Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: XF 44
Date: Nov 01, 2019

#R1#
Crane takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#
It looks like Ichabod Crane has been cut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bullet.
Bullet digs a good hook to Crane's body.
Crane with a poor takedown
and Bullet counters with a crisp right that sends Crane to the canvas! Bullet follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Bullet!

Event: XF Brawl 3
Date: Oct 10, 2019

#R1#
Udovich staying out of range there.
Udovich ducks under a wild hook from Crane.
Udovich throws a big shot that misses.
Crane misses the shot to the body.
Crane throws an off balance right hand
and Udovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Ichabod Crane has been cut.
Crane looks to score with a jab to the body but Udovich is just out of range.
Udovich drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Crane's head, knocking him out cold! Udovich is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Simon Udovich!
An out of breath Simon Udovich thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: XF 22
Date: Aug 02, 2019

#R1#
Dall keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Crane throws a right hand that misses
and Dall counters with an outside leg kick. #TD#
Dall gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Dall is trying to get an arm triangle but Crane is defending well. #SUB#
Dall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Crane, who protects the arm well.
Crane is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dall has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Dall is trying to get an arm triangle but Crane is defending well.
Crane is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Dall thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Crane defending against the ground and pound. #SUB#
Dall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Crane, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Dall 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crane is not content to let Dall control the position.
Crane is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
You can see the frustration on Crane's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Dall tries for a kimura but Crane is defending well. #SUB#
Dall is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Crane knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Dall is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Crane knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Crane is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dall has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Dall tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dall tries to move to mount but Crane blocks the move with his legs.
Crane avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dall.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Crane sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Crane wants to get back to his feet.
Dall is thwarting Crane's attempts to control the position.
Dall stops Crane from getting back to his feet.
Dall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crane keeps working.
Dall lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Crane looks like he's trying to stand up. #T3#
Crane is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Dall seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Crane has recovered full guard. #ES2#
Crane pushes Dall off and scrambles back to his feet.
A big right from Crane misses.
Dall slips a jab from Crane.
Dall throwing a counter right hand but Crane manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Crane is predictable there #TD#
and Dall counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dall working over Crane with some ground and pound. Crane looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dall prevents Crane from improving his position.#SUB#
Dall is working for a submission of some sort.
Crane is refusing to be controlled, as Dall sits in half guard. #T4#
Crane trying to control from the bottom. #ES2#
Crane kicks off Dall and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dall.
Dall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crane blocks a jab.
A low kick from Crane misses
letting Dall counter with a right hand.
Crane fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dall went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Crane throws a leg kick #TD#
and Dall counters with a takedown into side control.
Crane wants to get back to his feet but Dall drags him back down.
Crane is not content to let Dall control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terryn Dall dominated that round.
That's time! Dall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Crane tries to bum rush Dall with a series of wild strikes but Dall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crane with a lazy takedown attempt
and Crane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crane misses with a takedown attempt
and Dall counters with an outside leg kick.
Dall has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crane.
Crane throws a good cross that connects.
Crane throws an off balance right hand
and Dall counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crane thinking.
Crane swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crane takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
Crane misses with a combination #TD#
and Dall counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dall 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.
Dall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dall postures up in Crane's guard and throws a big left but Crane blocks it.
Dall missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crane can do to turn this around?
Dall works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Crane is refusing to be controlled, as Dall sits in half guard.
Crane trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Dall is trying to work for a kimura but Crane is defending well.
Crane is trying to stand up here but Dall is controlling him well.
Crane has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dall is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Crane wants to improve his position but Dall is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Crane tries to kick Dall off but Dall keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Crane trying to control from the bottom.
Dall prevents Crane from standing back up. #SUB#
Dall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Dall wants to work for an arm triangle but Crane is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Crane is looking to control Dall's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Crane avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Dall seems to be working for a kimura but Crane defends the submission attempt.
Crane wants to get back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3##SUB#
Dall is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #ES2#
Crane manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Dall keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Crane goes for a takedown attempt but Dall pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Terryn Dall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichabod Crane.
Dall throws a big shot that misses.
Dall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crane.
Dall keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Crane tries for a takedown but Dall circles away easily
and Dall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Dall scores with a decent looking hook.
Crane shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dall is looking to counter punch.
Dall throws a sloppy head kick and Crane moves out of range easily.
Crane has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crane there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD#
Dall looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dall trying to control but Crane is working from the bottom.
Dall works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Crane wants to control but Dall is keeping busy.
Dall throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terryn Dall dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Dall tries to clinch up but Crane circles away and keeps his distance.
Crane misses with a takedown attempt
and Dall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ichabod Crane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dall turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Crane misses with a double jab
and Crane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crane misses with a combination
and Dall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crane throws an off balance right hand
and Dall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crane takes a swing at Dall's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Dall moves forwards but Crane connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Terryn Dall is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Crane misses.
A jab from Crane misses.
Crane does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Crane thows a leg kick but Dall checks it
and Dall counters with a straight right hand.
Crane shoots for a takedown but Dall saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dall attempts a counter takedown but Crane avoids it well and moves away.
Crane shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Terryn Dall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichabod Crane.
Crane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crane throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Crane fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dall avoids it really well and circles away.
Dall thinks about countering with a body kick.
Good shot there by Dall.
Crane walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dall.
Crane swings widly with a right hand
and Dall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Crane misses the target.
Dall drops down looking for a counter takedown but Crane sprawls and moves away.#T3#
Crane dives in and grabs Dall's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dall pushes down on Crane's head and hops out.
Crane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dall changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ichabod Crane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dall connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Crane momentarily.
Crane cracks Dall with an open hand slap.
Dall with a jab.
Ichabod Crane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dall slips a straight right by Crane.
Crane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dall tries to avoid it but Crane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dall to the ground. Dall escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Crane with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dall to score with a decent uppercut.
Crane drops his hands momentarily and Dall takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC#
Crane is rocked!#T4#
Crane shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dall makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dall thuds a left hand into Crane's body.#TD#
Dall drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
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!
Crane keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.
Dall is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Terryn Dall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Crane keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.
Dall working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Crane's head.
Dall makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dall with a flurry of punches that miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Terryn Dall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dall 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terryn Dall!
Terryn Dall decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2019

#R1#
Crane shoots and misses #TD#
and Duggan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Duggan wants to control from the top but Crane keeps moving.
Crane is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Crane wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crane is on top in guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duggan looking for a sweep. Not yet Duggan, not yet.
Duggan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Crane tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Crane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Crane wants to sweep but no luck.
Crane wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Duggan is pushing down on Crane's leg trying to pass to half guard. Crane is fighting to maintain full guard but Duggan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Crane tries to kick Duggan off but Duggan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Duggan is trying to control. Crane wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Crane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Duggan prevents Crane from standing back up.
Crane wants to improve his position but Duggan is controlling well. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Duggan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crane keeps working.
Crane is looking to escape.
Crane is looking for a sweep. Duggan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Duggan wants to free his trapped foot but Crane is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Duggan stops Crane from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crane is looking to chop away at Duggan's legs. #TD#
Duggan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Duggan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Duggan is looking to take a break and control but Crane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crane is pushing Duggan's head away, looking to escape. Duggan manages to hold on to the position though.#T3#
Crane manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crane is trying to stand back up but Duggan is controlling him
Duggan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crane keeps working.
Crane is trying to stand back up but Duggan is controlling him
Duggan trying to mount his opponent but Crane defends it.
Crane tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Duggan manages to move to mount!
Crane slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4##ES2#
Crane manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Duggan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Duggan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Crane wants to get back to his feet but Duggan passes into half guard. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duggan wants to pass the guard but Crane is defending well.
Crane trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duggan prevents Crane from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Duggan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Jab, jab by Crane - just one landing.
Crane tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Duggan defends well and Crane ends up having to push Duggan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Duggan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Duggan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Crane tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Duggan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Crane wants to get back to his feet but Duggan drags him back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crane prevents Duggan from moving into mount.
Crane manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1##ES2#
Crane kicks off Duggan and gets to his feet. #TD#
Duggan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Duggan showed some decent athleticism there.
Crane is trying to escape back to his feet but Duggan uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Duggan working away.
Crane wants to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Crane's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Crane tries to improve position but can't.
Crane is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Duggan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Duggan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crane does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Duggan prevents Crane from standing back up.
Crane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #ES2#
Crane kicks Duggan off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Duggan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Crane looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Duggan working away.
Crane pushes Duggan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Duggan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#ES2#
Crane sneaks out the side door and pushes Duggan away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Crane pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Crane throws a jab when Duggan was well out of range.
Crane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Duggan as he avoids it easily.
No joy there for Crane, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3##CL#
Duggan instigates a clinch.
Duggan content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC2#
Crane breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Duggan looking to score a takedown here. Crane is defending well but Duggan drives through and ends up in Crane's guard.
Jim Duggan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Duggan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crane is keeping the position for now.
Duggan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Crane wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Duggan manages to pass to side control.
Crane is trying to stand up here but Duggan is controlling him well.
Duggan trying to control the action but Crane is working from the bottom.
Duggan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Crane knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Duggan controlling the action here.
Crane is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Duggan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Duggan's back!#SUB2#
Crane is persistently looking for the submission but Duggan is defending it well.
Crane softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Duggan staying busy and making it hard for Crane to control.
Crane throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Crane is looking for a rear naked choke here but Duggan reverses the position brilliantly into Crane's guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ichabod Crane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Duggan slips a jab from Crane.
Crane throws a jab but it's blocked by Duggan.
Crane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duggan moves away.#TD#
Duggan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Crane on his heels. He'll look to pass Crane's guard now, I'm sure.
Duggan pushing down on Crane's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Crane is trying to stand back up but Duggan is controlling him
Crane wants to get back to full guard but Duggan has mounted him!
Crane sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Crane is looking for a sweep. Duggan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duggan is looking to take a break and control but Crane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Crane is trying to stand up here but Duggan is controlling him well.
Duggan trying to pass the guard but Crane defending well. #ES2#
Crane manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Duggan keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Crane changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Duggan fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD#
Crane gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Duggan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Duggan stops Crane from standing up. #T2##ES2#
Crane wriggles free and stands up. #TD#
Crane tries to sprawl but Duggan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duggan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Crane knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Crane is trying to stand back up but Duggan is controlling him #ES2#
Crane has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Duggan is on him like a limpet, forcing Crane back against the cage.
Duggan trying to stall but Crane improves his position.
Crane has Duggan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Duggan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Duggan wants to stall. #T3#
Duggan prevents the takedown attempt.
Jim Duggan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichabod Crane.
Duggan stalling in the clinch but Crane improves position.
Crane wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Duggan has him pressed against the cage.
Crane wants a takedown but no success here. #TD#
Duggan has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Crane regains guard immediately. #ES2#
Crane uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Crane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Duggan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Crane to the ground. Duggan is now in Crane's guard.
Duggan trying to control but Crane is working from the bottom.
Crane has control of Duggan's left arm, preventing Duggan from doing any damage.
Duggan is standing up over Crane. Crane looks to escape but Duggan dives into side control. #T4#
Duggan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Crane tries to buck Duggan off but Duggan is having none of it.
Crane manages to work his way to half guard, despite Duggan's best efforts.
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!
Crane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Crane is trying to stand back up but Duggan is controlling him
Crane holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Duggan trying to mount his opponent but Crane defends it.
Crane is trying to stand back up but Duggan is controlling him

