Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2019

#R1#
Crowder fails to land with a series of punches.
Stalin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Crowder wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Stalin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Crowder connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stalin scrambles back to his feet.
Crowder tries to bum rush Stalin with a series of wild strikes but Stalin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stalin tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Crowder has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stalin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC2#
Stalin breaks from the clinch.
Jab by Crowder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowder misses the body punch #TD2#
and Stalin counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Stalin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stalin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Crowder is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Stalin has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T1#
Stalin misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
An elbow from Stalin crashes against the mat.
Crowder pushes Stalin away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Stalin gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Stalin working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Crowder prevents Stalin from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Stalin is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Crowder looks calm but he's in trouble here. Stalin gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Crowder is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Stalin lets go of the hold and Crowder can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Broseph Stalin!

Event: Syn Europe 99
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
Crowder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Farmery counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crowder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Crowder lunges at Farmery with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Farmery's hand.
Farmery avoids the body shot from Crowder.
Farmery tries a head kick but it misses. #TD2#
Farmery closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Crowder quickly recovers to half guard.
Farmery thows a huge punch but Crowder dodges it nicely.
Farmery wants to take a breather but Crowder is having none of it. #SUB2#
Farmery is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Crowder defends it well.
Farmery has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Farmery is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Farmery throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Crowder wants to stand back up but Farmery manages to pass into side control. #T1##SUB2#
Farmery wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Crowder, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Farmery is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Crowder is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Farmery looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Farmery wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Crowder, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Farmery working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Crowder parries the strikes from Farmery easily there. Farmery is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Crowder to escape.
Crowder is trying to buck Farmery off.#SUB2#
Farmery tries for a kimura but Crowder is defending well.
Farmery is trying to ground and pound but Crowder uses the momentary lack of control by Farmery to regain half guard. #T3#
Farmery throwing shots but Crowder is blocking nicely.
Farmery throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Farmery 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.
Farmery missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Farmery throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Farmery throwing shots but Crowder is blocking nicely.
Farmery is pressing down on Crowder's thigh, looking to free his foot. Crowder is holding on for now.
Farmery is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Crowder!
Crowder's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Farmery goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Crowder is on top in guard.
Farmery has a closed guard, preventing Crowder from standing up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crowder being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Farmery dominated that round.
That's time! Crowder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Crowder misses with a hook. Farmery ducked under it nicely.
Crowder scores with a jab.
Crowder throws a lazy right hand but Farmery sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Farmery has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Farmery keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crowder.
Crowder throws out a loose jab but Farmery uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farmery is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Farmery tries to move into range but Crowder moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Philip Farmery has been cut.
Jab, jab by Crowder - just one landing.
Crowder misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Farmery's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Crowder takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Crowder takes a swing at Farmery's ribcage but misses.
Farmery shoots in for a double leg but Crowder sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Farmery takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Farmery bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crowder loads up on a big right hand but Farmery slips the punch.
Crowder misses with a body shot.
Farmery now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rhys Crowder is winning the standup battle so far.
Crowder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crowder slaps away a takedown attempt from Farmery, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Farmery wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Farmery throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crowder walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Crowder misses with a looping left.
Crowder looks to throw the jab but Farmery is out of range.
Rhys Crowder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick from Farmery lands but Crowder takes it in his stride.
Crowder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crowder throws a body shot but no joy.
Farmery misses with a jab, cross combination.
Farmery lands a jab to the head.
Farmery sizes up Crowder with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Farmery avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crowder. Farmery does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crowder misses with an uppercut. Farmery saw that one coming.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crowder misses the jab.
Farmery scores with a jab. Crowder acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
Jab from Farmery.
Crowder takes one to the chin there.
Crowder throws a jab but it's blocked by Farmery.
Crowder blocks a head kick by Farmery. #CL#
Crowder forces Farmery back against the cage and clinches.
Crowder's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC2#
Farmery manages to break the clinch.
Crowder takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Farmery wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Crowder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Farmery looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Farmery staying out of range there.
Crowder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Farmery connects with a good right hand that stumbles Crowder. Crowder circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Crowder just misses with a punch to the body.
Farmery misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crowder swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Farmery counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Farmery misses with a few strikes there.
Crowder throws a body shot but no joy.
Rhys Crowder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crowder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Farmery sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Farmery defending well as Crowder loads up on a big left hand.
Crowder misses with a straight right.
Farmery throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crowder throws a hook to the side of Farmery's head but Farmery sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Farmery has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Farmery throws a series of punches but Crowder moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Farmery. Those never looked like landing.
Crowder swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Farmery. Those never looked like landing.
Crowder moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Crowder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Farmery was well out of range. Poor timing from Crowder.
Farmery throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Crowder doesn't manage to clinch there - Farmery circles away.
Farmery lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Crowder looks to land a right hand but Farmery moved out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farmery shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crowder as he avoids it easily.
Rhys Crowder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philip Farmery.
Crowder takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Crowder stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crowder wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Farmery scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Farmery is trying to control. Crowder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Crowder is trying to stand back up but Farmery is controlling him #SUB2#
Farmery is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Farmery is working for a kimura but Crowder is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Philip Farmery will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Philip Farmery's cut.
That's time! Crowder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Farmery bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Crowder's head backwards.
Crowder misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Farmery counters with a takedown into side control.
Farmery tries to score with some ground and pound. Crowder controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Farmery lands a few punches from side control.
Farmery prevents Crowder from escaping the position.
Farmery throwing shots but missing, from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowder stops Farmery from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Farmery swings around for an armbar but Crowder sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Farmery's guard.
Crowder would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Crowder has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Farmery is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Farmery is looking to stall here but Crowder recovers full guard.
Farmery pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crowder is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Farmery accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Farmery working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2##SUB2#
Farmery is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Crowder is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Crowder has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Farmery is pulling down on Crowder's head to control his posture.
Philip Farmery is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Crowder has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Farmery is proving hard to escape from.
Rhys Crowder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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.
Farmery looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Crowder puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Farmery has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Crowder is working away from the top position though.
Farmery might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Crowder haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice jab there from Crowder.

