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Event:
Gladius #16
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
#R1#
No joy there for Crisp, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD2#
Crisp looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Holmsen!#SUB2#
Crisp tries for a kimura but Holmsen is defending well.
Crisp trying to control the action but Holmsen is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ground and pound from Crisp seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Crisp is looking to take a break and control but Holmsen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holmsen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Holmsen tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Crisp slows the pace down.
Holmsen wants to get back to his feet but Crisp drags him back down.#SUB2#
Crisp working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Holmsen is trying to escape the position but Crisp is controlling the position. #ES#
Holmsen bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Crisp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holmsen.
Holmsen lands a nice hook to Crisp's body. Crisp takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Crisp looks winded!
Holmsen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Holmsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crisp.
Holmsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Crisp feints the counter takedown.
Crisp slips a jab and a cross from Holmsen.
Holmsen throws a right and a left that Crisp avoids nicely.
Crisp tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Crisp drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Holmsen tries to bum rush Crisp with a series of wild strikes but Crisp uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tommas Holmsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmsen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crisp stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A punch lands to the side of Crisp 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Holmsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Holmsen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Holmsen lands a jab to the nose.
Holmsen is looking to wear down Crisp with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Holmsen connects with a body shot.
No joy there for Holmsen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
Crisp tries to keep at a distance but Holmsen has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Holmsen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Holmsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crisp was well out of range. Poor timing from Holmsen.
Crisp tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Holmsen connects with a body shot.
Holmsen connects with a body shot.
Holmsen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Holmsen lands with a cross.
Crisp takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Holmsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crisp was well out of range. Poor timing from Holmsen.#T4#
Holmsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Crisp with the counter takedown but Holmsen avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmsen lands a jab to the nose.
Crisp drops his hands for a split second and Holmsen immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Crisp face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Holmsen follows up with a right hand that knocks Crisp into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tommas Holmsen!
A very excited looking Tommas Holmsen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Gladius #13
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Capitao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crisp paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Capitao wants to clinch.
Capitao throws a nice looking combination but Crisp bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crisp showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Capitao.
Capitao misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Crisp counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capitao throws a nice elbow from the bottom.#SUB2#
Capitao working for a triangle but Crisp defends it easily.
Crisp makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Capitao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crisp is one step ahead there.
Capitao being controlled here, momentarily.
Crisp chips away with some ground and pound.
Crisp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Capitao is keeping the position for now.
Capitao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crisp.
Crisp looking to sit in guard and control but Capitao gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Capitao has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Las Vegas. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Crisp manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Capitao manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Crisp wants to control from the top but Capitao keeps moving. #T2#
Crisp sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Capitao working for a triangle but Crisp defends it easily.
Crisp is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Crisp has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Crisp throwing strikes but missing.
Crisp controlling from the top position.
Capitao has control of Crisp's left arm, preventing Crisp from doing any damage. #T3#
Crisp trying to control the position from guard on top but Capitao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crisp is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Capitao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crisp can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Capitao looking to control but Crisp passes into half guard.
Capitao wants to control but Crisp is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Crisp wants to work for an arm triangle but Capitao is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crisp wants to take a breather but Capitao is having none of it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crisp stalling away here and it's allowed Capitao to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Capitao looking to control.
Crisp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Capitao is keeping the position for now.
Capitao throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Crisp pushes down on Capitao's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Capitao wants to control but Crisp is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crisp is trying to control the action in half guard but Capitao is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Crisp prevents Capitao from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Crisp 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#
Capitao with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Crisp counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Crisp.
Crisp tries to free his leg and advance position but Capitao is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Capitao is trying to control the position but Crisp postures up.
Crisp stops Capitao from standing up.
Crisp content to stall in guard here.
Crisp postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capitao thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Capitao keeping moving, preventing Crisp from controlling successfully. #T1#
Capitao is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Capitao. No joy for Crisp on that attempt.
Crisp is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Capitao can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Capitao scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Capitao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crisp keeps working.
Crisp avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Capitao.
Crisp has his hands clasped together around Capitao's back. He's all about the action.
Crisp is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Capitao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crisp keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Capitao misses with the combination.
Crisp feinted with a counter takedown.
Capitao looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
Capitao shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Crisp counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Robbie Crisp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Capitao.
Capitao is breathing heavily.
Capitao is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Crisp trying to control the position from guard on top but Capitao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Capitao trying to control the position.
Crisp pushes down on Capitao's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Capitao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Crisp takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4##SUB#
Crisp is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Crisp is controlling the pace.
Capitao blocking the ground and pound attempt from Crisp.