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ichabod Crane.
I think Crane 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ichabod Crane!
Ichabod Crane took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Power Matrix Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2019

#R1##TD2#
And Win A closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Crane sneaks out the side door and pushes And Win A away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
And Win A looks to land a combination. Crane sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
And Win A drives through with a takedown into Crane's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Crane has his feet on And Win A's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD2#
And Win A closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Crane to the mat! Crane manages to get full guard. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Crane manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD#
Crane gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, And Win A regains guard.
Crane wants to control from the top but And Win A keeps moving.
Crane tries to free his leg and advance position but And Win A is retaining full guard.
Crane sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed And Win A's guard.
Crane uses his free foot to push down on And Win A's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for And Win A.
Crane lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Crane thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #T1#
You get the feeling that And Win A really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Crane with the ground and pound from mount.
And Win A looks winded!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Crane! And Win A is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ichabod Crane!
Ichabod Crane really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Power Matrix Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2019

#R1#
Crane lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gomez dives in for a single leg takedown but Crane sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gomez doesn't manage to clinch there - Crane circles away.
Crane connects with a leg kick. Gomez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gomez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gomez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gomez fails with the takedown
and Crane counters with a straight right hand.
Ichabod Crane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Gomez.
Gomez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crane swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Crane.
Gomez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomez is not content to let Crane control the position.
Crane works to advance to full mount. Gomez defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Crane lands a heavy elbow. #T1#
Crane landing strikes from the mount.#ROC#
Gomez is rocked!#SUB#
Crane has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Gomez is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ichabod Crane!
Ichabod Crane gave a mention to Power Matrix Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Tea moves into the clinch.#BC#
Crane manages to break the clinch.
Crane darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tea gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Crane counters with a one-two to the body.
Crane connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Crane keeps Tea at a distance using the push kick.
Crane lands a nice shot that snaps Tea's head back.
Tea goes for a double leg but Crane avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Crane continues to drive forward.
Tea fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Crane tries to counter with a takedown but Tea is quick to defend against it.
Ichabod Crane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ice Tea.#TD#
Crane feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crane stands and throws Tea's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tea wants to control but Crane postures up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Crane is trying to get an arm triangle but Tea is defending well. #T1#
Crane has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tea!
Tea is working to get back to half guard.
Crane landing strikes from the mount.
Tea is wriggling around trying to escape.
Crane landing strikes, looking to finish!
Tea really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB#
Crane has control of Tea's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tea regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Crane controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tea is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#T2##SUB#
Crane working for a submission but Tea is keeping him at bay.
Crane prevents Tea from getting the reversal.
Crane raining down hammerfists from mount.
Tea is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Crane 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crane content just to control the position here.
Tea tries to hold on but Crane pushes him away.
Tea has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Crane controlling from the full mount.
Crane unloading with bombs!
Tea 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.
Crane is pressing down on Tea's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tea is holding on for now.
Crane is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Tea is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crane pulls his head out easily.
Crane is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3##SUB2#
Tea looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crane wants to take a breather but Tea is having none of it.
Crane is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Crane is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tea defends it well. #SUB#
Crane is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tea is just riding it out for now. Crane eventually gives up the hold.
Tea is in trouble now - Crane has advanced to mount!
Crane can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tea is looking to escape. #T4##SUB#
Crane has control of Tea's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tea regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Crane is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tea can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Tea tries to hold on but Crane postures up.
Crane lands a couple of good shots and Tea has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Tea is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Crane looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Crane working for a choke but Tea is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Crane looking for the RNC.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ichabod Crane dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Crane lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Crane.
Crane scores with a nice strike.
Crane lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Crane connects with a single shot there.
Ichabod Crane is winning the standup battle so far.
Tea slips a jab and a cross from Crane.
Tea fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tea drops his hands momentarily and Crane takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tea looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Crane is fending him off so far but Tea persists. Nope, Crane circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Crane was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Crane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tea can do to turn this around?
Crane stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crane wants it to stay on the feet.
Ichabod Crane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ice Tea.
Tea shoots in looking for a takedown. Crane tries to sprawl out of it but Tea keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crane manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Crane scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Crane connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
Tea has closed the distance and engaged Crane in a clinch. #BC#
Crane breaks from the clinch.
Crane throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tea darts in looking for a takedown but Crane gets double underhooks and turns Tea into the cage.
Crane connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tea goes for a double leg but Crane avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Crane continues to drive forward.
Nice uppercut lands for Crane. That snapped Tea's head back.
Crane scores with a one two! Tea had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Crane catches Tea with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Crane comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Tea instigates a clinch. #BC#
Crane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crane cracks Tea with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Crane scores with a nice strike.
Crane throws a sloppy head kick and Tea moves out of range easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Crane.
A combination from Crane does no damage.
And Tea tries to counter it with a takedown but Crane pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Crane scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Crane throws a nice looking combination but Tea bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Tea feints and as Crane raises his hands in defense, Tea changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Tea drops back looking for a leg! Crane is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Crane manages to kick Tea off! Tea jumps back into Crane's guard. #T3#
Tea trying to control but Crane is working from the bottom.
Crane has Tea pulled in close to control his posture.
Tea must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#ES#
Crane scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Tea takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL2#
Tea pushes Crane up against the cage in a clinch.
Tea wants a takedown. #BC#
Crane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4##TD#
Crane closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tea's guard.
Crane wants to control from the top but Tea keeps moving.
Crane passes into half guard.
Crane is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Tea looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Crane is trying to control. Tea wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Crane is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crane trying to control from half guard but Tea is working away.
Tea is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ichabod Crane dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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#
Tea is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Crane.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tea is defended easily by Crane.
Tea fails with a takedown attempt.
Tea looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ichabod Crane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crane throws out a powerful jab.
A left and a right from Crane both land. Nice combination. #T1#
A low kick from Crane misses #TD2#
and Tea counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Tea thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Tea looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Crane is trying to buck Tea off.
Tea is looking to take a break and control but Crane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #ES#
Crane throws Tea to one side and escapes!
Crane throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tea on the side of the head.
Crane connects with a leg kick. Tea looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tea misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ichabod Crane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ice Tea.#T2#
A good leg kick by Crane.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crane jabs Tea to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Tea gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Crane pulls guard.
Crane keeping moving, preventing Tea from controlling successfully.
Crane wants to get back to his feet but Tea is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tea tries to free his leg and advance position but Crane is retaining full guard.
Tea being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Crane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crane wants to stand up but Tea is controlling him.
Crane has control of Tea's left arm, preventing Tea from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Crane closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Crane lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Tea pushes a forearm under Crane's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Crane is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ice Tea!
An out of breath Ice Tea thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2019

#R1#
Crane cracks a nice hook into Sionis's ribs.
Sionis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Sionis clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Sionis breaks from the clinch.
Crane avoids the head kick by Sionis.
Crane looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sionis misses the shot to the body.
And Crane tries to counter it with a takedown but Sionis pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sionis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sionis doesn't manage to clinch there - Crane circles away.
Sionis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crane feints a counter leg kick.
Crane defending well as Sionis loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crane takes one to the chin there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sionis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Crane.#T1#
Sionis tries to clinch but Crane moves out of range.
Sionis throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Crane on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sionis throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Crane counter with a right hand.
Sionis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Sionis drives through and clinches with Crane against the cage. #BC#
Sionis manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Sionis clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Crane pulls guard effortlessly.
Crane pulls Sionis in to control the position.
Crane is trying to control the position but Sionis postures up.
Crane wants to sweep here but Sionis controlling him for the moment.
Crane manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sionis manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Crane throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Crane tries to free his leg and advance position but Sionis is retaining full guard.
Crane controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Crane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Crane is pushing down on Sionis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sionis is fighting to maintain full guard but Crane has managed to sneak the leg through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crane working over Sionis with some ground and pound. Sionis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sionis is looking to escape.
Crane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Crane wants to pass the guard but Sionis is defending well.
Crane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sionis keeps working.
Crane looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3##SUB2#
Crane is looking for a kimura here.
Crane has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Crane wants to control the pace but Sionis is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Crane looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Sionis defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Crane. #T4#
Crane looking to ground and pound but Sionis is blocking nicely.
Sionis's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Crane is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sionis has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Crane throws some wild stikes that Sionis manages to avoid easily. #SUB2#
Crane jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sionis manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Crane tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Crane has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sionis is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Crane asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ichabod Crane dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sionis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crane shoots in and drives through. Sionis sprawls well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sionis.
Sionis tries a head kick but it misses.
Crane is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sionis throws out a powerful jab.
Sionis tries to clinch but Crane is having none of it.
It seemed like Crane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sionis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crane.
Crane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD2#
Crane closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sionis to the mat! Sionis manages to get full guard. #ES#
Sionis pushes Crane off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Sionis.
It seemed like Crane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A lazy body kick from Sionis
and Crane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Roman Sionis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sionis tries to clinch up.
Sionis moves in looking to clinch but Crane pushes him off.
Crane feints the counter takedown.
Sionis tries to clinch
and Crane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Sionis looks to clinch #TD2#
and Crane counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sionis won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crane tries to advance to mount but Sionis denies him.
Sionis tries to escape but Crane is in control.
Crane wants to control but Sionis is keeping him busy.
Crane is trying to ground and pound but Sionis uses the momentary lack of control by Crane to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Crane is looking for a kimura but Sionis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Crane to get the leverage.
Crane is looking to advance position but Sionis won't allow it.
Crane looks to land a strike but Sionis avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SUB2#
Crane is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sionis is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sionis has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T2#
Crane is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sionis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sionis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Crane is pulling down on Sionis's head to control his posture.
Crane wants to sweep here but Sionis controlling him for the moment.
Crane trying to control the position. #T3#
Sionis preventing the sweep.
Ichabod Crane has got the better of the ground game so far.
Crane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crane 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#
Crane trying to control from half guard but Sionis is working away.
Crane is pressing down on Sionis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sionis is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Sionis is defending against the submission attempts here by Crane.
Crane is looking to take a break and control but Sionis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Crane is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Crane stays in close to Sionis's body and controls the position.
Sionis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sionis keeping moving, preventing Crane from controlling successfully.
Crane is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Crane throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sionis wants to stand and escape but Crane is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Roman Sionis will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
Sionis shoots in and gets a takedown into Crane's guard.
Sionis wants to stand but Crane is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sionis stopping the sweep attempt from Crane.
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 Crane holds on and takes a little breather.
Sionis is in close to Crane's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sionis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crane lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Crane tries to free his leg and advance position but Sionis is retaining full guard.
Crane throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Crane wants to pass the guard but Sionis is keeping the position.
Sionis keeping moving, preventing Crane from controlling successfully.
Crane looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Crane looking to sit in guard and control but Sionis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Sionis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crane has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sionis has managed to get both his arms back between Crane's legs - danger averted.
Crane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crane lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Crane not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Crane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sionis is keeping the position for now.
Crane passes into half guard. #T3#
Sionis is trying to maintain the position but Crane is very close to passing his half guard.
Sionis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Crane.
Sionis tries to kick Crane off but Crane keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Crane uses his free foot to push down on Sionis's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sionis.
Crane controlling his opponent.
Crane misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Sionis blocking the ground and pound.
Crane controlling the position easily from mount.
Crane trying to control but Sionis is having none of it. #T4##SUB2#
Crane is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sionis has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sionis!
Sionis won't allow Crane to sweep him here.
Crane trying to keep a closed guard but Sionis is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crane trying to control the position here.
Sionis wanted to stand there but Crane had control of the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ichabod Crane.
I think Crane 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ichabod Crane!
Ichabod Crane managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Power Matrix Nutrition, into his post fight interview.

