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Event:
GAMMA#744 Asai v Imbula
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1# Steigelmann lands with an overhand left.#CUT2# It looks like Daniel Crushman has been cut. Steigelmann moves away from the strike by Crushman. Crushman throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT# It looks like Gunnar Steigelmann has been cut. Steigelmann with a nice cross. Steigelmann fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crushman on the side of the head. Crushman tests Steigelmann's chin there with a solid looking shot. A nice inside leg kick there by Crushman. That's going to slow Steigelmann down. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Steigelmann.
Crushman blocks a head kick by Steigelmann.
#KD2# Steigelmann bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Crushman! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
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! Crushman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Steigelmann postures up.
Steigelmann wants to control from the top but Crushman keeps moving. #T1# Steigelmann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crushman swivels though and keeps the full guard. Steigelmann trying to control but Crushman is working from the bottom. Crushman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Steigelmann trying to control but Crushman is working from the bottom. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Crushman throws a hook to the side of Steigelmann's head but Steigelmann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Steigelmann throws out a counter right but Crushman avoids it with no problem. Steigelmann misses with a combination
and Crushman counters with a body kick that stops Steigelmann in his tracks momentarily. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Steigelmann tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Crushman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steigelmann throws out the jab. Crushman throws out a loose jab but Steigelmann uses good head movement to avoid it. Crushman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steigelmann. Crushman looks to land a left hand but Steigelmann moved out of range nicely. Steigelmann with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Crushman on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2# Daniel Crushman's cut is getting worse. A chopping leg kick lands by Crushman. Steigelmann lands with a right hand. Steigelmann scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL2# Steigelmann rushes Crushman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Steigelmann working some nice short punches in the clinch. Crushman prevents a body shot from Steigelmann. #BC# Crushman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steigelmann gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Steigelmann throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Crushman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Crushman shoots in but Steigelmann avoids the takedown attempt easily. Gunnar Steigelmann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3# Crushman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#TD# Steigelmann gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Crushman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Crushman scoring with punches to the head and body. Steigelmann tries to land a sweep but no joy. Crushman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Crushman is looking to work some ground and pound but Steigelmann has wrist control. Crushman won't allow Steigelmann to sweep him here. Crushman throws a big right hand that misses. Crushman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Crushman won't allow Steigelmann to sweep him here. #T4# Crushman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Steigelmann looking for a sweep. Not yet Steigelmann, not yet. Steigelmann is trying to control the position but Crushman postures up. Crushman postures up and lands a big shot to Steigelmann's brow. Steigelmann tries to land a sweep but no joy. Steigelmann utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Steigelmann keeping full guard, as Crushman tries to pass. Steigelmann keeping moving, preventing Crushman from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Nice body kick there by Crushman. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gunnar Steigelmann will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Steigelmann swings for the body but Crushman moves out of range.
Crushman lands a right hook to the body.
Steigelmann has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Crushman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Steigelmann sprawls well. Steigelmann wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Crushman gets slowly back to his feet. Steigelmann takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Steigelmann doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Crushman lands with a nice body punch. Crushman keeps Steigelmann at a distance using the push kick. Steigelmann tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Steigelmann throws a leg kick but Crushman checks it. Nice body punch from Crushman. Steigelmann moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD# Crushman waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Steigelmann. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Steigelmann to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Crushman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Steigelmann is breathing heavily.#T1# Steigelmann wants to sweep here but Crushman controlling him for the moment. Crushman scoring with punches to the head and body. Crushman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Crushman tries to free his leg and advance position but Steigelmann is retaining full guard. Crushman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Crushman throws a big elbow that misses. Crushman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Crushman trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Steigelmann manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB# Daniel Crushman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Steigelmann wants to control from the top but Crushman keeps moving. #T2# Steigelmann throwing strikes but missing. Crushman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB# Crushman has his foot on Steigelmann's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steigelmann works his way back into a safe position though. Crushman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steigelmann can do to turn this around? Crushman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Steigelmann being controlled here momentarily. Steigelmann not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3# Steigelmann trying to control but Crushman is working from the bottom. Crushman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Crushman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steigelmann tries a quick counter leg kick but Crushman is wise to it. Steigelmann chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crushman can pounce on him.
Steigelmann fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Crushman is out of range. Steigelmann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steigelmann misses with a hook. Crushman ducked under it nicely. Steigelmann stuffs the takedown attempt from Crushman. Crushman gets slowly back to his feet. Steigelmann finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Steigelmann.
#T4# Steigelmann has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crushman. Crushman with a body punch. A glancing blow. Crushman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Steigelmann's head backwards.#CUT# That has opened up Gunnar Steigelmann's cut even more. You can see that Steigelmann has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks Steigelmann gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Crushman. Steigelmann misses with a body kick. Steigelmann misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crushman scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD# Crushman steps into range and cracks Steigelmann with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Steigelmann flops backwards and Crushman dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC# Steigelmann is rocked! Crushman is pushing down on Steigelmann's leg trying to pass to half guard. Steigelmann is fighting to maintain full guard but Crushman has managed to sneak the leg through. Steigelmann is still in real trouble! Can Crushman finish him?#SUB# Crushman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Steigelmann sees it coming and defends easily. Steigelmann seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB# Crushman 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. Steigelmann tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Crushman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daniel Crushman! A victorious Daniel Crushman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
GAMMA#741 Ricard v Kent
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1# Crushman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reem.
A countering left hand to the body from Reem misses. Crushman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Reem's jab looks to have found its range, popping Crushman under the eye. Crushman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reem is fending him off so far but Crushman persists. Nope, Reem circles away and we're back to standing. Crushman gets off balance looking for a body kick and Reem counters with an inside leg kick. Crushman throws the kick towards the body but Reem avoids it. A nice leg kick lands there from Crushman. Reem on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crushman. Crushman obviously looking to wear him down.
Reem throws a series of punches but Crushman moves out of range. Good standup being displayed there by Crushman as he connects with a hook. A jab from Reem does it's job there.#CUT2# It looks like Daniel Crushman has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Crushman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2# Reem moves into the clinch. Reem can't find room to land a body shot as Crushman controls the action.
Reem gets through Crushman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A short right from Crushman on the inside. Crushman is trying to break the clinch but Reem has him pressed against the cage. Crushman misses with a body punch.
#T1# Reem misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crushman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Still in the clinch, Reem scores with a nice short uppercut. Crushman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crushman working aggressively here.
Crushman presses Reem against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Reem lands a hook that snaps the head of Crushman backwards. A nice left hand lands by Crushman.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Reem lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crushman backwards. Reem misses with a hook from the clinch. Reem lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC# Crushman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Crushman shoots in and drives through. Reem sprawls well. Crushman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. 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! Reem thumps Crushman with a low kick. Jab by Reem. Crushman sizes up Reem with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Crushman is defended easily by Reem. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Crushman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2# Crushman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Reem counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Crushman connects with a body shot that sends Reem's belly button to the back. Reem wants to clinch but Crushman slips to the side and Crushman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reem thinking. A looping hook to the body misses from Crushman. Reem does a little dance to reset his feet. Reem tries a quick counter leg kick but Crushman is wise to it. Crushman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reem throws out the jab. Crushman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reem counters with a series of strikes. Crushman will be more careful next time no doubt. Reem swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Crushman. Crushman misses the jab. Reem lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crushman at a distance.
Reem fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Crushman avoids the head kick by Reem.
Crushman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. The fighters circle momentarily. Crushman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Good leg kick by Crushman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T3# Reem scores with a shot to the body.
#TD# Crushman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Crushman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crushman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Reem wants to stand up but Crushman is controlling him. Crushman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Crushman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Crushman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4# Crushman prevents Reem from getting back to his feet. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. A swing and a miss from Reem. Reem with a body punch. A glancing blow. Reem takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2# Reem closes the distance and clinches. Crushman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Crushman blocks a body shot from Reem. Reem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crushman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reem gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Crushman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Reem has Crushman pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A short uppercut from Reem. Crushman working aggressively here.
#TD# Crushman turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Umberto Reem will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Daniel Crushman's cut. That's time! Crushman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Jab by Reem. Reem lands with a good body shot. Crushman throws a big shot that misses. Crushman pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Crushman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reem counters with a lovely straight right hand! Reem throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crushman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reem checks a leg kick. Reem ducks under a wild hook from Crushman. Crushman tries to land a front kick but Reem steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Crushman throws a hook but Reem blocks it. Reem misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Crushman throws a lazy uppercut
and Reem counters with a lovely shot to the body. Umberto Reem seems to be getting the better of the standup. Crushman moves out of range of the leg kick from Reem. Crushman swats away the attempt to clinch by Reem.#T1# That kick from Reem tenderised Crushman's leg. Crushman is trying to keep his angry face on. Reem avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Reem's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Reem duly obliges. Reem moves out of range as Crushman throws a body kick.
Reem connects with a body shot that sends Crushman's belly button to the back. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Reem dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crushman. That did some damage! Crushman throws a body punch but Reem moves out of range. #CL2# Reem clinches up with Crushman and pushes him back against the cage. Crushman misses with a short punch on the inside. Reem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Crushman throws a head punch that misses. Reem misses with a punch on the inside.
Crushman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A shot in the inside from Reem. We've been informed that Reem has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crushman. A head punch on the inside from Crushman fails to land. #T2# Crushman tries to work over Reem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Crushman swings wildly with an uppercut but Reem uses good head movement to avoid it. Crushman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reem takes a shot to the head. Reem scores with a hook to the body. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Reem takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Umberto Reem seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Crushman misses with a punch to the body.
Crushman misses with some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Reem. Reem pushes Crushman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A hook to the body from Reem.
Reem lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Reem lands a right hand. Reem works on Crushman's body with a couple of short punches. Reem digs a right hand underneath Crushman's ribcage. Crushman let out a lung full of air as it connected. Reem cracks Crushman with a nice body shot. Reem lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3# Reem lands an uppercut. Reem is trying to maintain a safe position but Crushman gets an underhook and turns Reem into the cage. Reem lands on the inside with an uppercut. A short left from Reem. Reem lands with a light punch inside. Reem stalling in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Reem.
Reem lands a hook that snaps the head of Crushman backwards. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Crushman misses with a body punch.
Reem taking a breather. The referee is keeping an eye on Reem - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Reem misses with a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Crushman has a couple of punches blocked by Reem.
#T4# Reem pushes Crushman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Crushman wants to take the fight to the mat but Reem manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Reem takes a shot to the head. Reem blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Reem lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Reem. Reem stalling.
Reem blocks an uppercut.
Crushman has Reem pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Reem manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC# Crushman manages to break the clinch.
Reem swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Crushman.#CUT2# Daniel Crushman's cut is getting worse. Umberto Reem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Crushman misses with a leg kick. Reem was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Crushman throws a leg kick but Reem sees it coming and moves out of range. Reem lands with a good body shot.#KD2# Reem feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Crushman sprawling to the canvas! Crushman rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Reem finish him?!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Crushman dodges the punch combination from Reem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Umberto Reem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Daniel Crushman's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# A head kick misses from Reem. Reem digs a good body shot into Crushman's ribs. Reem lands a jab to the head.
Reem lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Crushman falls backwards - clearly groggy! Reem dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Umberto Reem! An out of breath and clearly excited Umberto Reem thanked IniTech Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
GAMMA#737 Patio v Ricard
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1# Crushman moves away from the strike by Fjera. A little feinted left hand from Crushman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Crushman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fjera. Fjera circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT# It looks like Nick Fjera has been cut. Crushman throws a hook to the side of Fjera's head but Fjera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Crushman throws a quick inside leg kick. Crushman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fjera. Crushman pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Crushman misses with a body shot.
Fjera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crushman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Crushman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Crushman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Fjera scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Fjera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crushman moves away. An attempted straight right counter from Crushman misses the target. Fjera avoids the body shot from Crushman.
Fjera looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Crushman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Fjera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Crushman throws a jab but it's blocked by Fjera. #T1# Crushman lands a head shot. Crushman misses with a right hand and Fjera counters with a right hand to the body. Crushman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fjera. A looping hook to the body misses from Fjera. Crushman does a little dance to reset his feet. Fjera avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Crushman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2# It looks like Daniel Crushman has been cut. Fjera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fjera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crushman moves away. Nice body kick from Crushman. Crushman throws a good cross that connects.
Crushman throws a body kick that misses. Fjera moves out of range of the leg kick from Crushman. Fjera let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Crushman goes for a high kick. It partially lands. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Crushman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fjera makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Crushman scores with a spinning back kick!#T2# Fjera has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Crushman. Fjera looks winded! Fjera scores with a jab to the body. Nice shot lands for Crushman.#CUT# That has opened up Nick Fjera's cut even more. Crushman scores with a spinning back kick! Fjera is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Crushman rather than just go for the knockout. Crushman defending well as Fjera loads up on a big left hand. #KD# Crushman lands a big right hand that sends Fjera crashing to the mat! Crushman stays standing though and waves Fjera back to his feet! Fjera misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Crushman counters with a huge left! Fjera is in big trouble! He's backing up but Crushman isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Fjera from any more damage. A dominating finish by Crushman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Crushman! Daniel Crushman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
GAMMA#733 Lord v Yeboah
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1# Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Crushman. Curry tries to move into range but Crushman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Crushman dips to his left and cracks Curry with an uppercut! Crushman looks for the body kick but Curry saw that one coming. Crushman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Curry's hands.#CUT# It looks like Diarmuid Curry has been cut. Curry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crushman manages to avoid it. Crushman throws out a loose jab but Curry uses good head movement to avoid it. Crushman scores with a decent looking hook. Curry checks a leg kick nicely. A slapping leg kick lands for Crushman.
Curry missing with a left hand there. Crushman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Crushman tries to work over Curry's front leg with a kick but Curry checks it. Curry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Crushman. A leg kick checked by Crushman. Daniel Crushman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# A shot to the liver by Curry. Beautiful body shot. Curry throws a series of strikes that have Crushman backpedaling.
#CUT2# It looks like Daniel Crushman has been cut. Curry has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Curry connects with a single shot there. Curry wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Crushman misses with an uppercut
and Curry counters with a lovely shot to the body. Curry moves out of range as Crushman strikes. Curry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Curry delivers a nice body kick. Crushman is breathing heavily. A nice inside leg kick there by Curry. That's going to slow Crushman down. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A slow jab from Curry misses its intended target. Curry lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Curry moves out of range of the strikes. A nice side step and Curry releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#KD2# Curry lands a left and a right that send Crushman crashing to the mat, dazed. Curry thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2# Crushman is rocked!#CUT2# Daniel Crushman's cut is getting worse. Curry checks a leg kick. #T2# Crushman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Curry throws a shot from downtown. Crushman moves away and avoids it. Crushman feinted there with a counter leg kick. Curry thuds his shin into the meat of Crushman's side. Crushman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Curry throws a head kick but Crushman moves out of range.
Curry thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Crushman if he has to take too many more of those.
#KD2# Curry lands a big right hand that sends Crushman crashing to the mat! Curry stays standing though and waves Crushman back to his feet! Crushman pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Curry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crushman manages to avoid it. Curry bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Curry connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2# Daniel Crushman's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Crushman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Curry pounces like a tiger and cracks Crushman with a vicious hook! Crushman is down but not out! Curry follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Diarmuid Curry! A very excited looking Diarmuid Curry made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
GAMMA#727 Mirowski v Feltre 2
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1# Crushman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Crushman scores with a sloppy right hand. Gumption should have avoided that one. Gumption uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crushman. A lazy body kick from Crushman and Gumption counters with a right hand to the body. Crushman misses with a kick to the body.
Gumption takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Crushman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A slapping leg kick lands for Gumption.
