppercut. Lord saw that one coming.
Crespo throws out a loose jab but Lord uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lord uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crespo.
Crespo lands with a nice body punch.
Lord gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Crespo.
Lord connects with a solid leg kick.
Lord scores with a hook.
Crespo misses with the combination.
Lord misses with a hook.
Crespo slips under a jab.
Jab, jab by Lord - just one landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Crespo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Crespo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crespo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lord. #T2#
Crespo misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lord. Crespo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lord tried to score with a low kick but Crespo checks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crespo misses with a wild body shot.
Lord slips a straight right by Crespo.
Crespo misses with a shot to the body
and Lord counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lord throws a low kick, looking for Crespo's leg but Crespo calmly moves out of range.
Crespo throws a body punch but Lord moves out of range.
Crespo throws a hook but Lord avoids it easily.
Lord throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lord misses with a hook. Crespo ducked under it nicely.
Lord takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lord lands a leg kick that knocks Crespo off balance momentarily.
Crespo lands with a good body shot.
Crespo pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Crespo digs a good body shot into Lord's ribs.
Lord throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lord throws the left hand but Crespo avoids the punch easily.
Lord swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lord staying out of range there.
Lord uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crespo.
Lord throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A shot to the body from Lord misses
and Crespo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crespo missing with a left hand there. Lord was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lord misses the shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lord.
Crespo tries to clinch but Lord moves out of range.
Crespo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lord pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lord connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lord scores with a jab. Crespo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lord connects with a body shot that sends Crespo's belly button to the back.#T4#
Lord fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crespo throws a jab but it's blocked by Lord.
Crespo lands a nice shot to the body.
Lord tries a head kick but it misses.
Lord stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lord wants it to stay on the feet.
Crespo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lord finds it's way round the side to connect with Crespo's head.
Lord uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crespo.
Lord cracks Crespo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lord throws a big shot that misses.
Lord has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Crespo finds it's way round the side to connect with Lord's head.
Crespo throws a jab when Lord was well out of range.
Lord misses with a low kick.
Crespo ducks under a wild hook from Lord.
A nice side step and Crespo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crespo. Lord does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crespo defending well as Lord loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Selfie Lord clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Lord misses with a kick to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Crespo.
Lord tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Lord.
Lord takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lord is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crespo can do to turn this around?
Lord misses with a kick to the body
and Crespo counters with a right hand to the body.
Lord connects with a leg kick. Crespo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Crespo throws a jab but it's blocked by Lord.
Crespo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Crespo misses with a straight left.
Crespo just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLord.
Lord looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Crespo misses.
Lord looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lord checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lord scoring well with a low kick there.
A big right from Lord misses. #T1#
Lord ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lord scores with a crisp jab that stopped Crespo in his tracks.
Crespo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A telegraphed right hand from Crespo misses the target.
Crespo moves out of range of the strikes.
Crespo slips a straight right by Lord.
Lord takes a swing at Crespo's ribcage but misses.
Lord blocks a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lord.
Crespo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Crespo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lord with a body shot.
Lord blocks a jab.
Lord scores with a nice strike.
Lord delivers a nice body kick.
Lord throws an overhand right that lands on Crespo's shoulder, as Crespo tries to avoid the shot.
Lord swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lord lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lord throws a nice looking combination but Crespo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lord misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lord takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lord ducks under a wild hook from Crespo.
Lord takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Crespo lands the left hand.
Lord is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crespo.
Crespo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lord feints and then cracks Crespo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Crespo down.
Lord goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Crespo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lord.
Crespo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lord wants to slow Crespo down by chopping away at his legs.
Crespo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lord was well out of range. Poor timing from Crespo.
Crespo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crespo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lord.#T3#
Lord takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lord throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lord shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lord misses with an uppercut. Crespo saw that one coming.
Crespo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lord throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Crespo misses its intended target.
Crespo throws a body shot but no joy.
Lord thuds a left hand into Crespo's body.
Crespo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Crespo throws a front kick aimed at Lord's knee but Lord avoids it well.
Lord staying out of range there.
Jab, jab by Lord - just one landing.
Lord lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crespo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lord just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Lord pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Crespo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lord misses with an uppercut. Crespo saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Crespo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lord misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lord misses with a kick to the body
and Lord takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crespo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Crespo ducks under a wild hook from Lord.
Donk. Lord catches Crespo right on the button with a cross.
Lord throws a body shot but no joy.
Lord throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lord is looking to land body kicks.
Crespo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lord with a body shot.
Crespo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crespo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lord manages to avoid it.
Crespo misses the shot to the body.
Lord looks for the body kick but Crespo saw that one coming.
Lord checks a leg kick.
Lord with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Selfie Lord had his way with Silvio Crespo in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Crespo just misses with a punch to the body.
Lord misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Crespo.
Lord with a hook.
Crespo misses with a wild body shot.
Lord keeps Crespo at a distance using the push kick.
Crespo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lord moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Crespo misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lord.
Crespo throws out a counter right but Lord avoids it with no problem.
Crespo defending well as Lord loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crespo misses the shot to the body.
Crespo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lord can pounce on him.
Crespo misses with a takedown attempt
and Lord counters with a leg kick.
Crespo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crespo missing with a left hand there. Lord was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Crespo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lord sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Crespo somewhat.
Lord throws a sloppy head kick and Crespo moves out of range easily.
Lord lands a body shot.
Lord misses with a looping left.
Lord feints and then cracks Crespo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Crespo down.
Lord misses with a hook. Crespo ducked under it nicely.
Lord throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crespo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crespo throws out a loose jab but Lord uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good work by Crespo as he checks the leg kick.
Lord scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lord looks to land a right hand but Crespo moved out of range.
Crespo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lord at a distance.
Crespo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lords jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Silvio Crespo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lord staying out of range there.
Lord is looking to land body kicks.
Lord takes a swing at Crespo's ribcage but misses.
Lord sets himself, and Crespo steps forward looking for the clinch! Lord avoids it this time.
Crespo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lord moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lord misses the jab.
Crespo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lord throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Crespo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lord misses with a looping right.
Crespo throws a hook but Lord blocks it.
Lord thinks about countering with a body kick.
Lord 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.
Lord throws a left and a right that both miss
and Crespo counters with a left to the body.
Crespo misses the shot to the body.
Crespo slips a straight right by Lord.
Lord blocks a jab.
Selfie Lord is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Crespo misses with a wild body shot.
Crespo dips to his left and cracks Lord with an uppercut!
Lord jabs at Crespo's body.
Lord lets loose with a powerful body kick. Crespo will feel that in the morning.
Crespo throws a leg kick but Lord checks it.