Event: MMMA 90 Take Vs Moors
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
A left lands for Milne.#KD#
Milne moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Crane goes down! Can Milne finish him!?#CUT#
It looks like Ichabod Crane has been cut.
Milne stopping the sweep attempt from Crane.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Crane holds on and takes a little breather.
Crane looking to control.
Crane doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Crane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Milne is one step ahead there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Milne passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Crane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Milne remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Crane tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Milne wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Milne trying to control the action but Crane is working from the bottom.
Crane is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Crane keeps trying to improve his position.
Milne trying to control the position but Crane is working away.
Crane struggling a bit here.
Milne controlling the position.
Crane is trying to improve his position.
Milne is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Crane is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Crane's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Crane manages to get back to half guard.
Crane 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.#T2#
Milne perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Crane trying to control but Milne postures up.
Milne trying to control from half guard but Crane is working away.
Crane makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Crane.
Crane keeping full guard, as Milne tries to pass.
Milne is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Crane looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Crane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crane has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Milne wants to control from the top but Crane keeps moving. #T3#
Milne stopping the sweep attempt from Crane.
Milne trying to control the position from guard on top but Crane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crane pulls Milne in close to his closed guard and prevents Milne from doing any damage or advancing position.
Crane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Milne wants to control from the top but Crane keeps moving.
Crane manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Milne manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Crane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Milne is adopting a defensive guard.
Crane throws a strike but Milne rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4#
Crane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crane controlling Milne's posture.
Milne wants to control from the top but Crane keeps moving.
Milne preventing the sweep.
Crane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crane is on top in guard. #REVB#
Crane trying to control but Milne is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Milne can't keep his opponent in guard - Crane advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Crane moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Milne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ichabod Crane's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Milne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crane follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#TD#
Milne closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Milne trying to control the pace.
Crane is controlling Milne's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Crane trying to control here.
Milne working over Crane with some ground and pound. Crane looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Milne there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Milne passes to full mount!
Milne controlling the position easily from mount.
Crane is looking to get to half guard.#T1#
Milne working Crane over with strikes here.
Crane wants to control but Milne is having none of it.
Crane tries to reverse the position but Milne maintains control.
Crane tries to lock up and control but Milne gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Milne looking to control but Crane is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Crane really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Milne controlling the pace for now.
Milne dominating with strikes here.
Crane bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Milne keeping moving, preventing Crane from controlling successfully. #T2#
Milne lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Milne landing some decent shots from guard.
Milne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crane can do to turn this around?
Crane has control of Milne's left arm, preventing Milne from doing any damage.
Milne won't allow Crane to sweep him here.
Milne postures up.
Milne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Milne preventing the sweep.
Crane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crane controls Milne momentarily but Milne frees himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Milne looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Crane controlling Milne's posture.
Crane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Milne is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Milne is fighting to break Crane's control of his arms but Crane is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Milne accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Crane has control of Milne's left arm, preventing Milne from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crane is on top in guard. #REVB#
Milne working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crane.
Milne trying to control the position.
Crane's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Milne wants to sweep here but Crane controlling him for the moment.
Crane trying to control but Milne is working from the bottom.
Crane won't allow Milne to sweep him here.
Crane postures up.
Crane content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Crane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crane is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Crane trying to control but Milne is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Milne dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ichabod Crane's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Milne throws a jab when Crane was well out of range.
Crane was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Crane bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Milne's head.
Milne tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A right-left combo lands from Milne.
Milne throws a left and a right that both miss
and Crane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crane takes a swing at Milne's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milne's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Crane connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Milne scrambles back to his feet.
Crane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Milne.
Crane throws out a counter right but Milne avoids it with no problem.
A chopping leg kick lands by Milne. #T1#
Crane moves out of range of the body kick.
Milne throws a sloppy body shot
and Crane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Milne swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Crane to counter with a crisp jab.
Milne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crane feints a counter leg kick.
Milne slips a straight right by Crane.
Milne fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crane on the side of the head.
Milne falls off balance throwing a combination
and Crane counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Milne misses with a leg kick
and Crane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Milne misses with a right hand
letting Crane counter with a right hand.
Harry Milne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crane slips under a jab from Milne.
Crane looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Milne shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Milne was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Milne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crane keeps working.
Crane is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Milne scores with a couple of short elbows.
Milne staying calm.
Milne seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Crane for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Crane is trying to control Milne's posture but Milne avoids it.
Milne wants to control but Crane is keeping him busy.
Harry Milne is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Crane struggling a bit here.
Crane regains half guard.
Ichabod Crane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crane wants to control but Milne is keeping busy.
Crane gets back to full guard.
Milne trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crane trying to keep a closed guard but Milne is proving a slippery customer.
Milne preventing the sweep. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Milne trying to control but Crane is working from the bottom.
Crane looking to control.
Milne wants to control from the top but Crane keeps moving.
Crane wants to sweep but no luck.
Milne looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Milne swings widly with a right hand
and Crane counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Milne will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Harry Milne.
Well Milne 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Milne!
A relieved looking Harry Milne thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: MMMA Yaj Vs Madness 2
Date: Jul 04, 2018

#R1#
Gray misses with a straight left.
Crane appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Crane blocks a head kick by Gray.
A little jabbing left from Crane on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Gray gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gray misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crane blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gray lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crane backwards.
Gray misses with some punches. #TD2#
Crane pulls Gray into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crane is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gray stopping the sweep attempt from Crane.
Crane lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Gray keeping full guard, as Crane tries to pass. #T1#
Crane keeps trying to improve his position.
Crane engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Crane wants to control from the top but Gray keeps moving.
Gray pulls Crane in close to his closed guard and prevents Crane from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gray continues to stall.
Gray keeping moving, preventing Crane from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gray not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crane throws a big right hand that misses.
Crane wants to pass the guard but Gray is keeping the position.
Crane slips nicely into half guard.
Crane thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Crane is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gray is just riding it out for now. Crane eventually gives up the hold.
Still in half guard, Crane seems content to control.#T3#
Let's hope that Crane has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Crane is keen to just control but Gray is a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Crane seems to be working for a kimura but Gray defends the submission attempt.
Crane has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Takeover. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Crane is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gray sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crane content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gray is staying active underneath Crane, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Crane is pressing down on Gray's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gray is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Crane seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Crane trying to mount his opponent but Gray defends it.
Crane sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gray defending well though.
Crane content to control rather than advance.
Crane wants to pass to mount but Gray is defending the position.
Crane is still trying to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crane takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ichabod Crane dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Gray keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Crane walks into a straight right hand from Gray.
Gray connects with a solid leg kick.
Crane blocks a jab.
Crane tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gray attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gray. Crane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gray throws a leg kick that misses.
Gray misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Crane on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Gray throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crane.
Gray works Crane's body with a nice hook.
Gray changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gray works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Crane defending well as Gray loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crane! But no joy.
Crane bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gray's head backwards.#T2#
Gray throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gray scores with a spinning back kick!
Crane checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Crane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Crane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gray.
It seemed like Crane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gabriel Gray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gray throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Crane counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A clash of legs there as Crane blocks the low kick.
Crane let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
Gray jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gray just misses with a punch to the body.
Crane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Crane gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Crane has his takedown stuffed
and Gray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gabriel Gray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left lands for Crane.
Crane closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Gray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crane only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gray, right into the meat.
Crane checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crane looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Crane thuds his right hand into Gray's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gray throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Crane counter with a right hand.
Crane moves out of range as Gray throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Gray dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Crane takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Crane moves out of range of the strikes.
Gray fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crane on the side of the head.
Gabriel Gray is winning the standup battle so far.
Gray listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Crane is rocked!
Crane gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Gray gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Crane is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabriel Gray!
Gabriel Gray retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Gabriel Gray thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: MMMA 81 Head Vs Spector 2
Date: Jun 17, 2018

#R1#
Bunting throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crane tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A slow jab from Bunting misses its intended target.
Crane takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bunting throws a shot from downtown. Crane moves away and avoids it.
Crane tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bunting throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Crane counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bunting!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crane wants to control but Bunting is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Crane is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bunting knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Crane 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. #T1#
Crane trying to control the position but Bunting is working away.
Bunting tries to buck Crane off but Crane is having none of it.
Crane tries to move to mount but Bunting blocks the move with his legs.
Bunting is looking for a sweep.
The strikes coming from Crane are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bunting is looking to regain half guard here but Crane keeps moving and retains side control.
Crane wants to control for a moment but Bunting uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Crane 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. Bunting tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Crane!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ichabod Crane!
Ichabod Crane gave a mention to Power Matrix Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: MMMA 75 Boagrius vs Dragovic 2
Date: May 06, 2018