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 Rhys Crowder.
I think Farmery 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:29

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

Event: DARE 89
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1#
Stevenson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stevenson.
Good shot there by Stevenson.
Stevenson scores with a nice right hand.
Stevenson stuns Crowder with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Crowder needs to keep his hands up - Stevenson had a free shot at his head there.
Stevenson slips a jab from Crowder.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Crowder crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stevenson - the referee stops the clock and Crowder gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stevenson. Crowder manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Crowder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stevenson.
Stevenson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stevenson slips a jab from Crowder.
Crowder misses the shot to the body.
Stevenson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crowder moves forwards but Stevenson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stevenson slips under a jab from Crowder.
Crowder cracks Stevenson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stevenson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC#
Crowder is rocked!
Crowder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stevenson.
Crowder is still on wobbly legs! Can Stevenson finish him?
Adonis Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevenson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
OH! Crowder has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Stevenson smells blood and charges in for the finish! Stevenson unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Crowder sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Adonis Stevenson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 22, 2018

#R1#
McBarz lands a nice looking body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McBarz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McBarz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from McBarz does no damage.
Crowder throws a hook but McBarz avoids it easily.
McBarz throws a body punch but Crowder moves out of range.
McBarz moves out of range as Crowder strikes.
McBarz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McBarz looks to land a combination but Crowder avoids it well.
McBarz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Crowder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Bobby McBarz has been cut.
Crowder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McBarz.
Crowder misses with a looping right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crowder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Crowder scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McBarz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crowder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McBarz stalks Crowder and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Crowder's face. Crowder staggers backwards, shaken.
McBarz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Crowder lands a jab to the nose.
McBarz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crowder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McBarz throws a right hand that Crowder ducks under and follows up with a left that Crowder also avoids with ease.
McBarz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Crowder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crowder digs a good body shot into McBarz's ribs.
Nice jab there from Crowder. #T1#
McBarz fails to land with a series of punches.
McBarz looks to score with a jab to the body but Crowder is just out of range.#KD#
Crowder drops McBarz with a beautiful combination! McBarz stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Crowder is looking for the KO!#ROC#
McBarz is rocked!
Crowder takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McBarz is still on wobbly legs! Can Crowder finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crowder throws a body punch but McBarz moves out of range.
McBarz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Crowder rather than just go for the knockout.
McBarz slips a jab from Crowder.
McBarz seems to have recovered his senses.
McBarz looks to score with a jab to the body but Crowder is just out of range.
Crowder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Crowder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McBarz.
McBarz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Crowder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crowder misses with an uppercut. McBarz saw that one coming.
McBarz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Crowder on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McBarz fails to land with a series of punches.
McBarz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crowder counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
That has opened up Bobby McBarz's cut even more.
Crowder closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks McBarz out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rhys Crowder!
Rhys Crowder 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 18, 2018

#R1#
Cruz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice cross by Crowder.
Crowder jabs Cruz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Crowder connects with a nice looking jab.
Cruz is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Crowder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Cruz pushes Crowder up against the cage in a clinch.
Cruz stalls.
Cruz looking to throw knees to the head but Crowder is blocking nicely. #BC#
Crowder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crowder lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Crowder darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Cruz forces Crowder back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Crowder blocks it with crossed arms.
Crowder is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cruz can't find room to land a body shot as Crowder controls the action. #T1#
Crowder scores with a hook to the body.
Crowder softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Crowder lands a body shot.
Crowder leaning against his opponent.
Crowder makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Crowder breaks from the clinch.
Crowder lands a nice hook to Cruz's body. Cruz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cruz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Crowder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cruz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Crowder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crowder scores with a jab to the body.
Cruz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crowder scores with a shot to the body.
Cruz on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Crowder lands with a nice body punch.
Crowder lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cruz at a distance.
Crowder lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A shot to the liver by Crowder. Beautiful body shot.
Crowder dips to his left and cracks Cruz with an uppercut!
Crowder scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Crowder with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Crowder lands a slapping body shot.
Rhys Crowder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Crowder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight stays on the outside here - Cruz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crowder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cruz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Crowder lands a lovely overhand right.
Crowder scores with a shot to the body.
Cruz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cruz tries to clinch but Crowder moves out of range.
Crowder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crowder circles away from the clinch attempt
and Crowder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cruz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Crowder lands a right hook to the body.
Crowder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cruz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Crowder fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Crowder finds it's way through Cruz's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Crowder lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cruz at a distance.
Cruz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Crowder counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Crowder rushes Cruz with punches - Cruz moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Cruz goes down! Crowder follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rhys Crowder!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rhys Crowder made sure he mentioned BDO Laundry (85%), along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: DARE 56
Date: Jul 18, 2018