Lord with a hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lord 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 Crespo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Crespo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lord takes a swing at Crespo's ribcage but misses.
Crespo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lord.
Crespo misses with a looping right.
A left lands for Crespo.
Crespo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lord.
Crespo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Crespo.
Lord throws a good cross that connects.
Lord on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lord connects with a right hand. Crespo shakes it off.
Crespo moves away from the strike by Lord.
Crespo throws an off balance right hand
and Lord counters with a nice uppercut.
Crespo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Crespo blocks a jab.
Crespo swings for the body but Lord moves out of range.
Lord defending well as Crespo loads up on a big left hand.
Crespo loads up on a big right hand but Lord slips the punch.
A counter left hand to the body from Lord misses its target.
Lord tries a head kick but it misses.
Crespo throws a one two combo.
Lord misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crespo.
Crespo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A combination from Crespo does no damage.
Crespo takes a swing at Lord's ribcage but misses.
Crespo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

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 Selfie Lord.
I think Lord 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:46
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Selfie Lord!
Selfie Lord retains his featherweight title!
Selfie Lord thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Just Bleed Midweek 1
Date: Nov 02, 2016

#R1#
Crespo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Crow but Crow pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Crespo catches Crow with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Crow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Crespo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Crespo blocks a head kick by Crow.
Crespo misses with a few strikes there.
Crow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crespo.
Crow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crespo.
Crespo dodges the punch combination from Crow.
Crow takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crespo throws a poor cross that misses
and Crow counters with a three punch combo that has Crespo backing up. Crespo nods at Crow to acknowledge the strikes.
A head kick misses from Crow.
We've been informed that Crespo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Crow takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crow throws a low kick but Crespo moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crespo! But no joy.
Crow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crespo circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Crespo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jab, jab by Crespo - just one landing.
We've been told by Crow's head coaches at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Crow falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Crespo tries to close the distance and clinch but Crow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crow lands with a nice combination. Crespo backs away looking to recover.
Crow tries to move into range but Crespo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jab by Crespo.
Crow misses with a series of wild punches.
Crow misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Crespo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Crow, pushing him back against the cage.
Crespo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Crow in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Crespo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crow wants to break free but Crespo has control. #TD2#
Crespo has hold of one of Crow's legs. Crow is fighting the takedown attempt but Crespo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crow wants to stand but Crespo is controlling the position.
Crespo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Crespo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Crespo landing with the ground and pound.
Crow wants to get back to his feet but Crespo is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Crespo is in close to Crow's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Crespo prevents Crow from getting back to his feet.
Crespo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Crespo prevents Crow from getting back to his feet.
Crespo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Crespo throws a big elbow that misses.
Crespo prevents Crow from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crow being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Crespo postures up in Crow's guard and throws a big left but Crow blocks it.
Crow wants to stand but Crespo is controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Crow misses with a straight left.
A punch combination from Crow misses.
Crow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crespo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Crow.#T3#
Crespo misses with the combination.
Crow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crow throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sam Crow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crespo misses with a looping left.
Crespo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crow manages to avoid it.
Crespo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Crow feints a jab promting Crespo to slip. Crow then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Crespo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Crespo slips under a jab.
Crow moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Crow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crespo lands a jab.
Crespo connects with a right hand. Crow shakes it off.
Crespo loads up on a big right hand but Crow slips the punch.
Crespo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crespo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Crow in his tracks. #T4#
Crespo ducks right into an uppercut from Crow.
Crespo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crow misses with a head kick.
Crow slips a jab from Crespo.
Crespo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Crespo throws a hook but Crow avoids it easily.
Crespo connects with a leg kick. Crow looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Crespo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Crow had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Crow drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Crow lands with a right hand.
Sam Crow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Crow does no damage.
Crow throws a nice looking combination but Crespo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crow slips under a jab from Crespo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crow throws a hook but Crespo avoids it easily.
Crespo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Crespo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Silvio Crespo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A jab from Crespo misses.
Crespo throws out a loose jab but Crow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crow fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crow throws a head kick that misses.
Crespo throws a chopping leg kick but Crow manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A head kick misses from Crow.
Crespo misses with a wild body shot.
Crespo connects with a single shot there.
Crow throws a right hand that Crespo ducks under and follows up with a left that Crespo also avoids with ease.
Crow throws a head kick but Crespo moves out of range.
Crespo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Crow misses with a few strikes there.
A little jabbing left from Crespo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Crow misses with a series of wild punches.
Crespo wants to counter with a clinch but Crow pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crespo slips a jab and a cross from Crow.
Crespo looks to throw the jab but Crow is out of range.
Crow is looking for a counter combo.
Crespo throws a shot from downtown. Crow moves away and avoids it.
As Crespo looks to move away, Crow throws a big counter combo but Crespo just gets out of the way.
Crespo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Crespo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Crow momentarily. #T1#
Crespo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Crow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Crow.
Crespo misses with a straight right.
Crow seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Crespo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Crespo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crespo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Crow misses with a head kick.
Crow on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
Crespo clinches up with Crow and pushes him back against the cage.
Crespo lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crow has had enough of the clinch but Crespo keeps him there for the moment.
Crespo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crow's elbow.
Crow looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Crow wants to get back to striking at distance but Crespo won't allow it.
Crespo lands a hook that snaps the head of Crow backwards.
Crespo scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crow wants to get back to striking at distance but Crespo won't allow it.
Crespo wants to take the fight to the mat but Crow manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Crespo. #TD2#
Crespo has Crow pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Crespo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Crow tumbling to the mat - Crespo dives into Crow's guard.
Crespo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Crow keeping full guard, as Crespo tries to pass.
Crespo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC2#
Crow is rocked!#SU2#
Crow is working an open guard so Crespo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Oh Crow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crespo missing with a left hand there. Crow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crow seems to have got his legs back now.
Sam Crow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crespo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crow was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Crespo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Crow scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Crow goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Crow walks into a jab.
A combination from Crow does no damage. #T3#
Crespo lands with a cross.
Crow looks to land a combination but Crespo avoids it well. #CL2#
Crespo darts in and clinches Crow up against the cage.
Crespo tries to land a knee to the head but Crow blocks with his arms.
Crespo lands a left hand.
Crespo lands a knee to the body.
Crespo lands with a short shot to the head.
Crespo landing knees to the head.
Crespo lands a nice shot to the body.
Crespo working the clinch nicely. Crow is working for position but Crespo cracks him with a big knee to the head! Crow crumples up against the cage and Crespo lands two more shots before the ref can save Crow! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Silvio Crespo!