Gumption 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. Crushman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gumption. Gumption circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Gumption throws an overhand right that lands on Crushman's shoulder, as Crushman tries to avoid the shot. Crushman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gumption moves away. Gumption swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Crushman slips a straight right by Gumption. Gumption scores with a jab to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gumption throws a push kick but Crushman slaps the foot to one side. Gumption misses with a hook. Crushman ducked under it nicely. Crushman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gumption.#T1# Crushman throws an off balance right hand
and Gumption counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Daniel Crushman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gumption drops his hands momentarily and Crushman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Gumption connects with a solid leg kick. Gumption throws a front kick that sends Crushman stumbling back into the cage. Crushman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Some bone on bone action there as Gumption checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Crushman misses with an uppercut
and Gumption counters with a nice body kick. Crushman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gumption.
Crushman tried to score with a low kick but Gumption checks it. Gumption jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CUT# It looks like Daniel Crushman has been cut. Crushman moves out of range as Gumption throws a body kick.
Crushman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gumption is able to avoid easily. Crushman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gumptions jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gumption ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crushman moves away.#T2# Gumption throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crushman misses with a lunging right hand
and Gumption counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Gumption is looking to wear down Crushman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Gumption connects with a good right hand that stumbles Crushman. Crushman circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Gumption checks a leg kick. Crushman throws a lazy right hand but Gumption sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Crushman moves out of range of the body kick from Gumption.
A jab from Gumption misses. Crushman looks to score with a jab to the body but Gumption is just out of range. Gumption comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Gumption lands a nice hook to Crushman's body. Crushman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. A big right from Crushman misses. Gumption moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Crushman looks winded! Gumption connects with an inside leg kick. Gumption misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T3# Gumption throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crushman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Gumption throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Crushman counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Crushman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Crushman.
Gumption fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crushman manages to avoid it. Gumption jabs Crushman right on the nose. Crushman blinks but takes it well. Crushman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A head kick misses from Gumption. A little jabbing left from Crushman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Gumption steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crushman. A counter left hand to the body from Gumption misses its target. Crushman keeps the fight on the outside. Crushman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Jab by Gumption. A kick lands to the mid section there for Crushman. Gumption takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gumption takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#KD# Gumption lands a left and a right that send Crushman crashing to the mat, dazed. Gumption thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT# That has opened up Daniel Crushman's cut even more. Gumption takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Gumption tries to clinch there but Crushman circles away.
Crushman lands a jab to the head.
Crushman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Crushman avoids the body shot from Gumption.
Gumption blocks a jab. Gumption uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crushman. Crushman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Crushman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Gumption checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gumption with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Crushman to score with a decent uppercut. 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 Bubba Gumption will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Daniel Crushman's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Gumption throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Gumption moves out of range of the leg kick from Crushman. Gumption is looking to slow Crushman down with leg kicks. Crushman with a jab. Crushman misses with a leg kick. Crushman scores with a jab to the head.
A big right from Gumption misses. Crushman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gumption. Crushman moves out of range of the body kick from Gumption.
Gumption paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gumption misses with a head kick.
Crushman throws a lazy uppercut
and Gumption finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Gumption throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gumption connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Crushman's hands.#CUT# The cut above Daniel Crushman's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T1# Gumption doesn't manage to clinch there - Crushman circles away.
#CL# Gumption gets a clinch. Crushman lands with a right to the head. Crushman scores with a nice hook to the head. Gumption lands with a short shot to the head. Gumption trying to stall but Crushman improves his position.
Gumption swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gumption takes a shot to the head. Crushman misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crushman. Crushman misses with a punch on the inside.
Gumption works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Crushman is breathing heavily. Gumption misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crushman. Gumption blocks an uppercut.
Gumption blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crushman. Gumption will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Crushman up against the cage. Gumption scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A quick uppercut on the inside from Crushman. Crushman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Gumption - that landed with a thud.
Gumption lands an elbow inside. Gumption misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Gumption.
Daniel Crushman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Gumption leaning against his opponent.
Gumption lands a hook that snaps the head of Crushman backwards. Gumption stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Nice body punch from Gumption. A short body shot lands from Gumption as the two fighters clinch.
Gumption lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crushman backwards. Gumption digs a right hand underneath Crushman's ribcage. Crushman let out a lung full of air as it connected. Gumption lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT# Daniel Crushman's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Daniel Crushman's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bubba Gumption! Bubba Gumption managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Aspire Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
GAMMA#724 Grigorian v Sodergre
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1# Force tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Crushman feints a counter leg kick. Crushman tries to land a leg kick but Force saw it coming and moves away.
#CL# Force closes the distance and clinches. Crushman throws a head punch that misses. Force scores with an uppercut up the middle. Crushman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Force backwards. Crushman misses with some punches.
Crushman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Force avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. A nice left hand lands by Force.
#CUT# It looks like Daniel Crushman has been cut. Crushman lands with a left to the head. Force misses with a punch on the inside.
Crushman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Forces head. Force throws a head punch that misses. Force swings wildly with an uppercut but Crushman uses good head movement to avoid it. Crushman misses with a short punch on the inside. Crushman scores with a shoulder strike. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Crushman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crushman working aggressively here.
Crushman scores with an uppercut up the middle. Crushman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Force fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Force lands a left hand.
#T1# Crushman blocks an uppercut.
Force misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Force's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Force throws a head punch that misses. Crushman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crushman throws a head punch that misses. Force tries to throw a body punch but Crushman avoids it by throwing Force back against the cage. Force swings wildly with an uppercut but Crushman uses good head movement to avoid it. Force blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crushman misses with a hook from the clinch. Crushman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crushman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Force pushes Crushman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Force. Force misses with the head strike.
Crushman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Force backwards. Force blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crushman throws a punch but it's blocked by Force. Force throws a punch but it's blocked by Crushman. Force misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Force. Crushman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crushman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2# Force lands an uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A short right from Crushman on the inside. A head punch on the inside from Crushman fails to land. Crushman digs a right hand into Force's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Force's gas tank. A head punch on the inside from Crushman fails to land. Force working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Force fails to land. Crushman misses with a punch to the body.
Force misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crushman blocks an uppercut.
Force lands on the inside with an uppercut. Force lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Force throws a punch but it's blocked by Crushman. Force lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crushman backwards. Force misses with some punches.
Force working aggressively here.
Force tries a body shot but Crushman blocks it.
Crushman misses with a hook from the clinch. Crushman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Force. Force is breathing heavily. Crushman misses with the head strike.
Force misses with a short punch on the inside. Crushman lands with a right to the head. Crushman misses with some punches.
#T3# Force blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Force misses with a short punch on the inside. Force blocking some punches.
Force lands a hook to the side of the head. Force tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Crushman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Force pulls him back up using the underhooks. Force tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch on the inside from Force fails to land. Crushman tries to throw a body punch but Force avoids it by throwing Crushman back against the cage. Force struggles to land a body shot inside as Crushman controls his hands.
Force fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crushman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crushman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crushman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Force fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crushman misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2# Crushman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Force throws a leg kick which misses Crushman's front leg but catches the back leg as Crushman tries to avoid it. Force misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Crushman counter with a right hand. Force jabs Crushman right on the nose. Crushman blinks but takes it well. No joy there for Force, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T4# Crushman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Forces jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The crowd cheers as Crushman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Force doesn't seem phased though. Force misses with a straight right. Crushman misses with a body shot.
Crushman drops Force with a naaaaasty hook - Force is in real trouble here! Crushman dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Crushman! A relieved looking Daniel Crushman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
GAMMA#720 Gower v Partio
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1# The fighters circle momentarily. Crushman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2# It looks like Callum Pagnozzi has been cut. Crushman misses with a low kick.
Pagnozzi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Pagnozzi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Crushman lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pagnozzi takes a step back to recover. Pagnozzi lands a body shot.
A big left from Crushman misses. Crushman throws a jab but it's blocked by Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi throws a hook to the side of Crushman's head but Crushman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Pagnozzi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pagnozzi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crushman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Crushman throws an overhand right that lands on Pagnozzi's shoulder, as Pagnozzi tries to avoid the shot. It looked like Pagnozzi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Crushman misses with a left hand and Pagnozzi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Pagnozzi swings for the body but Crushman moves out of range.
Pagnozzi looks to land a combination but Crushman avoids it well. Crushman throws out a counter right but Pagnozzi avoids it with no problem.#T1# Crushman cracks Pagnozzi with a good jab. Pagnozzi avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Callum Pagnozzi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Crushman slips a jab from Pagnozzi. Crushman takes a swing at Pagnozzi's ribcage but misses. Pagnozzi is looking to counter the offense by Crushman and move into the clinch. Pagnozzi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Crushman misses with a hook
and Pagnozzi counters with a left and a right that stings Crushman. Pagnozzi takes one on the button. Crushman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pagnozzi's calf. Pagnozzi punishes Crushman's body with a nice straight punch. Pagnozzi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crushman. Nice uppercut there from Pagnozzi.#CUT# It looks like Daniel Crushman has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Crushman tries a low kick but Pagnozzi avoids it. Pagnozzi jabs Crushman right on the nose. Crushman blinks but takes it well.#T2# Crushman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pagnozzi connects with a body shot that sends Crushman's belly button to the back. Daniel Crushman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pagnozzi. A jab from Crushman misses. Pagnozzi tried to counter with a leg kick but Crushman avoided it. Pagnozzi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Crushman. Crushman circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Crushman with a hook. Pagnozzi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pagnozzi throws a leg kick that is checked and Crushman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Crushman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pagnozzi manages to avoid it. Pagnozzi staying out of range there. Pagnozzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crushman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3# Pagnozzi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Crushman's calf. A jab from Pagnozzi misses. Pagnozzi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Crushman misses with a body kick. Pagnozzi throws a right hand that misses
and Crushman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Crushman scores with a push kick. Nice uppercut lands for Crushman. That snapped Pagnozzi's head back.
Pagnozzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Crushman is just out of range. The fighters circle momentarily. Crushman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Crushman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. A big left from Crushman misses. Crushman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pagnozzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Crushman. Pagnozzi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Crushman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT# That has opened up Daniel Crushman's cut even more.#T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2# Crushman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pagnozzi to the ground. Crushman is now in Pagnozzi's 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. Crushman passes easily into side control. Nice work. You can see the frustration on Pagnozzi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. 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. #SUB2# Crushman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pagnozzi, who protects the arm well. Pagnozzi tries to buck Crushman off but Crushman is having none of it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Crushman dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Pagnozzi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crushman! But no joy. Crushman has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Crushman misses with a body shot.
Crushman with a lazy takedown attempt and Pagnozzi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Nice cross by Crushman. Pagnozzi lands a right hook to the body.
Pagnozzi defending well as Crushman loads up on a big left hand. Pagnozzi throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Crushman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Pagnozzi scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pagnozzi dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Pagnozzi cracks the inside of Crushman's front leg. Pagnozzi's corner calls for a 1-2. Pagnozzi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Crushman throws the left hand but Pagnozzi avoids the punch easily.#T1# Pagnozzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Pagnozzi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Crushman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Crushman stuns Pagnozzi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Crushman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Pagnozzi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Pagnozzi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Daniel Crushman seems to be getting the better of the standup. Pagnozzi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Crushman misses the jab. Pagnozzi scores with a jab. Pagnozzi walks into a stiff left hand from Crushman. Pagnozzi throws out a loose jab but Crushman uses good head movement to avoid it. Crushman throws out a loose jab but Pagnozzi uses good head movement to avoid it. Pagnozzi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2# Pagnozzi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Crushman misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Pagnozzi counter with a right hand. Crushman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pagnozzi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Decent striking displayed by Crushman there. Pagnozzi thows a left - swing and a miss! Pagnozzi takes a kick to the side of the head. Pagnozzi thows a body kick. Crushman tries to catch it but that hurt him. Pagnozzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Crushman misses the target. Pagnozzi walks into a jab. Pagnozzi loads up on a big right hand but Crushman slips the punch. Crushman throws a leg kick and Crushman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT# The cut above Daniel Crushman's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T3# Pagnozzi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Crushman misses with an uppercut
letting Pagnozzi counter with a right hand. Crushman tries to land a front kick but Pagnozzi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Pagnozzi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Crushman misses with a looping left. Crushman with a body punch. A glancing blow. Crushman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pagnozzi.
A little feinted left hand from Pagnozzi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Crushman misses with a left hand and Pagnozzi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Crushman is breathing heavily. Crushman throws a leg kick enabling Pagnozzi to counter with a crisp jab. A nice leg kick lands there from Crushman. Pagnozzi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Crushman backs away from a small jab... but Pagnozzi lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Crushman crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Pagnozzi with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Callum Pagnozzi! A very excited looking Callum Pagnozzi rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
GAMMA#716 Goodman v Jones
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1# Ball moves out of range as Crushman strikes. Ball feints and then cracks Crushman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Crushman down. Crushman misses with a straight right. Ball misses the jab. Ball blocks a leg kick. Crushman throws a poor cross that misses
and Ball counters with a lovely shot to the body. Crushman throws a right hand that misses
and Crushman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Crushman looks to throw the jab but Ball is out of range. Ball throws a counter combo. Ball lands with a hook. Crushman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ball looks to land a right hand but Crushman moved out of range. Ball is looking to slow Crushman down with leg kicks. Crushman throws a looping overhand right but Ball ducks down to avoid it. A big left from Ball misses. Crushman throwing a counter right hand but Ball manages to avoid it. Crushman throws a hook to the side of Ball's head but Ball sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Ball swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1# Crushman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Crushman swings widly with a right hand
and Ball connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2# It looks like Daniel Crushman has been cut. Crushman throws a front kick that sends Ball stumbling back into the cage. Crushman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ball. Crushman throws a hook but Ball avoids it easily. Ball looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Crushman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ball bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Crushman tries to land a body kick#TD2# so Ball counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Crushman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB# Ball avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ball with a nice head shot there.#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ball accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB# Crushman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ball defends it easily. Crushman has his hands on Ball's head, controlling the position. Ball throwing strikes but missing. Crushman 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. Ball loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Ball throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crushman works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Ball has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Ball landing some decent shots from guard. #T3# Crushman has momentary wrist control but Ball slips an elbow through the middle. Ball is looking to work some ground and pound but Crushman has wrist control.#SUB# Crushman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ball lands a couple of elbows. Ball stands up over Crushman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB# Crushman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ball working his ground and pound in the gym.#SUB# Crushman has his foot on Ball's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ball works his way back into a safe position though. Ball stands up over Crushman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ball's corner. There ya go! There ya go! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Crushman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ball chips away with some ground and pound.#T4# Ball working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Ball wants to control from the top but Crushman keeps moving. Ball postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Crushman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ball is in close to Crushman's body, working some short punches and elbows. Ball trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Ball lands a couple of digs. Crushman controls Ball momentarily but Ball frees himself. Ball lands a couple of decent looking shots. Ball is looking to work some ground and pound but Crushman has wrist control. Ball with a nice head shot there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lavar Ball dominated that round. The cut man is working on Daniel Crushman's cut. That's time! Crushman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Ball slips under a jab from Crushman. Crushman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crushman tries to score with a low kick but Ball moves his leg out of the way. Crushman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Crushman misses with a hook
and Ball connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Ball takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ball. Ball wants to land a leg kick but Crushman is out of range. Daniel Crushman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Crushman connects with a jab. Crushman misses with a looping left. Ball looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Jab, jab by Ball - just one landing. Crushman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1# Crushman moves out of range as Ball strikes. Crushman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Crushman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ball ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Ball tries a quick counter leg kick but Crushman is wise to it. Ball connects with an inside leg kick. Daniel Crushman is winning the standup battle so far. Ball punishes Crushman's body with a nice straight punch. Crushman avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Crushman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ball's waist but Ball gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Crushman off to one side. Ball has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Good work by Ball as he checks the leg kick. Crushman connects with a body shot that sends Ball's belly button to the back. Crushman connects with a body shot.#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Crushman. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ball is looking to regain half guard here but Crushman keeps moving and retains side control. #T2# Ball keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB# Crushman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ball knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Ball is trying to control Crushman's posture but Crushman avoids it. #T3# Ball striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Ball is being controlled here. #SUB# Crushman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Lavar Ball has got the better of the ground game so far. Crushman tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ball's legs. Ball is not content to let Crushman control the position. Ball manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4# Crushman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Crushman trying to control from the bottom.