#R1#
Crane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ventura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crane with the counter takedown but Ventura avoids it easily.
Ventura throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Crane counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Ventura has one foot on Crane's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Crane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ventura.
Ventura throws an off balance right hand
and Crane counters with a good, hard body kick but Ventura shrugs it off.
Ventura throws a right hand that misses
and Ventura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ventura looks to land a right hand but Crane moved out of range.
Ventura jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ventura throws a body shot but no joy.
Ventura swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Crane counters with a nice double leg 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.
Crane lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Crane wants to work for an arm triangle but Ventura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Crane trying to control the action but Ventura is working from the bottom. #T1#
Ventura blocking the ground and pound attempt from Crane.
Crane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ventura keeps working.
Crane tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ventura knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Crane looks to land a strike but Ventura avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Crane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Crane throwing strikes from guard but Ventura blocks nicely.
Crane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ventura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crane advances position into side control!
Crane in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T2#
Crane is looking to take a break and control but Ventura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Crane is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ventura is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Crane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ventura keeps working. #SUB2#
Crane is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ventura knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Crane wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ventura, who protects the arm well.
Crane tries to advance position but instead Ventura slips a leg back in to half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Crane is trying to work for a kimura but Ventura is defending well.
Crane passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
Crane goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ventura turns into him and now he's in Crane's guard.
Crane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Crane has Ventura pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Ventura with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ventura lands a couple of digs.
Ventura throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crane wants to sweep here but Ventura controlling him for the moment.
Ventura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ventura working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ventura stopping the sweep attempt from Crane.
Ventura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ventura throwing strikes but missing.
Ventura stopping the sweep attempt from Crane.
Ventura throws a big right hand that misses.
Crane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ventura's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ventura postures up and lands a big shot to Crane's brow.
Crane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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 Anthony Ventura will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ventura throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Crane counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Crane.
Ventura keeping moving, preventing Crane from controlling successfully.
Crane passes Ventura's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Crane wants to control but Ventura is keeping him busy.
Crane prevents Ventura from improving his position.#SUB2#
Crane seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Ventura has recovered full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crane trying to control but Ventura is working from the bottom.
Crane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ventura is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Ventura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crane is pushing down on Ventura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ventura is fighting to maintain full guard but Crane has managed to sneak the leg through.
My spies in The Takeover inform me that Crane has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Crane keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Crane wants to work for an arm triangle but Ventura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ventura is staying active underneath Crane, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Crane maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ventura could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Crane has cracked it and Ventura is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Crane!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ichabod Crane!
Ichabod Crane gave a mention to Power Matrix Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: GC 191
Date: Feb 18, 2018

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Nascimento.
Nascimento throws a head kick but Crane moves out of range.
Crane blocks a head kick by Nascimento.
Crane looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nascimento misses with a head kick.
Crane throws a good cross that connects.
Nascimento throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nascimento misses with a head kick.
Nascimento throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crane swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nascimento misses with a double jab #TD#
and Crane counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Crane.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crane looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Crane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Crane drops back looking for a leg! Nascimento is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nascimento manages to kick Crane off! Crane jumps back into Nascimento's guard.
Crane passes Nascimento's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Crane is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Nascimento keeping moving, preventing Crane from controlling successfully.
Crane looking to pass the guard.
Nascimento looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Crane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nascimento is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crane controlling from the top position.
Nascimento really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Crane wants to pass the guard but Nascimento is keeping the position.
Crane wants to control from the top but Nascimento keeps moving.
Nascimento is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Crane won't allow Nascimento to sweep him here.
Crane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nascimento swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crane trying to control the position from guard on top but Nascimento is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Flavio Nascimento seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nascimento throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Crane counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Crane wants to free his trapped foot but Nascimento is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Crane is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nascimento is trying to maintain the position but Crane is very close to passing his half guard.
Nascimento won't allow Crane to pass to mount.
Ground and pound from Crane.
Crane wants to pass to mount but Nascimento is defending the position.
Nascimento blocking the ground and pound attempt from Crane.
Crane wants to pass to mount but Nascimento is defending the position. #SUB#
Crane is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nascimento defends it well. #T4#
Nascimento works his way to full guard. Good work.
Crane forces his way into half guard.
Nascimento is in trouble now - Crane has advanced to mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nascimento is trying to escape the mount.
Crane controlling the position easily from mount.
Crane working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nascimento is squirming around, avoiding Crane's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ichabod Crane 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#
Crane paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nascimento misses with an attempted mid kick.
Crane tries to counter with a takedown but Nascimento is quick to defend against it.
Nascimento throws a jab when Crane was well out of range.#CL2#
Nascimento fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Crane, pushing him back against the cage.
Crane taking a breather.
Crane has a couple of punches blocked by Nascimento.
A left hand lands to the body for Nascimento.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nascimento misses with the head strike.
Nascimento lands with a light punch inside.
Crane working aggressively here. #TD#
Crane manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Nascimento trying to control but Crane is working from the bottom. #T1#
Nascimento tries to stand but Crane is controlling from the bottom.
Crane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crane is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nascimento wants to control from the top but Crane keeps moving.
Crane lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Crane slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Crane tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Nascimento's face as Crane controls the position.
Crane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nascimento can do to turn this around?
Crane advances nicely into full mount. #T2#
Crane breaks from Nascimento's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Crane scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Nascimento?
Crane landing punches. #SUB#
Crane has hold of Nascimento's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Nascimento manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
BOOM! Crane connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nascimento is squirming around, avoiding Crane's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Crane looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Crane raining down shots from the mount!
Crane tries to control but Nascimento wriggling away. #SUB#
Crane with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Nascimento is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Crane is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nascimento can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Crane lands with some strikes.
Nascimento bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Crane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nascimento controls from within his opponent's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Crane holds on and takes a little breather.
Crane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nascimento is one step ahead there.
Crane 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.
Crane is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Crane has his hands on Nascimento's head, controlling the position.
Crane manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nascimento manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Crane works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Crane tries to pass to full mount but Nascimento defends it.
Crane is trying to control the action in half guard but Nascimento is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Crane seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Crane wants to pass to mount but Nascimento is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ichabod Crane dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nascimento scores with a hook to the body. Crane takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nascimento connects with a good right hand that stumbles Crane. Crane circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nascimento throws a jab but it's blocked by Crane.
Crane appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nascimento misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crane attempts a counter takedown but Nascimento avoids it well and moves away.
Crane lands with a right hand.
Crane keeps the fight on the outside.
Crane attempts a counter takedown but Nascimento avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crane with a jab.
Nascimento throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nascimento takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nascimento looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Crane slips a straight right by Nascimento.#T1#
Crane keeps the fight on the outside.
Crane drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nascimento sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Crane decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Crane moves into full mount! Nascimento won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Crane working for a guillotine from mount but Nascimento is in no mood to give up.
Crane dominating with strikes here.
Crane looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ichabod Crane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Crane has hold of Nascimento's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Nascimento manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Crane putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Crane lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nascimento really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T2#
Crane looking to control but Nascimento is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Crane lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#SUB#
Crane with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB#
Crane is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Crane!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ichabod Crane!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ichabod Crane made sure he mentioned Power Matrix Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2017

#R1#
Ilmarinen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ilmarinen looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Ilmarinen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Crane connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ilmarinen momentarily.
Crane bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ilmarinen's head backwards.
Crane lunges at Ilmarinen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ilmarinen's hand.
Jab, jab by Crane - just one landing.
Ilmarinen takes one to the side of the head.
Crane lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD2#
Ilmarinen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Crane's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crane is positioning himself well to prevent Ilmarinen advancing to mount.
Crane is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Savage Dojo MMA Tokyo , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Crane makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Crane.#T1#
Crane is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crane wants to sweep but no luck.
Crane is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crane pulls Ilmarinen in to control the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Crane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crane pulls Ilmarinen in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Crane scores with a spinning back kick!
Ilmarinen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A punch combination from Ilmarinen misses.
Ilmarinen tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Crane decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ilmarinen's guard.
Crane passes into half guard.
Nice strikes from Crane there.
Crane looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Crane passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Crane cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #SUB#
Crane looking to secure an arm triangle but Ilmarinen defends it well.
Crane breaks from Ilmarinen's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Crane moves to the back.
Crane punches Ilmarinen on the ear. #SUB#
Crane is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ilmarinen is defending well though. Crane let's go of the attempt for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Crane is working for a rear naked choke. Ilmarinen is not defending it well and Crane has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Ilmarinen refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Ilmarinen's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ichabod Crane!
Ichabod Crane took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Power Matrix Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2017

#R1#
Asashoryu misses with a hook.
Asashoryu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asashoryu tries to bum rush Crane with a series of wild strikes but Crane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
Crane scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crane working the head and body with strikes.
Asashoryu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Crane trying to control the position but Asashoryu is working away.
Crane cracks Asashoryu with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB2#
Crane looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Asashoryu takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Asashoryu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Asashoryu is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Crane is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Asashoryu has escaped the position, nice work there.
Asashoryu is pushing Crane's head away, looking to escape. Crane manages to hold on to the position though.
Asashoryu is looking to reverse the position.
Crane taking a breather here.
Crane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Asashoryu keeps working.
Asashoryu wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Crane tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Crane has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Crane wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Asashoryu, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Crane cracks Asashoryu with a big right hand but Asashoryu just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Asashoryu tries to buck Crane off but Crane is having none of it.
My spies in Savage Dojo MMA Tokyo inform me that Crane has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Crane wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Asashoryu, who protects the arm well.
Asashoryu wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Crane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Asashoryu keeps working.
Asashoryu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Crane wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Asashoryu manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Crane seems to be working for a kimura but Asashoryu defends the submission attempt.
Crane 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. #T3##SUB2#
Crane maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Asashoryu could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Crane has cracked it and Asashoryu is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Crane!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ichabod Crane!
Ichabod Crane really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Power Matrix Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2017

#R1#
Snow chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Snow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Crane.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Snow! But no joy.
Crane swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Snow counters with a slapping leg kick.
Crunch! Snow slams his shin into Crane's torso.
Snow dips to his left and cracks Crane with an uppercut!
Crane swings for the body but Snow moves out of range.
Crane punishes Snow's body with a nice straight punch.
Crane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Crane misses.
Snow bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Crane looks to score with a jab to the body but Snow is just out of range.
Snow darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Crane.
Snow let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Snow avoids the body shot from Crane.
Nice uppercut lands for Snow. That snapped Crane's head back. #T1#
Crane scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Crane throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Snow counters with a slapping leg kick.
Snow scores with a spinning back kick!
Snow takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Crane throws a right and a left that Snow avoids nicely.
Snow tries to work over Crane's front leg with a kick but Crane checks it.
Crane drops down looking for a counter takedown but Snow sprawls and moves away.
Crane misses with a combination #KD2#
and Snow counters with a crisp right hand that drops Crane! Snow lets Crane back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Crane is rocked!
Jan Snow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Snow jabs Crane to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Crane is breathing heavily.
Crane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Snow lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Crane falls backwards - clearly groggy! Snow dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Snow!
Jan Snow thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2017

#R1#
Crane has a takedown stuffed.
Crane with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kiatjamroon to score with a decent uppercut.
Kiatjamroon works over Crane's head and body with a nice combination.
Crane shoots in looking for a takedown. Kiatjamroon tries to sprawl out of it but Crane keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kiatjamroon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Crane drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Crane taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Crane in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Kiatjamroon is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ichabod Crane!
A relieved looking Ichabod Crane thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Warrawut Kiatjamroon stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank You All '.

Event: TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2017

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ichabod Crane and Georgy Fokin. Crane comes to the cage accompanied by Broken Bones - Decapitated. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

200 cm
32 yrs
241 lbs

188 cm
35 yrs
212 lbs

Crane

Fokin

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Ichabod Crane! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Georgy Fokin!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Fokin has taken the fight to the clinch.

