Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 80
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Crowder slips under a jab.
Watts looks to land a right hand but Crowder moved out of range.
Crowder is looking to counter the offense by Watts and move into the clinch.
Watts misses with an uppercut. Crowder saw that one coming.
Watts looks to score with a jab to the body but Crowder is just out of range.
As Watts tries to get set, Crowder tries to push him back and clinch up but Watts manages to avoid the attempt.
Watts misses with a lunging right hand
and Crowder counters with a leg kick.
Watts takes a swing at Crowder's ribcage but misses.
Crowder connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Crowder feints and then cracks Watts's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Watts down.
Watts swats away the attempt to clinch by Crowder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watts fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Crowder throws a low kick but Watts avoids it.
Watts swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Watts checks the leg kick nicely there. #T1#
Watts misses the shot to the body. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Crowder tries to work over Watts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crowder.
Crowder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crowder misses with the head strike.
Crowder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crowder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Watts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crowder works on Watts's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Crowder.
Watts prevents a body shot from Crowder.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crowder.
Crowder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Watts tries to throw a body punch but Crowder avoids it by throwing Watts back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Watts fails to land. #BC2#
Watts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crowder lands an overhand right.#T2#
A clash of legs there as Crowder blocks the low kick.
Watts throws a shot from downtown. Crowder moves away and avoids it.
Crowder throwing a counter right hand but Watts manages to avoid it.
Crowder scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Crowder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Watts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crowder misses with an uppercut.
Watts looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crowder throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Crowder throws a low kick but it's checked well by Watts.
Muhammad Watts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Watts misses with a hook.
Watts takes a swing at Crowder's ribcage but misses.
Crowder closes the distance looking to clinch
and Watts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Watts misses with a straight left. #T3#
Crowder misses with a takedown attempt
and Watts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crowder dodges the punch combination from Watts.
Crowder bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Crowder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Watts.
Crowder ducks under a wild hook from Watts.
Watts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Watts with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Crowder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Watts.
Watts is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Watts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crowder ducks under a wild hook from Watts.#T4##CL#
Crowder has Watts up against the cage in a clinch.
Watts misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Watts.
Crowder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Watts's elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watts misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crowder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Watts lands with a left to the head.
Crowder misses with a punch to the body.
Crowder lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crowder tries to work over Watts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crowder misses with a body punch.
Watts throws a punch but it's blocked by Crowder.
Watts gets through Crowder's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Crowder swings wildly with an uppercut but Watts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crowder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crowder lands a left hand.
Crowder has a couple of punches blocked by Watts. #T5#
Watts scores with a shot to the side of Crowder's head.
Watts misses with the head strike.
Crowder lands a hook that snaps the head of Watts backwards. #BC2#
Watts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crowder is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A leg kick checked by Watts.
Crowder takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Crowder moves into the clinch.
Crowder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Watts lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Watts misses with some punches.
Crowder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crowder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Watts lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crowder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crowder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Watts works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T6#
Crowder pushes Watts back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Crowder is working Watts over against the cage.
Crowder pushes Watts back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crowder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Watts misses with the head strike.
Crowder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Watts working hard to break the clinch.
Crowder lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Watts creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Crowder.
Crowder misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Crowder.
Watts blocks an uppercut.
Crowder lands a shot to the body.
Crowder fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Watts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crowder connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T7#
Crowder tries to move into range but Watts moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Watts circles away from the clinch attempt.
Watts appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Watts checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Crowder.
Crowder has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Watts finds it's way round the side to connect with Crowder's head.
Crowder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Watts.
Crowder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Watts throws out the jab.
Watts throws a big shot that misses.
Crowder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Watts keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Watts was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Crowder closes the distance and pushes Watts back into the cage.
Watts lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crowder backwards.
Crowder tries a body shot but Watts blocks it.
Crowder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crowder fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T8#
Crowder misses with the head strike.
Crowder tries to work over Watts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crowder. #TD#
Crowder works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Watts has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Crowder has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crowder can't find room to land a body shot as Watts controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Watts.
Watts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crowder throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wattss head.
Crowder tries for a takedown but Watts manages to get underhooks.
Crowder working aggressively here.
Watts blocks a body shot from Crowder.
Crowder can't find room to land a body shot as Watts controls the action.
Watts takes a shot to the head.
Crowder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Watts.
Watts misses with a punch to the body.
Watts works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T9#
Watts presses Crowder against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Watts blocks an uppercut.
Crowder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Watts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Watts blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Watts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
An inside leg kick from Crowder misses.