#R1#
Crowder dips to his left and cracks Hall with an uppercut!
Hall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crowder is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've been informed that Hall 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.
Hall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hall missing with a left hand there. Crowder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hall's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hall duly obliges.
Hall throws a leg kick which misses Crowder's front leg but catches the back leg as Crowder tries to avoid it.
A lazy left from Crowder finds it's target.
Crowder looks to score with a jab to the body but Hall is just out of range.
Crowder moves out of range of the body kick.
Crowder misses with an uppercut.
Crowder throws a big shot that misses.
Hall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Crowder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Crowder throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Hall throws a low kick but Crowder moves out of range easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hall. That's going to slow Crowder down.
A head kick by Hall misses
and Crowder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crowder throws a body shot but no joy.
Crowder misses with a body shot.
Hall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crowder.
Hall is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hall moves out of range of the strikes.
Hall lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hall throws a head kick but Crowder moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Crowder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crowder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crowder misses with a jab, cross combination. #T2#
Hall throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crowder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hall misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Crowder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crowder throws a hook but Hall avoids it easily.
Crowder misses with a wild body shot.
Hall tries to clinch but Crowder is having none of 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!
Hall is looking to clinch but Crowder is avoiding it.
Crowder appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Crowder looks to throw the jab but Hall is out of range.
Crowder moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHall.
Hall fakes the leg kick and cracks Crowder in the body.
Hall gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Crowder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch but Crowder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crowder misses with an uppercut. Hall saw that one coming.
Crowder scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Hall misses.
Crowder swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Crowder jabs at Hall's body.
Crowder takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big left from Hall misses.
Crowder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hall misses with a straight left.
Crowder misses the shot to the body.
Hall throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Hall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crowder.
Hall looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Ryan Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall lands a jab to Crowder's midsection.
Crowder takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
Hall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hall misses with a right hand
and Crowder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crowder takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
Crowder lands a right hook to the body.
Hall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Crowder was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hall.
Crowder throws a hook to the side of Hall's head but Hall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Crowder backs off Hall throws a huge counter combo but Crowder manages to avoid it all.
A decent looking cross lands there for Crowder.
A big left from Crowder misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rhys Crowder 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#
Crowder feints and then cracks Hall's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hall down.
Hall paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Crowder misses the shot to the body.
Hall is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Hall throws a leg kick but Crowder checks it.
As Hall looks to move away, Crowder throws a big counter combo but Hall just gets out of the way.
Hall throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hall is looking to score with low kicks.
Hall walks into a stiff left hand from Crowder.
Hall fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crowder checks it well.
Crowder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowder throws a body shot but no joy.
Crowder checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hall connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Hall looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Crowder looks to land a right hand but Hall moved out of range.
A nice side step and Hall releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hall takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Crowder lands a nice hook to Hall's body. Hall takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hall connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hall blocks a jab.
Crowder misses with a hook.
Crowder just misses with a punch to the body.
Hall throws a big counter head kick but Crowder avoids it with no problem.
A head kick by Hall misses
and Crowder counters with a straight right hand.
Hall wants to clinch but Crowder slips to the side
and Crowder counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Crowder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hall throws a head kick but Crowder moves out of range.
Crowder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crowder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hall can do to turn this around?
Crowder scores with a shot to the body.
Hall is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Crowder misses.
Hall is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Crowder with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Crowder. Beautiful body shot.
Hall moves out of range of the strikes.
Hall takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rhys Crowder is winning the standup battle so far.
Crowder bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hall throws a leg kick
and Crowder makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crowder.#T3#
Hall cracks the inside of Crowder's front leg.
Hall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hall throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Crowder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hall follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Hall might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Crowder has got the better of the exchanges.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hall.
Crowder throws a leg kick
and Hall counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crowder.
Crowder lands a nice shot that snaps Hall's head back.
Crowder connects with a jab.
Crowder scores with a hook to the body. Hall takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Crowder has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hall.
Crowder swings widly with a right hand
and Hall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crowder.
Hall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Crowder misses the target.
The fighters circling - Crowder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crowder misses with a jab to the body
and Hall counters with a nice kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Hall.
Hall lands a head kick!
Hall tries a head kick but it misses.
Crowder throwing a counter right hand but Hall manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rhys Crowder dominated that second round.
That's time! Crowder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
#R3#
Crowder misses with an uppercut. Hall saw that one coming.
Crowder thuds a left hand into Hall's body.
A jab from Crowder misses.
Hall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crowder.
A head kick misses from Hall.
Crowder swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hall throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hall avoids the body shot from Crowder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowder looks to land a left hand but Hall moved out of range nicely.
Crowder lands with a straight right. Hall didn't see that one coming.
Crowder feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Halls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Crowder lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Crowder lands a jab to the head.
Hall misses with a head kick.
It looked like Crowder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hall scores with a push kick.
Crowder misses with an uppercut. Hall saw that one coming.
Crowder is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Crowder takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hall defending well as Crowder loads up on a big left hand.
Crowder throws a looping overhand right but Hall ducks down to avoid it.
Crowder looks to throw the jab but Hall is out of range.
Crowder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ryan Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Crowder checks a leg kick.
Hall throws a sloppy body shot
and Crowder counters with a left to the body.
Hall misses with a kick to the body
and Crowder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crowder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall slips a jab from Crowder.
Crowder throws a body punch but Hall moves out of range.
Hall ducks under a wild hook from Crowder.
Crowder throws a nice looking combination but Hall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hall lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
Hall misses with a body shot
and Crowder counters with a stiff right hand.
Hall misses with a body punch
and Crowder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#
Hall is rocked!
Crowder plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Hall swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Hall face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rhys Crowder!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rhys Crowder waved his t-shirt featuring Big Dogs Only 's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2018

#R1#
Crowder scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2#
It looks like Dan Gable has been cut.
Gable doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Crowder counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gable tries to score a power double leg takedown but Crowder sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gable somewhat.
Gable shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Crowder counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Gable. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gable gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Crowder counters with a left to the body.
Gable is breathing heavily.
Crowder stuns Gable with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab lands there for Crowder.#KD2#
Crowder lands a big right hand that sends Gable crashing to the mat! Crowder stays standing though and waves Gable back to his feet!#ROC2#
Gable is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gable loses concentration momentarily and Crowder pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Gable crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Crowder finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rhys Crowder!
Rhys Crowder really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Big Dogs Only logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2018