Capitao is refusing to be controlled, as Crisp sits in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crisp is stalling here. Capitao is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Crisp seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Capitao has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Crisp manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Robbie Crisp will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Crisp misses with a two punch combination.
Despite the aggression on Capitao's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD2#
Capitao looking to score a takedown here. Crisp is defending well but Capitao drives through and ends up in Crisp's guard.
Capitao postures up.
#SUB#
Crisp looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Capitao throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Capitao trying to control the position from guard on top but Crisp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capitao pushes down on Crisp's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Crisp trying to control here.
#T1#
Crisp is trying to get back to full guard.
Capitao tries to stand and escape but Crisp is controlling the position.
Capitao is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Capitao working over Crisp with some ground and pound. Crisp looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Capitao tries to pass to full mount but Crisp defends it.
Robbie Crisp is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Crisp is refusing to be controlled, as Capitao sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice sprawl there from Crisp as Capitao shoots in.
Capitao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Capitao wants it to stay on the feet.
Capitao is trying hard to land a takedown here. Crisp sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Capitao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Capitao with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Crisp decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Capitao's guard.
Robbie Crisp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Capitao.#SUB2#
Capitao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Capitao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Crisp 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. #T3#
Crisp'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.
Crisp slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Capitao is looking to regain half guard here but Crisp keeps moving and retains side control.
Crisp controlling from side mount. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Capitao stops Crisp from passing to mount.
Capitao is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
A lull in the action here as Crisp stalls from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 Robbie Crisp.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crisp, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robbie Crisp!
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Event:
Gladius #8
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Work shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Crisp counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Crisp.
Crisp is stalling in the full guard.
Crisp in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Crisp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Work is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Crisp got a little sloppy there for a moment and Work has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crisp has managed to get both his arms back between Work's legs - danger averted.
Crisp slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crisp remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Work tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Work avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Crisp. #SUB2#
Crisp looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Work is looking for a sweep.
Crisp tries to advance to mount but can't.
Crisp working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sloppy strikes there by Crisp.
Crisp is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Work will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Crisp gets to mount! Work was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Work is breathing heavily.
Crisp lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T2#
Crisp throwing strikes here but Work is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Crisp misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Work really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Crisp controlling his opponent.
Crisp connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Crisp lands a nice shot to the head. #SUB2#
Crisp working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Crisp controlling from mount.
Crisp looking to finish with strikes here!
Work wants to hold on but Crisp pushes him away.#SUB2#
Crisp quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Crisp but it's paid off an Work is forced to tap! Nice work by Crisp.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robbie Crisp!
In defeat, Aaron Work stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will come again, your support has been amazing, I will be back ready to fight again. Goodnight to everyone here, I love you all. '.
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Event:
Gladius #4
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Zabirov lands a nice shot that snaps Crisp's head back.
A big right from Zabirov misses.
Zabirov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zabirov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crisp displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zabirov throws out the jab.
Zabirov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice body punch from Zabirov. #CL2#
Crisp tries to keep at a distance but Zabirov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Crisp is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zabirov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zabirov scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Robbie Crisp has been cut.
Zabirov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Crisp is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zabirov lands with a short shot to the head.
Crisp tries to break free but Zabirov pushes him back against the cage.
Zabirov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1##BC2#
Zabirov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zabirov lands the left hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zabirov, as that shot connected.
Zabirov throws a looping overhand right but Crisp ducks down to avoid it.
A left lands for Zabirov.
Crisp bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zabirov cracks Crisp with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Crisp falls to his knees and Zabirov doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zabud Zabirov!
An out of breath Zabud Zabirov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Crisp closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Crisp is trying to work for a kimura but Valkenheiser is defending well.
Crisp is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Valkenheiser! #SUB#
Crisp looking for a guillotine from mount but Valkenheiser is having none of it.
Valkenheiser wants to control but Crisp is having none of it.#SU#
Crisp is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Valkenheiser connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Crisp momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Valkenheiser. Beautiful body shot.
Valkenheiser will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Crisp tries to counter with a takedown but Valkenheiser is quick to defend against it.
Valkenheiser dips to his left and cracks Crisp with an uppercut!
Valkenheiser scores with a nice head shot.
Valkenheiser scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Valkenheiser connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #KD2#
Valkenheiser lands a big uppercut and Crisp crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Crisp looks OK. Valkenheiser waves Crisp back to his feet!#ROC2#
Crisp is rocked!#T1#
Valkenheiser connects with a body shot.
Crisp is breathing heavily.
BAM! Valkenheiser delivers a spinning backfist that drops Crisp like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Alvin Valkenheiser!
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