Ball scoring with strikes to the body and head. Ball is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB# Crushman looking for submissions off his back. The fighters are battling for position here. Crushman manages to regain full guard. Nice work. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ball content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Ball postures up and lands a big shot to Crushman's brow. Ball postures up.
Ball working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Crushman is trying to control the position but Ball postures 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 Daniel Crushman will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Daniel Crushman's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Ball slips under a jab from Crushman. Ball throws a push kick but Crushman slaps the foot to one side. Crushman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ball.
Crushman is looking to counter punch. Ball walks into a left hand. Crushman lands with an uppercut that bounces Ball off the cage and back into range. Crushman misses with a hook
and Ball counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Ball looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crushman takes a swing at Ball's ribcage but misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ball scores with a jab to the body. A big right from Ball misses. A little feinted left hand from Crushman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Crushman lands a head shot. Crushman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1# Crushman shoots in but Ball avoids the takedown attempt easily. Ball steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Crushman. Ball ducks under a wild hook from Crushman. Crushman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ball's sensitive parts. An inside leg kick lands from Crushman. Ball tries to clinch and Crushman counters with a straight right hand. Ball stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Crushman throws a right hand that misses
and Ball counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crushman thinking. A slow jab from Ball misses its intended target. A big right from Crushman misses. Ball now looks to counter with a shot at the body. A slow jab from Ball misses its intended target. Ball slips a jab from Crushman. Ball is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T2# Ball lands a right hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Crushman. A big right from Crushman misses. Crushman backing away here, and Ball unleashes a leg kick that just misses. A shot to the body from Crushman misses and Ball connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ball fails in his attempt to clinch. Ball thows a left - swing and a miss! A telegraphed right hand from Crushman misses the target. Jab, jab by Crushman - just one landing. Crushman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ball. Ball swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Crushman to counter with a crisp jab. Ball lands a slapping body shot.
#T3# Ball connects with a leg kick. Crushman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Crushman throws out a loose jab but Ball uses good head movement to avoid it. Ball throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crushman. Crushman misses with an uppercut
and Ball counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Ball lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Crushman avoids a kick to the body.
Ball misses with a straight left. Crushman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ball. Crushman catches Ball with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Crushman throws a low kick, looking for Ball's leg but Ball calmly moves out of range. Ball feints a counter leg kick. Ball misses with an uppercut
and Crushman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Ball throws a big shot that misses.#T4# Crushman misses with a hook. Ball now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Ball ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Crushman misses with a wild body shot. #CL2# Ball closes the distance and pushes Crushman back into the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Crushman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Crushman is trying to push Ball away but Ball has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Still in the clinch, Ball scores with a nice short uppercut. Ball has Crushman pressed against the cage, preventing Crushman from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Crushman throws a punch but it's blocked by Ball. Crushman swings wildly with an uppercut but Ball uses good head movement to avoid it. Ball throws a head punch that misses. Crushman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ball blocks an uppercut.
Ball blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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 Daniel Crushman. I think Crushman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Crushman! A relieved looking Daniel Crushman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
GAMMA#709 Laine v Doubdtfire
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1# Crushman scores with a nice body kick.
Crushman moves out of range of the strikes. Fjera throws a poor cross that misses
and Crushman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Fjera misses with a looping right. A looping hook to the body misses from Fjera. Crushman does a little dance to reset his feet. Crushman scores with a nice right hand.
#CUT# It looks like Nick Fjera has been cut. Crushman throws a nice outside leg kick. Crushman throws a nice inside leg kick. Crushman blocks a jab. Crushman cracks a nice hook into Fjera's ribs. Crushman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Crushman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. This has been an exciting period of action! Fjera moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#KD# Crushman drops his shoulder and cracks Fjera with a huge uppercut! Fjera goes down! Can Crushman finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Crushman drops back looking for a leg! Fjera is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fjera manages to kick Crushman off! Crushman jumps back into Fjera's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Crushman controlling from the top position. #T1# Crushman advances position into side control! Fjera regains half guard. Crushman wants to take a breather but Fjera is having none of it. #SUB# Crushman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fjera is trying to control but can't.
Crushman is trying to control the action in half guard but Fjera is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB# Crushman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2# Fjera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crushman pulls his head out easily. Fjera trying to control from the bottom.
#T2# Fjera tries to get to full guard but Crushman has control of the leg. Crushman works his way into side control. Fjera is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Crushman off and has taken his back!#SUB2# Fjera looking to break Crushman's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Crushman remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fjera will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Crushman is really stuck here.
#SUB2# Fjera working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. Crushman is trying to break free.
#SUB2# Crushman is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2# Fjera is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Crushman has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2# Fjera is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Crushman has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T3# Crushman manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fjera's guard. Nice work there by Crushman.
Crushman wants to pass the guard but Fjera is keeping the position. Fjera looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2# Fjera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Crushman stands and throws Fjera's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB# Crushman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Crushman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Fjera is looking for a sweep.#SUB# Crushman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fjera knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4# Crushman wants to control but Fjera is keeping him busy. #SUB# Crushman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fjera has escaped the position, nice work there. Fjera is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2# Fjera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Fjera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crushman pulls his head out easily. Crushman is pressing down on Fjera's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fjera is holding on for now. Fjera wants to get back to full guard. Fjera wants to control but Crushman is keeping busy.
Crushman wants to control but Fjera is keeping him busy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Crushman dominated that round. The cut man is working on Nick Fjera's cut. 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# Fjera misses with a wild body shot. Fjera throws a poor cross that misses
and Crushman counters with a nice leg kick. Fjera jabs at Crushman's body. Crushman blocks a jab. Fjera takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fjera is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Crushman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Fjera pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Crushman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Crushman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fjera can do to turn this around? Fjera misses the jab. Crushman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT# That has opened up Nick Fjera's cut even more. Crushman throws a nice inside leg kick. Fjera misses with a wild body shot. Crushman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. A decent looking cross lands there for Crushman. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fjera takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Crushman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1# Crushman works the jab nicely. Fjera is breathing heavily.#KD# Oh, that's a big right hand from Crushman and Fjera goes tumbling to the canvas! Crushman follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. Fjera is looking to improve his position.
Fjera wants to control but Crushman is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB# Crushman is trying to work for a kimura but Fjera is defending well.
#SUB# Crushman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fjera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crushman. #SUB# Crushman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fjera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crushman. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Fjera is trying to maintain the position but Crushman is very close to passing his half guard.#T2# Crushman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fjera keeps working. #SUB# Crushman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fjera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crushman. Fjera is looking for a sweep. Crushman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB# Crushman 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.
#SUB# Crushman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fjera defends it well. #T3# Fjera moves into full guard.
Crushman trying to control but Fjera is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Fjera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crushman defends well. Fjera has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Crushman has passed into side control.
#SUB# Crushman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Crushman trying to control the action but Fjera is working from the bottom. #T4# Crushman tries to advance to mount but Fjera denies him. Fjera manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Fjera trying to pass the guard but Crushman defending well. Fjera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crushman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Daniel Crushman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Fjera content to control rather than advance. Crushman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fjera is working away from the top position though.#SUB2# Fjera is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2# Fjera is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Crushman defends it well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Crushman dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Nick Fjera's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Crushman moves away from the strike by Fjera. Fjera scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2# It looks like Daniel Crushman has been cut. Crushman scores with a decent looking hook. Fjera misses with a wild body shot. Crushman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Fjera connects with a leg kick. Crushman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Nice uppercut lands for Crushman. That snapped Fjera's head back.
Crushman takes a swing at Fjera's ribcage but misses. A looping hook to the body misses from Fjera. Crushman does a little dance to reset his feet. Crushman connects with a single shot there. Daniel Crushman is winning the standup battle so far. Fjera misses with a hook. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. An inside leg kick lands from Crushman. Fjera misses with a hook
and Fjera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Fjera throws a hook but Crushman avoids it easily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Crushman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Fjera throws a jab but it's blocked by Crushman. Crushman tries to counter with a takedown but Fjera is quick to defend against it.#T1# A decent looking cross lands there for Crushman.#CUT# The cut above Nick Fjera's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Crushman works Fjera's body with a nice hook. Fjera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Decent striking displayed by Crushman there. Crushman takes a swing at Fjera's ribcage but misses. Fjera gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Crushman gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Fjera 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 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Crushman! Daniel Crushman spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
DUEL#147 Vee vs Crushman
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1# Vee fails to land with a series of punches.
Daniel Crushman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Vee avoids the body shot from Crushman.
Vee looks to throw the jab but Crushman is out of range. Crushman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. No luck with that takedown attempt from Crushman. Crushman loads up on a big right hand but Vee slips the punch. Crushman delivers a nice body kick. Vee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab from Crushman. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Crushman connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2# It looks like Brandon Vee has been cut. Vee stuns Crushman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Vee slips a straight right by Crushman. Crushman throws a body shot but no joy. Crushman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vee's waist but Vee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Crushman off to one side. #T1##TD2# Crushman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vee manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES# Vee scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Crushman misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Vee misses. Crushman throws a leg kick but Vee checks it. Vee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Crushman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT# It looks like Daniel Crushman has been cut. Vee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crushman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vee manages to avoid it. Crushman misses with a hook
and Vee counters with a straight right hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2# Crushman gets the takedown into side control. Vee is trying to get back to his feet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Crushman trying to control the position but Vee is working away. #T2# Vee tries to escape but Crushman is in control. #SUB2# Crushman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vee has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2# Crushman swings around for an armbar but Vee sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Crushman's guard. Vee would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Vee preventing the sweep. #SUB2# Crushman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Crushman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3##SU# Vee stands and steps away. Crushman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Vee lands with an uppercut that bounces Crushman off the cage and back into range. Brandon Vee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A left lands for Vee. Crushman thows a left - swing and a miss! Vee lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT# That has opened up Daniel Crushman's cut even more. Vee throws an overhand right that drops Crushman like a sack of potatoes! Vee dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Vee! Post fight, an emotional Brandon Vee said 'You are looking at one of the most dangerous weapons on earth, a black man who don't give a shit. And no one can stop me. Can you dig it? CAN YOU DIG IT!?'.
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Event:
DUEL#142 Montezuma vs Vee
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1# Good work by Crushman as he checks the leg kick. Crushman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Rumble throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT2# It looks like Daniel Crushman has been cut. Crushman scores with a nice head shot.#CUT# It looks like Barney Rumble has been cut. Rumble moves out of range of the body kick from Crushman.
Rumble scores with a leg kick.
Rumble has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Crushman throws a leg kick and Rumble counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Crushman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Crushman scores with a nice right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Crushman. Rumble moves out of range of the strikes. Rumble scores with a crisp jab that stopped Crushman in his tracks. Crushman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rumble loads up on a big right hand but Crushman slips the punch. Rumble lands with a kick to the temple. Crushman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Rumble walks into a straight right hand from Crushman. Rumble throws a leg kick that is checked and Crushman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1# Rumble on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Crushman throws a leg kick but Rumble moved away. Crushman throws a jab but it's blocked by Rumble. Rumble checks a low kick from Crushman. Barney Rumble is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Crushman throws the kick towards the body but Rumble avoids it. Rumble tries a quick counter leg kick but Crushman is wise to it. Rumble throws a leg kick that misses. Crushman misses with a lunging right hand
and Rumble counters with a good low kick that Crushman was not able to check. A low kick from Rumble is predictable there and Rumble takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Crushman takes a body punch but keeps moving. Crushman blocks a jab. Rumble throws a wild body kick that Crushman sees coming a mile off. Crushman getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Rumble tests Crushman's chin there with a solid looking shot. Crushman throws a solid leg kick but Rumble takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Crushman.#T2# Rumble tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Crushman is able to avoid easily. Rumble throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crushman sees it coming and avoids it easily. A quick step to the side and Crushman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. This has been an exciting period of action! Rumble keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crushman. Rumble throws a body kick that misses. Rumble throws a lazy right hand but Crushman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Crushman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. A jab from Rumble misses. Rumble throws a body shot but no joy. Crushman throws a push kick but Rumble slaps the foot to one side. Crushman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Rumble scores with a nice body kick.
Crushman staying out of range there. Crushman is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Rumble lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Rumble misses with a low kick. Rumble misses with a hook. Crushman ducked under it nicely. #T3# Nice uppercut there from Rumble. Rumble moves away from the strike by Crushman. Crushman throws the left hand but Rumble avoids the punch easily. Crushman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Rumble dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crushman. That did some damage! Crushman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Good standup being displayed there by Rumble as he connects with a hook. Crushman motions for Rumble to come forward. Crushman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Rumble misses the shot to the body. Crushman throws an overhand right that lands on Rumble's shoulder, as Rumble tries to avoid the shot. Crushman misses with a body shot.
Crushman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rumble looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Crushman blocks a leg kick. Rumble takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT# That has opened up Barney Rumble's cut even more.#T4# A lazy left from Rumble finds it's target. 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! Crushman lands a body shot.
Rumble throws a jab but it's blocked by Crushman. Rumble ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Rumble moves out of range of the strikes. Rumble looks for the body kick but Crushman saw that one coming. Rumble throws a quick inside leg kick. Rumble throws a head kick that misses. Crushman digs a good hook to Rumble's body.
Rumble throws a right hand that misses
and Crushman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Rumble looks winded! Crushman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crushman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rumbles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Crushman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT# The cut above Barney Rumble's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Crushman connects with a body shot. 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 Daniel Crushman will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Rumble defending well as Crushman loads up on a big left hand. Crushman takes one to the chin there. Some bone on bone action there as Crushman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. A little feinted left hand from Crushman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Crushman throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Crushman with a body punch. A glancing blow. Crushman lands a nice looking body shot.
Crushman misses with a straight left. Crushman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rumble. Crushman pushes Rumble away with a front kick. Nice cross by Crushman. Crushman cracks Rumble with a hook to the temple - Rumble is on wobbly legs here! Crushman swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Rumble falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Crushman wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Daniel Crushman! Daniel Crushman was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
GAMMA#695 Keenan v Mirowski
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1# Crushman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been informed that Crushman has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Curry lands a head kick!
#CUT# It looks like Daniel Crushman has been cut. Crushman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Curry ducks under a wild hook from Crushman. An attempted straight right counter from Curry misses the target. Curry moves into range and connects with a jab. Crushman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Curry swats him away and circles back towards the center. Curry paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Curry dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Crushman staying out of range there. Crushman thinks about the counter body kick. Crushman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Crushman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Curry.
Curry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Curry scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. An inside leg kick from Crushman misses. Curry takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Curry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1# A big right from Curry misses. Crushman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Arthur Curry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Curry ducks under a wild hook from Crushman.#CL# Curry gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Curry throws a head punch that misses. Curry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crushman struggles to land a body shot inside as Curry controls his hands.
Crushman is leaning against Curry and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Crushman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A short right from Crushman. A short right from Crushman on the inside. Crushman lands on the inside with an uppercut. Crushman tries a body shot but Curry blocks it.
Curry takes a shot to the head. A right hook to the body lands for Curry.
A head punch on the inside from Curry fails to land. Curry misses with some punches.
Crushman can't find room to land a body shot as Curry controls the action.
