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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Kain fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Crawford to the ground. Kain is now in Crawford's guard.
Kain looking to sit in guard and control but Crawford gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Crawford slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Crawford landing with the ground and pound.
Crawford controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kain wants to sweep but no luck.
Crawford controlling from the top position.
Kain trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawford is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kain looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Crawford drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Crawford jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Crawford engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kain is trying to keep Crawford in close.
Crawford sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Crawford has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kain working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kain doesn't manage to clinch there - Crawford circles away.
Crawford seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Kain scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Crawford explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Kain tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Crawford counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Crawford trying to control the pace. #T3#
Crawford scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Crawford slows the pace down in half guard.
Crawford seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kain for as long as he can get away with.
Kain wants to get back to full guard.
Kain looks winded!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kain is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Crawford scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Crawford wants to work for an arm triangle but Kain is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kain really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crawford. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Crawford is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Crawford scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Crawford controlling the action here.
Crawford lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Crawford is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kain is just riding it out for now. Crawford eventually gives up the hold.
Crawford working over Kain with some ground and pound. Kain looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Millard Crawford dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kain misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Crawford counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Crawford.
Crawford works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Crawford really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kain wants to get back to his feet.
Crawford seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Crawford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kain can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Crawford lands a nice short elbow.
Crawford is nestled in close to Kain, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kain taking some punishment here, with Crawford in his half guard. #SUB#
Crawford is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kain is just riding it out for now. Crawford eventually gives up the hold.
Kain is looking to improve his position.
#T2##SUB2#
Kain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crawford pulls his head out easily.
Kain is breathing heavily.
Crawford not doing much here.
Crawford is thwarting Kain's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Crawford in particular looking to stall.
Crawford working the head and body with strikes.
Crawford content to control rather than advance.
Crawford looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kain with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Crawford connects with a nice short shot to Kain's temple. #SUB#
Crawford is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kain defends it well.
Kain on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Crawford controlling the action here.
Crawford's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Crawford lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crawford perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Crawford lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Kain trying to control but Crawford postures up.
Crawford keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Millard Crawford overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kain has hold of Crawford's hands but Crawford slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Millard Crawford dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Crawford instigates a clinch.
Kain is trying to push Crawford away but Crawford has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Kain is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Crawford can't fight it off and eventually Kain manages to take the fight to the floor. Crawford looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Crawford looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kain is defending well. Crawford quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kain has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Crawford celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Millard Crawford!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Szcz rushes Crawford and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Szcz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Szcz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Crawford!#ES#
Crawford throws Szcz to one side and escapes!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Szcz.
#CL2#
Szcz drives through and clinches with Crawford against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crawford is working for takedown but Szcz is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Crawford is fighting off a takedown attempt but Szcz is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Crawford to the mat. Crawford regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Szcz trying to control but Crawford is working from the bottom.
Crawford being controlled here, momentarily.
Szcz stopping the sweep attempt from Crawford.#T1##SUB#
Crawford looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Szcz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Szcz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crawford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Szcz advances to half guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Crawford looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Szcz wants to take a breather but Crawford is having none of it.
Crawford wants to get back to full guard but Szcz has passed into side control.
Szcz misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#SU2#
Szcz stands up and beckons Crawford to his feet.
A head kick misses from Szcz.
Szcz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD2#
Crawford gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T3#
Szcz content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Crawford has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Szcz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU2#
Crawford is working an open guard so Szcz takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Szcz gets the takedown into side control.
Crawford tries to buck Szcz off but Szcz is having none of it.#T4#
Szcz working the ground and pound but Crawford is defending the strikes.
Szcz looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Crawford is avoiding damage well.
Szcz misses with the ground and pound.
Szcz wants to control but Crawford is keeping him busy.
Crawford tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Szcz avoids the attempt from Crawford to control.
Crawford is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jagoda Szcz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Szcz rushes Crawford and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Crawford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Szcz gets a clinch. #TD2#
Szcz pulls Crawford into guard.
Crawford slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawford trying to control the action but Szcz is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Szcz tries to escape but Crawford is in control. #T1#
Szcz is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Szcz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Crawford swings around for an armbar but Szcz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Crawford's guard.
Szcz pushes down on Crawford's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Szcz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jagoda Szcz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Crawford is not content to let Szcz control the position.#T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Crawford trying to hold on to Szcz's head to control him but Szcz postures up.
Crawford is looking to improve his position.
Szcz trying to pass the guard but Crawford defending well.
Crawford wants to get back to his feet.
Crawford really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Szcz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Crawford!
Szcz trying to control but Crawford is having none of it.
Szcz manages to capitalize on a mistake by Crawford to take his back!