Watts moves forwards but Crowder connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Muhammad Watts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Crowder has Watts up against the cage in a clinch.
Watts misses with a body punch.
Crowder struggles to land a body shot inside as Watts controls his hands.
Watts presses Crowder against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Watts blocking some punches.
Watts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Watts makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Crowder tries to work over Watts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Boyd Crowder will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Crowder looks to throw a body kick
enabling Watts to counter with a crisp jab.
Watts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crowder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Watts scores with a hook to the body. Crowder takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Watts bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Crowder's head backwards.
Crowder connects with a leg kick.
Watts lands a two punch combo.
Watts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crowder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Watts lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Crowder.
Watts throws a hook but Crowder avoids it easily.
Watts slips under a jab.
A cross from Crowder lands.
Nice jab there from Crowder. #T1#
Crowder misses with a low kick.
Crowder loads up on a big right hand but Watts slips the punch.
Watts lands a slapping body shot.
Watts misses with a left hand
and Crowder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Watts swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Crowder.
Watts scores with a nice head shot.
Crowder has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crowder there as he acknowledges the shot.
Watts lands a nice shot that snaps Crowder's head back.
Watts scores with a nice right hand.
Watts fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Crowder takes one to the chin there.#ROC2#Crowder is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watts cracks Crowder with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Crowder falls to his knees and Watts 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 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muhammad Watts!
Muhammad Watts is the new welterweight champion!
Muhammad Watts seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TOF 68
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Knight there.
Knight lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Knight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crowder.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knight.
Knight scores with a jab.
Knight throws a looping overhand right but Crowder ducks down to avoid it.
Crowder is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Knight.
Crowder throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knight counters with a left to the body.
Knight checks the leg kick.
Crowder staying out of range there.
Crowder feints a counter leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Knight misses the target.
Crowder slips under a jab.
Knight backing away here, and Crowder unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Knight has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crowder.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crowder throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Knight's waist but Knight gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Crowder off to one side. #T1#
Crowder misses with an attempted mid kick.
Crowder chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Knight misses the shot to the body.
Knight throws out a loose jab but Crowder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knight feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Crowders jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Knight jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crowder is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Knight. #CL2#
Crowder rushes Knight and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Crowder tries a body shot but Knight blocks it.
Knight definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Knight blocking some punches.
Knight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crowder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crowder. #T2#
Knight tries a body shot but Crowder blocks it. #TD2#
Crowder gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knight has his hands on Crowder's head, controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crowder accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crowder passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Knight parries the strikes from Crowder easily there. Crowder is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Knight to escape. #SUB2#
Crowder looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Crowder throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Crowder tries to score with some ground and pound. Knight controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
You can see the frustration on Knight's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Crowder misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Crowder 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.
Knight struggling a bit here.
Crowder throws an elbow but Knight slips to the side and avoids it well.
Knight defending against the ground and pound.
Crowder tries to advance to mount but can't.
Crowder has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Crowder working the ground and pound but Knight is defending the strikes.
Crowder postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Knight avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Crowder.
Knight is trying to control Crowder's posture but Crowder avoids it. #T4#
Crowder working the ground and pound but Knight is defending the strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Knight is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Crowder tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Crowder working the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Crowder working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Knight tries to buck Crowder off but Crowder is having none of it.#T5#
An elbow from Crowder crashes against the mat.
Crowder in side control, throwing shots but Knight defends.
Crowder working the ground and pound from side control.
Knight isn't going anywhere.
Knight tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Crowder throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Knight works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Crowder lands strikes from half guard.
Crowder sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Knight defending well though. #SUB2#
Crowder is trying to work for a kimura but Knight is defending well. #T6#
Knight moves into full guard.
Crowder works over Knight with some ground and pound from guard.
Knight seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Crowder throws a strike but Knight rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Knight content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Knight showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Knight working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Crowder's head.#SUB2#
Crowder has an active guard here but Knight has managed to pass into half guard. #T7#
Crowder makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Crowder.
Knight makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Crowder is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Knight tries to free his leg and advance position but Crowder is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Crowder is looking for a triangle but Knight pushes his legs off easily.
Knight is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Knight stopping the sweep attempt from Crowder.
Knight advances to half guard.
Knight trying to control the action but Crowder is working from the bottom. #T8#
Crowder wants to get back to full guard.
Crowder keeps trying to improve his position.
Knight winds up and cracks Crowder with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Crowder gets back to full guard.
Knight controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Crowder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Knight wants to control from the top but Crowder keeps moving. #SUB2#
Crowder looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Knight scoring with punches to the head and body. #T9#
Knight cracks Crowder with a solid left hand.