Crane has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Fokin is trying to keep an underhook but Crane manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Crane (2) vs (0) Fokin
Fokin wants to improve his position but Crane is controlling well.
Crane will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Crane is stalling here. Fokin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Crane seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Fokin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Crane (2) vs (4) Fokin
Crane is looking to reverse the position.
Crane is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fokin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fokin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
My spies in Gym Beam inform me that Fokin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Crane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fokin is trying to control. Crane wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Crane controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fokin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fokin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Crane!
Score +3 for passing guard: Crane (2) vs (7) Fokin
We've been hearing good reports from Crane's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Crane prevents Fokin from taking his back.
Fokin wants to control the pace but Crane is squirming around nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crane working to try and regain half guard.
Crane tries to hold on but Fokin postures up.
Crane bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crane (4) vs (7) Fokin
Fokin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crane is one step ahead there.
Crane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fokin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fokin controlling Crane's posture.
Crane advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Crane (7) vs (7) Fokin
Fokin trying to remain calm as Crane controls from the top position.
Fokin is looking for a sweep.
Crane controlling the position from side mount.
Crane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fokin keeps working.
Crane tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crane trying to control the action but Fokin is working from the bottom.
Fokin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fokin wants to control but Crane postures up.
Crane tries to advance to mount but Fokin denies him.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Crane passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Fokin!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Crane (9) vs (7) Fokin
Crane trying to control but Fokin is having none of it.
Crane tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Crane is trying to take his opponent's back.
Crane controlling the position easily from mount.
Crane tries to control but Fokin wriggling away.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fokin wants to control but Crane is having none of it.
Crane tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fokin tries to hold on but Crane pushes him away.

Crane is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Fokin has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Fokin!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crane (9) vs (9) Fokin
Fokin looking to pass the guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fokin stopping the sweep attempt from Crane.
Fokin looking to sit in guard and control but Crane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crane (11) vs (9) Fokin
Fokin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fokin keeping moving, preventing Crane from controlling successfully.
Crane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crane trying to control but Fokin is working from the bottom.
Crane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fokin is keeping the position for now.

Fokin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Crane trying to control but Fokin is working from the bottom.
Crane postures up.
Crane trying to control but Fokin is working from the bottom.
Crane is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fokin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fokin has control of Crane's left arm, preventing Crane from doing any damage.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Fokin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fokin keeping full guard, as Crane tries to pass.
Crane trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Fokin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crane (11) vs (11) Fokin
Fokin tries to free his leg and advance position but Crane is retaining full guard.
Fokin trying to control the position from guard on top but Crane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Crane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fokin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fokin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Crane tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Crane wants to hit a switch here but Fokin passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Crane there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Crane (11) vs (14) Fokin
Fokin avoids the attempt from Crane to control.
Crane is wriggling around trying to escape.
Crane is working hard here to advance position.
Crane tries to hold on but Fokin pushes him away.
Crane is looking to improve his position but Fokin isn't that keen on the idea.
Crane slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Crane is not content to let Fokin control the position.
Crane is looking to control Fokin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Crane avoid being mounted?
Crane manages to get to full guard.
Crane pulls Fokin in close to his closed guard and prevents Fokin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Crane tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fokin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Crane trying to control the position here.
Crane controls Fokin momentarily but Fokin frees himself.
Crane pulls Fokin in close to his closed guard and prevents Fokin from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fokin stands and throws Crane's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Crane (11) vs (17) Fokin

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Crane is looking to reverse the position.
Fokin is looking to take a break and control but Crane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crane is trying to get back to half guard.
Fokin trying to control the position but Crane is working away.
Crane struggling a bit here.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fokin trying to control the position but Crane is working away.

Fokin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Crane has escaped the position, nice work there.
Crane can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Fokin wins on points by 17 to 11.
Georgy Fokin thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ichabod Crane and Flavius Odoacer. Crane comes to the cage accompanied by Broken Bones - Decapitated. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

200 cm
32 yrs
241 lbs

185 cm
32 yrs
220 lbs

Crane

Odoacer

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Ichabod Crane! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Flavius Odoacer!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Odoacer moves into the clinch successfully.
Odoacer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Crane gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Odoacer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Crane after a bit of a struggle.

Crane gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Crane (2) vs (0) Odoacer
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Odoacer tries to get to full guard but Crane has control of the leg.
Crane trying to mount his opponent but Odoacer defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odoacer is not content to let Crane control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Odoacer is controlling Crane's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Odoacer trying to control but Crane postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Crane is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Crane has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Odoacer tries to get to full guard but Crane has control of the leg.
Crane sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Crane trying to pass the guard but Odoacer defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer wants to get back to full guard.
Crane content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Odoacer trying to hold on to Crane's head to control him but Crane postures up.
Odoacer is not content to let Crane control the position.
Odoacer is trying to get back to full guard.
Crane trying to mount his opponent but Odoacer defends it.
Crane will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer is looking to improve his position.
Odoacer trying to control here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Odoacer is looking for a sweep. Crane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Crane trying to pass the guard but Odoacer defending well.
Odoacer is trying to get back to full guard.
Crane wants to free his trapped foot but Odoacer is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crane is looking to take a break and control but Odoacer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crane looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Odoacer is defending against the submission attempts here by Crane.

Crane is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Odoacer is just riding it out for now. Crane eventually gives up the hold.
Odoacer trying to hold on to Crane's head to control him but Crane postures up.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Crane is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Odoacer is just riding it out for now. Crane eventually gives up the hold.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Crane in particular looking to stall.
Crane frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Crane (5) vs (0) Odoacer
Crane avoids the attempt from Odoacer to control.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Crane can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Odoacer is looking to escape.
Crane moves to back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Crane (8) vs (0) Odoacer
Crane is trying to stick to Odoacer's back but Odoacer is turning into Crane. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Crane's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Odoacer.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crane (8) vs (2) Odoacer
Odoacer trying to control but Crane is working from the bottom.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crane bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Odoacer's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crane (10) vs (2) Odoacer
Odoacer keeping moving, preventing Crane from controlling successfully.

Odoacer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Odoacer is trying to control the position but Crane postures up.
Crane is stalling in the full guard.
Odoacer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crane (10) vs (4) Odoacer

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Crane keeping moving, preventing Odoacer from controlling successfully.
Crane wants to sweep but no luck.
Odoacer trying to control the position from guard on top but Crane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crane 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.
Crane is trying to control the position but Odoacer postures up.
Crane looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Crane keeping moving, preventing Odoacer from controlling successfully.
Crane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Odoacer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crane is keeping the position for now.
Odoacer wants to control from the top but Crane keeps moving.

Odoacer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Odoacer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Odoacer is fighting to break Crane's control of his arms but Crane is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Odoacer trying to control but Crane is working from the bottom.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer is fighting to break Crane's control of his arms but Crane is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Odoacer pushes down on Crane's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Odoacer passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Crane (10) vs (7) Odoacer
Odoacer laying and praying for a moment but Crane takes advantage and regains half guard.
Crane is looking to improve his position.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer slows the pace down in half guard.
Crane moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Odoacer being controlled here momentarily.
Odoacer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Crane is looking for a sweep. Odoacer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.

Odoacer is looking for a kimura here.
Odoacer not doing much here.
Crane wants to improve his position but Odoacer is controlling well.
Crane is refusing to be controlled, as Odoacer sits in half guard.
Crane tries to get to full guard but Odoacer has control of the leg.
Crane manages to get to full guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer looking to pass the guard.
Odoacer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Crane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Odoacer is one step ahead there.
Odoacer trying to control but Crane is working from the bottom.
Odoacer wants to pass the guard but Crane is keeping the position.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer wants to control from the top but Crane keeps moving.
Odoacer stopping the sweep attempt from Crane.
Crane is trying to control the position but Odoacer postures up.
Odoacer being controlled here momentarily.
Crane wants to sweep here but Odoacer controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Odoacer is pushing down on Crane's leg trying to pass to half guard. Crane is fighting to maintain full guard but Odoacer has managed to sneak the leg through.
Odoacer not doing much here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Crane takes the fight on points by 10 to 7.
Our winner, Ichabod Crane, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Flavius Odoacer stepped up to the mic, saying 'Harrumph! A minor setback on my path to the throne.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2017

#R1##TD#
Crane fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Arquette sprawls well initially but Crane persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Crane looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Arquette controlling the position well.
Crane is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Crane maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Arquette could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Crane has cracked it and Arquette is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Crane!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ichabod Crane!
Ichabod Crane thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TWGC 14 (265lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Dec 31, 2016

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ichabod Crane and A J Hearts. Crane comes to the cage accompanied by Broken Bones - Decapitated. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

200 cm
32 yrs
241 lbs

179 cm
44 yrs
222 lbs

Crane

Hearts

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Ichabod Crane! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; A J Hearts!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Crane doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Hearts counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Crane!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Crane (0) vs (4) Hearts
Crane is trying to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Crane's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Crane can't do much from the bottom here.
Hearts tries to advance to mount but Crane denies him.
Hearts keeps trying to improve his position.
My spies in Gym Beam inform me that Hearts has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

Hearts thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crane tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crane prevents Hearts from moving into mount.
Hearts working away.
Crane is trying to improve his position.

Hearts wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Crane, who protects the arm well.
Hearts trying to control the action but Crane is working from the bottom.
Crane is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crane prevents Hearts from moving into mount.
Crane is trying to escape the position but Hearts is controlling the position.
Crane tries to buck Hearts off but Hearts is having none of it.
Crane is trying to control Hearts's posture but Hearts avoids it.
Crane tries to buck Hearts off but Hearts is having none of it.
Hearts tries to advance to mount but Crane denies him.
Hearts trying to control the position but Crane is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crane is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hearts is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Crane (0) vs (6) Hearts
Crane is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hearts pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Hearts manages to capitalize on a mistake by Crane to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Crane (0) vs (9) Hearts
Hearts has the hooks in. Crane is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crane really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Hearts's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Crane trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Crane rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hearts trying to control the action but Crane is working from the bottom.

Hearts looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hearts looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Crane controlling the position well.
Crane wants to improve his position but Hearts is controlling well.
Hearts is pressing down on Crane's thigh, looking to free his foot. Crane is holding on for now.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hearts prevents Crane from improving his position.
Hearts performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hearts trying to mount his opponent but Crane defends it.
Hearts seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crane does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Crane is looking to improve his position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Hearts is looking for a kimura but Crane is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hearts to get the leverage.
Crane tries to roll over but Hearts keeps him under control.
Hearts seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crane does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hearts passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Crane!
Score +3 for passing guard: Crane (0) vs (12) Hearts
Crane keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Crane gets back to half guard.
Hearts wants to advance to full mount but Crane doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hearts won't allow Crane to sweep him here.
Crane has Hearts pulled in close to control his posture.
Hearts tries to free his leg and advance position but Crane is retaining full guard.
Crane working a defensive guard here.
Crane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crane is working hard here to advance position.