#R1#
Crowder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Universe misses the target.
Universe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crowder.
Universe on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Crowder throws a body punch but Universe moves out of range.
Crowder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Universe.
Crowder looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Crowder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Universe manages to avoid it.
Universe throws a quick counter head kick but Crowder was just out of range.
Crowder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Universe manages to avoid it.
Universe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crowder on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Universe defending well as Crowder loads up on a big left hand.
Good work by Crowder as he checks the leg kick.
Crowder throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Universe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Universe throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Universe is looking to clinch but Crowder is avoiding it.
Crowder looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A punch combination from Universe misses.
Crowder misses with a looping right.
Crowder moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Mr Universe has been cut.#CL#
Universe pushes Crowder up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Crowder breaks from the clinch.
Crowder looks to score with a jab to the body but Universe is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Universe misses its target.
Crowder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Universe moves away.
Crowder throws an overhand right that lands on Universe's shoulder, as Universe tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Universe.
Universe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crowder swings for the body but Universe moves out of range.
Universe misses with a kick to the body. #CL#
Universe moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Crowder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Universe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Crowder avoids the body shot from Universe.
Universe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A cross from Crowder lands.
Universe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Universe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T3#
A punch combination from Universe misses.
Crowder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Universe.
Universe lands a right hook to the body.
Universe slips a straight right by Crowder.
A big right from Crowder misses.
Crowder avoids the head kick by Universe.
Crowder misses the shot to the body.
Crowder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Universe.
Universe is looking to counter punch.
Crowder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Universe fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Universe takes one to the chin there.
Universe throws a combination that misses
enabling Crowder to counter with a crisp jab.
Universe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crowder manages to avoid it.
Universe lands a front kick.
Universe tries to clinch but Crowder is having none of it.
Universe misses with the combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crowder misses with a right hand
and Universe counters with a two punch combo.
Crowder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Universe.
Universe tries to counter by clinching up but Crowder breaks away and moves out of range.
Universe tries to clinch up.
Crowder is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Universe with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rhys Crowder will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mr Universe's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Crowder comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Universe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Crowder is out of range. #CL#
Universe moves into the clinch.
Universe working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Crowder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crunch! Universe slams his shin into Crowder's torso.
Universe checks a leg kick nicely.
Crowder scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Universe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Universe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Universe staying out of range there.
Rhys Crowder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Universe wants to clinch but Crowder slips to the side
and Crowder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Universe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crowder manages to avoid it.#T1#
Universe thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Crowder misses the target.
Crowder scores with a punch to the head.
Universe throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Crowder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crowder throws the left hand but Universe avoids the punch easily.
It appears Universe was looking to counter with a kick there.
Universe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crowder.
It looked like Universe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Universe misses with a body kick.
Universe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crowder.
Universe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crowder.
Universe misses with a straight right.
Crowder throws out a counter right but Universe avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Universe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Crowder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Universe.
Universe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Universe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Universe using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Universe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Crowder avoids it.
Crowder lands a right hand that snaps the head of Universe backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crowder takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Rhys Crowder has been cut.
Good body shot from Universe.
Crowder lands a shoulder strike.
Universe tries to work over Crowder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Universe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Universe tries to land knees in the clinch but Crowder avoids the damage to the body.
Universe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crowder's elbow. #T3##BC#
Universe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Universe throws the left hand but Crowder avoids the punch easily.
Crowder with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Universe misses with a body kick.
We've been told by Universe's head coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mr Universe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Universe throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Crowder blocks a head kick by Universe.
A nice side step and Crowder releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Universe misses with a series of wild punches.
Crowder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Crowder slips under a jab from Universe.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Universe. Crowder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Universe cracks the inside of Crowder's front leg.
A big left from Crowder misses.
Universe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crowder.
As Crowder looks to move away, Universe throws a big counter combo but Crowder just gets out of the way.#CL#
Universe closes the distance and clinches.
Crowder struggles to land a body shot inside as Universe controls his hands.
Crowder takes an elbow to the forehead.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crowder lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Crowder stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The referee is keeping an eye on Crowder - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Crowder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rhys Crowder will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Universe moves in looking to clinch but Crowder pushes him off.
Crowder scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Universe takes a swing at Crowder's ribcage but misses.
Universe pushes Crowder away with a front kick.
Universe throws a right hand that Crowder ducks under and follows up with a left that Crowder also avoids with ease.
Universe scores with a leg kick.
Universe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Crowder counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowder throws a jab when Universe was well out of range.
Universe moves out of range of the strikes.
Crowder throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Universe counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Crowder is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Universe tries to clinch there but Crowder circles away. #T1#
Universe tries to close the distance and clinch but Crowder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crowder! But no joy.
Crowder lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Some wild striking there from Universe.
Universe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Universe tries to clinch up but Crowder circles away and keeps his distance.
Crowder throws a body punch but Universe moves out of range.
Crowder getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Universe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Crowder lands with a cross. #T2#
Crowder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mr Universe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Universe moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Universe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Crowder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Universe pushes Crowder away with a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crowder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Universe.
Universe lands a head kick. Crowder smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Universe tries to clinch
and Crowder counters with a nice body shot.
Crowder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Crowder bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Universe's head backwards.
Universe misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crowder! But no joy.#T3#
Crowder misses the shot to the body.
Universe is looking to counter the offense by Crowder and move into the clinch.
Crowder misses with a wild body shot.
Universe misses with a double jab.
Crowder doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Universe throws a lazy head kick
and Crowder counters with a nice uppercut.
Universe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Universe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Universe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Universe takes one to the side of the head.
Universe moves away from the strike by Crowder.
Crowder connects with a jab.
Rhys Crowder is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Crowder scores with a nice strike.
Universe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Universe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Universe missing with a left hand there. Crowder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crowder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Universe throws a right hand that misses
and Crowder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crowder misses with a hook.
As Crowder tries to get set, Universe tries to push him back and clinch up but Crowder manages to avoid the attempt.
Mr Universe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Universe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A combination from Universe does no damage.
Crowder avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A telegraphed right hand from Crowder misses the target.
Universe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Crowder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rhys Crowder!
A relieved looking Rhys Crowder 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: DFC 63: Chikatchawan Vs Austin
Date: Jul 22, 2017

#R1#
Crowder keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Valens throws the left hand but Crowder avoids the punch easily.
Crowder stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crowder wants it to stay on the feet.
Valens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valens missing with a left hand there. Crowder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valens bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Valens throws a big shot that misses.
Crowder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valens was well out of range. Poor timing from Crowder.
Crowder throws a shot to the body.
Valens throws a low kick but Crowder moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheers as Crowder lands an impressive looking overhand right. Valens doesn't seem phased though.
Valens misses with a takedown attempt - Crowder sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Crowder throws out a counter right but Valens avoids it with no problem.#T1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Crowder enables Valens to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Crowder manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Valens postures up in Crowder's guard and throws a big left but Crowder blocks it.
Valens looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crowder is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Valens trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Valens trying to control but Crowder is working from the bottom. #T2#
Valens throws a big elbow that misses.
Valens postures up in Crowder's guard and throws a big left but Crowder blocks it.
Crowder is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Valens 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.
Valens is trying to maintain the position but Crowder is very close to passing his half guard.
Valens moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Crowder wants to stand but Valens is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3#
Crowder looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Valens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crowder doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crowder manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Valens has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crowder can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Valens not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SU2#
Crowder stands and steps away. Valens gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Crowder cracks Valens with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Valens cracks Crowder with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Valens tries a low kick but Crowder avoids it.
Crowder let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Valens misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crowder scores with a jab to the jaw.
Crowder misses with a body shot.
Valens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valens appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rhys Crowder will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Crowder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valens.
Crowder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Crowder ducks under a wild hook from Valens.
Crowder swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Valens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Crowder slips under a jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Valens scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Valens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crowder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crowder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valens scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valens swings widly with a right hand
and Crowder counters with a straight right hand.
Valens is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crowder.
Crowder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Valens throws a right hand that misses
letting Crowder counter with a right hand. #T1#
Crowder misses with a right hand #TD#
and Valens decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Crowder's guard.
Valens loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Valens tries to free his leg and advance position but Crowder is retaining full guard.
Valens postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Valens working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Valens distracts Crowder with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Valens trying to control but Crowder is working from the bottom.
Valens wants to pass the guard but Crowder is keeping the position.
Valens throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Valens throwing strikes but missing.
Valens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crowder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Valens controlling from the top position.
Valens working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Valens is in close to Crowder's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Crowder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valens is one step ahead there.
Jan Paul Valens overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Valens throws a big elbow that misses.
Valens is working Crowder over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Valens postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Crowder is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Valens, into his guard. #REVB#
Valens wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
Crowder stands and steps away. Valens gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4#
Valens fails with the takedown
enabling Crowder to counter with a crisp jab.
Crowder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Valens misses with a takedown attempt - Crowder sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Valens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crowder's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Valens connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Crowder scrambles back to his feet.
Crowder avoids the head kick by Valens.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valens looks to land a left hand but Crowder moved out of range nicely.
Crowder is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Valens with a body shot.#TD#
Valens feints and as Crowder raises his hands in defense, Valens changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valens throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Paul Valens dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Crowder lands with an overhand left.
Valens avoids a punch combination nicely.
And Valens counters with a quick kick to the body but Crowder blocks it.
Crowder blocks a jab.
Valens tries for a takedown but Crowder circles away easily
and Crowder counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Valens closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Valens lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowder holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Valens not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Crowder blocking the ground and pound attempt from Valens.
Valens missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Valens is pressing down on Crowder's thigh, looking to free his foot. Crowder is holding on for now.
Valens thows a huge punch but Crowder dodges it nicely.
Crowder is trying to stand back up but Valens is controlling him
Valens is looking to advance position but Crowder won't allow it.
Valens throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've been hearing that Valens has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Crowder is doing well to control the position and prevent Valens from advancing to side control.
Ground and pound from Valens. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Valens missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Crowder keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Valens winds up and cracks Crowder with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Valens not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Crowder is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Valens lands strikes from half guard.
Valens is keen to just control but Crowder is a slippery customer.
Crowder wants to control but Valens is keeping busy. #T3#
Valens moves nicely into side control.
Crowder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valens misses with the ground and pound.
Valens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crowder keeps working.
Valens working the ground and pound from side control.
Valens looks up at the clock and then as Crowder takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Valens smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The ground and pound from Valens seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Crowder is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T4##SUB#
Valens is trying to get an arm triangle but Crowder is defending well.
Crowder manages to get back to half guard.
Crowder slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Valens postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valens stands up over Crowder, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Valens wants to pass the guard but Crowder is keeping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Paul Valens showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Valens 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Paul Valens!
Jan Paul Valens 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: DFC Las Vegas 48
Date: Jan 27, 2017