#T2# Crushman lands a body punch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2# Crushman lands a big right hand that sends Curry to the canvas! This could be the beginning of the end for Curry! #ROC2# Curry is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Arthur Curry has been cut. Curry is breathing heavily.#SUB2# Crushman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Oh Curry is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Crushman is keen to just control but Curry is a slippery customer. Curry trying to control here.
Curry seems to have got his legs back now. Curry is staying active underneath Crushman, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2# Crushman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2# Crushman 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.
Curry wants to improve his position but Crushman is controlling well.
#T3# Crushman controlling the action here. Curry is trying to get back to full guard. Crushman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Curry keeps working. Crushman works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Crushman looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Curry is trying to escape the mount but Crushman keeps good control and instead manages to take Curry's back.
#SUB2# Crushman has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Curry has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Curry rolls, trying to escape but Crushman keeps control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Crushman is persistently looking for the submission but Curry is defending it well.
Curry tries to escape but Crushman has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Curry is trying to get back to his feet but Crushman has full control of the position and if anything, Curry has just worked his way into a worse spot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Crushman dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. 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# Curry fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crushman. Curry scores with a nice head shot. Curry checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Curry tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Crushman manages to circle out of the way. Jab, jab by Curry - just one landing. #CUT# That has opened up Daniel Crushman's cut even more. Curry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Curry connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Crushman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Curry. Crushman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curry moves away. Crushman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Curry throws out the jab. Curry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Curry moves forwards but Crushman connects with a nice, crisp jab. Crushman fails to land the takedown. Crushman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1# Crushman throws a body kick that misses. #CL# Curry takes the fight into the clinch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Crushman. A head punch blocked on the inside by Crushman. Curry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Curry lands with a short shot to the head. Curry lands an uppercut. A head punch on the inside from Curry fails to land. Curry throws a head punch that misses. A right hook to the body lands for Crushman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crushman. A head punch blocked on the inside by Crushman. #BC2# Crushman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crushman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Curry jabbing away but nothing is landing. Crushman feints a counter leg kick. Curry is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Curry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2# Curry looks to land a right hand but Crushman moved out of range. Curry misses with a head kick.
And Crushman responds with a good body kick, but Curry manages to step out the way in time. Curry throws a hook but Crushman blocks it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Crushman delivers a nice body kick. Curry bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Crushman's head backwards. A chopping leg kick lands by Curry. Curry throws a hook but Crushman blocks it. Curry fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Curry lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. A nice inside leg kick there by Crushman. That's going to slow Curry down. Crushman tries to clinch up. Curry throws a push kick but Crushman slaps the foot to one side. Crushman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Curry lands a jab to the head.
#T3# Crushman misses with an uppercut. Curry saw that one coming. Crushman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Curry slips a straight right by Crushman. Crushman throws a shot to the body.
Curry misses with a hook. Crushman ducked under it nicely. A little jabbing left from Crushman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Crushman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Curry doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Curry takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Crushman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Crushman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Crushman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crushman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Curry has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Curry avoids a kick to the body.
#T4# Crushman shoots in for a takedown but Curry shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Curry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crushman. Curry throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Curry connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Crushman's hands. Crushman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Crushman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Curry. A nice side step and Crushman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Curry blocks a jab. Curry feinted there with a counter leg kick. Crushman misses with a low kick.
Curry throwing a counter right hand but Crushman manages to avoid it. Crushman tries for a takedown but Curry circles away easily#CL# and Curry counters by moving into the clinch. Arthur Curry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Crushman. A short right from Crushman on the inside. Still in the clinch, Curry scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2# Crushman breaks from the clinch.
Curry misses with a hook. 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 Arthur Curry will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Curry throws a nice head kick!
#TD2# Crushman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Curry sprawls well initially but Crushman persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Curry is trying to stand.
Crushman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2# Crushman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Curry doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crushman. #SUB2# Crushman 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. Curry tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Crushman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daniel Crushman! Daniel Crushman tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. The defeated Arthur Curry had this to say: 'I am hanging my gloves up for good. Just naked sparring with ur mamma thats it...'.
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Event:
GAMMA#686 Bubba v Golzman
Date: Jan 20, 2018 |
#R1# Boagrius throws out a loose jab but Crushman uses good head movement to avoid it. Crushman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT2# It looks like Daniel Crushman has been cut. Crushman gets off balance looking for a body kick enabling Boagrius to counter with a crisp jab. Crushman misses with a body punch
and Boagrius counters with a stiff right hand. Crushman misses with a low kick.
Boagrius replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Crushman blocks it well. Crushman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Boagrius avoids the body shot from Crushman.
Boagrius throws out a counter right but Crushman avoids it with no problem. Boagrius takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Boagrius throws the kick towards the body but Crushman avoids it. Boagrius avoids the head kick by Crushman.
Boagrius counters with a body kick. Crushman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Crushman dips down and scores with a jab to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Boagrius misses with a kick to the body.
#T1# Boagrius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Crushman throws a looping overhand right but Boagrius ducks down to avoid it. Boagrius swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Crushman lands a glancing blow to the side of Boagrius's head. Boagrius takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Crushman loads up on a big right hand but Boagrius slips the punch. Crushman throws a series of punches but Boagrius moves out of range. #TD# Crushman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Boagrius tries to buck Crushman off but Crushman is having none of it. We've been hearing good reports from Crushman'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.#SUB# Crushman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB# Crushman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Crushman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Boagrius is not content to let Crushman control the position. Boagrius is trying to improve his position. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB# Crushman tries for a kimura but Boagrius is defending well. #SUB# Crushman is trying to get an arm triangle but Boagrius is defending well. #T3# Boagrius is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB# Crushman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Boagrius knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB# Crushman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB# Crushman is trying to get an arm triangle but Boagrius is defending well. #SUB# Crushman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB# Crushman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Crushman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Crushman dominated that round. The cut man is working on Daniel Crushman's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Crushman lands a jab.#KD2# Oooooh!!! Boagrius has knocked Crushman down with a huge combo! Boagrius steps away and waves a wobbly Crushman back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2# Crushman is rocked! A low kick from Crushman is predictable there and Boagrius counters with a nice kick to the body. Boagrius misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Boagrius cracks Crushman with a left hook right on the temple and Crushman goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Boagrius lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Crushman is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Orpheus Boagrius! Orpheus Boagrius thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
GAMMA#680 Diehard v Lane
Date: Dec 23, 2017 |
#R1# Crushman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Simmons in his tracks. Crushman tries a low kick but Simmons avoids it. Crushman scores with a jab to the jaw. Simmons connects with a good right hand that stumbles Crushman. Crushman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2# It looks like Daniel Crushman has been cut. Simmons slips under a jab. Simmons scores with the left hand. Crushman knows he should have avoided that one. A punch lands to the side of Crushman 's head but he takes it in his stride. Crushman looks to land a left hand but Simmons moved out of range nicely. Simmons swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Simmons lands a jab to the head.
Simmons catches Crushman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Crushman staying out of range there. Simmons feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Crushmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Simmons lands with an uppercut that bounces Crushman off the cage and back into range.#CUT2# Daniel Crushman's cut is getting worse. Crushman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Crushman shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Simmons eats them both and turns towards Crushman to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Crushman lands with an uppercut that bounces Simmons off the cage and back into range. Simmons jabs Crushman right on the nose. Crushman blinks but takes it well. Crushman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Crushman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Simmons smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1# Crushman misses with a few strikes there.
Crushman connects with a solid leg kick. A big right from Simmons misses. #KD# Crushman lands a big shot that drops Simmons! Can he finish him?
#ROC# Simmons is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Brandon Simmons has been cut. Crushman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simmons is keeping the position for now. Simmons wants to stand up but Crushman is controlling him. Crushman pushes down on Simmons's leg and manages to get into half guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Simmons is looking to get back to is feet but Crushman passes into side control.
#SUB# Crushman goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Simmons rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Crushman's guard! Nice work there by Simmons! #SUB# Crushman looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Simmons has picked Crushman up and slammed him! Crushman can't keep hold of the triangle and Simmons manages to pass to side control!#T2# Simmons wants to stand but Crushman is controlling his arm. Crushman is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Crushman struggling a bit here. Crushman is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Crushman gets back to half guard.#T3# Crushman wants to get back to full guard. Crushman wants to control but Simmons is keeping busy and won't allow it. Crushman tries to get to full guard but Simmons has control of the leg. It looks like Simmons is going to stand back up.
Crushman is trying to maintain the position but Simmons is very close to passing his half guard.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Simmons trying to mount his opponent but Crushman defends it. Crushman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Simmons is working away from the top position though.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Simmons moves out of range as Crushman strikes. Crushman with a jab. Simmons lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Crushman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simmons circles away. Simmons moves out of range of the leg kick from Crushman. Brandon Simmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Simmons lands a head shot.#CL# Crushman forces Simmons back against the cage and clinches. Simmons misses with a short punch on the inside. A short right from Simmons on the inside. Crushman blocks a body shot from Simmons. Crushman misses with a hook from the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brandon Simmons will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Crushman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Simmons momentarily.
Crushman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Simmons tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Crushman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Simmons works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. A looping hook to the body misses from Crushman. Simmons does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD2# Simmons drops Crushman with a beautiful combination! Crushman stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Simmons is looking for the KO!#CUT2# Daniel Crushman's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Simmons displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crushman throws out the jab. Simmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Crushman is just out of range. Simmons keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crushman. Crushman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Brandon Simmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Simmons gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Crushman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Crushman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crushman there as he acknowledges the shot. Crushman missing with a left hand there. Simmons was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Simmons takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Crushman lands a leg kick that knocks Simmons off balance momentarily. Simmons will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1# A cross from Crushman lands. Simmons is still on wobbly legs! Can Crushman finish him? Simmons thuds a left hand into Crushman's body. Simmons seems to have recovered his senses. Simmons might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Simmons lands a nice shot that snaps Crushman's head back.
#CUT2# Jeez, Daniel Crushman's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Crushman doesn't manage to clinch there - Simmons circles away.
Simmons slips a straight right by Crushman. A jab from Simmons does it's job there. Simmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crushman.
A jab from Simmons misses. Crushman connects with the punch. Simmons scores with a nice right hand.
Brandon Simmons seems to be getting the better of the standup. Simmons looks to throw the jab but Crushman is out of range. And Crushman counters with a quick kick to the body but Simmons blocks it. Crushman misses with a hook. Simmons stuns Crushman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A slapping leg kick lands for Crushman.
Crushman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2# Crushman is looking to score with low kicks. Nice uppercut there from Simmons.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Daniel Crushman's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Brandon Simmons! Brandon Simmons bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
GAMMA#674 Bryant v Mencken
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1# Crushman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Crushman connects with a body shot. Crushman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID290K) in the buildup to the fight. Putin tests Crushman's chin there with a solid looking shot. Putin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crushman. Putin does a little dance to reset his feet. Putin throws a counter combo. Crushman is looking to land body kicks. Putin wants to counter with a clinch but Crushman pushes him away. Putin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crushman. Crushman missing with a left hand there. Putin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Putin lands with a good body shot. Crushman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Putin throws out a counter right but Crushman avoids it with no problem. Crushman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Putin shoots in for a takedown but Crushman shows good takedown defense. Crushman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Putin. Putin throws a jab when Crushman was well out of range. Putin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Good exchange - Putin coming out on top.#CUT2# It looks like Daniel Crushman has been cut.#T1# Putin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Crushman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Crushman throws a body punch but Putin moves out of range. Crushman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL# Crushman moves into the clinch. Crushman struggles to land a body shot inside as Putin controls his hands.
#TD# Putin is fighting off a takedown attempt but Crushman is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Putin to the mat. Putin regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Putin controlling Crushman's posture. Crushman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Putin swivels though and keeps the full guard. Crushman sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2# Crushman trying to control but Putin is working from the bottom. Crushman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Putin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2# Putin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Putin keeping moving, preventing Crushman from controlling successfully. Crushman looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Crushman is pushing down on Putin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Putin is fighting to maintain full guard but Crushman has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3# Putin trying to control here.
Putin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Crushman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Crushman's back! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Crushman trying to control but not successfully. Crushman wants to escape the position.
Crushman trying to control but not successfully. #T4##SUB2# Putin looking for the RNC. #SUB2# Putin working for a choke but Crushman is defending well. #SUB2# Crushman is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Putin keeps control of the position as Crushman tries to break free.
#SUB2# Putin is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Crushman is defending well though. Putin let's go of the attempt for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Beast Putin will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Daniel Crushman's cut. 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# Putin doesn't succeed with the takedown and Crushman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Putin's knee momentarily. Putin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Putin defending well as Crushman loads up on a big left hand. Crushman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Putin.#CUT# It looks like Beast Putin has been cut. Crushman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Putin. Crushman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Putin defends it nicely. Nice cross by Putin. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Crushman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Putin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crushman can pounce on him.
Crushman scores with a punch to the head. Nice sprawl there from Crushman as Putin shoots in. Putin moves out of range of the strikes. Putin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1# Crushman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Crushman misses the jab. Putin misses with a looping left. Crushman throws a shot from downtown. Putin moves away and avoids it. Putin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Putin slips a straight right by Crushman. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Putin. Crushman scores with a decent looking hook. Putin throws a right and a left that Crushman avoids nicely. Putin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Crushman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Putin throws out the jab. Crushman tries to clinch up but Putin circles away and keeps his distance. Putin misses with a body kick. Putin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Daniel Crushman is winning the standup battle so far. Crushman blocks a head kick by Putin.
#T2# Putin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. This has been an exciting period of action! Putin tries for a takedown but Crushman circles away easily letting Crushman counter with a right hand. #ROC# Putin is rocked! Daniel Crushman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beast Putin.#TD# Crushman shoots and scores a devastating slam takedown! Putin is unconscious as Crushman celebrates over his stricken foe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Daniel Crushman! Daniel Crushman was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
GAMMA#671 Bubba v Bryant 3
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1# Crushman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Crushman takes one to the chin there. Crushman tries to land a leg kick but Jordan saw it coming and moves away.
#TD# Crushman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Crushman controlling the position from side mount. #SUB# Crushman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jordan is looking to regain half guard here but Crushman keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB# Crushman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1# Crushman wants to control but Jordan is keeping him busy. #SUB# Crushman tries for a kimura but Jordan is defending well. #SUB# Crushman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB# Crushman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Crushman has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jordan!#T2# Crushman looking to control and managing it successfully. #ES2# Jordan somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet! Crushman misses with a low kick. A jab from Jordan misses. Crushman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Crushman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jordan under the eye. Crushman shoots in for a double leg but Jordan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Jordan follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T3# Crushman misses with a double jab
and Jordan counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2# It looks like Daniel Crushman has been cut. Jordan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Crushman scores with a decent looking hook. Crushman shoots and misses and Jordan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Crushman throws a big shot that misses. Jordan throws a body punch but Crushman moves out of range. Jordan slips under a jab. Crushman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jordan counters with a lovely shot to the body. Crushman throws a body punch but Jordan moves out of range. Jordan tries to clinch but Crushman is having none of it. A quick step to the side and Crushman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4# Crushman throws a lazy right hand but Jordan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Jordan takes one on the button. Jordan scores with a leg kick.
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! Crushman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Jordan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Crushman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jordan's calf. Jordan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jordan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Crushman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Crunch! Jordan slams his shin into Crushman's torso. Jordan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crushman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Crushman dominated that round. The cut man is working on Daniel Crushman's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Jordan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Crushman tries to clinch there but Jordan circles away.
Nice defenses there by Jordan. Crushman just misses with a punch to the body.