An out of breath and clearly excited Silvio Crespo thanked Bullet Proof System for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: G #28 CRESPO vs ALTAIR
Date: Jul 06, 2016

#R1#
Crespo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Altair misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Crespo.
Altair takes a swing at Crespo's ribcage but misses.
Crespo staying out of range there.
Crespo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crespo misses with a jab to the body
and Altair counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Altair tries to move into range but Crespo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Crespo misses the jab.#CL#
Crespo closes the distance and clinches.
Altair tries to work over Crespo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Altair blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Altair's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crespo looks to score with a jab to the body but Altair is just out of range.
Altair ducks under a wild hook from Crespo.
Silvio Crespo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crespo misses the body punch
and Altair counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Crespo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Axis of Evil in the buildup to the fight.
Crespo cracks a nice hook into Altair's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Altair throws a wild body kick that Crespo sees coming a mile off.
Crespo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Crespo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Altair.
Altair was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Altair uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crespo.
Altair looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Altair feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Crespos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Altair swats away the attempt to clinch by Crespo.
Crespo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Altair.
Crespo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Altair sprawls well. Altair wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Crespo gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Crespo moves into the clinch.
Altair goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crespo tries to work over Altair's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crespo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crespo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crespo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crespo misses with a punch to the body.
Crespo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crespo misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Crespo tries to work over Altair's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crespo tries to throw a body punch but Altair avoids it by throwing Crespo back against the cage.
Crespo tries to work over Altair's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crespo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Altair is trying to maintain a safe position but Crespo gets an underhook and turns Altair into the cage.
Crespo misses with a punch to the body.
Crespo trying to land knees to the body.
Crespo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Altair lands a hook that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
Crespo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Altair blocks a body shot from Crespo.
Altair lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
Altair lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Altair blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Altair has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Crespo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Altair can turn it around.
Altair misses with the head strike.
Crespo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Crespo.
Altair scores with a shot to the side of Crespo's head.
Crespo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crespo misses with a body punch.
Crespo lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Altair is trying to break free.
Altair is trying to push Crespo away but Crespo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Crespo tries to throw a body punch but Altair avoids it by throwing Crespo back against the cage.
Altair lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Crespo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crespo takes a shot to the head.
Crespo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Altair blocks an uppercut.
Altair is looking to control Crespo's arms but Crespo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Altair has his back to the cage.
Crespo tries to work over Altair's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crespo struggles to land a body shot inside as Altair controls his hands.
Altair blocks a body shot from Crespo.
Crespo tries a body shot but Altair blocks it.
Crespo blocks a body shot from Altair.
Crespo blocks a body shot from Altair.
Altair swings wildly with an uppercut but Crespo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Altair scores with a shot to the side of Crespo's head.
Altair lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
Altair blocks a body shot from Crespo.
Altair pushes Crespo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Altair gets through Crespo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Crespo misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Altair's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crespo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Altair defends well and Crespo ends up having to push Altair into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Crespo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Altair is predictable there
and Crespo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Altair throws a push kick but Crespo slaps the foot to one side.
Altair looks for the body kick but Crespo saw that one coming.
Crespo closes the distance and clinches up with Altair, looking for a takedown. Crespo pushes Altair against the cage but Altair circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silvio Crespo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crespo swings for the body but Altair moves out of range.
Altair moves out of range of the strikes.
Altair moves out of range of the strikes.
Altair misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crespo.
Crespo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Altair keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crespo.
Altair tries to land a front kick but Crespo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Crespo is looking to counter the offense by Altair and move into the clinch.
Crespo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Altair connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crespo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Altair dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Altair tries a head kick but it misses.
Altair walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Altair scores with a jab to the jaw.
Altair avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Altair goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Crespo looks to score with a jab to the body but Altair is just out of range.#TD#
Crespo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Altair's half guard.
Crespo content to control rather than advance. #ES2#
Altair has one foot on Crespo's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T1#
Altair throws a wild body kick that Crespo sees coming a mile off.
Altair throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crespo tries to close the distance and clinch but Altair swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crespo tries to clinch up.
Altair fakes the leg kick and cracks Crespo in the body.
Crespo misses with a wild body shot.
Altair misses with a low kick as Crespo jumps back.
Crespo just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Altair 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Crespo is looking to wear down Altair with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Crespo blocks a head kick by Altair.
Crespo is looking to counter punch.
Altair throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Crespo.
Crespo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Altair.
Altair lets loose with a powerful body kick. Crespo will feel that in the morning.
Crespo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T2#
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!
Altair uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crespo.
Crespo misses with a hook
and Altair counters with a slapping leg kick.
Crespo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Altair moves away from the strike by Crespo.
Crespo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Altair.
Altair connects with a solid leg kick.
Altair keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Altair counters with a body kick.
Crespo doesn't manage to clinch there - Altair circles away.
Crespo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Altair counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Altair lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Altair throws a sloppy head kick and Crespo moves out of range easily.
It looked like Crespo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crespo blocks the body kick.
Altair misses with a leg kick
and Crespo counters with a stiff right hand.
Crespo misses with a combination
and Altair counters with an outside leg kick. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Crespo.
Altair has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crespo throws a hook but Altair blocks it.
Altair throws a head kick that misses.
Crespo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Altair.
Altair swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Altair throws the kick towards the body but Crespo avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Crespo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crespo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Altair counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jab by Altair.
Altair throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crespo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Altair attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Crespo wants to clinch
and Crespo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Altair fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crespo checks it well.
Altair keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crespo.
Altair raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Anton Altair is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Altair throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Altair on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Altair avoids the body shot from Crespo.
Crespo throws a body shot but no joy.
Crespo closes the distance and clinches up with Altair, looking for a takedown. Crespo pushes Altair against the cage but Altair circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Altair blocks a jab.
Crespo dives in and grabs Altair's left leg, looking for a takedown. Altair pushes down on Crespo's head and hops out.
Crespo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Crespo avoids the head kick by Altair.
Nice shot lands for Crespo.
Anton Altair seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Altair comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Crespo looks to score with a jab to the body but Altair is just out of range.
Crespo checks a leg kick.
Altair lands with a shot to the body.
Crespo throws a sloppy body shot
and Altair connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Altair throws a body punch but Crespo moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Altair showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
A swing and a miss from Altair.
Altair takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Crespo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Crespo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Altair circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crespo connects with a jab.
Altair loads up on a big right hand but Crespo slips the punch.
Crespo defending well as Altair loads up on a big left hand.
Altair lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crespo moves out of range as Altair throws a body kick.
Crespo looks to score with a jab to the body but Altair is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Altair scores with a kick to the body.
Altair staying out of range there.
Crespo is looking to clinch.