Szcz wants to control but Crawford manages to buck him off and is now in Szcz's guard! Nice work there by Crawford!
Szcz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crawford makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Crawford working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Crawford engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Crawford trying to control but Szcz is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crawford landing some decent shots from guard.
Szcz keeping moving, preventing Crawford from controlling successfully.
Crawford connects with a couple of short punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crawford trying to control but Szcz is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jagoda Szcz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Szcz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Crawford keeping full guard, as Szcz tries to pass. #SUB#
Crawford had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Szcz defends it easily.
Szcz throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawford avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Crawford is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Szcz defends well.#T1##SU2#
Szcz stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Crawford circles away from the clinch attempt
and Crawford counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Szcz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Crawford is trying to defend but Szcz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Szcz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Crawford keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Crawford is looking to improve his position.
Szcz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Still in half guard, Szcz seems content to control.#SUB2#
Szcz seems to be working for a kimura but Crawford defends the submission attempt.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Szcz works his way into full mount! #T3#
Szcz trying to control but Crawford is having none of it.
Crawford can't escape the position.
Szcz trying to control but Crawford is having none of it.
Crawford is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Szcz looking to control but Crawford is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Crawford is looking to improve his position but Szcz isn't that keen on the idea.
Crawford looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Szcz is throwing shots to the body but Crawford manages to wriggle free. Szcz pounces on him again and ends up in Crawford's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jagoda Szcz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Szcz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jagoda Szcz!
A relieved looking Jagoda Szcz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Knicknack decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Crawford has one foot on Knicknack's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Knicknack shoots in and gets a takedown into Crawford's guard.#ES#
Crawford wriggles free and stands up.
Mark Knicknack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crawford avoids the head kick by Knicknack.
Knicknack tries to clinch but Crawford moves out of range.
Crawford looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Crawford circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crawford really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Crawford blocks a head kick by Knicknack.
#CL2#
Knicknack closes the distance and pushes Crawford back into the cage.
Crawford can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Crawford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knicknack throws a sloppy head kick and Crawford moves out of range easily. #T1##TD2#
Knicknack closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Crawford kicks off Knicknack and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Crawford gets tackled into the cage by Knicknack. Knicknack maintains the clinch. #BC#
Crawford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Knicknack looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Crawford wriggles free and stands up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Knicknack darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Crawford has one foot on Knicknack's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T2##CL2#
Knicknack moves into the clinch.
Crawford dodges an elbow strike from Knicknack.
Knicknack lands a right hand. #BC2#
Knicknack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Crawford gets a clinch.
Crawford is trying to break the clinch but Knicknack has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Knicknack ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Knicknack no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Crawford not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Crawford seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Knicknack for as long as he can get away with.
Crawford postures up and lands a big shot to Knicknack's brow.
Crawford is stalling in the full guard.
Crawford keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Knicknack's head.
Crawford is in close to Knicknack's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Crawford not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Crawford connects with a couple of short punches.
Crawford controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Knicknack had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crawford defends it easily.
Knicknack looks winded!#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Crawford working some strikes from top position.
Crawford is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Crawford postures up.
Crawford looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Crawford tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Millard Crawford dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Crawford gets tackled into the cage by Knicknack. Knicknack maintains the clinch.
Knicknack misses with a knee to the head.
Crawford wants a takedown but no success here.
Knicknack prevents the takedown attempt.
Crawford takes an elbow to the forehead.
Crawford is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knicknack has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Crawford is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Knicknack gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Millard Crawford. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Knicknack has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Crawford uses from the top position.
Knicknack really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crawford. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawford slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Crawford lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Crawford seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Crawford has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Knicknack is looking for a triangle but Crawford pushes his legs off easily.
Millard Crawford overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Crawford showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Crawford tries to free his leg and advance position but Knicknack is retaining full guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Knicknack has momentary wrist control but Crawford slips an elbow through the middle.
Crawford content to stall in guard here.
Knicknack has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Crawford has passed into side control.
#SUB#
Crawford wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Knicknack, who protects the arm well.
Knicknack is looking to regain half guard here but Crawford keeps moving and retains side control.
Knicknack is breathing heavily.
Crawford controls the position.#T3#
Crawford cracks Knicknack with a big right hand but Knicknack just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Crawford works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB#
Crawford wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Knicknack, who protects the arm well.
Crawford controls the position.
Knicknack takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Crawford working the ground and pound from side control.
Crawford working the head and body with strikes.
Knicknack trying to remain calm as Crawford controls from the top position.
Crawford cracks Knicknack with a big right hand but Knicknack just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Crawford landing strikes. #SUB#
Crawford tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Crawford has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Knicknack is trying to control Crawford's posture but Crawford avoids it.