Crowder looking for a sweep. Not yet Crowder, not yet.
Crowder keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Crowder has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Knight is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Crowder.
Knight connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Crowder some visible discomfort.
Crowder tries to bench press Knight off him but Knight keeps the position.
Knight is putting a hurting on Crowder here, landing some big shots from side control.
Crowder is looking for a sweep.
Crowder is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Crowder manages to work his way to half guard, despite Knight's best efforts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Terrell Knight will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Crowder looks to clinch
and Knight counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A nice leg kick from Crowder, right into the meat of the thigh.
Knight connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Crowder momentarily. #CL2#
Crowder closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knight scores with a shoulder strike.
Knight lands a left hand.
Knight misses with a punch on the inside.
Crowder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crowder tries to throw a body punch but Knight avoids it by throwing Crowder back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crowder.
Knight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crowder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knight's elbow.
Crowder tries to work over Knight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knight prevents a body shot from Crowder.
Knight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crowder lands a hook that snaps the head of Knight backwards. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crowder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crowder tries a body shot but Knight blocks it.
Boyd Crowder seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knight lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Crowder misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Knight tightens his grip and picks Crowder up, before dumping him to the ground. Crowder manages to land in guard.
Crowder looking for a sweep. Not yet Crowder, not yet.
Crowder keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Crowder is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Knight avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Crowder looking for a sweep. Not yet Crowder, not yet.
Crowder keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully. #T2#
Knight lands a couple of elbows.
Knight is pushing down on Crowder's leg trying to pass to half guard. Crowder is fighting to maintain full guard but Knight has managed to sneak the leg through.
Crowder on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Knight lands a nice short elbow.
Knight lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight trying to control from half guard but Crowder is working away.
Knight slips a nice elbow through Crowder's hands, connecting with Crowder's forehead.
Knight looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Crowder with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Knight looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Crowder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Knight is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Crowder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Crowder moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Knight lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Knight avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Knight won't allow Crowder to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Crowder working for a triangle but Knight defends it easily. #T4##SUB2#
Crowder is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Knight is aware though and is defending well.
Crowder is breathing heavily.
Crowder wants to sweep here but Knight controlling him for the moment.
Knight sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Knight works over Crowder with some ground and pound from guard.
Knight content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Crowder is looking for a triangle but Knight pushes his legs off easily.
Knight scoring with punches to the head and body. #T5#
Knight preventing the sweep.
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Crowder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Crowder is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Knight defends well.
Knight lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Crowder is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Crowder wants to free his trapped foot but Knight is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Crowder thows a huge punch but Knight dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Crowder seems to be looking for submissions. #T6#
Knight trying to hold on to Crowder's head to control him but Crowder postures up.
Knight is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Crowder's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Crowder's back!
Knight punishes Crowder with strikes from the back mount.
Knight just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Knight softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Knight is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here.
Crowder felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Crowder rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #T7#
Crowder tries to roll over but Knight keeps him under control.
Crowder is not content to let Knight control the position.
Crowder moves into full guard.
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Crowder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knight connects with a couple of short punches.
Knight landing some decent shots from guard.
Knight trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Crowder has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Knight can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Knight is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Crowder has his feet on Knight's thighs here. He's pushed Knight off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Knight screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Boyd Crowder!
Boyd Crowder is the new welterweight champion!

Event: TOF 62
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1#
Crowder looks to throw the jab but Gibbons is out of range.
Gibbons scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Crowder closes the distance and clinches.
Gibbons tries to circle away but Crowder has him pinned against the cage.
Gibbons is trying to break the clinch but Crowder is controlling him.
Gibbons prevents a body shot from Crowder.
Gibbons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gibbons wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Crowder.
Crowder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crowder scores with a shot to the side of Gibbons's head.
Crowder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gibbons slows down the pace here.
Crowder lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowder keeps control of Gibbons as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Crowder tries a body shot but Gibbons blocks it.
Crowder can't find room to land a body shot as Gibbons controls the action.
Gibbons definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Crowder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gibbons backwards.
Crowder has Gibbons pressed against the cage, preventing Gibbons from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Gibbons is trying to break free.
Gibbons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Crowder.
Crowder softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Crowder throws a punch but it's blocked by Gibbons.
Gibbons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gibbons working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Crowder fails to land.
Crowder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gibbons's elbow.
Crowder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gibbons.
Gibbons tries a body shot but Crowder blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Crowder fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crowder.