A left lands for Crushman. Jordan misses with a straight right. Crushman scores with a hook to the body. Jordan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Crushman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Daniel Crushman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD# Crushman cracks Jordan with an uppercut from hell and Jordan crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Crushman's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
#ROC# Jordan is rocked! Jordan is breathing heavily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB# Crushman drops back looking for a leg! Jordan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jordan manages to kick Crushman off! Crushman jumps back into Jordan's guard. Jordan is still in real trouble! Can Crushman finish him? Crushman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jordan is keeping the position for now. Jordan seems to have recovered his senses.#T1# Crushman passes into half guard. #SUB# Crushman is working for a submission of some sort.
Jordan wants to get back to his feet.
Crushman trying to control from half guard but Jordan is working away. Jordan 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# 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.#SUB# Crushman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jordan sees it coming and defends easily. Crushman stops Jordan from getting back to his feet.
Daniel Crushman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Well, if Crushman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB# Jordan is defending against the submission attempts here by Crushman.
Crushman is keen to just control but Jordan is a slippery customer.#T3# Crushman performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Jordan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Crushman works his way into side control. Crushman passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jordan! #SUB# Crushman has hold of Jordan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jordan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB# Crushman wants to finish this one by submission but Jordan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Crushman. Jordan prevents Crushman from taking his back.#T4# Jordan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Jordan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB# Crushman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jordan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jordan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB# Crushman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Crushman keeping moving, preventing Jordan from controlling successfully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Crushman dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Daniel Crushman's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Jordan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crushman. Crushman with a poor takedown and Jordan makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Crushman really felt that one! Jordan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A solid body kick from Crushman. Jordan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#KD# Crushman lands a big shot that drops Jordan! Can he finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Crushman trying to control but Jordan is working from the bottom. Crushman passes Jordan's left leg - he's now in half guard. We've been hearing good reports from Crushman'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.#SUB# Jordan is defending against the submission attempts here by Crushman.
Jordan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB# Crushman seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB# Crushman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jordan sees it coming and defends easily. Crushman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jordan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Crushman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jordan can do to turn this around? Crushman stalling. #SUB# Crushman is working for a submission of some sort.
Joe Jordan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB# Crushman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jordan misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Crushman tries to pass to full mount but Jordan defends it. Crushman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB# Jordan defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Crushman. #T3# Crushman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Jordan is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Crushman has taken his back.
#SUB# Crushman is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Jordan with him. Jordan is trying to defend but Crushman has an arm under the chin now! Jordan grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daniel Crushman! Daniel Crushman 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.
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Event:
GAMMA#667 Bryant v Bubba 2
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1# Crushman avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Crushman misses with a wild body shot. We've been hearing reports that Crushman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Heimendahl throws an overhand right that lands on Crushman's shoulder, as Crushman tries to avoid the shot. Crushman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Heimendahl is looking to clinch. Crushman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Crushman duly obliges. Heimendahl looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Heimendahl looks to land a left hand but Crushman moved out of range nicely. The fighters circle momentarily. Heimendahl darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2# It looks like Daniel Crushman has been cut. Heimendahl throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crushman counters with a nice uppercut. Heimendahl throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Crushman misses with a two punch combination.
Heimendahl doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Crushman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heimendahl was well out of range. Poor timing from Crushman. Heimendahl checks a low kick from Crushman. Heimendahl appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Crushman throws a big shot that misses.#CL2# Heimendahl moves into the clinch successfully.
Crushman prevents a body shot from Heimendahl. #T1# Heimendahl pushes Crushman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Heimendahl blocks a body shot from Crushman. Nice elbow from Heimendahl. Crushman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Heimendahl backwards. Crushman misses with a body punch.
Crushman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Crushman struggles to land a body shot inside as Heimendahl controls his hands.
Crushman takes an elbow to the forehead. A head punch blocked on the inside by Crushman. Heimendahl throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A body shot lands from Heimendahl.
Crushman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Heimendahl fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Crushman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT2# Daniel Crushman's cut is getting worse. Crushman takes a swing at Heimendahl's ribcage but misses. Heimendahl works Crushman's body with a nice hook.#T2##CL2# Crushman gets tackled into the cage by Heimendahl. Heimendahl maintains 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! Crushman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Heimendahl prevents it.
Heimendahl has a couple of punches blocked by Crushman.
Nice elbow from Heimendahl. Crushman prevents a body shot from Heimendahl. A right hook to the body lands for Crushman.
Heimendahl throws an elbow that misses.
Crushman is working for takedown but Heimendahl is calmly controlling the position for now. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Crushman. That's going to take a lot out of him. Heimendahl misses with the head strike.
#BC# Crushman manages to break the clinch.
Jab, jab by Heimendahl - just one landing. Crushman fakes the leg kick and cracks Heimendahl in the body. Thorbjorn Heimendahl is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Crushman shoots for a takedown but Heimendahl saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Heimendahl on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crushman. Crushman obviously looking to wear him down.
Heimendahl throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Heimendahl's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Crushman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Heimendahl scrambles back to his feet.#CL# Crushman has closed the distance and engaged Heimendahl in a clinch.
#T3# Crushman takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2# Daniel Crushman's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Crushman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crushman misses with a punch on the inside.
Heimendahl gets through Crushman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Heimendahl lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Crushman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Heimendahl backwards. Crushman misses with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Heimendahl just misses with a elbow thrown towards Crushman's brow. Heimendahl tries to work over Crushman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Heimendahl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Crushman fails to land. Heimendahl lands an elbow inside. #CUT2# Jeez, Daniel Crushman's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Daniel Crushman's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Thorbjorn Heimendahl! An out of breath Thorbjorn Heimendahl thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
GAMMA#664 Defoe v Verama 2
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1# Crushman throws a hook to the side of Mencken's head but Mencken sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Crushman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mencken.#CL2# Crushman pushes Mencken up against the cage in a clinch. Crushman scores with a nice hook to the head. Crushman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mencken backwards. Crushman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mencken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crushman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mencken pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mencken scores with a sloppy right hand. Crushman should have avoided that one. #CUT# It looks like Daniel Crushman has been cut. Crushman fails with a takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mencken avoids the body shot from Crushman.
Crushman misses with a looping left. Mencken avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mencken throws a leg kick that is checked and Crushman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Mencken feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Crushman's calf.#T1# Mencken lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Crushman missing with a left hand there. Mencken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2# Crushman rushes Mencken and presses him up against the cage. Mencken presses Crushman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Mencken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Mencken stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Mencken prevents a body shot from Crushman. Mencken presses Crushman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Mencken lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Mencken lands a body shot. Crushman looks winded! Mencken lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crushman backwards. Mencken throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Mencken lands a shoulder strike. Mencken is working Crushman over against the cage. Mencken 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. Mencken working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. This has been an exciting period of action! Mencken lands with a left to the head. Mencken struggles to land a body shot inside as Crushman controls his hands.
Mencken throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crushmans head. Crushman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mencken is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. HL Mencken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Crushman. Mencken pushes Crushman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2# Mencken blocks a body shot from Crushman. A short right from Mencken. Crushman lands a nice uppercut. Mencken throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crushmans head. Mencken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2# Crushman lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Crushman prevents Mencken from standing back up.
Mencken trying to control from the bottom.
Crushman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mencken keeps working. Mencken looks like he's trying to stand up.
Crushman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mencken keeps working. Mencken is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2# Crushman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mencken has managed to free his arm - good work. Mencken keeping hold of Crushman's head, controlling as best he can. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Crushman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mencken loads up on a big right hand but Crushman slips the punch. Crushman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Crushman lands an overhand right. Crushman walks into a straight right hand from Mencken.#T4# Crushman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mencken circles away. Crushman fails to land with a series of punches.
Mencken staying out of range there. It looked like Mencken was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Crushman. Crushman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mencken checks it well. Mencken stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mencken wants it to stay on the feet. Mencken moves away from the strike by Crushman. Mencken wants to slow Crushman down by chopping away at his legs. Crushman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. That kick from Crushman tenderised Mencken's leg. Mencken is trying to keep his angry face on. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Mencken lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A decent looking cross lands there for Mencken. Mencken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crushman closes the distance but Mencken moves to the side and Mencken counters with a nice body shot. Mencken bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Crushman's head. A nice inside leg kick there by Mencken. That's going to slow Crushman down. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
HL Mencken dominated that round. The cut man is working on Daniel Crushman's cut. 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# Crushman misses with a hook to the body
and Mencken counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crushman thinking. Crushman throws a push kick but Mencken slaps the foot to one side. Crushman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mencken.
Crushman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mencken. Mencken looks to land a left hand but Crushman moved out of range nicely. A big right from Mencken misses. Crushman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Crushman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Good work by Crushman as he checks the leg kick. Mencken slips a straight right by Crushman. Mencken chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mencken misses with a low kick. Crushman misses with a wild body shot. Mencken blocks a jab. Crushman on the wrong end of a nice jab. Crushman connects with a leg kick. Mencken looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1# Crushman motions for Mencken to come forward. Crushman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Crushman scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Crushman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Crushman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mencken. Crushman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Crushman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mencken lands with a kick to the temple. Crushman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Jab, jab by Mencken - just one landing. Mencken misses with a right hand enabling Crushman to counter with a crisp jab. Mencken tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action! Crushman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mencken. Crushman moves away from the strike by Mencken. Mencken takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mencken lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2# A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Crushman. Mencken appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Crushman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crushman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mencken momentarily.
HL Mencken is winning the standup battle so far. Crushman throws a hook but Mencken avoids it easily. A little feinted left hand from Mencken on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Crushman scores with a shot to the body.
Mencken buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crushman tries to land a leg kick but Mencken saw it coming and moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Crushman.
The fighters circle momentarily. Crushman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2# It looks like HL Mencken has been cut. Mencken misses the shot to the body. Mencken takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Crushman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mencken.
Crushman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3# Mencken slips a straight right by Crushman. Mencken feinted there with a counter leg kick. Mencken throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crushman. Crushman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Crushman tries to score with a low kick but Mencken moves his leg out of the way. Crushman has his takedown stuffed and Mencken counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT# That has opened up Daniel Crushman's cut even more. Crushman is breathing heavily. Crushman checks a low kick from Mencken. Mencken 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. Crushman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Crushman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mencken smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Mencken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crushman.
Crushman avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4# Crushman pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Mencken on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crushman. Crushman obviously looking to wear him down.
Crushman swings for the body but Mencken moves out of range.
Crushman misses with an attempted mid kick.
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! Crushman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mencken keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Crushman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Mencken connects with a leg kick. Crushman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Mencken fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Jab, jab by Mencken - just one landing. #CUT# The cut above Daniel Crushman's eye is starting to cause him problems now. HL Mencken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Crushman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Good leg kick by Mencken there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mencken buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mencken stuns Crushman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
HL Mencken dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Mencken scores with a shot to the body.
Mencken connects with an inside leg kick. Crushman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. It looked like Mencken was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Crushman. Crushman moves forwards but Mencken connects with a nice, crisp jab. Mencken lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mencken dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crushman. That did some damage! Crushman checks a low kick from Mencken. Mencken ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Mencken buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crushman takes one on the button. Crushman throws a shot from downtown. Mencken moves away and avoids it. Crushman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Nice body punch from Mencken. Jab by Mencken. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mencken tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. An inside leg kick lands from Mencken. #T1# Mencken lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. You can see that Crushman has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks Mencken feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Crushman's calf. Crushman scores with a hook to the body. Mencken takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Mencken shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crushman! But no joy. Mencken slips under a jab. Mencken darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Crushman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crushman walks into a stiff left hand from Mencken.#ROC# Crushman is rocked! Mencken misses with a combination
and Crushman counters with a three punch combo that has Mencken backing up. Mencken nods at Crushman to acknowledge the strikes. Crushman slips a straight right by Mencken. Donk. Mencken catches Crushman right on the button with a cross. Daniel Crushman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Crushman is still on wobbly legs! Can Mencken finish him?#CUT# Daniel Crushman's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Crushman jabbing away but nothing is landing. BOOM! Mencken lands a beautiful left hook that drops Crushman. Crushman tries to recover but Mencken is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Crushman lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). HL Mencken! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, HL Mencken made sure he mentioned IniTech Nutrition , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
GAMMA#659 Defoe v Grigol
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1# Babineaux throws a sloppy head kick and Babineaux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2# It looks like Huell Babineaux has been cut.#KD2# Crushman drops his shoulder and cracks Babineaux with a huge uppercut! Babineaux goes down! Can Crushman finish him?
Crushman looking to pass the guard. Crushman preventing the sweep. Babineaux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Babineaux keeping moving, preventing Crushman from controlling successfully. Crushman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Babineaux swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2# Crushman has gone for a leg lock! Babineaux slips out almost immediately though and dives into Crushman's guard.#REVR# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2# Crushman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Babineaux has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1# Crushman wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2# Crushman working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Babineaux has passed into half guard!
Crushman is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Babineaux seems content to control. Crushman wants to improve his position but Babineaux is controlling well.
#T2# 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.#SUB2# Crushman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Crushman wants to control but Babineaux is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2# Crushman looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Babineaux pushes past his half guard into mount! Crushman tries to hold on but Babineaux pushes him away. #T3# Babineaux controlling from mount. Crushman is trying to escape the mount.
Crushman manages to regain half guard. Good work. Crushman wants to get back to full guard.#T4# 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. Babineaux wants to control but Crushman is keeping him busy. Crushman tries to roll over but Babineaux keeps him under control. Crushman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Babineaux tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Babineaux. Babineaux avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Crushman tests Babineaux's chin there with a solid looking shot. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Crushman throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Crushman dominated that round. The cut man is working on Huell Babineaux's cut. 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# Babineaux connects with a nice looking jab.
Babineaux connects with a right hand. Crushman shakes it off.#CUT# It looks like Daniel Crushman has been cut.#CL2# Crushman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Crushman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. I was talking to Babineaux's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Babineaux blocks a body shot from Crushman. Babineaux misses with the head strike.
Crushman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Babineaux pulls him back up using the underhooks. Babineaux prevents a body shot from Crushman. Babineaux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Babineaux scores with a shot to the side of Crushman's head. Babineaux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Crushman tries a body shot but Babineaux blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Babineaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Crushman uses good head movement to avoid it. Crushman lands a hook that snaps the head of Babineaux backwards. Crushman tries to work over Babineaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Crushman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Babineaux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A bit of stalling here from Babineaux.
#T1# Babineaux lands with a light punch inside. Babineaux misses with the head strike.
Babineaux throws a head punch that misses. Crushman lands a left hand.
Crushman tries to work over Babineaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Babineaux blocking some punches.
Crushman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Babineaux. Babineaux prevents a body shot from Crushman. Crushman scores with an uppercut up the middle. Crushman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Babineaux or not. Crushman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crushman is looking for a takedown. A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD2# Crushman has hold of one of Babineaux's legs. Babineaux is fighting the takedown attempt but Crushman gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Crushman trying to control but Babineaux is working from the bottom. #T2# Crushman passes into half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Crushman is trying to control the action in half guard but Babineaux is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Daniel Crushman has got the better of the ground game so far. Babineaux moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Crushman trying to control but Babineaux is working from the bottom. Babineaux is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Babineaux keeping moving, preventing Crushman from controlling successfully. #T3# Crushman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Daniel Crushman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Crushman throws a solid leg kick but Babineaux takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Crushman. Crushman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Babineaux buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Babineaux ducks under a wild hook from Crushman. Babineaux is looking to counter punch. Crushman thuds a left hand into Babineaux's body. Crushman swings and misses with a shot to the body and Babineaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Crushman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T4# Crushman loads up on a big right hand but Babineaux slips the punch. It appears Babineaux was looking to counter with a kick there. Babineaux swats away the attempt to clinch by Crushman. A little feinted left hand from Babineaux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Daniel Crushman seems to be getting the better of the standup. Babineaux moves out of range of the body kick from Crushman.
Crushman looks to score with a jab to the body but Babineaux is just out of range. Crushman thows a left - swing and a miss! Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Crushman, as that shot connected.