#R1#
Okalu wants to slow Crowder down by chopping away at his legs.
A big left from Okalu misses.
Okalu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Okalu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Okalu throws a body punch but Crowder moves out of range.
Okalu moves out of range as Crowder strikes.
Crowder throws a good cross that connects.
Okalu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crowder cracks Okalu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Crowder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crowder lands the left hand.
Crowder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okalu was well out of range. Poor timing from Crowder.
A jab from Okalu misses.
Crowder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okalu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Okalu misses with a low kick.
Okalu throws a jab but it's blocked by Crowder.
Crowder lands a nice hook to Okalu's body. Okalu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okalu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crowder. That did some damage!#T1#
Crowder with a hook.
Crowder bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Okalu's head backwards.
Okalu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Okalu missing with a left hand there. Crowder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Okalu throws a leg kick but Crowder sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Crowder checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Okalu is predictable there
enabling Crowder to counter with a crisp jab.
Crowder closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Okalu! Crowder dives in looking to finish! Okalu is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rhys Crowder!
Our winner, Rhys Crowder, 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: DFC LV Sin City 21
Date: Dec 24, 2016

#R1#
Crowder misses with a body shot.
Crowder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crowder scores with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crowder. Okalu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okalu takes a swing at Crowder's ribcage but misses.
Okalu throws an off balance right hand
and Crowder counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Okalu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Crowder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okalu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Okalu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Crowder scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Okalu doesn't seem bothered though.
Crowder missing with a left hand there. Okalu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Okalu closes the distance and clinches.
Okalu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Okalu tries a knee to the head but Crowder blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crowder blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okalu. #BC2#
Crowder breaks the clinch. #T1#
Crowder thuds his right hand into Okalu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Crowder throws a predictable looking body shot #CL#
and Okalu moves into the clinch.
Crowder blocks the elbow strike.
Crowder taking a breather.
Okalu lands a nice elbow.
Okalu slows down the pace here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Okalu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Okalu tries a knee to the head but Crowder blocks it.
Okalu can't find room to land a body shot as Crowder controls the action.
Crowder blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Okalu fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Okalu.
Okalu working aggressively here.
Okalu misses with an elbow over the top.
Okalu misses with a punch to the body.
Okalu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Crowder controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crowder.
A short uppercut from Okalu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okalu lands a shot to the body.
Crowder avoids the elbow strike from Okalu, against the cage.
Okalu fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Crowder has had enough of the clinch but Okalu keeps him there for the moment.
Okalu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Crowder is looking to break free of the clinch but Okalu has double underhooks.
Okalu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okalu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Crowder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okalu prevents Crowder from breaking the clinch.
Okalu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Crowder is trying to break free.
Okalu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okalu misses with the head strike.
Okalu with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC2#
Crowder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Crowder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okalu.
Okalu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Okalu misses with a left hand
and Crowder counters with a straight right hand.
Crowder cracks Okalu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Crowder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okalu throws a body shot but no joy.
Okalu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crowder.
Crowder misses with a hook.
Okalu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That kick from Okalu tenderised Crowder's leg. Crowder is trying to keep his angry face on.
Okalu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Okalu lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okalu cracks Crowder with a right hand to the side of the head.
Okalu is looking to clinch.
Okalu missing with a left hand there. Crowder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Okalu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crowder.
Okalu slips under a jab from Crowder.
Crowder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ogier Okalu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Crowder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Okalu slips under a jab.
Crowder throws a lazy right hand but Okalu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crowder scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Okalu doesn't seem bothered though.
Crowder slips under a jab from Okalu.
Okalu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crowder cracks Okalu with an open hand slap.
Okalu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Okalu ducks under a wild hook from Crowder.
Crowder misses with an uppercut. Okalu saw that one coming.
Okalu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crowder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crowder throws a body punch but Okalu moves out of range.
Okalu tries a head kick but it misses.
Crowder lands a jab to Okalu's midsection.
Crowder scores with a jab. Okalu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Okalu clinches up with Crowder and pushes him back against the cage.
Okalu throws an elbow but it misses. #T1#
Okalu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Okalu works on Crowder's body with a couple of short punches.
Crowder wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Okalu tries to land a knee to the head but Crowder blocks with his arms.
Okalu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okalu scores with a knee to the head.
Okalu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Crowder blocks an elbow strike from Okalu. #BC2#
Crowder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Okalu.
Crowder moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Okalu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Okalu closes the distance and clinches.
Okalu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Crowder blocks it with crossed arms. #T2#
Okalu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okalu 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.
Okalu tries to throw a body punch but Crowder avoids it by throwing Okalu back against the cage.
Okalu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okalu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okalu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crowder manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Okalu struggles to land a body shot inside as Crowder controls his hands. #BC2#
Crowder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crowder throws a body shot but no joy.
Okalu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crowder changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Okalu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Crowder is out of range and Okalu settles back down.
Crowder stuns Okalu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Okalu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crowder's sensitive parts.
Okalu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Crowder counters with a right hand to the body.
Okalu throws a shot from downtown. Crowder moves away and avoids it.
Rhys Crowder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okalu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crowder scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Crowder scores with a sloppy right hand. Okalu should have avoided that one.
Okalu throws a head kick but Crowder moves out of range.
That kick from Okalu tenderised Crowder's leg. Crowder is trying to keep his angry face on.
Crowder jabs at Okalu's body.
Crowder ducks under a wild hook from Okalu.
Okalu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crowder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#
Okalu is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crowder throws an overhand right that drops Okalu like a sack of potatoes! Crowder dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rhys Crowder!
A victorious Rhys Crowder thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DFC LV SOT 2
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1#
Crowder misses with a straight left.
Rhys Crowder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Giresse lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Crowder comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Crowder finds it's way through Giresse's defenses.
Crowder just misses with a punch to the body.
Giresse throws a looping overhand right but Crowder ducks down to avoid it.
Crowder misses with a looping left.
Nice shot by Crowder.
Crowder throws a body shot but no joy.
Crowder digs a good hook to Giresse's body.
Crowder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Giresse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crowder uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Giresse has time to react.#CUT2#
It looks like Maurice Giresse has been cut.
Giresse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crowder.
Crowder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crowder thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Crowder misses with a body shot
and Giresse counters with a straight right hand.
Crowder darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Crowder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Giresse.
A counter left hand to the body from Giresse misses its target.
Giresse slips a jab from Crowder.
Giresse was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Giresse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crowder.
Crowder lands with a nice body punch.
Crowder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Giresse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crowder connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Giresse momentarily.
Crowder takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Crowder thuds his right hand into Giresse's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Giresse thuds his right hand into Crowder's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Giresse throws a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crowder! But no joy.
Crowder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Giresse.
Giresse misses with an uppercut. Crowder saw that one coming.
It seemed like Crowder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Crowder looks to score with a jab to the body but Giresse is just out of range.
Crowder has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A lazy left from Crowder finds it's target.
Crowder misses with a body shot
and Giresse counters with a straight right hand.
Giresse misses with a double jab
and Giresse takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crowder defending well as Giresse loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crowder! But no joy.
Giresse takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Giresse swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Crowder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
Giresse is rocked!
Crowder is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Giresse had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Crowder thuds a left hand into Giresse's body.
Giresse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crowder moves away.
Crowder fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big left from Giresse misses.
Giresse's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Giresse duly obliges.
Crowder lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Giresse throws a leg kick that is checked
and Crowder counters with a stiff right hand.
Crowder scores with a jab.
Oh Giresse is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crowder drops Giresse with a naaaaasty hook - Giresse is in real trouble here! Crowder dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rhys Crowder!
An out of breath Rhys Crowder thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DFC Mayhem 17
Date: Nov 04, 2016