Hearts got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crane has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hearts has managed to get both his arms back between Crane's legs - danger averted.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Crane looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hearts puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hearts trying to pass the guard but Crane defending well.
Crane is looking for a sweep. Hearts is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Crane slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hearts is looking to advance position but Crane has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Crane (4) vs (12) Hearts
Hearts is trying desperately to improve position.
Crane is stalling here but it's allowed Hearts to get half guard.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Crane trying to control the action but Hearts is working from the bottom.
Hearts is pressing down on Crane's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Crane will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hearts keeping full guard, as Crane tries to pass.
Crane slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Crane (7) vs (12) Hearts
You can see the frustration on Hearts's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hearts tries to improve position but can't.
Hearts regains half guard.
Hearts gets full guard.
Crane is fighting to break Hearts's control of his arms but Hearts is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Crane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hearts is keeping the position for now.
Hearts keeping moving, preventing Crane from controlling successfully.
Hearts looking for a sweep. Not yet Hearts, not yet.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Crane tries to free his leg and advance position but Hearts is retaining full guard.
Hearts looking to control.

Hearts has his foot on Crane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crane works his way back into a safe position though.
Crane trying to control the position from guard on top but Hearts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hearts trying to keep a closed guard but Crane is proving a slippery customer.
Crane won't allow Hearts to sweep him here.
Hearts is still trying to improve position.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hearts keeping moving, preventing Crane from controlling successfully.
Hearts working a defensive guard here.
Crane tries to free his leg and advance position but Hearts is retaining full guard.
Crane trying to control but Hearts is working from the bottom.
Hearts looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hearts is trying to keep Crane in close.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hearts seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Hearts is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crane defends well.
Crane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hearts swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crane trying to control but Hearts is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hearts wins on points by 12 to 7.
During a confident post fight interview, A J Hearts thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TWGC 14 (265lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 30, 2016

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura and Ichabod Crane. Crane is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Broken Bones - Decapitated. Ichabod Crane is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

190 cm
31 yrs
216 lbs

200 cm
32 yrs
241 lbs

Kimura

Crane

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ichabod Crane!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth and Russell Pearce.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Kimura gets a clinch.
Kimura is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Crane can't get the takedown.
Crane drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kimura gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Helio Kimura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichabod Crane.

Kimura pulls guard successfully.
Crane is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Kimura throws his legs up looking for a submission but Crane uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (3) Crane
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura trying to remain calm as Crane controls from the top position.
Crane wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura tries to buck Crane off but Crane is having none of it.
Kimura is trying to control Crane's posture but Crane avoids it.
Kimura is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Crane's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Crane is trying to control the action in half guard but Kimura is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kimura is looking to control Crane's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kimura avoid being mounted?
Kimura regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kimura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kimura has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crane tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard.

Kimura has his foot on Crane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crane works his way back into a safe position though.
Crane engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
My spies in Hey Steves Fight Shack inform me that Crane has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

Kimura looking for subs off his back but Crane has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura wants to improve his position but Crane is controlling well.
Crane wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crane is pressing down on Kimura's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kimura is holding on for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kimura trying to control but Crane postures up.
Kimura is trying to control but Crane passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (6) Crane
Kimura is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Crane thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura tries to improve position but can't.

Crane is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kimura has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kimura tries to buck Crane off but Crane is having none of it.
Crane wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Crane is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kimura has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kimura is trying to get back to half guard.
Kimura prevents Crane from improving position.
Crane advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kimura (0) vs (8) Crane
Kimura is desperately trying to improve his position but Crane has a good base and remains in mount.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Crane controlling his opponent.
Kimura slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kimura wants to control but Crane is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kimura tries to roll over but Crane keeps him under control.

Kimura has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Crane escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Crane!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (11) Crane
Kimura stops Crane from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura can't do much from the bottom here.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Crane tries to move to mount but Kimura blocks the move with his legs.

Crane wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kimura, who protects the arm well.
Kimura is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Kimura tries to bench press Crane off him but Crane keeps the position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Crane is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kimura is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kimura is looking to regain half guard here but Crane keeps moving and retains side control.
Crane tries to move to mount but Kimura blocks the move with his legs.
Kimura is letting Crane control him for a moment.
Kimura is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kimura gets back to half guard.
Kimura wants to improve his position but Crane is controlling well.
Crane looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Crane is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (14) Crane
Kimura prevents Crane from taking his back.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Kimura is trying to control the position here but Crane swings around for an armbar and he's got it! This one is all over, courtesy of a slick submission by Crane!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ichabod Crane!
Our winner, Ichabod Crane, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TWGC 14 (265lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Dec 22, 2016

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bjj Spar and Ichabod Crane. Crane comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Broken Bones - Decapitated kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!

191 cm
38 yrs
210 lbs

200 cm
32 yrs
241 lbs

Spar

Crane

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Bjj Spar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ichabod Crane!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Crane closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Spar did well to prevent Crane getting side control.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Spar (0) vs (2) Crane
Spar tries to get to full guard but Crane has control of the leg.
Spar is trying to maintain the position but Crane is very close to passing his half guard.

Spar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crane pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Crane seems to be working for a kimura but Spar defends the submission attempt.
Spar won't allow Crane to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Spar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Spar.
Spar wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crane is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Spar is trying to hold Crane in close to prevent damage but Crane has managed to pass into half guard.
Crane controlling the pace.
Spar tries to roll over but Crane keeps him under control.
Crane with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Crane working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Spar's thigh. Spar counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Spar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spar wants to sweep but no luck.
Crane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
My spies in Soul Supremacy Rio inform me that Crane has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Spar looking to control.
Spar keeping moving, preventing Crane from controlling successfully.
Crane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crane controls the pace.
Spar controls Crane momentarily but Crane frees himself.
Crane tries to free his leg and advance position but Spar is retaining full guard.

Spar working for a triangle but Crane defends it easily.
Spar trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Spar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Crane slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Crane stopping the sweep attempt from Spar.
Spar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Spar wants to control but Crane passes easily into half guard.
Spar wants to get back to full guard but Crane has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Spar (0) vs (5) Crane

Crane is trying to get an arm triangle but Spar is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spar is looking to reverse the position.
Spar struggling a bit here.
Spar is trying to improve his position.
Spar manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Spar trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Crane manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Spar (0) vs (8) Crane
Crane prevents Spar from getting the reversal.
Spar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Crane tries to control but Spar wriggling away.
Spar tries to hold on but Crane postures up.
Crane trying to control but Spar is having none of it.
Spar tries to lock up and control but Crane gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Spar 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.
Crane is keen to just control but Spar is a slippery customer.
Crane is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Spar!
Score +3 for passing guard: Spar (0) vs (11) Crane

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Spar is desperately trying to improve his position but Crane has a good base and remains in mount.
Spar is working hard here to advance position.
Crane can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Spar is looking to escape.
Spar is wriggling around trying to escape.
Spar manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Spar tries to roll over but Crane keeps him under control.
Crane is pressing down on Spar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Spar is holding on for now.
Spar trying to control here.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Spar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Crane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Spar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crane has managed to get both his arms back between Spar's legs - danger averted.

Crane thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Crane not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Spar keeping moving, preventing Crane from controlling successfully.
Spar being controlled here, momentarily.
Spar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crane is one step ahead there.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Spar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Spar working for a triangle but Crane defends it easily.
Spar trying to keep a closed guard but Crane is proving a slippery customer.
Crane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spar working a defensive guard but Crane manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Spar (0) vs (14) Crane
Spar is trying to improve his position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Spar is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Crane's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Crane works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Spar (0) vs (17) Crane
Crane wants to control the pace but Spar is squirming around nicely.
Crane content just to control the position here.
Spar regains half guard.
Crane trying to control from half guard but Spar is working away.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Spar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Crane trying to control from half guard but Spar is working away.

Spar actively working from the bottom here.
Crane seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Spar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Spar is trying to get back to full guard.
Spar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Spar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Crane trying to control but Spar is working from the bottom.
Spar looking to control.
Spar has control of Crane's left arm, preventing Crane from doing any damage.
Spar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Spar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Crane manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spar (2) vs (17) Crane
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crane is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spar (2) vs (19) Crane

Spar throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Crane escapes and throws Spar's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Spar (2) vs (22) Crane
Spar is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Crane looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Spar tries to roll over but Crane keeps him under control.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Crane is thwarting Spar's attempts to control the position.
Spar is looking to improve his position.
Crane is looking to take a break and control but Spar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spar tries to roll over but Crane keeps him under control.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Spar wants to control but Crane is keeping busy.

Spar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crane pulls his head out easily.
Spar is pressing down on Crane's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Crane trying to control the position from guard on top but Spar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crane stopping the sweep attempt from Spar.
Spar is looking to sweep but instead, Crane has passed into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Crane is working for a kimura but Spar is defending it quite comfortably.
Spar is looking for a sweep. Crane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Crane wins on points by 22 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Ichabod Crane thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TWGC 14 (265lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ichabod Crane and Kassius Halo. Crane comes to the cage accompanied by Broken Bones - Decapitated. Kassius Halo has the eye of the tiger tonight.

200 cm
32 yrs
241 lbs

187 cm
31 yrs
215 lbs

Crane

Halo

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ichabod Crane! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kassius Halo!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Halo gets tackled into the cage by Crane. Crane maintains the clinch.

Halo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Halo manages to end up in side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Crane (0) vs (4) Halo

Halo tries for a kimura but Crane is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Crane's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Crane gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Crane controlling the position well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Halo trying to work for an americana but Crane has managed to regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crane keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Crane seems keen to control Halo's posture.
Halo wants to pass the guard but Crane is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crane wants to sweep here but Halo controlling him for the moment.
Halo forces his way into half guard.
Halo is pressing down on Crane's thigh, looking to free his foot. Crane is holding on for now.
Crane is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Halo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Halo's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Crane (4) vs (4) Halo

Crane looking for the RNC.
You can see the frustration on Halo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Crane is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Halo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Crane working for the choke.
Crane avoiding Halo 's attempts to control his hands.
Halo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Crane haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Halo can't escape the position.

Halo showing good submission defense here.

Crane is persistently looking for the submission but Halo is defending it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crane controlling well, preventing Halo from escaping the position.
Crane tries to keep control of the position but Halo is staying busy.
Halo trying to control but not successfully.
Halo tries to roll but Crane sticks to his back.
Crane is looking to control Halo but Halo is wriggling around and keeping busy.

Halo defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Crane's arms.
Crane gets his hands free as Halo looks to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Crane is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Halo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Halo can't escape the position.
Crane struggling to keep hold of the position.
Crane keeps control of the position as Halo tries to break free.
Crane will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Halo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Halo tries to escape but Crane has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Halo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Crane keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Crane trying to mount his opponent but Halo defends it.
Halo trying to control here.

