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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Freecs closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Freecs pulls guard effortlessly.
Crawford has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Crawford is working Freecs over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Freecs controls Crawford momentarily but Crawford frees himself.
Crawford tries to free his leg and advance position but Freecs is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Freecs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crawford gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Crawford is looking to pass into half guard but Freecs pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Freecs is in guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freecs controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Crawford can't keep his opponent in guard - Freecs advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Freecs content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Crawford desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Freecs is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freecs is taking a breather. Crawford says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Freecs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Crawford is looking to improve his position.
Freecs wants to control but Crawford is keeping him busy.
Freecs is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Crawford is trying to maintain the position but Freecs is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Freecs has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T3#
Crawford is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Freecs to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Freecs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Freecs has Crawford up against the cage in a clinch.
Freecs controlling the action here for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crawford wants to stall.
The referee calls for Freecs to work.
Crawford jumps guard but Freecs turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4##TD2#
Freecs manages to pull guard.
Freecs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Crawford is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Crawford keeping moving, preventing Freecs from controlling successfully.
Crawford is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Freecs 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gon Freecs 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#
Crawford looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Freecs unleashes a big counter combination but Crawford bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
No joy there for Crawford, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crawford darts in looking for a takedown but Freecs gets double underhooks and turns Crawford into the cage.
Freecs replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Crawford blocks it well.
Freecs blocks a head kick by Crawford.
Freecs throws a counter combo.
Crawford changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Freecs tries to avoid it but Crawford manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Freecs to the ground. Freecs escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zachary Crawford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Freecs tries to score a power double leg takedown but Crawford sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Freecs somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Freecs has taken the fight to the clinch.
Crawford wants to take the fight to the mat but Freecs manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Freecs tries for a takedown but Crawford manages to get underhooks.
#T1#
A frustrated look appears on Crawford's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Freecs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD2#
Freecs lands a big head kick that sends Crawford tumbling to the mat! Freecs takes a step backwards and waves Crawford back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Crawford is rocked!#TD#
Crawford shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Freecs's guard.#ES2#
Freecs has his feet on Crawford's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Oh Crawford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Freecs clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Freecs ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Freecs no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Crawford seems to have got his legs back now.
Crawford won't allow Freecs to sweep him here. #ES2#
Freecs manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Freecs tries for a takedown but Crawford manages to get underhooks.
Crawford wants to take the fight to the mat but Freecs manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2#
Freecs lands a nice knee to the body. #TD2#
Freecs pulls guard successfully.
Crawford wants to stand but Freecs has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gon Freecs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Freecs has momentary wrist control but Crawford slips an elbow through the middle.
Freecs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Freecs stands and throws Crawford's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SU2#
Freecs decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Crawford is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Freecs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Freecs pulls guard effortlessly.
Freecs working a defensive guard here.
Crawford wants to control from the top but Freecs keeps moving.
Freecs seems keen to control Crawford's posture.#T4#
Crawford stopping the sweep attempt from Freecs.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Crawford showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crawford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been told by Crawford's head coaches at Cozad MMA St Petersburg that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Crawford takes one to the chin there.
Freecs fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gon Freecs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Freecs shoots in for a takedown but Crawford shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Freecs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Crawford fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Freecs to the ground. Crawford is now in Freecs's guard.
Freecs working a defensive guard here.
Crawford being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawford lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Crawford wants to control from the top but Freecs keeps moving.
Crawford postures up.
Crawford trying to control the position from guard on top but Freecs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Freecs wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Crawford or perhaps it was just good defense by Freecs, which made it look bad.
Crawford dives in and grabs Freecs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Freecs pushes down on Crawford's head and hops out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Freecs darts in looking for a takedown but Crawford gets double underhooks and turns Freecs into the cage.
Crawford drops down looking for a counter takedown but Freecs sprawls and moves away.
Zachary Crawford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gon Freecs.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Freecs plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Freecs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Freecs scores with a hook to the body. Crawford takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crawford will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Freecs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Freecs jumps into guard, dragging Crawford to the mat.
Freecs seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Freecs keeping moving, preventing Crawford from controlling successfully. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Freecs is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Freecs content to stall in guard here.
Freecs wants to control from the top but Crawford keeps moving.
Crawford throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Freecs forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Crawford looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Freecs is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Crawford! #SUB2#
Freecs looking for a guillotine from mount but Crawford is having none of it.
Freecs avoids the attempt from Crawford to control.
Zachary Crawford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gon Freecs is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Freecs controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gon Freecs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Freecs 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gon Freecs! |
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Event:
A&E: Rising Stars V
Date: Aug 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Crawford lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stillman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stillman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#TD#
Crawford looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Stillman trying to control here.
#SU#
Crawford stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Crawford changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stillman tries to avoid it but Crawford manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stillman to the ground. Stillman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stillman.
Crawford tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stillman counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Crawford shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stillman is trying to defend but Crawford finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
Stillman tries to get to full guard but Crawford has control of the leg.
Stillman is still trying to improve position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stillman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stillman is trying to keep Crawford in close.