#R1#
Crowder scores with a jab to the head.
Crowder blocks a jab.
Lobtov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lobtov shoots in but Crowder avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Crowder connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lobtov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Crowder scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lobtov doesn't seem bothered though. #TD#
Crowder gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lobtov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Crowder can't keep his opponent in guard - Lobtov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lobtov trying to control from half guard but Crowder is working away. #T1##SUB#
Lobtov is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Lobtov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Crowder has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lobtov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lobtov passes to side control. #SUB#
Lobtov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Crowder is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Lobtov is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Crowder looks calm but he's in trouble here. Lobtov gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Crowder is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Lobtov lets go of the hold and Crowder can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andrey Lobtov!
Our winner, Andrey Lobtov, 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: Mayhem 13 Wright v Crowder
Date: Oct 07, 2016

#R1#
Crowder misses the shot to the body.
Wright seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Crowder avoids the body shot from Wright.
Wright throws a jab when Crowder was well out of range.
Crowder throws a body punch but Wright moves out of range.
Crowder takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Crowder blocks a jab.
Wright takes a swing at Crowder's ribcage but misses.
Crowder slips under a jab from Wright.
It seemed like Crowder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Crowder throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Crowder throws a body shot but no joy.
Crowder throws a jab but it's blocked by Wright.
It looked like Wright wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crowder just misses with a punch to the body.
Wright connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Crowder momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright scores with a nice right hand.
Wright throws an overhand right that lands on Crowder's shoulder, as Crowder tries to avoid the shot.
Crowder misses with an uppercut. Wright saw that one coming.
Crowder is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wright rather than just go for the knockout.
Wright throws an overhand right that lands on Crowder's shoulder, as Crowder tries to avoid the shot.
Crowder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crowder looks to land a right hand but Wright moved out of range.#T1#
Wright swings for the body but Crowder moves out of range.
Crowder clobbers Wright with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wright uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crowder.
Crowder throws an overhand right that lands on Wright's shoulder, as Wright tries to avoid the shot.
Wright misses the shot to the body.
Crowder moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Crowder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Crowder lands with a shot to the body.
Wright gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wright uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crowder.
Wright throwing a counter right hand but Crowder manages to avoid it.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wright misses with an uppercut
and Crowder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crowder misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Wright to counter with a crisp jab.
Wright uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Decent striking displayed by Wright there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright throws out a loose jab but Crowder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crowder throws out a powerful jab.
Rhys Crowder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crowder just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Crowder throws a lazy right hand but Wright sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crowder misses with an uppercut. Wright saw that one coming.
Crowder misses with a wild body shot.
Crowder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wright.
Wright cracks Crowder with a right hand to the side of the head.
Crowder throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crowder just misses with a punch to the body.
Crowder lands with a good body shot.
Wright wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Crowder looks to score with a jab to the body but Wright is just out of range.
Wright misses with a looping right.
Wright thuds his right hand into Crowder's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Crowder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wright.
Crowder punishes Wright's body with a nice straight punch.
Crowder cracks Wright with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Crowder digs a good body shot into Wright's ribs.
Crowder throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Crowder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crowder smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Crowder lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT2#
It looks like Ira Wright has been cut.
Wright throws the left hand but Crowder avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Crowder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wright looks to land a right hand but Crowder moved out of range.
Wright throws the left hand but Crowder avoids the punch easily.
Crowder misses with a body shot.
Wright darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wright is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wright throws a shot from downtown. Crowder moves away and avoids it.
Wright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crowder.
Crowder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wright throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Crowder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Crowder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wright moves away.
Crowder fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wright ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Crowder.
Crowder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Nice defenses there by Wright.
Wright lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Crowder looks to land a left hand but Wright moved out of range nicely.
Wright misses with a looping right.
Crowder misses with a lunging right hand
and Wright counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crowder thinking.
Wright throws an off balance right hand
and Crowder counters with a straight right hand.
Crowder throws a looping overhand right but Wright ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Wright gets a clinch.
Wright tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crowder's elbow.
Wright misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crowder.
Crowder tries to break free but Wright pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Wright.
Wright working aggressively here.
Wright throws a punch but it's blocked by Crowder.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rhys Crowder will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ira Wright's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Good shot there by Wright.
Crowder takes one to the chin there.
Crowder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wright misses with an uppercut.
Wright scores with a punch to the head.
The fighters circling - Wright throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crowder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crowder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crowder! But no joy.
Crowder ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
Crowder appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Crowder moves away from the strike by Wright.
Crowder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Crowder misses with a hook.
Nice jab there from Crowder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowder walks into a stiff left hand from Wright.
Crowder changes levels 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!
Crowder throws a big shot that misses.
Crowder swings for the body but Wright moves out of range.
Crowder swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wright.
Wright scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Crowder scores with a body shot.
Crowder fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wright on the side of the head.
Wright ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crowder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wright throws out the jab.
Crowder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wright.
A nice side step and Crowder releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rhys Crowder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crowder works Wright's body with a nice hook.
Crowder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wright misses with a looping right.
Crowder just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Wright misses its intended target.
Wright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crowder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crowder throws a lazy uppercut
and Wright counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crowder moves away from the strike by Wright.
Nice defenses there by Wright.
Crowder moves out of range as Wright strikes.#T2#
Wright throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crowder misses with a lunging right hand
and Wright counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Wright misses the target.
Crowder lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wright looks to land a right hand but Crowder moved out of range.
Crowder takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice cross by Crowder.
Crowder throws a shot to the body.
Wright takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Crowder connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Crowder looks to throw the jab but Wright is out of range.
Crowder is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wright clobbers Crowder with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wright lands with a cross.