Altair lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crespo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Altair was well out of range. Poor timing from Crespo.#T1#
Altair takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Crespo throws out a powerful jab.
Crespo blocks a jab.
Altair lands with a kick to the temple. Crespo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Crespo looks to score with a jab to the body but Altair is just out of range.
Altair appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Crespo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Altair.
Crespo throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from Altair misses.
Altair throws a lazy head kick
and Altair takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crespo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Altair counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crespo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crespo lands the left hand.
Altair takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crespo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crespo scores with a shot to the body.
Altair thuds a left hand into Crespo's body.#T2#
Altair scores with a jab.
Crespo throws a big shot that misses.
Altair avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Altair has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Crespo tries to clinch up but Altair circles away and keeps his distance.
Altair lands a front kick.
Altair throws a push kick but Crespo slaps the foot to one side.
Nice shot lands for Altair.
Altair lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A lazy left from Crespo finds it's target.
Crespo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crespo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Altair as he avoids it easily.
Crespo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Crespo just misses with a punch to the body.
Altair bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T3#
Altair takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Crespo moves to clinch but Altair breaks away
and Altair counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Altair.
Altair tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crespo was well out of range. Poor timing from Altair.
Crespo lands a head shot.
Altair keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Altair replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Crespo blocks it well.
Altair throws a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Crespo misses the target.
Altair throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Crespo takes one on the button.
Crespo scores with a sloppy right hand. Altair should have avoided that one.
Altair misses with a looping right.#CL#
Crespo forces Altair back against the cage and clinches.
Crespo can't find room to land a body shot as Altair controls the action.
Altair makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Altair lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crespo backwards. #T4#
Altair tries to throw a body punch but Crespo avoids it by throwing Altair back against the cage.
Crespo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Altair goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crespo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crespo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crespo missing with knees to the body.
Crespo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crespo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Crespo struggles to land a body shot inside as Altair controls his hands.
Crespo misses with a punch to the body.
Crespo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Altair misses with the head strike.
Crespo tries to work over Altair's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Altair's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Altair lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Altair scores with a punch to the head.
Crespo throws a poor cross that misses
and Altair counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid leg kick lands there for Altair.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Anton Altair just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
A swing and a miss from Altair.
Crespo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Altair tries a low kick but Crespo avoids it.
Altair jabs Crespo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Altair throws the left hand but Crespo avoids the punch easily.
Crespo looks to land a right hand but Altair moved out of range.
Crespo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Altair slips a straight right by Crespo.
Crespo blocks the body kick.
Crespo tries to clinch but Altair moves away
and Altair counters with a solid body kick.
Altair throws out a loose jab but Crespo uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crespo throws a lazy uppercut
and Altair counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Altair throws a hook but Crespo blocks it.
Crespo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Altair can pounce on him.
Crespo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Altair sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Altair clobbers Crespo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Altair misses with an attempted mid kick.
Crespo cracks Altair with a right hand to the side of the head.
Crespo throws a body punch but Altair moves out of range.
Altair ducks under a wild hook from Crespo.
Altair flicks out a counter leg kick but Crespo steps away.
Altair bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crespo swings widly with a right hand
and Altair connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Altair goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Crespo throws a lazy uppercut
and Altair counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Crespo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Altair looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Crespo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Altair has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Crespo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Crespo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Altair was well out of range. Poor timing from Crespo.
Altair ducks under a wild hook from Crespo.
Crespo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Altair keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Altair connects with a jab.
A big left from Crespo misses.
Crespo missing with a left hand there. Altair was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Altair throws a sloppy head kick and Crespo moves out of range easily. #CL#
Crespo moves into the clinch.
Crespo can't find room to land a body shot as Altair controls the action.
Altair is looking to break free of the clinch but Crespo has double underhooks.
Altair misses with a hook to the ribs.
Altair misses with a hook to the ribs.
Altair struggles to land a body shot inside as Crespo controls his hands.
Altair tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Altair lands a body shot in the clinch.
Crespo tries a body shot but Altair blocks it.
Crespo gets through Altair's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Crespo can't find room to land a body shot as Altair controls the action. #T3#
Altair lands with a light punch inside.
Altair tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Altair lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
Altair misses with a body punch.
Altair throws a punch but it's blocked by Crespo.
Altair tries a body shot but Crespo blocks it.
Altair tries a body shot but Crespo blocks it.
Anton Altair seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Altair prevents a body shot from Crespo.
Altair blocks a body shot from Crespo.
Altair can't find room to land a body shot as Crespo controls the action.
Crespo is leaning against Altair and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crespo.
Altair prevents a body shot from Crespo.
Altair swings wildly with an uppercut but Crespo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Altair wants to break the clinch but can't.
Altair wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crespo has him pressed against the cage.
Altair pushes Crespo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Altair swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Altair working aggressively here.
Crespo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crespo tries to work over Altair's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crespo tries a body shot but Altair blocks it.
Crespo can't find room to land a body shot as Altair controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Crespo as the two fighters clinch.
Crespo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Crespo.
Altair misses with the head strike.
Crespo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Crespo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Altair's elbow.
Good body shot from Crespo.
Altair is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Altair prevents a body shot from Crespo.
A body shot lands from Crespo.
Crespo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Altair misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Altair tries a body shot but Crespo blocks it.
Crespo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Altair is defending well for now.
Crespo takes a shot to the head.
Altair struggles to land a body shot inside as Crespo controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Anton Altair will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
#R5#
Altair avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Altair on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Altair just misses with a punch to the body.
Altair keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crespo moves out of range of the body kick.
Altair feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Crespo's calf.
Altair is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Crespo.
Altair is looking to land body kicks.
Crespo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Altair keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crespo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Altair chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Altair moves out of range of the strikes.
Crespo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Altair counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Altair. Crespo does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Crespo misses with a body shot
and Altair counters with a stiff right hand.
Crespo connects with a body shot.
Altair is looking to chop away at Crespo's legs.
It looked like Crespo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Altair.
Altair misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crespo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Altair was well out of range. Poor timing from Crespo.
Crespo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Altair.
Altair tries to land a front kick but Crespo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters circling - Altair throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crespo wants to clinch up but Altair keeps it at a distance.
Altair only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Crespo lands a jab to the nose.
Crespo misses with a hook
and Altair counters with a thumping low kick.
Altair throws a front kick that sends Crespo stumbling back into the cage.
Altair ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Crespo.
Altair throws a looping overhand right but Crespo ducks down to avoid it.
Silvio Crespo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Crespo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Altair.#TD#
Crespo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Altair keeping moving, preventing Crespo from controlling successfully.
Crespo postures up.
Crespo wants to control from the top but Altair keeps moving.