Gibbons prevents a body shot from Crowder.
Gibbons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gibbons working aggressively here.
Crowder tries a body shot but Gibbons blocks it.
Gibbons is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Crowder lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gibbons backwards.
Crowder lands a right hand. #T2#
Crowder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gibbons's elbow.
Gibbons scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crowder can't find room to land a body shot as Gibbons controls the action.
Nice body punch from Crowder.
Gibbons lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crowder backwards.
Crowder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gibbons blocks a body shot from Crowder.
Crowder struggles to land a body shot inside as Gibbons controls his hands.
Crowder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gibbons misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gibbons's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gibbons pushes Crowder back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Crowder tries to work over Gibbons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crowder working aggressively here.
Crowder throws a punch but it's blocked by Gibbons.
Gibbons misses with some punches.
Gibbons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crowder tries a body shot but Gibbons blocks it.
Crowder misses with a punch to the body.
Crowder lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Good body shot from Crowder.
A frustrated look appears on Gibbons's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Crowder. #TD2#
Crowder tightens his grip and picks Gibbons up, before dumping him to the ground. Gibbons manages to land in guard.
Gibbons is wriggling around but Crowder manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Crowder tries to pass to full mount but Gibbons defends it.
Crowder throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Crowder has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Crowder trying to pass the guard but Gibbons defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gibbons keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Crowder lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Crowder thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Crowder prevents Gibbons from improving his position.
Crowder sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gibbons defending well though.
Crowder lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Gibbons is defending against the submission attempts here by Crowder.
Gibbons is trying to control but can't.
Crowder working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Gibbons's thigh. Gibbons counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crowder throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gibbons works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T5#
Crowder postures up and lands a big shot to Gibbons's brow.
Crowder stands and throws Gibbons's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Crowder has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gibbons!
Crowder looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gibbons takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gibbons gets back to half guard.
Crowder looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gibbons blocking the ground and pound attempt from Crowder.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crowder takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Crowder working over Gibbons with some ground and pound. Gibbons looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Crowder lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gibbons trying to control here. #T6#
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. Crowder connects with a nice short shot to Gibbons's temple.
Crowder lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Crowder working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gibbons taking some punishment here, with Crowder in his half guard.
Crowder thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gibbons's head.
Ground and pound from Crowder.
Crowder scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gibbons taking some punishment here, with Crowder in his half guard.
Gibbons is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Crowder scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gibbons on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T7##SUB2#
Crowder in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Gibbons tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Crowder!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Boyd Crowder!

Event: TOF 56
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Crowder misses with a right hand
and Veal counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crowder thinking.
Veal throws a low kick, looking for Crowder's leg but Crowder calmly moves out of range.
Veal thumps Crowder with a low kick.
Crowder on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Crowder lands a nice leg kick that just misses Veal's sensitive parts.
Crowder throws a big shot that misses.
Veal throws a head kick but Crowder moves out of range.
Veal throws a head kick but Crowder moves out of range. #TD#
Veal tries to sprawl but Crowder drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Crowder lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Crowder is trying to work for a kimura but Veal is defending well.
Veal is trying to control but can't. #T1##SUB2#
Veal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Veal is trying to maintain the position but Crowder is very close to passing his half guard.
Veal might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Crowder haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crowder missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Crowder is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Crowder slips a nice elbow through Veal's hands, connecting with Veal's forehead.
Crowder moves into full mount! Veal won't be happy about that!
Veal really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Crowder has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Veal's face. #T2#
Veal wants to hold on but Crowder pushes him away.
Veal is trying to escape the mount.
Veal is in a horrible position here. Crowder smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Crowder pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crowder scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Veal really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Crowder with good strikes from the mount here!
Crowder landing strikes from the mount.
Veal felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Veal is in a horrible position here. Crowder smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #ROC#Veal is rocked!
Crowder lands a nice shot to the head.
Veal is still in real trouble! Can Crowder finish him?
A big strike lands for Crowder! That's really hurt Veal and he's turned his back - Crowder keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Crowder jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boyd Crowder!

Event: TOF 48
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1##TD#
Crowder closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Anubis did well to prevent Crowder getting side control.
Crowder is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Anubis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crowder is nestled in close to Anubis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Crowder drops an elbow to the side of Anubis's head.
Anubis trying to control from the bottom.
Crowder working the head and body with strikes.
Crowder working the head and body with strikes.
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. Crowder connects with a nice short shot to Anubis's temple.