Crawford has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Crawford is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Crawford gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Stillman counters with a three punch combo that has Crawford backing up. Crawford nods at Stillman to acknowledge the strikes.#TD#
Crawford shoots in and bounces Stillman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Crawford won't allow Stillman to get back to his feet.
Crawford works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stillman is trying to maintain the position but Crawford is very close to passing his half guard.
Crawford frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Stillman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stillman throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Crawford controlling from mount.
We've been informed that Stillman has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Stillman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Stillman sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Stillman is looking to control Crawford's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stillman avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crawford blocks the strikes from Stillman.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crawford is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crawford seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Stillman for as long as he can get away with.
Stillman tries to roll over but Crawford keeps him under control.
Crawford knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stillman on the ground.
Crawford performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Crawford tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stillman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Zachary Crawford will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Stillman lands a head shot.
Stillman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Crawfords jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Crawford moves to clinch but Stillman breaks away
and Stillman counters with a nice uppercut.
We've been told by Crawford's head coaches at Cozad MMA St Petersburg that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zachary Crawford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crawford blocks a low kick nicely.
A head kick by Crawford misses
and Stillman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stillman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Crawford manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Crawford gets a double leg takedown into Stillman's guard.
Stillman trying to keep a closed guard but Crawford is proving a slippery customer.
#SU#
Crawford stands and steps away. Stillman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1#
Crawford misses with a kick to the body.
Stillman works Crawford's body with a nice hook.#TD#
Crawford looking to score a takedown here. Stillman is defending well but Crawford drives through and ends up in Stillman's guard.
Crawford passes Stillman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stillman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Crawford's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Crawford's back!
Crawford wants to escape the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stillman is not going to allow Crawford to sit and survive in this position.
Stillman throwing sloppy strikes.
Stillman lands a shot to the head.
Stillman trying to control momentarily.
#T2#
Crawford has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Stillman.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Stillman's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crawford is really stuck here.
Stillman throwing sloppy strikes.
Crawford can't escape the position.
Stillman misses with a punch to the head.
Even with his hooks in, Stillman manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Stillman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Even with his hooks in, Stillman manages to miss with strikes from the back. #T3#
Crawford trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Crawford covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Stillman misses with an elbow to the head.
Stillman throwing sloppy strikes.
Stillman trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Crawford covering up well and avoiding damage.
Crawford trying to control the hands but Stillman won't let him. #T4#
Stillman missing with punches from the back.
Stillman misses with an elbow to the head.
Crawford avoids the strikes from Stillman.
Stillman keeps control of the position as Crawford tries to break free.
Stillman is looking to control Crawford but Crawford is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Crawford has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Stillman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Stillman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Stillman lands with a straight right. Crawford didn't see that one coming.
Crawford throws a sloppy head kick
and Stillman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chris Stillman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stillman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crawford circles away quickly and effectively.
Crawford half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stillman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stillman tries to close the distance and clinch but Crawford swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stillman cracks Crawford with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Crawford showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stillman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stillman scores with a nice right hand.
#TD#
Crawford shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stillman is looking to control Crawford's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stillman avoid being mounted?#T1#
Crawford trying to pass the guard but Stillman defending well.
Stillman pushes Crawford off but Crawford dives into side control.
Stillman pushes Crawford away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Crawford gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Stillman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Crawford is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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.#SU#
Crawford decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Crawford throws a sloppy head kick
and Stillman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crawford tries to clinch but Stillman is having none of it.
Stillman 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.
Chris Stillman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crawford takes a swing at Stillman's ribcage but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Crawford scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Stillman tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Crawford manages to move to mount!
#T3#
Stillman tries to hold on but Crawford pushes him away.
Stillman really wants to buck Crawford off and get back to his feet.
Crawford looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Crawford prevents Stillman from getting the reversal.
Stillman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Crawford lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Crawford in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Stillman tries to reverse the position but Crawford maintains control.#T4#
BOOM! Crawford connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Stillman is just holding on here. Crawford manages to take his back.
Stillman tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Crawford avoids the attempt from Stillman to control.
Crawford controlling from mount.
Zachary Crawford overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stillman wants to control but Crawford is having none of it.
Crawford controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zachary Crawford showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Crawford 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zachary Crawford!
A pretty intense looking Zachary Crawford took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
A&E: Rising Stars IV
Date: Aug 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crawford wants to clinch but Jameson slips to the side
and Jameson counters with a low kick, right behind Crawford 's knee. #TD#
Crawford throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jameson was covering up waiting for the punch and Crawford finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crawford content to stall in guard here.
Jameson wants to improve his position but instead Crawford has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Crawford stands up out of the half guard.
Jameson lands a head kick. Crawford smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #TD#
Crawford closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jameson did well to prevent Crawford getting side control.#T1#
Crawford landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Crawford keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Crawford has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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.#SU#
Crawford stands up and beckons Jameson to join him on the feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jameson.
Zachary Crawford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jameson swats away the attempt to clinch by Crawford.
Crawford is looking to clinch but Jameson is avoiding it.
Crawford throws an overhand right that lands on Jameson's shoulder, as Jameson tries to avoid the shot.