Crespo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crespo is fighting to break Altair's control of his arms but Altair is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SU#
Crespo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crespo. Altair does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Altair misses the target. #T3#
Crespo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Altair circles away.
Altair uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crespo.
Crespo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crespo with a nice cross.
Crespo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Altair misses with a wild combination.
Altair avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crespo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Altair. That one must have hurt.
A head kick misses from Altair.
Nice body kick from Altair.
Crespo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Altair has time to react.
Altair jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crespo is looking to counter the offense by Altair and move into the clinch.
A big right from Crespo misses.
Crespo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Altair counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Altair walks into a stiff left hand from Crespo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crespo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Altair.
Crespo swings for the body but Altair moves out of range.
Altair takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Altair looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Anton Altair is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Crespo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Crespo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Altair. Altair obviously looking to wear him down.
A swing and a miss from Crespo.
Altair raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Altair slips a jab from Crespo.
Altair looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Altair uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crespo.
Crespo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

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 Silvio Crespo.
I think Altair has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 46:49
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Glass scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Altair!
Anton Altair is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Anton Altair thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: G #20 CRESPO vs BADASS
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1#
Badass attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Badass tries to score a power double leg takedown but Crespo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Badass somewhat.
Crespo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Crespo punishes Badass's body with a nice straight punch.
Badass tries to clinch up
and Crespo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crespo misses with a wild body shot.
We've been told by Crespo's head coaches at The Axis of Evil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Badass swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Crespo.
Badass fails with an attempt to clinch.
Badass avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Badass tries to counter it with a takedown but Crespo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Crespo throws a lazy right hand but Badass sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Badass takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Crespo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Badass fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Crespo is out of range. #T1#
Badass changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Crespo tries to avoid it but Badass manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Crespo to the ground. Crespo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Crespo works Badass's body with a nice hook.
A big right from Crespo misses.
Silvio Crespo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crespo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Crespo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crespo with a nice cross.
Nice uppercut there from Crespo.
Badass throws a nice head kick!
Sloppy strikes from Crespo. Those never looked like landing.
Badass raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Crespo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crespo connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Badass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crespo.
A combination from Crespo does no damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Badass.
Crespo is looking to wear down Badass with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Crespo lands a jab to Badass's midsection.
Crespo scores with the left hand. Badass knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Crespo digs a good hook to Badass's body.
A clash of legs there as Crespo blocks the low kick.
Crespo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Badass's hands.
Crespo throws a shot from downtown. Badass moves away and avoids it.
Badass replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Crespo blocks it well.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Badass.
Crespo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Crespo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crespo misses with a wild body shot.
Crespo looks to score with a jab to the body but Badass is just out of range.
Badass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donk. Crespo catches Badass right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Crespo misses.
Crespo throws out a loose jab but Badass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crespo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Crespo throws a body punch but Badass moves out of range.
Badass slips under a jab.
Silvio Crespo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Badass shoots and misses
and Crespo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silvio Crespo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Badass.
Crespo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T3#
Badass is looking to chop away at Crespo's legs.
Crespo blocks a low kick nicely.
Crespo scores with a body shot.
Crespo misses with a body shot.
Crespo missing with a left hand there. Badass was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good exchange - Crespo coming out on top.
Crespo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice takedown defense from Crespo. No joy for Badass on that attempt.
Crespo scores with a jab to the head.
Crespo cracks Badass with a good jab.
Badass throws a head kick that misses.
Crespo cracks Badass with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Crespo finds it's way through Badass's defenses.
Crespo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Badass throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Badass throws a head kick that misses
and Crespo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Nice body kick from Badass.#CL2#
Badass forces Crespo back against the cage and clinches.
Crespo avoiding damage as Badass throws knees to the body.
Badass scores a nice knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Crespo.
Crespo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Badass unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Crespo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Badass's elbow.
Crespo tries to throw a body punch but Badass avoids it by throwing Crespo back against the cage.
Crespo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Badass's elbow.
Crespo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Crespo.
Badass is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Crespo is working Badass over against the cage.
Badass looks winded!
Badass tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Crespo avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crespo tries to work over Badass's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Crespo cracks Badass with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silvio Crespo dominated that 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.
#R2#
Crespo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Badass responds with a good body kick, but Crespo manages to step out the way in time.
Badass tries a low kick but Crespo avoids it.
Crespo lands a nice shot that snaps Badass's head back.
Crespo just misses with a punch to the body.
Crespo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Badass can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Crespo. Badass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crespo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice body punch from Crespo.
Badass looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Badass throws a head kick that misses
and Crespo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Badass throws a low kick but Crespo moves out of range easily.
Badass throws a sloppy head kick and Crespo moves out of range easily.
Badass defending well as Crespo loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crespo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Crespo lands a nice shot that snaps Badass's head back.
Crespo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Badass throws a leg kick that is checked
and Badass takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crespo looks to throw the jab but Badass is out of range.
A big right from Crespo misses. #T1#
A head kick misses from Badass.
Badass avoids the body shot from Crespo.
Badass throws a big shot that misses.
Crespo 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.
A solid leg kick lands there for Badass.
Badass throws a leg kick
and Crespo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Badass misses.
Crespo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Badass stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Badass takes one to the side of the head.
Crespo throws a looping overhand right but Badass ducks down to avoid it.
Badass takes a jab right on the kisser.
Crespo just misses with a punch to the body.
Badass throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Badass moves out of range of the strikes.
Badass lands a leg kick that knocks Crespo off balance momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Badass. That's going to slow Crespo down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crespo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Badass manages to avoid it.
Crespo tries to bum rush Badass with a series of wild strikes but Badass uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Badass looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Crespo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Badass tries for a takedown but Crespo circles away easily
and Crespo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crespo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Badass moves away.
Badass tries to work over Crespo's front leg with a kick but Crespo checks it.
Badass misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Crespo does it's job there.
Badass attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Silvio Crespo is winning the standup battle so far.
Crespo punishes Badass's body with a nice straight punch.
Crespo looks to score with a jab to the body but Badass is just out of range.
Crespo sizes up Badass with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Crespo throws a big shot that misses.
Badass tries to clinch there but Crespo circles away.
Badass uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crespo.
Badass ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Badass appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Badass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crespo. #T3#
Badass avoids the body shot from Crespo.
Badass only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Crespo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Badass.
Badass feints a counter leg kick.
Badass tries to land a front kick but Crespo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Badass walks into a stiff left hand from Crespo.
Crespo checks a leg kick.
Badass throws a push kick but Crespo slaps the foot to one side.
Badass throws a head kick that half lands.
A lazy body kick from Badass
and Crespo counters with a left to the body.