Crushman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Babineaux. Babineaux's corner calls for a 1-2. Babineaux obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Crushman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Babineaux sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Crushman somewhat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Daniel Crushman will probably get the nod - 10:9. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Babineaux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crushman. That kick from Babineaux tenderised Crushman's leg. Crushman is trying to keep his angry face on. Babineaux misses with a lunging right hand
and Crushman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Babineaux tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Crushman works Babineaux's body with a nice hook. Babineaux lands a nice looking body shot.
Crushman misses with a combination
and Babineaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A looping hook to the body misses from Babineaux. Crushman does a little dance to reset his feet. Crushman with a hook. Babineaux misses with a head kick.
Crushman flicks out a counter leg kick but Babineaux steps away. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Babineaux lands a jab.#T1# Crushman throws a body punch but Babineaux moves out of range. Crushman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Babineaux counters with a nice kick to the body. Crushman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Babineaux throws out a leg kick but Crushman moves out of range and Babineaux only half commits. Crushman throws a quick inside leg kick. Crushman tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Babineaux counters with a leg kick. Crushman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Babineaux. Babineaux has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Babineaux there as he acknowledges the shot. Crushman throws a jab but it's blocked by Babineaux. Babineaux with a body punch. A glancing blow. Babineaux looks for the body kick but Crushman saw that one coming. #T2# Crushman throws a lazy right hand but Babineaux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Crushman slips under a jab from Babineaux. A solid leg kick lands there for Babineaux.
Babineaux lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Crushman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. 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! Crushman looks to score with a jab to the body but Babineaux is just out of range. Babineaux displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Crushman. And Babineaux counters with a quick kick to the body but Crushman blocks it. Crushman throws a jab but it's blocked by Babineaux. A slow jab from Crushman misses its intended target. Babineaux is looking to counter punch. Crushman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Babineaux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3# Crushman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Babineaux but Babineaux pushes him off and we're back to square one. Babineaux throws the left hand but Crushman avoids the punch easily. Babineaux scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crushman doesn't seem bothered though. Babineaux feints and then cracks Crushman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Crushman down. Babineaux changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Babineaux connects with a solid leg kick. Crushman tries to land a front kick but Babineaux steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Babineaux is looking to counter punch. Crushman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Babineaux stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT# That has opened up Daniel Crushman's cut even more. Babineaux throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crushman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Crushman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Huell Babineaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4# A looping hook to the body misses from Crushman. Babineaux does a little dance to reset his feet. Good standup being displayed there by Babineaux as he connects with a hook. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Crushman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Babineaux counters with an outside leg kick.
Babineaux throws a jab but it's blocked by Crushman. Babineaux stuffs the takedown. Daniel Crushman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Huell Babineaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Crushman. That kick from Babineaux tenderised Crushman's leg. Crushman is trying to keep his angry face on. Crushman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crushman throws out a counter right but Babineaux avoids it with no problem. Crushman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Crushman lands with a hook. Babineaux tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Crushman throws the left hand but Babineaux avoids the punch easily. Crushman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Babineaux sprawls well. Babineaux wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Crushman gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Huell Babineaux showed his dominance in that final round. I think Crushman 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Crushman! Daniel Crushman bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
GAMMA#652 Sito v Emelienko
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1# Crushman scores with a nice strike.#CUT# It looks like Zeus Leonidas has been cut. Crushman misses with a double jab
and Crushman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Leonidas misses with a hook. Crushman tries a low kick but Leonidas avoids it. Zeus Leonidas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Leonidas shoots and misses letting Crushman counter with a right hand. #CL# Crushman instigates a clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Crushman. Crushman tries to work over Leonidas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Leonidas takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Crushman throws a head punch that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Leonidas blocks an uppercut.
Leonidas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Crushman walks away with a smile on his face. Leonidas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Crushman misses the jab. Leonidas throws a jab but it's blocked by Crushman. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Leonidas has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD# Crushman shoots in and bounces Leonidas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T1# Crushman trying to control but Leonidas is working from the bottom. Crushman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leonidas is keeping the position for now. Leonidas keeping moving, preventing Crushman from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Leonidas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Crushman trying to control the position from guard on top but Leonidas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Leonidas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2# Leonidas working for a triangle but Crushman defends it easily.
#SUB2# Leonidas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crushman is aware though and is defending well. Crushman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leonidas is keeping the position for now. Crushman wants to control from the top but Leonidas keeps moving. #SUB2# Leonidas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crushman is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2# Leonidas is looking for a triangle but Crushman pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Leonidas trying to keep a closed guard but Crushman is proving a slippery customer.
#T3# Crushman wants to pass the guard but Leonidas is keeping the position. Leonidas keeping moving, preventing Crushman from controlling successfully. Leonidas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2# Crushman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Crushman looking to pass the guard. Crushman trying to control but Leonidas is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Leonidas moves away from the strike by Crushman. Crushman motions for Leonidas to come forward. Crushman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD# Crushman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Leonidas is trying to defend but Crushman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. We've been hearing good reports from Crushman'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.#SUB2# Leonidas actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Crushman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Leonidas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Crushman is working away from the top position though. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Crushman is looking for a kimura but Leonidas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Crushman to get the leverage. Leonidas is trying to maintain the position but Crushman is very close to passing his half guard. Crushman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leonidas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Crushman dominated that round. The cut man is working on Zeus Leonidas's cut. 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# Crushman throws a nice inside leg kick. Crushman misses with a hook. Leonidas just misses with a punch to the body.
Crushman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Leonidas's calf. Crushman misses the shot to the body. Leonidas scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Leonidas thumps Crushman with a low kick. Crushman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leonidas. Crushman throws out a token jab with nothing on it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Leonidas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD# so Crushman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Leonidas working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2# Crushman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leonidas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crushman has managed to get both his arms back between Leonidas's legs - danger averted.#T1# Crushman trying to control but Leonidas is working from the bottom. Leonidas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2# Leonidas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crushman defends it easily.#SUB2# Leonidas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Crushman controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Crushman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2# Leonidas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crushman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2# Leonidas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crushman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crushman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Daniel Crushman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Leonidas can't keep his opponent in guard - Crushman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Crushman trying to pass the guard but Leonidas defending well. #SUB2# Leonidas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crushman pulls his head out easily. Leonidas is refusing to be controlled, as Crushman sits in half guard. #SUB2# Leonidas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB# Crushman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Leonidas is just riding it out for now. Crushman eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB# Crushman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leonidas sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB# Crushman is working for a kimura but Leonidas is defending it quite comfortably.
Crushman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leonidas can do to turn this around?#SUB2# Leonidas actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2# Leonidas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#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. Crushman wants to take a breather but Leonidas is having none of it. Leonidas trying to hold on to Crushman's head to control him but Crushman postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB# Crushman is working for a submission of some sort.
Crushman trying to control the action but Leonidas is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Leonidas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Leonidas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crushman pulls his head out easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Crushman dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Zeus Leonidas's cut. 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# Leonidas throws a body shot but no joy. Crushman throws a leg kick but Leonidas sees it coming and moves out of range. Leonidas moves out of range as Crushman strikes. Daniel Crushman is winning the standup battle so far. Crushman blocks a leg kick. Crushman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Leonidas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crushman.
A big left from Leonidas misses. Leonidas takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Crushman throws a good cross that connects.
Crushman scores with a push kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Crushman thumps Leonidas with a low kick. Leonidas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD# Crushman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Leonidas did well to prevent Crushman getting side control.#SUB# Crushman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leonidas has managed to free his arm - good work. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2# Leonidas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crushman pulls his head out easily. #T1# Crushman trying to pass the guard but Leonidas defending well. Crushman slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2# Leonidas looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Crushman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leonidas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crushman. Leonidas is staying active underneath Crushman, 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# Leonidas looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Leonidas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Crushman wants to control but Leonidas is keeping him busy. Crushman wants to pass to mount but Leonidas is defending the position. #SUB# Crushman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3##SUB# Crushman is looking for a kimura but Leonidas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Crushman to get the leverage. #SUB# Crushman is working for a submission of some sort.
Crushman is trying to control. Leonidas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2# Leonidas actively working from the bottom here. Crushman passes to side control. Leonidas struggling a bit here. Zeus Leonidas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB# Crushman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Crushman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Leonidas can't do much from the bottom here. Leonidas is looking for a sweep. Daniel Crushman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB# Crushman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Leonidas, who protects the arm well. Leonidas is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Crushman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leonidas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crushman. #SUB2# Leonidas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crushman pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Daniel Crushman showed his dominance in that final round. Well Crushman 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Crushman! Daniel Crushman spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
GAMMA#647 Wolek v Citizen
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1# Crushman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. An inside leg kick lands from Crushman. Crushman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID290K) in the buildup to the fight. Hoyce takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hoyce feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Crushman's calf. Hoyce on the wrong end of a nice hook. Hoyce takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Crushman swings for the body but Hoyce moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Hoyce 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT# It looks like Hennan Hoyce has been cut. Crushman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Hoyce lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2# It looks like Daniel Crushman has been cut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Crushman misses with an attempted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hoyce! But no joy. Crushman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoyce manages to avoid it. Hoyce ducks right into an uppercut from Crushman. A slow jab from Crushman misses its intended target. A decent looking cross lands there for Crushman. Crushman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hoyce circles away.#T1# Donk. Hoyce catches Crushman right on the button with a cross. Hennan Hoyce is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Crushman is looking to slow Hoyce down with leg kicks. Hoyce scores with a sloppy right hand. Crushman should have avoided that one. Decent striking displayed by Hoyce there.#TD# Crushman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hoyce sprawls well initially but Crushman persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB# Crushman wants to work for an arm triangle but Hoyce is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hoyce wants to get back to his feet.
Crushman passes to side control. #SUB# Crushman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2##SUB# Crushman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hoyce has escaped the position, nice work there. Crushman laying and praying for a moment but Hoyce takes advantage and regains half guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Hoyce is doing well to control the position and prevent Crushman from advancing to side control. Hoyce is looking to escape. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Hoyce is defending against the submission attempts here by Crushman.
Crushman trying to control the action but Hoyce is working from the bottom. #T3# Hoyce is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2# Hoyce kicks Crushman off and gets back to his feet. Crushman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoyce. Hoyce throws a head kick that misses and Crushman counters with a nice uppercut. A jab from Crushman misses. A slow jab from Hoyce misses its intended target. Hoyce is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Hoyce on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crushman. Crushman obviously looking to wear him down.
Crushman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CUT2# Daniel Crushman's cut is getting worse.#T4# Horrible takedown attempt by Crushman or perhaps it was just good defense by Hoyce, which made it look bad. Hoyce throws a right hand that Crushman ducks under and follows up with a left that Crushman also avoids with ease. A little feinted left hand from Crushman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Crushman lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hoyce moves out of range of the strikes. Nice defenses there by Hoyce. Crushman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoyce manages to avoid it. Hoyce now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Hoyce's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hoyce duly obliges. The fighters circling - Hoyce throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Crushman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Crushman blocks a head kick by Hoyce.
Crushman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hoyce is fending him off so far but Crushman persists. Nope, Hoyce circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Crushman. That's going to take a lot out of him. Crushman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. 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 Daniel Crushman will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Hoyce sizes up Crushman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Crushman throws a sloppy head kick and Hoyce moves out of range easily. #KD# Crushman knocks Hoyce to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!? Hoyce is looking for a sweep. Crushman trying to control the position but Hoyce is working away. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hoyce 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. Hoyce is trying to get back to half guard. Crushman takes a little break here. Hoyce wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T1##SUB# Crushman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Hoyce is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Crushman off and has taken his back! Crushman tries to escape the position.
#T2# Hoyce missing with strikes. Crushman just trying to survive but Hoyce is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. A lull in the action here.
Hoyce missing with punches from the back. Hoyce is trying to stick to Crushman's back but Crushman is turning into Hoyce. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hoyce's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Crushman. Crushman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hoyce is keeping the position for now. Hoyce is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Crushman stops Hoyce from standing up. #T3# Hoyce keeping moving, preventing Crushman from controlling successfully. Hoyce tries to land a sweep but no joy. Hoyce controls Crushman momentarily but Crushman frees himself. Crushman passes Hoyce's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB# Hoyce is defending against the submission attempts here by Crushman.
Hoyce regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Hoyce keeping full guard, as Crushman tries to pass. Crushman controlling from the top position. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hoyce slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Crushman dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Crushman throws a leg kick but Hoyce moved away. Crushman feints and then cracks Hoyce's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hoyce down. Crushman walks into a stiff left hand from Hoyce. Crushman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hoyce defends it nicely. Crushman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice shot lands for Crushman. Crushman throws a body kick that misses. It seemed like Hoyce was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Hoyce with a hook. Hoyce might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Crushman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hoyce tries to avoid it but Crushman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hoyce to the ground. Hoyce escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Crushman pushes Hoyce away with a front kick.#T1# Nice straight punches there by Hoyce. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hoyce. Hoyce looks to land a combination but Crushman avoids it well. Hoyce swings for the body but Crushman moves out of range.
Crushman scores with a jab. Hoyce acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Crushman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoyce manages to avoid it. Hoyce throws a jab when Crushman was well out of range. Crushman looks to land a left hand but Hoyce moved out of range nicely. As Crushman backs off Hoyce throws a huge counter combo but Crushman manages to avoid it all. Crushman misses with a hook. Hoyce ducked under it nicely. Crushman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hoyce. Hoyce swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Crushman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Crushman throws a body shot but no joy. Crushman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2##KD# Crushman drops Hoyce with a right and a left! Crushman comes rushing in but Hoyce regains his composure and manages to keep Crushman in guard.
#ROC# Hoyce is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hoyce bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Crushman's guard. #REVB# Crushman 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.#SUB# Crushman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hoyce trying to control the position from guard on top but Crushman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2# Hoyce stands up and waves to Crushman to follow him. Crushman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hoyce doesn't seem bothered though. #T3# Hoyce throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crushman sees it coming and avoids it easily. Crushman slips a straight right by Hoyce. Crushman connects with a crisp jab. Hoyce leaves Crushman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Crushman. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hoyce bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Crushman's head backwards. Crushman takes a swing at Hoyce's ribcage but misses. Daniel Crushman is winning the standup battle so far. Hoyce lands with a nice combination. Crushman backs away looking to recover.#CUT2# Daniel Crushman's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Danga de danga de dang - Hoyce scores with a four punch combination! Hoyce slips a jab from Crushman.#T4# Hoyce lands a head shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Crushman throws a hook but Hoyce blocks it.#TD# Crushman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hoyce to the mat! Hoyce manages to get full guard. Crushman won't allow Hoyce to get back to his feet. #SUB# Crushman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hoyce is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hoyce has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB# Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB# Crushman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hoyce defends it easily. Hennan Hoyce has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Daniel Crushman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Hoyce throws a big right hand that misses.
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 Daniel Crushman. Well Crushman 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Crushman! Daniel Crushman spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
GAMMA#639 Bryant v Hika
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1# Crushman throws a chopping leg kick but Gorrila manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Crushman shoots for a double leg takedown but Gorrila sprawls well. He's pushed Crushman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Crushman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Gorrila tries to clinch up. Crushman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gorrila is able to avoid easily. Gorrila lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Crushman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Gorrila throws a nice inside leg kick. Gorrila digs a good body shot into Crushman's ribs. Crushman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crushman cracks Gorrila with a good jab. The fighters circle momentarily. Crushman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Gorrila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crushman was well out of range. Poor timing from Gorrila. Crushman throws a body shot but no joy. Gorrila throws a quick counter kick to the body but Crushman avoids it. Gorrila shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crushman defends it nicely.#T1# Gorrila throws a series of punches but Crushman moves out of range. Daniel Crushman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gorrila misses with a hook. Crushman ducked under it nicely. And Crushman responds with a good body kick, but Gorrila manages to step out the way in time. Crushman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gorrila has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Crushman.