Crowder working over Anubis with some ground and pound. Anubis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crowder is nestled in close to Anubis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Crowder looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Crowder takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Crowder looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Anubis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1##SUB#
Crowder is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Crowder is looking for a kimura but Anubis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Crowder to get the leverage.
Crowder landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Crowder slips a nice elbow through Anubis's hands, connecting with Anubis's forehead.
Anubis wants to get back to full guard.
Crowder is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Crowder working over Anubis with some ground and pound. Anubis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Crowder is looking to advance position but Anubis won't allow it.
Anubis is trying to maintain the position but Crowder is very close to passing his half guard.
Anubis is looking to improve his position.
Crowder working Anubis over with strikes. #T2##SUB2#
Anubis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crowder looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Crowder landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Crowder.
Anubis tries to get to full guard but Crowder has control of the leg.
Crowder uses his free foot to push down on Anubis's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Anubis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crowder landing strikes from the mount and Anubis is in trouble!
Anubis tries to lock up and control but Crowder gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Crowder pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Crowder connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #T3#
Anubis working to try and regain half guard.
Anubis is in a horrible position here. Crowder smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Crowder prevents Anubis from getting the reversal.
Crowder landing strikes from the mount and Anubis is in trouble!
Crowder looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Crowder landing punches.
Crowder lands a heavy elbow.
Crowder with a couple of short strikes.#ROC#Anubis is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anubis is bucking up trying to escape but Crowder cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Anubis is still in real trouble! Can Crowder finish him?
Crowder looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Anubis covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boyd Crowder!

Event: TOF 41
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Crowder lands a leg kick that knocks Daugherty off balance momentarily.
We've been informed that Daugherty has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Daugherty dives in and grabs Crowder's left leg, looking for a takedown. Crowder pushes down on Daugherty's head and hops out.
Crowder fires out a quick counter leg kick but Daugherty just manages to avoid it.
Daugherty throws a leg kick but Crowder moved away.
Daugherty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crowder.#CL#
Crowder fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Daugherty, pushing him back against the cage.
Crowder works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Crowder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daugherty backwards.
Crowder gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Daugherty.
Daugherty has Crowder pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Crowder manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Boyd Crowder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of McCauley Daugherty.
Crowder lands a nice shot to the body. #TD#
Crowder gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Crowder looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Daugherty with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daugherty is trying to get back to full guard.
Crowder lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Crowder seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Crowder 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.
Crowder working Daugherty over with strikes.
Daugherty taking some punishment here, with Crowder in his half guard.
Crowder is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Daugherty won't allow Crowder to pass to mount.
Crowder lands with a punch from half guard.
Crowder wants to pass the guard but Daugherty is defending well.
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. Crowder connects with a nice short shot to Daugherty's temple.
Daugherty taking some punishment here, with Crowder in his half guard. #SUB#
Crowder is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Daugherty is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Boyd Crowder!
McCauley Daugherty spoke after the fight, saying 'I didn't get the win today, but first thing tomorrow I'll be on the Gym and comeback stronger!'.

Event: TOF 35
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1##TD#
Crowder drives through with a takedown into Winston's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Crowder throwing strikes but missing.
Crowder working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Crowder with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Crowder with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Winston throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Winston keeping full guard, as Crowder tries to pass.
Crowder connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowder landing with the ground and pound.
Crowder tries to free his leg and advance position but Winston is retaining full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Crowder's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Crowder distracts Winston with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Winston is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Crowder has his hands clasped together but Winston extends and breaks Crowder's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Winston.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eric Winston!

Event: TOF 31
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Crowder moves into range and clinches up with Watts.
Crowder lands a nice shot to the body.
Crowder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crowder.
Crowder throws a head punch that misses.
Watts throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Crowder fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crowder.
A short right from Crowder.
Crowder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crowder has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Watts avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Watts throws a head punch that misses.
Watts lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watts lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Crowder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crowder is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Watts gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Crowder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Watts's elbow. #TD2#
Crowder has Watts pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Crowder pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Watts tumbling to the mat - Crowder dives into Watts's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crowder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Crowder slips nicely into half guard.
Crowder moves into full mount! Watts won't be happy about that!
Watts tries to hold on but Crowder pushes him away.
Crowder lands a heavy elbow.
Watts holds on to Crowder as tight as he can, avoiding damage.#SUB2#
Crowder swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Watts is now in Crowder's guard. A big mistake from Crowder there, giving up the dominant position!
Watts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Crowder is looking for a triangle but Watts pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Crowder working for a triangle but Watts defends it easily. #T2##SUB2#
Crowder throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Crowder looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Watts stopping the sweep attempt from Crowder.