Crawford scoring with punches and elbows.
Crawford happy to just control the position for now.
Crawford working the head with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crawford lands some shots froms side control.
Crawford controlling from side mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Millard Crawford dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Knicknack throws a leg kick #TD#
and Crawford counters with a takedown into side control.
Crawford 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.
Crawford cracks Knicknack with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Crawford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knicknack can do to turn this around?
Crawford working the ground and pound.
Crawford in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Crawford's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Check out the look on Crawford's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Knicknack seems a little lost for a moment, as Crawford dominates the positioning.
Crawford lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Crawford controlling from side mount.
Crawford will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Crawford landing a few strikes. #T2#
Knicknack takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#SUB#
Crawford is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Knicknack is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Crawford just content to control the position.
Knicknack is looking for a sweep.
Knicknack takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Crawford is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Knicknack is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Knicknack seems a little lost for a moment, as Crawford dominates the positioning.#T3##SUB#
Crawford has hold of Knicknack's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Knicknack seems comfortable defending it but Crawford has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Knicknack is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Knicknack is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Crawford couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Millard Crawford!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Crawford takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD2#
Meijer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Crawford is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Meijer off and has taken his back!
Crawford lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #SUB#
Meijer defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Crawford tightening his grip on Meijer, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Crawford looking to break Meijer's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Meijer remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Crawford will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crawford lands shots from the back.
Meijer wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
Meijer is really stuck here.
Crawford is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Crawford gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Crawford gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Crawford apologises and we restart here on the feet.
That kick from Meijer tenderised Crawford's leg. Crawford is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Crawford clinches.
Meijer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#TD#
Crawford lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#ES2#
Meijer makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Crawford gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Meijer to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Crawford working for submissions but it's allowed Meijer to get to half guard.
#T2#
Meijer content to control rather than advance.
Crawford wants to get back to his feet.
Crawford is refusing to be controlled, as Meijer sits in half guard. #SU2#
Meijer gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Meijer thumps Crawford with a low kick.#T3#
Meijer throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Crawford tries to keep at a distance but Meijer has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Meijer manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Crawford manages to break the clinch.
Meijer throws a right hand that Crawford ducks under and follows up with a left that Crawford also avoids with ease.
Meijer tries to clinch up but Crawford circles away and keeps his distance.
Crawford fires out a quick counter leg kick but Meijer just manages to avoid it.#T4#
Crawford avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crawford takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Crawford really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Meijer pushes Crawford up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Meijer has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Crawford regains guard immediately.
Meijer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Crawford throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Meijer controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henk Meijer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Meijer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Crawford's half guard.#SUB#
Crawford looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Meijer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Crawford doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Meijer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Meijer stands up from half guard. #T1##TD2#
Meijer gets a double leg takedown into Crawford's guard.#SUB#
Meijer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crawford has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Meijer has managed to get both his arms back between Crawford's legs - danger averted.
Crawford wants to hit a switch here but Meijer passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Crawford there!
Crawford bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T2#
Meijer is pulling down on Crawford's head. It's preventing any offense from Crawford, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Meijer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crawford defends well.
Crawford controlling from the top position.
Meijer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Henk Meijer has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Crawford is in close to Meijer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Crawford trying to control the position from guard on top but Meijer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Meijer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crawford controls the pace.#SUB2#
Meijer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Meijer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Crawford controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Meijer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crawford defends well.
Meijer is breathing heavily.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Crawford makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Crawford sitting in guard here, content to control.
Crawford scoring with punches to the head and body.
Crawford is looking to stand up but Meijer won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Meijer wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Meijer feints and as Crawford raises his hands in defense, Meijer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Meijer won't allow Crawford to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Henk Meijer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Meijer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Crawford actively working from the bottom here.
Crawford wants to get back to his feet.
Crawford moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meijer content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Meijer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Crawford looking for a sweep. Not yet Crawford, not yet.
Meijer's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Meijer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Crawford's guard.#SU2#
Meijer stands and steps away. Crawford gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Meijer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Meijer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Crawford's half guard.#ES#
Crawford makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Crawford darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Meijer wants to improve his position but Crawford is controlling well.
Well, if Crawford is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nice strikes from Crawford there. #T3#
Crawford is looking to take a break and control but Meijer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crawford sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Meijer wants to control but Crawford is keeping busy.
Meijer moves into full guard.
Meijer being controlled here, momentarily. #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.
Meijer has momentary wrist control but Crawford slips an elbow through the middle.
Crawford postures up.
Crawford stands up over Meijer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Crawford engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Meijer working for a triangle but Crawford defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Meijer controls Crawford momentarily but Crawford frees himself.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
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 Millard Crawford.
I think Meijer 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henk Meijer!
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