Gorrila misses with a looping right. Crushman fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL# Gorrila pushes Crushman up against the cage in a clinch. Gorrila prevents Crushman from breaking the clinch. A right hook to the body lands for Crushman.
Crushman digs a right hand underneath Gorrila's ribcage. Gorrila let out a lung full of air as it connected. Gorrila is breathing heavily. Crushman tries to work over Gorrila's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Crushman works on Gorrila's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2# Crushman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Crushman tests Gorrila's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2# Gorrila doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Crushman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Crushman dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Crushman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Crushman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gorrila rather than just go for the knockout.#KD2# Gorrila ducks straight into an uppercut from Crushman and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Gorrila manages to regain guard straight away.
#ROC2# Gorrila is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Fat Gorrila has been cut. Crushman passes Gorrila's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Oh Gorrila is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2# Crushman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gorrila sees it coming and defends easily. Crushman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2# Crushman is trying to work for a kimura but Gorrila is defending well.
Gorrila seems to have got his legs back now. Crushman passes to side control. #T3# Gorrila is letting Crushman control him for a moment. #SUB2# Crushman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2# Crushman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gorrila is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Gorrila gets back to half guard. Gorrila is looking to improve his position.
#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2# Crushman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gorrila sees it coming and defends easily. Crushman passes to full mount! Crushman is looking to work his way around to Gorrila's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB2# Crushman is working for a guillotine from mount but Gorrila frees his head quite easily.
Crushman moves to the back position. Gorrila is in bad spot here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Crushman dominated that round. The cut man is working on Fat Gorrila's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Gorrila tries to land a leg kick but Crushman saw it coming and moves away.
Crushman lands a body shot.
Gorrila thows a left - swing and a miss! Crushman moves away from the strike by Gorrila. Crushman has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Crushman.
Gorrila on the wrong end of a nice jab. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Crushman. Crushman misses the jab. Gorrila on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crushman. Crushman obviously looking to wear him down.
Jab from Crushman. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Crushman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gorrila.
Gorrila avoids the body shot from Crushman.
As Crushman looks to move away, Gorrila throws a big counter combo but Crushman just gets out of the way. Gorrila ducks under a wild hook from Crushman. Crushman connects with the punch. Crushman throws a jab when Gorrila was well out of range.#T1##KD2# Crushman throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Gorrila tumbling to the canvas! Gorrila trying to keep a closed guard but Crushman is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Crushman looking to sit in guard and control but Gorrila gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Gorrila wants to control from the top but Crushman keeps moving. #SUB2# Crushman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gorrila is aware though and is defending well. Gorrila preventing the sweep. #SUB2# Crushman working for a triangle but Gorrila defends it easily.
Daniel Crushman has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2##SUB2# Gorrila is sitting in close to Crushman's body. Crushman has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Gorrila is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Gorrila is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Crushman.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Daniel Crushman! A less than humble Daniel Crushman misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
GAMMA#634 Defoe v Origi
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1# Crushman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yuudai's head.#CUT# It looks like Kenta Yuudai has been cut. That kick from Crushman tenderised Yuudai's leg. Yuudai is trying to keep his angry face on. We've been hearing reports that Crushman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Yuudai misses with a looping right. Crushman scores with a jab to the body. Yuudai takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circling - Yuudai throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Yuudai throws a right and a left that Crushman avoids nicely. Crushman catches Yuudai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Yuudai jabbing away but nothing is landing. Yuudai misses with the combination.
Crushman lands a glancing blow to the side of Yuudai's head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Crushman defending well as Yuudai loads up on a big left hand. Yuudai thows a left - swing and a miss! #KD# Crushman cracks Yuudai with a big right hand and Yuudai goes down!#ROC# Yuudai is rocked! Crushman showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Yuudai is still in real trouble! Can Crushman finish him? Crushman passes Yuudai's left leg - he's now in half guard. Yuudai wants to get back to full guard. Yuudai seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB# Crushman is looking for a kimura here.
#T1# Yuudai is trying to stand back up but Crushman is controlling him
Yuudai is trying to get back to full guard. Crushman trying to control the pace. Yuudai holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Crushman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB# Crushman wants to work for an arm triangle but Yuudai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Yuudai wants to get back to his feet.#SUB# Crushman is looking for a kimura here.
Crushman wants to pass to mount but Yuudai is defending the position. Crushman blocks the strikes from Yuudai.
#SUB# Crushman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Yuudai works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3# Crushman postures up.
Crushman controls from within his opponent's guard. Crushman trying to control but Yuudai is working from the bottom. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. A jab from Yuudai misses. Crushman fires out a quick counter leg kick but Yuudai just manages to avoid it. Jab, jab by Yuudai - just one landing. #CUT2# It looks like Daniel Crushman has been cut.#KD2# Yuudai waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Crushman. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Crushman to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Yuudai not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Crushman keeping moving, preventing Yuudai from controlling successfully. #T4# Yuudai might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Crushman haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Yuudai stands up over Crushman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB# Crushman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Yuudai wants to control from the top but Crushman keeps moving. Yuudai lands a couple of digs. Yuudai trying to control but Crushman is working from the bottom. Yuudai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Yuudai postures up in Crushman's guard and throws a big left but Crushman blocks it. 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 Daniel Crushman will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Crushman misses the jab. Yuudai dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Crushman walks into a jab. Yuudai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crushman.#KD2# Oh, that's a big right hand from Yuudai and Crushman goes tumbling to the canvas! Yuudai follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC2# Crushman is rocked!#CUT2# Daniel Crushman's cut is getting worse. This has been an exciting period of action! Yuudai is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Oh Crushman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Yuudai scores with a big shot! Crushman's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Crushman! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenta Yuudai! Kenta Yuudai tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
GAMMA#625 Gunnar v Fjera 2
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1# Crushman misses with a leg kick and Jordan counters with a flying knee. Nice. Crushman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jordan manages to avoid it. Jordan throws a quick counter head kick but Crushman was just out of range. Crushman scores with a punch to the head. Crushman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jordan. Crushman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jordans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Crushman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD2# Crushman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jordan on his heels. He'll look to pass Jordan's guard now, I'm sure. Crushman tries to free his leg and advance position but Jordan is retaining full guard. Crushman wants to control from the top but Jordan keeps moving. Jordan 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. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Crushman looking to pass the guard. #T1##ES# Jordan is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Crushman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jordan has him pressed against the cage. Crushman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Jordan stops a takedown attempt from Crushman.
Jordan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Crushman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crushman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Crushman. A head punch blocked on the inside by Jordan. Crushman tries a body shot but Jordan blocks it.
Crushman has a couple of punches blocked by Jordan.
Crushman tries to throw a body punch but Jordan avoids it by throwing Crushman back against the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Crushman.#T2# Crushman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crushman has a couple of punches blocked by Jordan.
Crushman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Crushman has a couple of punches blocked by Jordan.
Crushman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jordan misses with a body punch.
Jordan tries a body shot but Crushman blocks it.
Jordan misses with a hook to the ribs.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Crushman has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Crushman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Jordan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Crushman.
A left hand lands to the body for Crushman.
Crushman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crushman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC# Jordan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Crushman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3# Nice takedown defense from Jordan. No joy for Crushman on that attempt. Joe Jordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Crushman. A solid body kick from Crushman. Jordan throws the left hand but Crushman avoids the punch easily. Crushman scores with a nice right hand.
Jordan tries a head kick but it misses.
Crushman is looking to land body kicks. Crushman lands a right hook to the body.
We've been told by Jordan's head coaches at GTi 888 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Crushman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Jordan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Crushman avoids a kick to the body.
Crushman misses with a looping right. Jordan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT# It looks like Daniel Crushman has been cut.#T4# Jordan misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2# Crushman gets a takedown into half guard. Crushman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Crushman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jordan keeps working. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Crushman is just content to waste time from the top position. Jordan takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Jordan is looking to stand up but Crushman isn't so interested in that idea. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Crushman dominated that round. The cut man is working on Daniel Crushman's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Jordan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crushman misses with a takedown #KD# and Jordan counters with a head kick that drops Crushman to the mat! Crushman scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly! Jordan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Crushman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jordan. Crushman misses with a leg kick. Crushman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Crushman throws a leg kick that misses. Crushman throws the left hand but Jordan avoids the punch easily. Crushman takes a swing at Jordan's ribcage but misses. Crushman connects with a body shot. Crushman has been the more effective fighter overall so far. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Crushman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1# Crushman throws a jab when Jordan was well out of range. Jordan ducks under a wild hook from Crushman. Jordan is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Jordan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jordan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Crushman. Daniel Crushman seems to be getting the better of the standup. Crushman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Crushman lands with a right hand. A jab lands there for Crushman. Crushman thumps Jordan with a low kick. Jordan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crushman sees it coming and avoids it easily. Crushman cracks a nice hook into Jordan's ribs. Crushman throws a hook to the side of Jordan's head but Jordan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2# Crushman tries to land a leg kick but Jordan saw it coming and moves away.
#CL# Jordan has closed the distance and engaged Crushman in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Crushman tries to work over Jordan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Crushman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jordan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Jordan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A right hand to the body from Jordan.
Jordan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crushman digs a right hand underneath Jordan's ribcage. Jordan let out a lung full of air as it connected. Crushman misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Crushman. A short right from Crushman on the inside. Jordan stalling.
#BC2# Crushman breaks the clinch.
Crushman lands a leg kick that knocks Jordan off balance momentarily. Crushman looks to land a right hand but Jordan moved out of range.#T3# Jordan lands a nice looking body shot.
Crushman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jordan. Jordan jabs Crushman right on the nose. Crushman blinks but takes it well. Daniel Crushman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Crushman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Crushman misses with an uppercut. Jordan saw that one coming. Jordan is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Jordan lands a nice shot to the body.
Crushman is breathing heavily. Crushman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jordan. Crushman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Crushman takes a swing at Jordan's ribcage but misses. Jordan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Jordan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Crushman.#T4# Crushman lands a lovely overhand right. Jordan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crushman. Crushman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jordan counters with a nice uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jordan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crushman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Jordan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jordan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Crushman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. A solid body kick from Crushman. Crushman throws a front kick aimed at Jordan's knee but Jordan avoids it well. And Jordan counters with a quick kick to the body but Crushman blocks it. Jordan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Jordan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crushman doesn't seem bothered though. Crushman tries to clinch but Jordan moves out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Crushman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Daniel Crushman's cut. That's time! Jordan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Crushman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jordan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Crushman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Crushman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Crushman. Crushman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jordan. Jordan blocks the body kick.
Jordan connects with an inside leg kick. Crushman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jordan connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT# That has opened up Daniel Crushman's cut even more. Crushman throws out a loose jab but Jordan uses good head movement to avoid it. Jordan lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Jordan moves forwards but Crushman connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1# Jordan throws a big shot that misses. Crushman with a jab. Nice body kick there by Crushman. Crushman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Jordan is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Crushman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jordan in his tracks. #ROC2# Jordan is rocked! Crushman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Jordan takes a shot right to the bread basket. Crushman swings widly with a right hand
and Jordan counters with a head kick. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Crushman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jordan. Crushman getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Joe Jordan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Crushman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Oh Jordan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Crushman throws a shot to the body.
Jordan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Jordan seems to have got his legs back now. Crushman scores with a jab to the body. Crushman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jordan's sensitive parts. Crushman throws a poor cross that misses
and Jordan counters with a lovely straight right hand! Crushman swings for the body but Jordan moves out of range.
Crushman digs a good body shot into Jordan's ribs. Crushman jabs at Jordan's body. Jordan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3# Crushman misses the jab. Crushman misses with a wild body shot. Crushman is looking to score with low kicks. Jordan throws a body punch but Crushman moves out of range. Crushman misses with a head kick.
Jordan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Crushman throws a hook but Jordan blocks it. Crushman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jordan in his tracks. Crushman digs a good body shot into Jordan's ribs. Crushman throws a leg kick but Jordan checks it. Jordan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Jordan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crushman.#T4# Crushman moves out of range as Jordan throws a body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Jordan 's head but he takes it in his stride. Jordan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crushman. Jordan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crushman. Crushman dips to his left and cracks Jordan with an uppercut! Daniel Crushman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. A looping hook to the body misses from Crushman. Jordan does a little dance to reset his feet. Jordan throws a quick counter head kick but Crushman was just out of range. Crushman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jordan moves away. Jordan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Jordan slips under a jab. Crushman lands a jab to Jordan's midsection. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jordan on the wrong end of a nice jab. Jordan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Crushman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jordan scrambles back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Daniel Crushman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Crushman 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Crushman! Daniel Crushman 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.
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Event:
gc141
Date: Mar 17, 2017 |
#R1# Ei takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A big left from Crushman misses. Crushman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ei takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Ei fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Crushman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Crushman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crushman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ei can pounce on him.
Crushman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ei throws out the jab. Crushman throws a lazy right hand but Ei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. We've been hearing reports that Crushman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Crushman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Crushman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ei counters with a thumping low kick. Ei fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Crushman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2# Ei gets in close and instigates a clinch. Crushman trying to stall but Ei improves his position.
Ei trying to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Crushman misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Crushman.
Crushman digs a right hand underneath Ei's ribcage. Ei let out a lung full of air as it connected. Crushman slows down the pace here.
Crushman misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1# Crushman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Crushman managing to block the knees to the body from Ei.
Crushman lands on the inside with an uppercut. Crushman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crushman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crushman misses with a punch to the body.
Ei misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Crushman.
A short right from Crushman. Ei misses with a short punch on the inside. Crushman throws a head punch that misses. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ei. Crushman is trying to break the clinch but Ei is controlling him. Crushman is trying to push Ei away but Ei has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Ei swings wildly with an uppercut but Crushman uses good head movement to avoid it. Crushman misses with the head strike.
Ei lands with a short shot to the head. Ei misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2##BC# Crushman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Jab by Crushman. Ei takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. 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! Ei moves out of range as Crushman strikes. Ei scores with a jab to the body. A head kick misses from Ei. Crushman misses with a straight right. Ei avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Crushman misses with a series of wild punches.
Despite the aggression on Ei's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Crushman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Ei thows a left - swing and a miss! Crushman checks a leg kick. Crushman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ei. Crushman throwing a counter right hand but Ei manages to avoid it. Crushman shoots in and drives through. Ei sprawls well. Crushman looks for the body kick but Ei saw that one coming. #T3# Ei moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Ei throws out a leg kick but Crushman moves out of range and Ei only half commits. Ei tries to land a leg kick but Crushman saw it coming and moves away.
Ei moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Crushman shoots in for a takedown but Ei shows good takedown defense. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Crushman, right into the meat.
Crushman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ei throws a sloppy head kick and Crushman moves out of range easily. Ei tries to land a body kick and Crushman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Crushman scores with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Crushman misses its intended target. A looping hook to the body misses from Crushman. Ei does a little dance to reset his feet. Crushman checks the leg kick nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crushman. Ei does a little dance to reset his feet. Crushman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T4# Crushman throws a hook to the side of Ei's head but Ei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Ei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Crushman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. 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! Crushman looks to land a body kick but Ei moved away. Ei lands with a hook. Crushman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Crushman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crushman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Crushman scores with a leg kick.
Crushman misses with a head kick.
Ei throws a nice outside leg kick. Ei checks the leg kick. Crushman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ei is out of range and Crushman settles back down. Crushman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crushman shoots in for a takedown but Ei shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Crushman. That's going to take a lot out of him. Crushman checks a low kick from Ei. Ei scoring well with a low kick there.