Watts trying to control the position from guard on top but Crowder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Crowder working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Watts doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Watts manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Watts controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3##SUB2#
Crowder had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Watts defends it easily.
Crowder lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Watts lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crowder wants to sweep here but Watts controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Watts got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crowder has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Watts has managed to get both his arms back between Crowder's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Crowder had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Watts defends it easily.#T4#
Crowder keeping full guard, as Watts tries to pass. #SUB2#
Crowder is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Watts defends well.
Watts won't allow Crowder to sweep him here.
Watts 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.
Watts'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.
Watts stopping the sweep attempt from Crowder.
Crowder lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T5#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Watts is on top in guard. #REVR#
Crowder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Watts is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Crowder working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Watts has passed into half guard!
Crowder tries to get to full guard but Watts has control of the leg.
Watts is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Crowder is looking to improve his position. #T6##SUB2#
Crowder looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crowder is trying to get back to full guard.
Crowder is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Watts's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Watts's back!#SUB2#
Crowder is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Watts knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Watts for a finish.
Watts is trying to break free.
Watts avoids the strikes from Crowder.
Watts tries to break free. #SUB2#
Crowder looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Watts taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Boyd Crowder!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 29, 2023

#R1#
Plutarque tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crowder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crowder appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Plutarque tries for a takedown but Crowder circles away easily#TD#
and Crowder counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Crowder.
Plutarque wants to sweep here but Crowder controlling him for the moment.
Crowder controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Crowder scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Crowder lands a couple of elbows.
Crowder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crowder stopping the sweep attempt from Plutarque.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plutarque can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crowder controls the pace.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Plutarque is on top in guard. #REVB#
Crowder trying to control the position. #T1#
Crowder lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Plutarque lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Crowder looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Crowder is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plutarque postures up in Crowder's guard and throws a big left but Crowder blocks it.
Crowder is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Plutarque looking to pass the guard.
Plutarque trying to move into half guard but instead Crowder has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Plutarque wants to sweep here but Crowder controlling him for the moment.
Crowder with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Plutarque keeping full guard, as Crowder tries to pass.
Plutarque wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Crowder is now in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Plutarque wants to improve his position but Crowder is controlling well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Crowder lands a nice short elbow.
Crowder is looking to take a break and control but Plutarque is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crowder slips a nice elbow through Plutarque's hands, connecting with Plutarque's forehead.
Plutarque has hold of Crowder's hands but Crowder slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crowder trying to mount his opponent but Plutarque defends it.
Crowder landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Plutarque is staying active underneath Crowder, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Crowder is taking a breather. Plutarque 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.#T3#
Plutarque wants to control but Crowder is keeping busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Crowder lands a nice short elbow.
Crowder stalling.
Plutarque slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Plutarque keeping full guard, as Crowder tries to pass.
Crowder is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Plutarque is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Crowder is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Crowder passes into half guard.
Plutarque is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Crowder scores with a couple of nice shots.
Plutarque makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Plutarque.#SUB2#
Plutarque looking for a guillotine here but Crowder defends easily.
Crowder controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plutarque keeping moving, preventing Crowder from controlling successfully.
Plutarque is trying to control the position but Crowder postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boyd Crowder dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Plutarque with a nice cross.
Crowder swats away the attempt to clinch by Plutarque.
Jean Michel Plutarque is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crowder throws a sloppy head kick and Plutarque moves out of range easily.
Plutarque tries to clinch up but Crowder circles away and keeps his distance.
As Plutarque backs away, Crowder returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Crowder swats away the attempt to clinch by Plutarque.
Crowder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crowder swats away the attempt to clinch by Plutarque.
Crowder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plutarque is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Plutarque looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crowder tries to counter with a takedown but Plutarque is quick to defend against it.
Plutarque fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Crowder tries to counter with a takedown but Plutarque is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Crowder tries to land a leg kick but Plutarque saw it coming and moves away.
Crowder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Plutarque tries to close the distance and clinch but Crowder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crowder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Crowder misses the target.
Plutarque moves in looking to clinch but Crowder pushes him off.
Crowder walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Plutarque checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Plutarque is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Plutarque with a poor takedown
and Plutarque takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Plutarque closes the distance looking to clinch
and Crowder counters with a stiff right hand.
Plutarque tries to clinch but Crowder moves out of range.
Crowder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Plutarque has a takedown stuffed.
Boyd Crowder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Michel Plutarque.#T2#
Plutarque tries to clinch up.
Plutarque blocks a leg kick.