Wright works the jab nicely.
Crowder staying out of range there.#T3#
Crowder lands a lovely overhand right.
Crowder cracks Wright with a good jab.
Crowder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wright takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wright 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.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Wright throws out a loose jab but Crowder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crowder throws a shot to the body.
Crowder avoids the body shot from Wright.
Crowder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wright is looking to counter punch.
Wright misses with a looping right.
Crowder looks to throw the jab but Wright is out of range.
Crowder moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wright bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Crowder's head.
Wright throws a hook to the side of Crowder's head but Crowder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wright walks into a stiff left hand from Crowder.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crowder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wright. #T4#
Crowder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crowder throws a jab when Wright was well out of range.
Wright lands with a right hand.
Crowder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crowder throws an overhand right that lands on Wright's shoulder, as Wright tries to avoid the shot.
Crowder misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Wright.
Wright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crowder.
Wright went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Crowder connects with a looping right hand.
Wright moves away from the strike by Crowder.
Wright slips under a jab.
Wright blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wright looks to land a right hand but Crowder moved out of range.
A big right from Crowder misses.
It looked like Wright wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wright misses with a looping right.
Wright moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rhys Crowder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ira Wright's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crowder blocks a jab.
Wright avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wright is looking to counter punch.
Crowder connects with a body shot.
Wright throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crowder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crowder misses with an uppercut. Wright saw that one coming.
Crowder moves away from the strike by Wright.
A countering left hand to the body from Crowder misses.
Crowder shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Crowder just misses with a punch to the body.
Wright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crowder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Crowder misses the target.
Wright throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Crowder on the side of the head.
Wright misses with a straight right.
Crowder lands a glancing blow to the side of Wright's head.
A big left from Wright misses.
Crowder swings widly with a right hand
and Crowder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Crowder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wright was well out of range. Poor timing from Crowder.
Crowder doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Crowder misses its intended target.
Wright throwing a counter right hand but Crowder manages to avoid it.
Crowder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wright was well out of range. Poor timing from Crowder.
Crowder throws a big shot that misses.
Wright has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Crowder finds it's way round the side to connect with Wright's head.
Crowder scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Wright clinches.
Crowder takes a shot to the head.
Wright tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Wright.
Wright lands a shoulder strike.
Wright goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wright lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Wright misses with the head strike.
Wright lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crowder backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright working aggressively here.
Wright working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wright softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wright digs a right hand into Crowder's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Crowder's gas tank.
Wright gets through Crowder's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Crowder blocks a body shot from Wright.
Wright misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wright.
Wright misses with the head strike.
Wright throws a punch but it's blocked by Crowder.
Crowder blocking some punches. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crowder.
Wright keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Crowder's efforts to push away.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wright.
Wright tries to throw a body punch but Crowder avoids it by throwing Wright back against the cage.
Wright tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wright swings wildly with an uppercut but Crowder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wright misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wright.
Crowder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wright prevents Crowder from breaking the clinch.#T4#
Wright working aggressively here.
Wright pushes Crowder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crowder has had enough of the clinch but Wright keeps him there for the moment.
A short body shot lands from Wright as the two fighters clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wright misses with a punch on the inside.
Wright stalling the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Wright fails to land.
Wright scores with a shot to the side of Crowder's head. #BC2#
Crowder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wright is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A swing and a miss from Wright.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ira Wright clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ira Wright's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Crowder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wright.
Crowder tests Wright's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crowder lands a slapping body shot.
Wright slips a straight right by Crowder.
Wright keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crowder.
As Crowder tries to get set, Wright tries to push him back and clinch up but Crowder manages to avoid the attempt.
Crowder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wright.
Wright throws a poor cross that misses
and Crowder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crowder jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Crowder throws a jab but it's blocked by Wright.
Wright comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright throws a lazy uppercut
and Crowder counters with a nice uppercut.
Crowder staying out of range there.
Crowder has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Crowder works Wright's body with a nice hook.
Crowder misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Wright counters by moving into the clinch.
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!
Wright throws a punch but it's blocked by Crowder. #T1#
Wright struggles to land a body shot inside as Crowder controls his hands.
Crowder is trying to force a seperation but Wright has the dominant position.
Wright lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wright misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wright is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wright fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crowder looking to stall.
Wright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wright lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crowder.
Wright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Crowder tries to break free but Wright pushes him back against the cage.
Crowder is looking to break free of the clinch but Wright has double underhooks.
Wright misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wright.
Wright scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wright tries a body shot but Crowder blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Crowder prevents a body shot from Wright.
Ira Wright has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Crowder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wright lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wright misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
A short uppercut from Wright.
Wright digs a right hand into Crowder's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Crowder's gas tank.
Wright struggles to land a body shot inside as Crowder controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wright.
Wright lands with a short shot to the head.
Crowder wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wright throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wright tries to throw a body punch but Crowder avoids it by throwing Wright back against the cage.
Wright throws a punch but it's blocked by Crowder.
Wright lands a hook that snaps the head of Crowder backwards.
Wright stalling in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Wright. #T4#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wright misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wright.
A short uppercut from Wright.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wright - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Still in the clinch, Wright scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crowder is trying to push Wright away but Wright has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wright softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#
Crowder is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Wright.
Crowder is still on wobbly legs! Can Wright finish him?
Wright lands a big right hand that drops Crowder! The killer instinct kicks in and Wright finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Wright!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ira Wright!
Ira Wright retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Ira Wright 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: Sin City 8 Prince vs. Wright
Date: Sep 10, 2016