Jameson wants to counter with a clinch but Crawford pushes him away.
Jameson with a jab.#T2#
A head kick by Crawford misses
and Jameson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Crawford tries for a takedown but Jameson circles away easily
and Jameson counters with a stiff right hand.
Crawford tries to clinch
and Jameson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jameson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crawford closes the distance but Jameson moves to the side
and Jameson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Crawford is rocked!
Scotty Jameson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crawford dives in and grabs Jameson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jameson pushes down on Crawford's head and hops out.
Oh Crawford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jameson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Crawford. Crawford circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Crawford shoots in for a takedown but Jameson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zachary Crawford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donk. Jameson catches Crawford right on the button with a cross.
Crawford takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jameson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've been told by Crawford's head coaches at Cozad MMA St Petersburg that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T3#
Crawford takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jameson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Crawford had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Crawford is breathing heavily.
Crawford takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Crawford gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Jameson gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scotty Jameson! |
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Event:
A&E: Rising Stars III
Date: Jul 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Zonbergs rushes Crawford and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Crawford is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Zonbergs manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Crawford is looking to stand up but Zonbergs won't let him. #SUB#
Zonbergs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crawford gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zonbergs seems keen to control Crawford's posture.
Zonbergs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zonbergs holds on and takes a little breather.
Zonbergs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Crawford's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Crawford being controlled here momentarily.
Crawford trying to control the position from guard on top but Zonbergs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zonbergs misses with a head kick.
Crawford goes for a double leg but Zonbergs avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zonbergs continues to drive forward.
Crawford closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zonbergs counters with a stiff right hand.
Zonbergs avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
Crawford cracks Zonbergs with an open hand slap.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zonbergs is pressed up against the cage. Crawford has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zonbergs down to the mat. Zonbergs avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gunars Zonbergs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zachary Crawford.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Crawford is trying to pull guard but Zonbergs has him pressed against the cage.
Zonbergs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zonbergs stalling.
#TD#
Zonbergs 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crawford trying to control but Zonbergs is working from the bottom.
Zonbergs looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Zonbergs wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Zonbergs pulls Crawford in close to his closed guard and prevents Crawford from doing any damage or advancing position.
Zonbergs striking off his back but it's not causing Crawford any problems.
Zonbergs trying to keep a closed guard but Crawford is proving a slippery customer.
Zonbergs keeping moving, preventing Crawford from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zonbergs tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Crawford looking to score a takedown here. Zonbergs is defending well but Crawford drives through and ends up in Zonbergs's guard.
Crawford is working Zonbergs over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Crawford chips away with some ground and pound.
Zonbergs trying to keep a closed guard but Crawford is proving a slippery customer.
Crawford scoring with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zonbergs lands a decent punch to the body there.
Zonbergs is trying to keep Crawford in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunars Zonbergs dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Crawford gets tackled into the cage by Zonbergs. Zonbergs maintains the clinch.
Crawford wants a takedown but no success here.
Zonbergs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Crawford's efforts to push away.
Zonbergs comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A shot in the inside from Zonbergs.
Crawford wants to stall.
#TD#
Zonbergs manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Zonbergs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#ES#
Zonbergs manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T1#
Crawford is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zonbergs to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Zonbergs pulls guard.
Zonbergs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Crawford wants to control from the top but Zonbergs keeps moving.
Zonbergs throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Crawford wants to control from the top but Zonbergs keeps moving.
Zonbergs is wriggling around but Crawford manages to pass to half guard.
#T2#
Zonbergs wants to get back to full guard.
Zonbergs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Crawford is working away from the top position though.
Zonbergs wants to improve his position but Crawford is controlling well.
Zonbergs is not content to let Crawford control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Crawford is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Crawford wants to control but Zonbergs is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Zonbergs lands a head kick!
Crawford misses with a takedown attempt
and Zonbergs counters with a nice uppercut.
Gunars Zonbergs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zachary Crawford.#TD2#
Crawford feints and as Zonbergs raises his hands in defense, Crawford changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Zonbergs has his feet on Crawford's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Crawford is breathing heavily.
Crawford scores with a leg kick.
Gunars Zonbergs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crawford fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zonbergs stuffs the takedown attempt from Crawford. Crawford gets slowly back to his feet. #T4##CL#
Zonbergs darts in and clinches Crawford up against the cage.#BC#
Zonbergs breaks from the clinch.
Crawford digs a good body shot into Zonbergs's ribs.
Crawford throws a leg kick
and Zonbergs counters with a flying knee. Nice. #TD2#
Zonbergs gets caught flat footed, as Crawford shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Zonbergs has his hands on Crawford's head, controlling the position. #ES#
Zonbergs scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#CL#
Zonbergs closes the distance and pushes Crawford back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunars Zonbergs dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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#
Crawford misses with a few strikes there.
Crawford takes a kick to the side of the head.#TD#
Zonbergs gets the takedown into side control.
Crawford is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Crawford is trying to control Zonbergs's posture. Zonbergs takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Crawford! Zonbergs is rotating here... this could be the end... Crawford is out! Zonbergs has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gunars Zonbergs! |
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