Boyd Crowder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crowder loads up on a big right hand but Plutarque slips the punch.
Plutarque wants to clinch but Crowder slips to the side#TD#
and Crowder counters with a single leg into guard. Plutarque didn't expect that.
Plutarque looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crowder scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crowder advances to half guard.
Plutarque is in trouble now - Crowder has advanced to mount!
Plutarque is squirming around, avoiding Crowder's attempts to control the action.
Plutarque is trying to escape the mount.
Crowder with the ground and pound from mount. #T3#
Plutarque really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Crowder connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Crowder lands a couple of good shots and Plutarque has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Crowder has Plutarque flattened out and is raining down punches. #ROC#Plutarque is rocked!
Crowder just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Plutarque is still in real trouble! Can Crowder finish him?
You can see the frustration on Plutarque's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Plutarque seems to have recovered his senses.
Plutarque is covering up but some of the strikes from Crowder are getting through and doing damage.
Plutarque tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Crowder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Plutarque can do to turn this around?
Crowder controlling the position easily from mount.
Crowder looking to finish Plutarque with some ground and pound. This is bad for Plutarque!
Crowder looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Plutarque can't escape the position.
Crowder lands a heavy elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plutarque tries to reverse the position but Crowder maintains control.
Boyd Crowder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Crowder looking to secure an arm triangle but Plutarque defends it well. #SUB#
Crowder is working for a guillotine from mount but Plutarque frees his head quite easily.
Plutarque is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Crowder dominating with strikes here.
Plutarque takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boyd Crowder dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A punch combination from Plutarque misses.
Crowder appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Plutarque tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crowder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Plutarque misses with a double jab #TD#
and Crowder counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Plutarque wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Crowder manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Plutarque works his way to full guard. Good work.
Crowder wants to control from the top but Plutarque keeps moving.
Crowder working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowder slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Crowder slips nicely into half guard.
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. Crowder connects with a nice short shot to Plutarque's temple. #T1#
Crowder works his way into full mount!
Crowder wants to control the pace but Plutarque is squirming around nicely.
Plutarque taking shots to the head.
The referee warns Plutarque that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Crowder can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Plutarque is looking to escape.
Crowder controlling from mount.
Plutarque takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Crowder fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #T2#
Crowder trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Crowder content just to control the position here.
Plutarque bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crowder looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Crowder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Plutarque wants to control from the top but Crowder keeps moving.
Crowder wants to sweep but no luck.
Plutarque wants to control from the top but Crowder keeps moving.
Plutarque stopping the sweep attempt from Crowder.
Boyd Crowder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Plutarque wants to control from the top but Crowder keeps moving.
Plutarque throws a big right hand that misses.
Crowder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Plutarque working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Crowder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Plutarque stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crowder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crowder managing to control the position.
Plutarque pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crowder is keeping the position for now.
Crowder managing to control the position.
Crowder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Plutarque is one step ahead there. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Crowder is controlling Plutarque's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Plutarque closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Crowder counters with a shoot takedown. Plutarque fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Plutarque is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jean Michel Plutarque has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crowder tries to free his leg and advance position but Plutarque is retaining full guard.
Crowder slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Plutarque is looking for a sweep.
Plutarque looks to move to half guard but instead Crowder has passed into mount! Damn!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boyd Crowder!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 22, 2023

#R1#
Shima throws a head kick but Crowder moves out of range.
Shima dips to his left and cracks Crowder with an uppercut!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shima is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shima blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Shima.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Shima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crowder's elbow.
Shima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crowder softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Shima blocking some punches.
Crowder being controlled against the cage.
Crowder tries to throw a body punch but Shima avoids it by throwing Crowder back against the cage.
Crowder has a couple of punches blocked by Shima.
Shima blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Crowder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Shima rushes Crowder and presses him up against the cage.
Shima prevents the takedown attempt.
Shima prevents a takedown attempt there.
Crowder looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shima works on Crowder's body with a couple of short punches.
Crowder misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Crowder pushes Shima back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shima lands with a light punch inside.
Shima lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shima is pressed up against the cage. Crowder has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shima down to the mat. Shima avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boyd Crowder. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Shima forces Crowder back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Crowder is trying to trip Shima. He has hold of a leg but Shima is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Crowder persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shima seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Shima keeping moving, preventing Crowder from controlling successfully.
Shima lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Crowder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Crowder lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Shima wants to get back to his feet but Crowder is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shima is trying to control the position but Crowder postures up.
Crowder won't allow Shima to get back to his feet.