Crespo moves out of range of the body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Crespo misses the target.
Badass throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Crespo works Badass's body with a nice hook.
Badass throws out a leg kick but Crespo moves out of range and Badass only half commits.
Badass takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Badass takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Badass slips under a jab from Crespo.
An inside leg kick from Badass misses. #T4#
Badass will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
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!#CL2#
Badass forces Crespo back against the cage and clinches.
Crespo avoiding damage as Badass throws knees to the body.
Crespo managing to block the knees to the body from Badass.
Badass misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Crespo breaks from the clinch.
Crespo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crespo misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Badass.
Crespo lands with a straight right. Badass didn't see that one coming.
Badass throws a nice looking combination but Crespo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Badass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crespo.
Badass has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Crespo lands with a nice combination. Badass backs away looking to recover.
Crespo moves out of range as Badass throws a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crespo jabs Badass to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice jab there from Crespo.
Badass bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silvio Crespo dominated that second round.
That's time! Crespo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Crespo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Badass's head.
Crespo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Badass feints a counter leg kick.
Crespo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Badass.
Crespo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crespo throws a jab when Badass was well out of range.
Crespo throws a jab but it's blocked by Badass.
Badass was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nice body kick there by Badass.
Crespo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Badass throws a sloppy head kick and Crespo moves out of range easily.
A jab from Crespo misses.
Crespo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Badass was well out of range. Poor timing from Crespo.
Badass shoots in for a takedown but Crespo shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badass moves in looking to clinch but Crespo pushes him off.
Nice cross by Crespo.
Badass tries to clinch up but Crespo circles away and keeps his distance.
Crespo scores with a jab.
Crespo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crespo moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBadass.#T1#
Crespo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Badass dodges the punch combination from Crespo.
Crespo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Badass was well out of range. Poor timing from Crespo.
And Badass responds with a good body kick, but Crespo manages to step out the way in time.
Crespo misses the jab.
Badass is trying desperately to land a takedown but Crespo is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Badass.
Crespo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Badass. That one must have hurt.
Crespo looks to land a right hand but Badass moved out of range.
Crespo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Badass at a distance.
Crespo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Crespo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Badass in his tracks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crespo. Badass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crespo misses with a looping left.
Badass fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crespo checks it well.
Crespo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Crespo scores with a hook.
Badass gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Badass bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Badass throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
Badass throws a leg kick
and Crespo counters with a nice body shot.
Badass wants to clinch.
Crespo looks to score with a jab to the body but Badass is just out of range.
Crespo cracks Badass with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Badass looks for the body kick but Crespo saw that one coming.
Crespo scores with a punch to the head.
Crespo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Crespo swats away the attempt to clinch by Badass.
Crespo throws a right hand that Badass ducks under and follows up with a left that Badass also avoids with ease.
Badass appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Crespo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Badass looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Crespo throws an off balance right hand
and Badass counters with a low kick, right behind Crespo 's knee.
Crespo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Crespo lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Badass tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Badass looks to land a body kick but Crespo moved away.
Crespo lands a glancing blow to the side of Badass's head.
Badass misses with a body kick.
Badass shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crespo defends it nicely.
Crespo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Badass was well out of range. Poor timing from Crespo.
Badass doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Crespo throws a jab when Badass was well out of range.
Crespo cracks Badass with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Crespo lands with a nice combination. Badass backs away looking to recover.
Crespo misses with a hook.
Crespo keeps the fight on the outside.
Crespo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good exchange - Crespo coming out on top.#T4#
Crespo jabs Badass right on the nose. Badass blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crespo misses with a body shot.
Crespo scores with a jab to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Badass.
Crespo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Crespo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Crespo throws a looping overhand right but Badass ducks down to avoid it.
Crespo throws a body shot but no joy.
Badass only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Crespo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Crespo throws a series of punches but Badass avoids them all with ease.
Badass pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crespo connects with the punch.
Crespo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Badass tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crespo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crespo digs a good hook to Badass's body.
Badass finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Badass feints and then cracks Crespo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Crespo down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silvio Crespo clearly takes that 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.
#R4#
Badass slips a straight right by Crespo.
Badass shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A bone on bone clash there as Crespo blocks the leg kick.
Crespo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Badass manages to avoid it.
Badass uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crespo.
Badass moves to clinch but Crespo breaks away
and Crespo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Badass thinking.
Crespo throws a body shot but no joy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Badass.
Badass is looking to score with low kicks.
Badass finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Crespo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Crespo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Crespo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Badass moves away.
Badass avoids the body shot from Crespo.
Crespo swings for the body but Badass moves out of range.
Badass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crespo. #T1#
Badass fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crespo misses with a body shot.
Crespo throws a body punch but Badass moves out of range.
Badass motions for Crespo to come forward. Badass throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crespo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Badass throws a head kick but Crespo moves out of range.
Crespo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Badass's head.
Badass on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Badass connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Crespo lands a nice shot that snaps Badass's head back.
Crespo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Crespo looks to land a right hand but Badass moved out of range.
Nice body punch from Crespo.
Crespo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Badass gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Crespo.
Badass is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T2#
Crespo digs a right hand underneath Badass's ribcage. Badass let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Badass tries to land knees in the clinch but Crespo avoids the damage to the body.
Badass tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Badass changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Crespo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Crespo misses with a straight right.
Badass is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Crespo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Crespo just misses with a punch to the body.
Crespo digs a good hook to Badass's body.
Crespo dips to his left and cracks Badass with an uppercut!
Crespo connects with a body shot that sends Badass's belly button to the back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crespo. Badass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crespo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Crespo blocks a head kick by Badass.
Crespo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Badass fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crespo connects with a jab.
Badass tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crespo with a hook.#T3#
Badass slips a straight right by Crespo.
Crespo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Crespo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Badass moves away.
Badass lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Badass throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Crespo to counter with a crisp jab.
Badass turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Badass moves out of range of the strikes.
Badass takes one on the button.
A left lands for Crespo.
Badass is trying hard to land a takedown here. Crespo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Badass on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Badass slips a jab from Crespo.
Badass throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Crespo.
Badass throws a leg kick
and Crespo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Badass tries to close the distance and clinch but Crespo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Crespo swats away the attempt to clinch by Badass.
A thudding body kick lands there by Badass!
Crespo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crespo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crespo stuffs the takedown.
Silvio Crespo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Badass.
Crespo lands a nice hook to Badass's body. Badass takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Crespo scores with a body shot.
A big left from Crespo misses.
Crespo missing with a left hand there. Badass was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Badass slips a jab and a cross from Crespo.
Badass shapes to counter with a head kick.