Crane seems to be looking for submissions.
Crane trying to control the action but Halo is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Crane in particular looking to stall.
Halo trying to control but Crane postures up.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Crane is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Halo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crane.
Halo won't allow Crane to pass to mount.
Halo is pressing down on Crane's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Halo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crane stands and throws Halo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Crane (7) vs (4) Halo

Crane is trying to get an arm triangle but Halo is defending well.
Halo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Halo actively working from the bottom here.
Halo wants to get back to full guard.
Crane is looking to advance position but Halo won't allow it.
Halo wants to get back to full guard.
Halo trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Crane (10) vs (4) Halo
Halo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Halo is squirming around, avoiding Crane's attempts to control the action.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Halo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Halo tries to improve his position but instead Crane has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Crane (13) vs (4) Halo
Crane controlling the position well here. Halo rolled but Crane kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

Crane has the hooks in. Halo is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Crane passes his arm under Halo's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Halo taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ichabod Crane!
During a confident post fight interview, Ichabod Crane thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2016

#R1#
Fiddler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crane looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fiddler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fiddler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Crane's head.
A cross from Crane lands.
Fiddler scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fiddler is looking to chop away at Crane's legs.
A little jabbing left from Crane on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Crane throws a lazy body kick
enabling Fiddler to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Fiddler does it's job there.
Fiddler misses with a straight left.
Crane is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Crane slips a straight right by Fiddler.
Fiddler lands with a slapping head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fiddler missing with a left hand there. Crane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fiddler moves away.
Crane misses with a series of wild punches.
Fiddler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Nice body punch from Fiddler.
Crane avoids a kick to the body.
Crane blocks a jab.
Crane walks into a stiff left hand from Fiddler.
Crane avoids the body shot from Fiddler.
Fiddler throws a head kick but Crane moves out of range.
Fiddler looks to score with a jab to the body but Crane is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Fiddler.
Fiddler misses with a left hand
and Crane counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Fiddler thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crane! But no joy.
Fiddler on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fiddler is breathing heavily.
Crane needs to keep his hands up - Fiddler had a free shot at his head there.
Crane cracks Fiddler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#
It looks like Freddie Fiddler has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crane throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fiddler is looking to counter punch.
Fiddler avoids a kick to the body.
Fiddler staying out of range there.
Fiddler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crane moves away.
Crane drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fiddler defends it well.
Fiddler finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Crane scores with a jab to the body.
Crane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crane misses with a wild combination. #T3#
A shot to the body from Fiddler misses
and Crane counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Fiddler defending well as Crane loads up on a big left hand.
Fiddler tries a low kick but Crane avoids it.
Crane fakes the leg kick and cracks Fiddler in the body.
Fiddler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Crane finds it's way round the side to connect with Fiddler's head.
Crane connects with an inside leg kick.
Crane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fiddler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fiddler missing with a left hand there. Crane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crane tries a head kick but it misses.
Fiddler misses with an uppercut.
Crane blocks a jab.#T4#
Fiddler drops his hands momentarily and Crane takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fiddler.
Crane throws an overhand right that lands on Fiddler's shoulder, as Fiddler tries to avoid the shot.
Crane throws a body kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crane connects with the punch.
Crane throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fiddler on the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Crane.
Fiddler swings for the body but Crane moves out of range.
Fiddler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crane looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Crane misses with a two punch combination.
Crane on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ichabod Crane will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Freddie Fiddler's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Fiddler throws a right hand that Crane ducks under and follows up with a left that Crane also avoids with ease.
Crane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fiddler misses with a hook
and Fiddler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fiddler misses the shot to the body.
Crane now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fiddler throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Crane throws the left hand but Fiddler avoids the punch easily.
Fiddler is looking to counter punch.
Fiddler jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fiddler lands a head shot.
Freddie Fiddler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crane has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crane there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crane takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fiddler cracks Crane with an open hand slap.
Fiddler misses the jab.
Crane doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Fiddler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fiddler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fiddler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Crane tried to score with a low kick but Fiddler checks it.
Crane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fiddler.
Fiddler avoids a kick to the body.
Fiddler lands with a kick to the temple. Crane shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Crane slips a jab from Fiddler.
Fiddler connects with a high kick.
Fiddler scores with a head kick. Crane tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fiddler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Crane digs a good body shot into Fiddler's ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crane throws a body shot but no joy.
Crane misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Fiddler misses the target.
Crane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fiddler misses with a left hand
and Crane counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fiddler swings for the body but Crane moves out of range.
Fiddler misses with a jab to the body
and Crane counters with a leg kick.
Freddie Fiddler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crane chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fiddler misses with a right hand
and Crane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crane moves away from the strike by Fiddler.
Crane looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T3#
Fiddler loads up on a big right hand but Crane slips the punch.
Crane slips a jab from Fiddler.
Fiddler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fiddler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fiddler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crane lands with a hook. Fiddler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Crane gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fiddler.
Fiddler throws a head kick that misses #KD2#
and Crane counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Fiddler! #ROC2#
Fiddler is rocked!
Crane throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Oh Fiddler is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crane lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Fiddler quite badly. Fiddler pulls Crane in close trying to recover. Crane postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Fiddler on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Fiddler doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ichabod Crane!
During a confident post fight interview, Ichabod Crane thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2016

#R1#
Basayev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Basayev throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crane makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Basayev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crane throws a counter combo.
Crane missing with a left hand there. Basayev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Basayev cracks Crane with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Basayev throws a leg kick
and Crane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crane ducks under a wild hook from Basayev.
Basayev connects with the punch.
Basayev takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Crane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Basayev wants to clinch#KD2#
and Crane counters with a series of strikes that sends Basayev to the canvas! Crane follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Basayev wants to control but Crane passes easily into half guard.
Basayev is trying to stand. #T1#
Basayev has hold of Crane's hands but Crane slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Crane lands strikes from half guard.#ROC2#
Basayev is rocked!
Crane scores with a big shot! Basayev's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Basayev! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ichabod Crane!
An out of breath Ichabod Crane thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: MFN 336: Makinwa vs. Kamenov
Date: Aug 07, 2016

#R1##CL#
Crane forces Ihejirika back against the cage and clinches.
Ihejirika goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ihejirika tries to work over Crane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ihejirika tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crane is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ihejirika is defending well.
Ihejirika lands a nice elbow.
Crane blocks a body shot from Ihejirika.
Crane is struggling to control the position.
Crane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ihejirika lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Crane or not.
Ihejirika has Crane pressed against the cage.
Ihejirika is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crane has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ihejirika is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ihejirika softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1##TD#
Crane pulls guard effortlessly.
Ihejirika content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ihejirika throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ihejirika throws a big right hand that misses.
Ihejirika wants to pass the guard but Crane is keeping the position.
Crane is trying to keep Ihejirika in close.
Ihejirika is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ihejirika content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Crane keeping moving, preventing Ihejirika from controlling successfully.
Ihejirika postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Crane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crane has Ihejirika pulled in close to control his posture.
Ihejirika landing some decent shots from guard.
Ihejirika working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Crane keeping full guard, as Ihejirika tries to pass.
Ihejirika wants to control from the top but Crane keeps moving. #T3#
Crane lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ihejirika is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ihejirika keeping moving, preventing Crane from controlling successfully.
Crane landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ihejirika looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Crane passes into half guard.
Ihejirika manages to get to full guard. #T4#
Crane is stalling in the full guard.
Ihejirika keeping full guard, as Crane tries to pass.
Ihejirika doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ihejirika is looking to sweep but instead, Crane has passed into half guard.
Ihejirika gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ihejirika looking for a sweep. Not yet Ihejirika, not yet. #SUB2#
Ihejirika is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tatenda Ihejirika dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Crane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ihejirika doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Crane ducks under a wild hook from Ihejirika.#CL#
Crane fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ihejirika, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crane.
Ihejirika looking to slow down the pace here.
Crane jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ihejirika walks away with a smile on his face. Crane gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Crane dodges the punch combination from Ihejirika. #TD#
Crane drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
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.
Ihejirika not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ihejirika doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ihejirika working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crane.
Ichabod Crane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Crane trying to control but Ihejirika is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ihejirika is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Crane is looking for a triangle but Ihejirika pushes his legs off easily.
Ihejirika pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crane is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Ihejirika has gone for a leg lock! Crane slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ihejirika's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Ihejirika working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ihejirika throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T2#
Crane wants to control from the top but Ihejirika keeps moving. #SUB2#
Ihejirika had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crane defends it easily.
Ihejirika being controlled here, momentarily.
Ihejirika wants to sweep but no luck.
Crane trying to control but Ihejirika is working from the bottom. #T3#
Crane is stalling in the full guard.
Ihejirika wants to stand and escape but Crane is having none of it.
Crane is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#ES2#
Ihejirika pushes Crane off and gets back to his feet.
Crane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ihejirika swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Crane closes the distance and clinches.
Ihejirika lands a left hand.
Crane prevents a body shot from Ihejirika.
Crane tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichabod Crane. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Ihejirika is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ihejirika wants to stall.
Ihejirika is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Crane is looking for a takedown.
Crane tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Crane is trying to break the clinch but Ihejirika is controlling him.
Ihejirika tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ihejirika scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Ihejirika fails to land.
Ihejirika trying to control the position but instead, Crane has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ihejirika into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crane blocks an elbow strike.
Ihejirika misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tatenda Ihejirika showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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#
Ihejirika tries to bum rush Crane with a series of wild strikes but Crane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crane avoids the head kick by Ihejirika.
Ihejirika throws the kick towards the body but Crane avoids it.
Ihejirika looks to throw the jab but Crane is out of range.
Crane shoots in for a double leg but Ihejirika sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ihejirika connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ihejirika has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Crane.
Ichabod Crane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Crane.
Crane moves out of range of the body kick from Ihejirika.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crane shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichabod Crane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ihejirika lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tatenda Ihejirika seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ihejirika throws a lazy right hand but Crane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ihejirika throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ihejirika throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Ihejirika moves in looking to clinch but Crane pushes him off.
Crane is looking to counter the offense by Ihejirika and move into the clinch.#TD#
Ihejirika tries to sprawl but Crane drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Ihejirika makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Sloppy strikes from Ihejirika. Those never looked like landing.
Ihejirika has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ihejirika swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ihejirika takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ihejirika throws a series of punches but Crane moves out of range.
Crane tries to clinch but Ihejirika is having none of it. #CL#
Crane moves into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crane jumps guard but Ihejirika turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ihejirika doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ihejirika misses with the head strike.
Ihejirika tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crane's elbow.
Ihejirika is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ihejirika wants to stall. #T2#
Crane has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ihejirika after a bit of a struggle.
Ihejirika stalling against the cage.
Crane goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ihejirika prevents it.
Crane looking for a takedown.
Crane blocks an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ihejirika.
Ihejirika avoids the elbow strike from Crane, against the cage.
Ihejirika struggles to land a body shot inside as Crane controls his hands.
Ihejirika misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Crane working hard to break the clinch.
Crane is trying to drag Ihejirika to the mat but Ihejirika just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Crane drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ihejirika tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crane's elbow.
Tatenda Ihejirika is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tatenda Ihejirika seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Crane looking to stall.
Ihejirika doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crane jumps guard but Ihejirika turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ihejirika.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ihejirika can't find room to land a body shot as Crane controls the action. #TD#
Crane is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ihejirika can't fight it off and eventually Crane manages to take the fight to the floor. Ihejirika looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Ihejirika working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Ihejirika is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crane defends well.
Crane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ihejirika swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ichabod Crane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ihejirika is on top in guard. #REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
Tatenda Ihejirika comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ihejirika 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tatenda Ihejirika!
Our winner, Tatenda Ihejirika, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: MFN 332: Same Day Fun
Date: Jul 20, 2016