Crowder postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Crowder trying to move into half guard but instead Shima has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Crowder tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Shima would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Shima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crowder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crowder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shima is one step ahead there.
Shima forces his way into half guard.
Crowder is staying active underneath Shima, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shima tries to stand and escape but Crowder is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Shima clinches with his opponent.
Shima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shima takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tetsuo Shima seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
Crowder works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Crowder trying to control but Shima is working from the bottom.
Shima wants to get back to his feet but Crowder is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Crowder lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Crowder advances position into side control!
Crowder trying to control the position but Shima is working away. #T1##SUB#
Crowder is trying to get an arm triangle but Shima is defending well.
Sloppy strikes there by Crowder.
Crowder wants to control but Shima is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shima is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Crowder has just dragged him back down to the mat.#ES2#
Shima bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Shima throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crowder.
It looked like Crowder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2##CL2#
Crowder gets tackled into the cage by Shima. Shima maintains the clinch.
Shima slows down the pace here.
Shima blocks an uppercut.
Shima is looking to control Crowder's arms but Crowder gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shima has his back to the cage.
Crowder lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD#
Crowder is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Shima can't fight it off and eventually Crowder manages to take the fight to the floor. Shima looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Crowder passes Shima's left leg - he's now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crowder wants to advance to full mount but Shima doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T3#
Crowder is stalling in the full guard.
Crowder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Crowder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Crowder trying to control the position from guard on top but Shima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crowder with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shima wants to improve his position but instead Crowder has moved into half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shima is trying to control but can't.
Crowder not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Crowder is working for a submission of some sort.
Crowder not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shima regains full guard. Nicely done.
Crowder connects with a couple of short punches.
Shima pulls Crowder in to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boyd Crowder dominated that second round.
That's time! Crowder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Crowder misses with a kick to the body
and Shima counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Shima moves into the clinch.
Shima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crowder will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shima up against the cage.
Shima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crowder misses with a body punch.
Shima letting Crowder take a breather here.
Shima just leaning against Crowder, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shima looking to slow down the pace here.
Crowder lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Crowder is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shima trying to control the position but instead, Crowder has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shima into the cage.
Shima has Crowder pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tetsuo Shima.#CL2#
Crowder gets tackled into the cage by Shima. Shima maintains the clinch.
Crowder slowing the pace effectively.
Shima lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crowder backwards.
Crowder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crowder misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Shima. #T2#
Shima lands a left hand. #BC#
Crowder breaks the clinch.
A slow jab from Shima misses its intended target.
Good shot there by Crowder.
Tetsuo Shima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crowder slips a jab from Shima.
Crowder appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Crowder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shima.
Crowder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tetsuo Shima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Crowder or perhaps it was just good defense by Shima, which made it look bad.
Shima misses with a jab to the body
and Shima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shima tries to clinch but Crowder is having none of it.
Shima misses with a left hand
and Crowder counters with a nice body shot.
Donk. Shima catches Crowder right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Good leg kick by Crowder.
Shima tries to clinch but Crowder is having none of it.
Shima misses with a right hand
and Crowder counters with a stiff right hand.
Shima tries to clinch there but Crowder circles away.
Crowder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crowder connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A cross from Shima lands.#CL2#
Shima instigates a clinch.
Shima digs a right hand into Crowder's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Crowder's gas tank.
Shima stalling against the cage.
Crowder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Crowder as Shima tries to tie him up. #T4#
Shima is pressed up against the cage. Crowder has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shima down to the mat. Shima avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boyd Crowder. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Crowder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shima tries a body shot but Crowder blocks it.
Crowder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shima misses with a punch to the body.
Shima taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Crowder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shima's elbow.
Crowder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shima displaying some good clinch control by pressing Crowder up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tetsuo Shima.
I think Shima has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tetsuo Shima!
A very excited looking Tetsuo Shima made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Da Great ToTT Check 2
Date: Jun 18, 2022

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Crowder misses with a body shot.
Hank is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Crowder with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hank tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crowder was well out of range. Poor timing from Hank.
Hank throws a body punch but Crowder moves out of range.
Boyd Crowder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Hank fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crowder manages to avoid it.
Hank avoids the body shot from Crowder.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hank misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crowder.
Crowder was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Crowder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hank. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hank keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hank doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hank throws a body punch but Crowder moves out of range.
Crowder throws a body punch but Hank moves out of range.
Hank now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hank throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crowder stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

And that's the end of the fight!
NoHo Hank comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hank 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for NoHo Hank!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for NoHo Hank!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for NoHo Hank!

NoHo Hank wins by unanimous decision!

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