Badass pushes Crespo away with a front kick.
Crespo lands a right hook to the body.
Badass misses with a wild body shot.
Crespo misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silvio Crespo had his way with Tyrone Badass in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Crespo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Badass manages to avoid it.
Badass misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crespo. Badass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crespo takes a swing at Badass's ribcage but misses.
Crespo loads up on a big right hand but Badass slips the punch.
Crespo misses with a body shot.
Crespo misses with a body shot.
Badass replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Crespo blocks it well.
Crespo throws out a loose jab but Badass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Badass tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Badass looking to score a takedown here. Crespo is defending well but Badass drives through and ends up in Crespo's guard.
Crespo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Badass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crespo keeping moving, preventing Badass from controlling successfully.
Badass with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Badass stops Crespo from standing up.
Badass throwing strikes but missing.
Badass wants to control from the top but Crespo keeps moving.
Crespo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Badass. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice jab there from Crespo.
Badass throws a lazy head kick
and Crespo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Badass pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Badass delivers a nice body kick.
Silvio Crespo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Badass tries to clinch up but Crespo circles away and keeps his distance.
Crespo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Badass was well out of range. Poor timing from Crespo.
Badass plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Crespo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Badass looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Badass keeps Crespo at a distance using the push kick.
Crespo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Badass forces Crespo back against the cage and clinches.
Badass misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Crespo.
Badass tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Crespo avoids it.
Badass tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Crespo avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Badass landing some nice looking knees to the body. #BC#
Crespo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Badass misses with a low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Crespo.#T3#
Crespo scores with a sloppy right hand. Badass should have avoided that one.
Crespo connects with a body shot that sends Badass's belly button to the back.
Badass misses with a low kick.
Crespo lands a jab to Badass's midsection.
Crespo lands a lovely overhand right.
A slow jab from Crespo misses its intended target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Crespo.
Badass shoots in looking for a takedown but Crespo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Badass's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Crespo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Crespo misses the shot to the body.
Badass only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Badass tries to work over Crespo's front leg with a kick but Crespo checks it.
Badass lets loose with a powerful body kick. Crespo will feel that in the morning.
Badass uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crespo.
Badass closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big right from Crespo misses. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Badass throws a push kick but Crespo slaps the foot to one side.
A jab lands there for Crespo.
Crespo scores with a shot to the body.
Badass on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Crespo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Badass manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Crespo as he connects with a hook.
Badass tries to clinch but Crespo moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Badass, right into the meat.
Crespo scores with a nice head shot.
Crespo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crespo throws a body punch but Badass moves out of range.
Badass pivots, looking for a leg kick but Crespo is out of range and Badass settles back down.
Badass throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Crespo jabs Badass right on the nose. Badass blinks but takes it well.
Badass misses with a takedown attempt - Crespo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Silvio Crespo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crespo, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:45
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:45
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silvio Crespo!
Silvio Crespo retains his featherweight title!
Silvio Crespo managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Bullet Proof System, into his post fight interview.

Event: GENERATION #18
Date: May 07, 2016

#R1#
Crespo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crespo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Crespo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Crespo controls the position from side control.
Brophy controls the position for a moment.
Brophy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Brophy trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Crespo seems content to control.#T1#
Brophy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Crespo sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Brophy is looking for a triangle but Crespo pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Crespo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brophy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crespo has managed to get both his arms back between Brophy's legs - danger averted.
Crespo is stalling in the full guard.
Brophy tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Brophy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crespo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Brophy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brophy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crespo controls the pace.
Let's hope that Crespo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Crespo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brophy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crespo has managed to get both his arms back between Brophy's legs - danger averted.
Crespo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Brophy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crespo defends well.
Crespo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Crespo controlling from the top position.
Crespo stopping the sweep attempt from Brophy.
Crespo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Crespo is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brophy throws out a leg kick but Crespo moves out of range and Brophy only half commits.
Brophy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brophy misses with a leg kick.
As Brophy backs off Crespo throws a huge counter combo but Brophy manages to avoid it all.
A head kick misses from Brophy.
Brophy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Crespo to score with a decent uppercut.
Brophy throws a hook to the side of Crespo's head but Crespo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Davie Brophy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crespo misses the jab.#T4#
Brophy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Crespo.
Brophy misses with a straight left.
Brophy throws a right hand that Crespo ducks under and follows up with a left that Crespo also avoids with ease.
Brophy looks to land a left hand but Crespo moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Crespo misses its intended target.
Crespo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brophy misses with a body shot
and Crespo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brophy throws a jab but it's blocked by Crespo.
Crespo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Crespo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crespo jabs Brophy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brophy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crespo.
Crespo lands a jab to Brophy's midsection.
Brophy misses with a straight right.
Brophy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silvio Crespo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A slow jab from Crespo misses its intended target.
Crespo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Crespo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brophy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crespo was well out of range. Poor timing from Brophy.
Silvio Crespo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crespo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crespo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brophy is looking to counter punch.
Crespo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crespo blocks a low kick nicely.
Crespo slips a straight right by Brophy.
Crespo blocks a low kick nicely.
Crespo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crespo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brophy moves away.
Crespo misses the shot to the body.
Brophy throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Crespo to counter with a crisp jab.
Crespo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Crespo on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brophy.
Brophy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Crespo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Silvio Crespo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crespo throws a hook to the side of Brophy's head but Brophy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crespo throws a hook to the side of Brophy's head but Brophy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crespo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brophy. Brophy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Crespo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brophy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crespo.
Crespo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crespo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Brophy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Crespo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brophy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crespo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brophy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Crespo clinches up with Brophy and pushes him back against the cage.
Crespo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T2#
Brophy blocks an elbow strike.
Brophy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brophy tries to pull guard but Crespo won't allow it.
Crespo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crespo struggles to land a body shot inside as Brophy controls his hands.
Crespo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brophy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Crespo to keep the fight standing.
Crespo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crespo works on Brophy's body with a couple of short punches.
Crespo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crespo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brophy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brophy lands a hook that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brophy.
Crespo struggles to land a body shot inside as Brophy controls his hands.
Brophy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brophy.
Crespo struggles to land a body shot inside as Brophy controls his hands.
Crespo lands a shoulder strike.
Crespo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brophy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brophy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Crespo throws a head punch that misses.
Brophy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brophy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Crespo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Crespo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crespo tries to land knees in the clinch but Brophy avoids the damage to the body.
Crespo tries to work over Brophy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brophy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Crespo.
Brophy has had enough of the clinch but Crespo keeps him there for the moment.
Crespo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crespo tries to work over Brophy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brophy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crespo.
Crespo throws a head punch that misses.
Brophy blocks a body shot from Crespo.