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Solseng.
Solseng just misses with a punch to the body.
Crane throws a big counter head kick but Solseng avoids it with no problem.
Crane sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Crane has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crane there as he acknowledges the shot.
Solseng throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Crane throws a right hand that Solseng ducks under and follows up with a left that Solseng also avoids with ease.
Solseng scores with a nice strike.
Crane fails in his attempt to clinch.
Solseng lands with a thumping leg kick.
Solseng throws a leg kick which misses Crane's front leg but catches the back leg as Crane tries to avoid it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Solseng.
Crane throws a head kick that misses.
No luck for Crane with that takedown attempt.
Crane shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Solseng but Solseng pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Solseng misses with a straight left.
Crane is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Solseng lands a front kick.
Crane looks winded!
Solseng looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Solseng slaps away a takedown attempt from Crane, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ole Solseng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichabod Crane.
Crane moves out of range of the strikes.
Solseng takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Solseng chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Solseng scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Solseng connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Crane shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Solseng sprawls well. Solseng wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Crane gets slowly back to his feet.
Crane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Solseng lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Solseng avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Solseng throws a right hand that Crane ducks under and follows up with a left that Crane also avoids with ease.
Crane takes one to the chin there.
Solseng fakes the leg kick and cracks Crane in the body.
Solseng catches Crane with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD2#
Crane looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Crane prevents Solseng from getting back to his feet.
Solseng working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Solseng holds on and takes a little breather.
Crane preventing the sweep. #T3#
Crane throws a big elbow that misses.
Crane is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Solseng is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Crane tries to roll over but Solseng keeps him under control.
Crane is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Solseng scores with a couple of nice shots.
Solseng wants to stand up but Crane is controlling the position.
Solseng prevents Crane from improving his position.
Crane is not content to let Solseng control the position.#T4#
Solseng controlling the action here.
Solseng is thwarting Crane's attempts to control the position.
Solseng slows the pace down in half guard.
Solseng looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Solseng landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Solseng trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ole Solseng dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Crane walks into a jab.
Solseng misses with an attempted mid kick.
Solseng dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Solseng.
Solseng fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Solseng connects with a crisp jab.
Good leg kick by Solseng there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Solseng connects with a right hand. Crane shakes it off.
Solseng does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've been informed that Crane has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Crane.
Crane on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Crane walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Crane fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Solseng to the ground. Crane is now in Solseng's guard.#T1#
Crane is fighting to break Solseng's control of his arms but Solseng is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Solseng looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crane is one step ahead there.
Solseng trying to control the position here.
Solseng looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crane is one step ahead there.
Solseng has Crane pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Solseng being controlled here, momentarily.
Crane looking to sit in guard and control but Solseng gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Solseng trying to control but Crane is working from the bottom.
Crane wants to sweep here but Solseng controlling him for the moment.
Crane being controlled here, momentarily.
Crane working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Solseng's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crane keeping moving, preventing Solseng from controlling successfully.
Solseng throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Solseng stopping the sweep attempt from Crane.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Solseng tries to land a front kick but Crane steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Solseng throws a looping overhand right but Crane ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Solseng gets caught napping as Crane dives in and scores a takedown. Solseng manages to retain guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Solseng manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC#
Solseng breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That kick from Solseng tenderised Crane's leg. Crane is trying to keep his angry face on.
Crane looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Solseng is fending him off so far but Crane persists. Nope, Solseng circles away and we're back to standing.#T4#
Solseng jabs Crane right on the nose. Crane blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Solseng throws a jab but it's blocked by Crane.
Crane wants to counter the offense by Solseng and move into the clinch position.
Ole Solseng is winning the standup battle so far.
Crane walks forward, straight into a front kick from Solseng.
Crane throws a chopping leg kick but Solseng manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Crane walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ole Solseng is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Solseng moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Solseng throws a shot from downtown. Crane moves away and avoids it.
Crane shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Solseng sprawls well. Solseng wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Crane gets slowly back to his feet.
Ole Solseng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichabod Crane.
Crane is breathing heavily.
Crane on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Solseng tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crane was well out of range. Poor timing from Solseng.
Crane tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Solseng with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ole Solseng dominated that second round.
That's time! Solseng's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Crane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crane wants to counter with a clinch but Solseng pushes him away.
Solseng throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Solseng misses with a body shot.
Solseng throws a head kick that misses.
Crane fails with the takedown
and Solseng counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Solseng throws a hook but Crane avoids it easily.
Crane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Solseng as he avoids it easily.
Solseng pivots, looking for a leg kick but Crane is out of range and Solseng settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solseng throws a looping overhand right but Crane ducks down to avoid it.
Solseng moves into range and connects with a jab.
Solseng with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Crane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A jab lands there for Solseng.
Solseng looks to land a left hand but Crane moved out of range nicely.
Crane drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Solseng defends it well.#T1#
Solseng chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Solseng lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Solseng is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crane can do to turn this around?
Crane has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Solseng.
Solseng ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crane moves away.
Crane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Solseng lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crane's sensitive parts.
Crane slips under a jab from Solseng.
Crane flicks out a counter leg kick but Solseng steps away.
Solseng scores with a punch to the head.
Solseng looks to land a right hand but Crane moved out of range.
Solseng throws a wild body kick that Crane sees coming a mile off.
The fighters circling - Solseng throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Solseng throws a nice looking combination but Crane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crane moves out of range of the body kick.#TD2#
Crane shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Solseng is trying to defend but Crane finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Solseng tries to roll over but Crane keeps him under control.#T2#
Solseng trying to control from the bottom.
Solseng is trying to get back to full guard.
Solseng trying to control but Crane postures up.
Solseng is refusing to be controlled, as Crane sits in half guard.
Solseng wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Crane is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Solseng sees it coming and defends easily.
Crane throwing shots but Solseng is blocking nicely.
Solseng tries to kick Crane off but Crane keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Crane lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Solseng is looking to improve his position.
Solseng holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Crane trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Solseng pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Solseng does it's job there.
Crane throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Solseng swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Crane.
Solseng throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donk. Solseng catches Crane right on the button with a cross.
Crane fails to land with a series of punches. #TD2#
Crane shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Solseng napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Solseng tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
This has been an exciting period of action!
BOOM! Crane connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Solseng has given up his back here. #ES#
Solseng manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Crane throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Solseng's waist but Solseng gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Crane off to one side.
Ole Solseng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichabod Crane.
Solseng pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ichabod Crane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crane throws a jab but it's blocked by Solseng.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ole Solseng showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Solseng 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ole Solseng!
After the fight, Ole Solseng was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: MFN 323
Date: Jun 15, 2016

#R1#
Mayor throws a leg kick #TD#
and Crane counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mayor wants to get back to his feet but Crane is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Crane working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mayor's head.
Mayor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Crane is controlling him.
Crane postures up in Mayor's guard and throws a big left but Mayor blocks it.
Crane tries to stand but Mayor is controlling from the bottom.
Mayor told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Mayor wants to get back to his feet but Crane is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Crane distracts Mayor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayor is looking to stand up but Crane isn't so interested in that idea.
Crane controlling from the top position. #T1#
Mayor wants to stand but Crane is controlling the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crane shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mayor pinned against the cage. Mayor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mayor looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#TD#
Crane shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mayor's guard.
Mayor is looking to stand up but Crane isn't so interested in that idea. #SU#
Crane gets to his feet. Mayor looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mayor keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Mayor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Crane momentarily. #TD#
Crane gets a double leg takedown into Mayor's guard.
Mayor is looking to stand up but Crane isn't so interested in that idea. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Mayor manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mayor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crane's elbow.
Mayor displaying some good clinch control by pressing Crane up against the cage.
Crane has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mayor is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Crane blocks a body shot from Mayor.
Mayor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mayor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crane pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mayor pressing his opponent against the cage. #T3#
A short body shot lands from Crane as the two fighters clinch.
Crane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mayor has a couple of punches blocked by Crane.
Mayor misses with a punch to the body.
Crane prevents a body shot from Mayor.
Mayor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crane's elbow.
Mayor lands a shot to the body.
Mayor lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crane. #BC2#
Mayor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tommy Mayor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayor thumps Crane with a low kick.#T4#
Mayor misses with an uppercut.
Crane is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mayor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichabod Crane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mayor motions for Crane to come forward. Mayor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crane fails to land the takedown.
Tommy Mayor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mayor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mayor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crane at a distance.
A big left from Mayor misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Crane is defended easily by Mayor.
Mayor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Crane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Mayor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Mayor 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#
Mayor scores with a one two! Crane had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Crane throws a series of punches but Mayor moves out of range.
Mayor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mayor stuffs the takedown.
Crane has his takedown stuffed
and Mayor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ichabod Crane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#KD2#
Mayor feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Crane sprawling to the canvas! Crane rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Mayor finish him?!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mayor weaves into range and cracks Crane right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Crane goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Mayor is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommy Mayor!

Event: UPG 30
Date: Apr 30, 2016

#R1#
Sammich fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crane looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sammich walks into a left hand.
Crane on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A shot to the liver by Sammich. Beautiful body shot.
Sammich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sammich misses the jab.
Sammich throws the left hand but Crane avoids the punch easily.
Crane misses with a takedown attempt - Sammich sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Crane takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sammich changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Crane is breathing heavily.
Crane shoots in but Sammich avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sammich uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Crane has time to react.
Crane shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sammich but Sammich pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichabod Crane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sammich scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sammich cracks Crane with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Sammich tries to clinch but Crane moves out of range.
Sammich bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sammich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Sammich takes the fight into the clinch.
Sammich presses Crane against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Crane drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sammich pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sammy Sammich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crane is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Crane swings for the body but Sammich moves out of range.
Sammich works Crane's body with a nice hook.
Crane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sammich tries to avoid it but Crane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sammich to the ground. Sammich escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sammich works the jab nicely.
Sammich lands with a big left! Crane is wobbled badly! Sammich comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Crane to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sammy Sammich!
An out of breath and clearly excited Sammy Sammich thanked Bos Energy MMA159.4 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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