#R1#
Crowder cracks Butler with a good jab.
Crowder cracks Butler with a right hand to the side of the head.
Butler misses with a hook.
Crowder avoids the body shot from Butler.
Crowder is looking to counter punch.
Butler swings for the body but Crowder moves out of range.
Crowder appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Crowder cracks Butler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Crowder misses with a shot to the body
and Butler counters with a three punch combo that has Crowder backing up. Crowder nods at Butler to acknowledge the strikes.
Crowder with a nice cross.
Butler throws a right hand that misses
and Crowder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Butler loads up on a big right hand but Crowder slips the punch.
Crowder moves out of range of the strikes.
Butler throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice jab there from Crowder.
Crowder fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Butler on the side of the head.
Butler misses with a hook.
Butler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Butler gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Crowder scores with a jab to the body.
Crowder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Butler walks into a stiff left hand from Crowder.
Butler with a hook.
Crowder's jab looks to have found its range, popping Butler under the eye.
Butler on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Crowder connects with a single shot there.
Butler throws a body punch but Crowder moves out of range.
Crowder is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Butler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Butler lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crowder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crowder takes a swing at Butler's ribcage but misses.
Crowder thuds his right hand into Butler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Crowder throws an overhand right that lands on Butler's shoulder, as Butler tries to avoid the shot.
We've been told by Crowder's head coaches at LOD: Purpose Training Center™ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Crowder connects with a body shot.
Butler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crowder. #T2#
Crowder connects with a body shot.
Crowder fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Butler looks winded!
Butler needs to keep his hands up - Crowder had a free shot at his head there.
Crowder moves away from the strike by Butler.
Butler misses with a series of wild punches.
Butler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Crowder connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Crowder lands a lovely overhand right.
Crowder staying out of range there.
Butler takes one to the side of the head.
Crowder uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Butler has time to react.
Butler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crowder ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Crowder cracks Butler with an open hand slap.
Butler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Butler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crowder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crowder scores with a hook to the body. Butler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crowder scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Crowder takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Crowder lands a body shot.
A jab from Crowder finds it's way through Butler's defenses.
Crowder connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC#
Butler is rocked!
Crowder clobbers Butler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Butler is still on wobbly legs! Can Crowder finish him?
Butler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crowder connects with a single shot there.#KD#
Crowder moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Butler goes down! Can Crowder finish him!?
Crowder wants to control from the top but Butler keeps moving. #T4#
Crowder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Butler is keeping the position for now.
Butler seems to have recovered his senses.
Crowder trying to control the position from guard on top but Butler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Butler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Butler keeping full guard, as Crowder tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rhys Crowder dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Butler throws out a loose jab but Crowder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Butler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Butler needs to keep his hands up - Crowder had a free shot at his head there.
Butler blocks a jab.
Crowder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Butler.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Butler in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Butler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crowder.
Crowder scores with a jab to the head.
Crowder with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice jab there from Crowder.
Nice defenses there by Crowder.
Crowder scores with a sloppy right hand. Butler should have avoided that one.
Butler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crowder cracks Butler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rhys Crowder is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Butler takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Crowder staying out of range there.
Butler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Crowder stuns Butler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Crowder staying out of range there.
Crowder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Butler moves away.
Crowder moves away from the strike by Butler.
Crowder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice cross by Crowder.
Crowder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Butler can do to turn this around?
Nice jab there from Crowder.
Crowder takes a swing at Butler's ribcage but misses.
Crowder catches Butler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Crowder scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for Crowder.
Butler misses the shot to the body.
Butler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crowder.
Butler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crowder.
It seemed like Butler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crowder scores with a nice head shot.
Butler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Butler walks into a jab.
Crowder lands with a shot to the body.
Butler is breathing heavily.
Butler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Butler slips a jab from Crowder.
Butler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Crowder jabs Butler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Crowder cracks Butler with a right hand to the side of the head.
Crowder ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Crowder connects with a good right hand that stumbles Butler. Butler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Butler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #KD#
Crowder drops his shoulder and cracks Butler with a huge uppercut! Butler goes down! Can Crowder finish him?
Butler has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Montreal Athletic Center 5* spar. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Crowder is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SU#
Crowder gets to his feet. Butler looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3#
Crowder lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Crowder lands a nice hook to Butler's body. Butler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Butler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Crowder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crowder scores with a punch to the head.
Crowder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Butler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Crowder cracks Butler with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Butler with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Crowder to score with a decent uppercut.
Butler gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Crowder gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rhys Crowder!

Event: Mayhem 7 Hendrix vs Lindberg
Date: Aug 26, 2016

#R1#
Crowder lands with a shot to the body.
Rhys Crowder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crowder lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheers as Crowder lands an impressive looking overhand right. Monk doesn't seem phased though.
Monk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Crowder manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Monk tries to move into range but Crowder moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#
It looks like William Monk has been cut.
Monk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Crowder was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Monk.
Crowder scores with a shot to the body.
Crowder comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Crowder cracks Monk with a right hand to the side of the head.
Crowder thuds his right hand into Monk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crowder lands with a straight right. Monk didn't see that one coming.
Crowder scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Monk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Monk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Monk takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #ROC#
Monk is rocked!
Crowder connects with a body shot that sends Monk's belly button to the back.
Monk is still on wobbly legs! Can Crowder finish him?
Crowder throws an overhand right that drops Monk like a sack of potatoes! Crowder dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rhys Crowder!

Event: DFC Mayhem 3
Date: Jul 30, 2016

#R1#
Crowder lands a nice shot to the body.
Lawler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Crowder cracks Lawler with a good jab.
Crowder slips under a jab from Lawler.
Crowder scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lawler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Crowder lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lawler at a distance.
Crowder slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Crowder dips to his left and cracks Lawler with an uppercut!
Rhys Crowder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crowder cracks Lawler with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC#
Lawler is rocked!
Crowder fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lawler on the side of the head.
Lawler is still on wobbly legs! Can Crowder finish him?
Crowder ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Crowder scores with a hook to the body. Lawler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crowder lands a glancing blow to the side of Lawler's head.
Crowder throws a monster overhand right that drops Lawler! Crowder follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rhys Crowder!

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