Brophy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brophy swings wildly with an uppercut but Crespo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brophy misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Crespo - that landed with a thud. #T4#
Brophy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crespo tries to work over Brophy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crespo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brophy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Crespo tries to work over Brophy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crespo tries to work over Brophy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crespo misses with a punch on the inside.
Brophy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Crespo just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davie Brophy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crespo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brophy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brophy jumps guard but Crespo stands there with Brophy around his waist. Brophy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Brophy.
Brophy misses with some punches.
Brophy blocks an elbow strike.
Brophy is trying to pull guard but Crespo has him pressed against the cage.
Crespo prevents a body shot from Brophy.
Brophy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crespo's elbow.
Brophy misses with a body punch.
Crespo lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brophy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silvio Crespo 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.
#R3#
A shot to the liver by Crespo. Beautiful body shot.
Crespo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Crespo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brophy.
Nice defenses there by Brophy.
Brophy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crespo lands with a nice body punch.
Crespo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brophy throws an off balance right hand
enabling Crespo to counter with a crisp jab.
Brophy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Crespo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Crespo gets a clinch.
Crespo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brophy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silvio Crespo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brophy can't find room to land a body shot as Crespo controls the action.
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!
Crespo struggles to land a body shot inside as Brophy controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Brophy.
Brophy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Crespo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Brophy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Crespo misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Crespo presses Brophy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Crespo tries to work over Brophy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brophy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
Crespo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brophy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Crespo walks away with a smile on his face. Brophy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Crespo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brophy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davie Brophy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brophy blocks a body shot from Crespo.
Brophy tries to pull guard but Crespo won't allow it.
Brophy blocks a body shot from Crespo. #TD#
Brophy pulls guard effortlessly.
Brophy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crespo controls the pace.
Crespo postures up.
Brophy looking for a sweep. Not yet Brophy, not yet.
My spies in The Axis of Evil inform me that Crespo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2##SUB#
Brophy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brophy trying to control the position.
Crespo controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brophy wants to sweep here but Crespo controlling him for the moment.
Brophy is trying to keep Crespo in close. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Crespo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A left lands for Brophy.
Crespo cracks Brophy with an open hand slap.
Brophy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brophy misses with a straight left.
Brophy throws a lazy uppercut
letting Crespo counter with a right hand.
Brophy fails to land with a series of punches.
Brophy throws a hook to the side of Crespo's head but Crespo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Crespo misses its intended target.
Crespo misses with a straight left.
Crespo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brophy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Crespo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brophy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Crespo looks to land a left hand but Brophy moved out of range nicely.#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!
Crespo lands a jab to Brophy's midsection.
Crespo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Brophy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Crespo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Brophy pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Brophy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crespo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brophy looking for a sweep. Not yet Brophy, not yet.
Crespo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brophy trying to keep a closed guard but Crespo is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silvio Crespo really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Brophy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crespo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Crespo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice defenses there by Crespo.
The fighters circling - Crespo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brophy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crespo.
Brophy misses with a left hand
and Crespo counters with a nice uppercut.
Crespo throws a big shot that misses.
Brophy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crespo.
Brophy walks into a straight right hand from Crespo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brophy slips a jab from Crespo.
Brophy looks to land a left hand but Crespo moved out of range nicely.
Brophy slips under a jab.
Brophy digs a good hook to Crespo's body.
Crespo throws a jab but it's blocked by Brophy. #T1#
Brophy throws a chopping leg kick but Crespo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Brophy tries to land a front kick but Crespo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Crespo throws out a counter right but Brophy avoids it with no problem.
Brophy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Crespo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Crespo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crespo ducks right into an uppercut from Brophy.
Brophy misses with a straight left.
A nice side step and Crespo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Brophy throws a head kick that misses.
Crespo misses with a hook. Brophy ducked under it nicely.
Crespo scores with a jab to the head. #CL#
Brophy has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Brophy pulls Crespo into guard.
Crespo sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Crespo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Crespo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Brophy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brophy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU2#
Crespo gets to his feet - Brophy follows without any prompting.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Crespo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Brophy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Brophy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T3##SUB#
Brophy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Crespo has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Brophy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Crespo sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
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.
Brophy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crespo keeps working.
Crespo looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Brophy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Crespo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brophy trying to control from Crespo's half guard. Crespo has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Davie Brophy will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
The fight stays on the outside here - Brophy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crespo throws a body punch but Brophy moves out of range.
Crespo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Crespo.
Brophy throws a jab but it's blocked by Crespo.
A big right from Crespo misses.
Brophy with a nice cross.
Brophy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crespo misses with an uppercut. Brophy saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brophy misses the jab.
Brophy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crespo.
It looked like Brophy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Crespo.
Crespo lands a slapping body shot.
Brophy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brophy ducks under a wild hook from Crespo.#T1#
Good leg kick by Brophy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Crespo throws a hook but Brophy avoids it easily.#CL2#
Crespo darts in and clinches Brophy up against the cage.#BC#
Brophy manages to break the clinch.
Brophy lands a nice shot that snaps Crespo's head back.
Crespo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crespo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brophy.
Brophy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crespo avoids the body shot from Brophy.
Crespo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brophy defends it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Crespo. That snapped Brophy's head back.
Brophy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Brophy misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Crespo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brophy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Crespo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Crespo cracks Brophy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Davie Brophy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silvio Crespo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Brophy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crespo.
Crespo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot lands for Brophy.
Crespo misses with a hook. Brophy ducked under it nicely.
Brophy throws a hook but Crespo avoids it easily.
Crespo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brophys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Crespo blocks a jab.
Crespo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Crespo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brophy.
Brophy misses with a lunging right hand
and Crespo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice jab there from Crespo.
Crespo takes one to the chin there.#T3#
A jab from Brophy misses.
Brophy misses with a straight right.
Crespo scores with a hook to the body. Brophy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Crespo, as that shot connected.
Crespo connects with the punch.
Brophy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Crespo is out of range and Brophy settles back down.
Brophy looks to land a right hand but Crespo moved out of range.
Crespo jabs at Brophy's body.
Brophy staying out of range there.
Crespo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brophy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crespo.
Brophy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brophy throws out a loose jab but Crespo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab by Brophy.
Brophy misses with an uppercut
and Crespo counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Brophy throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Crespo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Crespo.
Silvio Crespo has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crespo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brophy working a defensive guard here.
Crespo is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Brophy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crespo defends well.
Crespo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Crespo.#SUB#
Brophy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

And that's the end of the fight!
Silvio Crespo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Crespo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silvio Crespo!
Silvio Crespo is the new featherweight champion!
Silvio Crespo managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Bullet Proof System, into his post fight interview.

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