Ei throws a quick inside leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Crushman dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Ei takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Ei motions for Crushman to come forward. Ei throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Ei scores with a slapping inside leg kick. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ei in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Crushman lands a nice hook to Ei's body. Ei takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Crushman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ei. Crushman misses with a wild body shot. Ei scores with a leg kick.
Ei throws a head kick but Crushman moves out of range.
Crushman tries to counter by clinching up but Ei breaks away and moves out of range. Crushman blocks a head kick by Ei.
Ei lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Crushman throws a body punch but Ei moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Crushman looks for the body kick but Ei saw that one coming. Crushman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Ei wants to clinch up but Crushman keeps it at a distance. Both fighters circling a little - Crushman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Crushman throws out a loose jab but Ei uses good head movement to avoid it. Ei steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Crushman.#T1# Crushman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Ei flicks out a counter leg kick but Crushman steps away. A good leg kick by Crushman. Ei lands a head kick. Crushman smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2# It looks like Daniel Crushman has been cut. Crushman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ei. Crushman misses with a looping right. Ei's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Ei throws a half hearted mid kick. Crushman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Ei chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crushman can pounce on him.
Ei connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Ei tries to clinch but Crushman moves out of range. Crushman misses with a straight right. Crushman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Crushman jabs Ei to the body, keeping him at a distance. Kylla Ei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Crushman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ei attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. As Ei tries to get set, Crushman tries to push him back and clinch up but Ei manages to avoid the attempt. Crushman looks to score with a jab to the body but Ei is just out of range.#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Crushman looks to land a combination but Ei avoids it well. Ei fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Crushman is out of range. Crushman half committed to a counter leg kick. Ei connects with a leg kick. Crushman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Ei thows a body kick. Crushman tries to catch it but that hurt him. Crushman swats away the attempt to clinch by Ei. Crushman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crushman misses the shot to the body. Crushman misses with a right hand #CL2# The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. and Ei holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. A battle for position here, against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Ei fails to land. Crushman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ei backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crushman. Daniel Crushman has scored more points in the clinch so far. Ei keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Crushman's efforts to push away.#T3# A head punch on the inside from Crushman fails to land. #BC# Crushman breaks the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Ei blocks the leg kick.
Ei lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Crushman looks to land a right hand but Ei moved out of range. Ei misses with a leg kick and Crushman counters with a good low kick that Ei was not able to check. Crushman scores with a jab to the head.
Ei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. An attempted straight right counter from Crushman misses the target. Crushman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Ei gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Crushman misses with a hook. Ei ducked under it nicely. A low kick from Ei misses and Crushman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Ei lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Crushman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ei. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Crushman lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ei has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ei and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T4# Crushman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Crushman looks to throw the jab but Ei is out of range. Crushman backing away here, and Ei unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Ei wants to land a leg kick but Crushman is out of range. Crushman works Ei's body with a nice hook. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Crushman checks a leg kick. Crushman tries to counter by clinching up but Ei breaks away and moves out of range. Ei chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ei ducks under a wild hook from Crushman. Ei throws out a counter right but Crushman avoids it with no problem. Ei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ei throws a leg kick that is checked and Crushman counters with a lovely straight right hand! Ei checks a leg kick. Crushman connects with a right hand. Ei shakes it off. Ei throws a leg kick but Crushman checks it. Crushman swings for the body but Ei moves out of range.
A jab from Crushman misses. Ei flicks out a counter leg kick but Crushman steps away. Crushman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ei counters with a two punch combo. Crushman throws a sloppy head kick and Ei moves out of range easily. 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 Daniel Crushman will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Daniel Crushman's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# A head kick misses from Ei. Crushman scores with a push kick. Ei takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Crushman lands a nice shot to the body.
Crushman throws a series of punches but Ei moves out of range. Ei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crushman misses with a left hand and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Crushman shoots in and drives through. Ei sprawls well. Daniel Crushman is winning the standup battle so far. Ei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crushman. A thudding body kick lands there by Crushman!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ei throws a wild body kick that Crushman sees coming a mile off. Crushman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ei.
Crushman tries a head kick but it misses.
Ei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crushman moves away. Ei on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crushman. Crushman obviously looking to wear him down.
#T1# Crushman fails to land with a series of punches.
Crushman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ei manages to avoid it. Crushman is looking to chop away at Ei's legs. Crushman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#TD# Crushman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Crushman lands in his opponent's guard. Crushman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB# Crushman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ei is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ei has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB# Crushman wants to sweep but no luck. #T2##SUB# Crushman looking for a guillotine here but Ei defends easily.
Ei is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Crushman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Crushman keeping moving, preventing Ei from controlling successfully. #T3# Ei tries to stand but Crushman is controlling from the bottom. Ei wants to control from the top but Crushman keeps moving. Ei pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crushman is keeping the position for now. Crushman controlling Ei's posture. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Crushman fails with a takedown attempt. Crushman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kylla Ei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Crushman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ei throws a quick inside leg kick. Ei lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Good leg kick by Crushman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Daniel Crushman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Ei walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. The fight stays on the outside here - Ei looks like he's thinking about clinching though. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ei tries to clinch up but Crushman circles away and keeps his distance. Ei is looking to chop away at Crushman's legs. A clash of legs there as Crushman blocks the low kick. Ei throws a leg kick but Crushman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight! Daniel Crushman showed his dominance in that final round. Well Crushman 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 Twigg scores the fight 30:27 Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Crushman! A very excited looking Daniel Crushman rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
gc138.5
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1# Crushman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Crushman has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. The fight stays on the outside here - Chimaera looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Crushman throws a body shot but no joy. Crushman misses the jab. Crushman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crushman throws a body shot but no joy. A jab from Crushman misses. #CL# Chimaera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Chimaera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Crushman.
Crushman presses Chimaera against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Crushman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Nice body punch from Crushman. Chimaera is breathing heavily. Crushman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Crushman effectively controlling the action here. Crushman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Crushman lands a nice shot to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nice body punch from Crushman. A short uppercut from Crushman. Crushman lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2# Crushman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1# Chimaera gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The Chimaera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Crushman drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Chimaera right on the button. Chimaera goes down! Crushman follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Crushman gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Crushman! Daniel Crushman 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.
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Event:
gc136
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1# Crushman throws a body shot but no joy. An inside leg kick from Powell misses. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Crushman has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Powell throws a shot to the body.
Powell lands a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Powell checks a leg kick. #CL# Powell takes the fight into the clinch. A short uppercut from Crushman. Crushman has Powell pressed against the cage.
Powell lands with a short head shot on the inside. Crushman lands a hook that snaps the head of Powell backwards. Crushman scores with an uppercut up the middle. Crushman takes a shot to the head. #TD# Powell has clasped his hands together around Crushman's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Powell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crushman keeps working. Powell working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T1# Crushman is looking for a sweep. Crushman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Powell drops an elbow to the side of Crushman's head. Crushman has hold of Powell's hands but Powell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Powell working the head and body with strikes. Crushman taking some punishment here, with Powell in his half guard. Crushman is trying to control but can't.
Powell thows a huge punch but Crushman dodges it nicely.
Powell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2# Crushman looking for submissions off his back. Powell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2# Crushman wants to get back to full guard. Crushman trying to control here.
#SUB2# Crushman looking for submissions off his back. Powell is looking to take a break and control but Crushman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Powell is thwarting Crushman's attempts to control the position. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Powell connects with a nice short shot to Crushman's temple. #CUT# It looks like Daniel Crushman has been cut. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Crushman is trying to maintain the position but Powell is very close to passing his half guard. Ground and pound from Powell. Powell 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. #CUT# That has opened up Daniel Crushman's cut even more.#SUB2# Crushman actively working from the bottom here. Crushman tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Powell has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Crushman wants to control but Powell is having none of it. Powell working the ground and pound effectively.
#CUT# Daniel Crushman's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Daniel Crushman's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jimi Powell! A relieved looking Jimi Powell thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
gc132
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1##KD2# Crushman lands a high kick to the side of Chimaera's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Crushman dives into guard, looking to finish.#ROC2# Chimaera is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like The Chimaera has been cut. Chimaera is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Crushman is controlling him. Oh Chimaera is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Crushman showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Chimaera keeping moving, preventing Crushman from controlling successfully. Chimaera seems to have got his legs back now. Crushman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chimaera swivels though and keeps the full guard. #ES# Chimaera manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. This has been an exciting period of action! Crushman presses Chimaera against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Crushman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chimaera with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Crushman managing to block the knees to the body from Chimaera.
Crushman scores with a nice hook to the head. Chimaera trying to land knees to the body.
Crushman working some nice short punches in the clinch. Crushman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chimaera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Crushman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chimaera is breathing heavily. Crushman throws a head punch that misses. Chimaera blocking some punches.
Crushman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chimaera backwards. #T1# Chimaera using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Crushman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chimaera tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Crushman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chimaera throws a knee to the head but misses.
Crushman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Chimaera using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Crushman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#KD2# Crushman floors Chimaera with a big punch on the inside! Chimaera is trying to recover but Crushman dives into side control. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2# Crushman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2# Crushman tries for a kimura but Chimaera is defending well. Crushman trying to control the action but Chimaera is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Crushman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chimaera has escaped the position, nice work there. #ES# Chimaera explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T2# Chimaera connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT# It looks like Daniel Crushman has been cut. Chimaera takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Chimaera misses with a head kick.
Crushman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Chimaera tries to land a leg kick but Crushman saw it coming and moves away.
Crushman avoids the head kick by Chimaera.
Chimaera bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Crushman comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Chimaera falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Chimaera was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Crushman! Daniel Crushman spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
gc125
Date: Nov 27, 2016 |
#R1# Crushman throws a nice outside leg kick. Crushman thuds a left hand into Toole's body. Daniel Crushman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Crushman thumps Toole with a low kick.#TD# Toole looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Toole lands strikes from half guard. Crushman works his way to full guard. Good work. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Crushman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Toole cracks Crushman with a solid left hand. Toole loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Toole with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2# Crushman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Toole can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Crushman keeping moving, preventing Toole from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2# Toole got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crushman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Toole has managed to get both his arms back between Crushman's legs - danger averted. Toole throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crushman works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Toole trying to control but Crushman is working from the bottom. Toole in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Toole lands a couple of digs. Toole lands a couple of digs. Toole forces his way into half guard. Ground and pound from Toole. Crushman wants to control but Toole is keeping busy.
Crushman won't allow Toole to pass to mount. #T2##SUB# Crushman is defending against the submission attempts here by Toole.
Toole trying to control the action but Crushman is working from the bottom. Toole thows a huge punch but Crushman dodges it nicely.
Crushman 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. Crushman trying to control from the bottom.
Crushman is refusing to be controlled, as Toole sits in half guard. Toole 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. Crushman is looking to improve his position.
Toole working over Crushman with some ground and pound. Crushman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3# Toole is trying to control the action in half guard but Crushman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Crushman manages to get to full guard.
Toole trying to control the position from guard on top but Crushman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Toole is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Toole 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. Toole distracts Crushman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Crushman keeping moving, preventing Toole from controlling successfully. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Toole accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Crushman working a defensive guard here.
Crushman working a defensive guard but Toole manages to pass into side control anyway.
Crushman is not content to let Toole control the position. Crushman taking a bit of punishment here - Toole scoring with strikes. Crushman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Toole wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Toole cracks Crushman with a big right hand but Crushman just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Toole lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Toole wants to control but Crushman is keeping him busy. Toole works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ottis Toole dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Toole takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT# It looks like Daniel Crushman has been cut. Toole tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Crushman defends well and Toole ends up having to push Crushman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Crushman lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Toole has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Toole and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Toole slips a jab from Crushman. Toole on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Toole scores with a shot to the body.
Crushman throws a leg kick but Toole moved away. Crushman jabs Toole to the body, keeping him at a distance. Crushman throws a leg kick that is checked#TD# and Toole counters with a nice double leg into side control. Crushman won't be happy with that. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Toole is looking to take a break and control but Crushman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Crushman looks to move to half guard but instead Toole has passed into mount! Damn! Toole scoring with strikes but Crushman is staying in there. #T1# Toole with good strikes from the mount here! Crushman in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Crushman is desperately trying to improve his position but Toole has a good base and remains in mount. Toole with the ground and pound from mount. Toole wants to control the pace but Crushman is squirming around nicely. Toole avoids the attempt from Crushman to control. Crushman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Toole is landing with some decent strikes but Crushman is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T2# Toole looking to finish Crushman with some ground and pound. This is bad for Crushman!#ROC# Crushman is rocked!#CUT# The cut above Daniel Crushman's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Daniel Crushman's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ottis Toole! Ottis Toole was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
gc106
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1# A bone on bone clash there as Bunce blocks the leg kick.
Bunce rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bunce takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Crushman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Bunce looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Crushman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crushman has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Crushman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CUT# It looks like Daniel Crushman has been cut. Bunce throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Crushman thumps Bunce with a low kick. Crushman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bunce.
Crushman misses with a lunging right hand
and Bunce counters with a lovely straight right hand! Bunce's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Crushman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bunce scrambles back to his feet. Bunce throws a jab but it's blocked by Crushman. Crushman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Crushman throws a leg kick but Bunce checks it. Crushman cracks Bunce with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Crushman feints and then cracks Bunce's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bunce down. #T1# Some wild striking there from Bunce.
Crushman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Crushman misses the body punch and Bunce counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A nice inside leg kick there by Crushman. That's going to slow Bunce down. Crushman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Bunce ducks under a wild hook from Crushman. Crushman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bunce.
Bunce throws out a powerful jab. Bunce on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Bunce takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Crushman throws a quick inside leg kick. Bunce misses with a hook.#T2##CL2# Bunce tries to keep at a distance but Crushman has taken the fight into the clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nice body punch from Crushman. Bunce wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. A head punch on the inside from Crushman fails to land. #BC# Bunce breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Bunce misses with a hook
and Crushman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Bunce lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crushman circles away quickly and effectively. Bunce throws a looping overhand right but Crushman ducks down to avoid it. Crushman looks to land a left hand but Bunce moved out of range nicely. Bunce moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Bunce throws a hook to the side of Crushman's head but Crushman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Crushman misses with a wild combination.
Crushman scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3# Crushman moves out of range of the strikes. Daniel Crushman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Crushman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bunce is out of range and Crushman settles back down. Crushman motions for Bunce to come forward. Crushman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Bunce on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Nice straight punches there by Bunce. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bunce. Crushman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Crushman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bunce counters with a stiff right hand. Crushman moves out of range as Bunce strikes. Crushman scores with a nice head shot. Bunce connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Bunce is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Bunce checks the leg kick. Crushman stuns Bunce with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Nice cross by Bunce.#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Crushman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Crushman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Bunce misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bunce takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Bunce's corner calls for a 1-2. Bunce obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Crushman throws a leg kick but Bunce checks it. Bunce moves out of range of the body kick. Crushman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Crushman scores with a punch to the head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Crushman misses with a low kick.
Crushman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bunce. Crushman gets off balance looking for a body kick and Crushman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Crushman dominated that round. The cut man is working on Daniel Crushman's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Crushman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bunce under the eye. Crushman thumps Bunce with a low kick. Bunce keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bunce throws a big shot that misses. Jab from Crushman. Bunce takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Bunce misses with a wild combination.
Crushman misses with a low kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Crushman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Phill Bunce is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bunce misses with a two punch combination.
#KD2# Crushman lands a high kick to the side of Bunce's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Crushman dives into guard, looking to finish.#ROC2# Bunce is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Crushman trying to control the position from guard on top but Bunce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Oh Bunce is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Bunce is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Crushman dives into side control.
#T1# Bunce is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Bunce seems to have got his legs back now. Crushman trying to control the action but Bunce is working from the bottom. #ES# Bunce throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! Crushman scoring well with a low kick there.
Crushman throws out a loose jab but Bunce uses good head movement to avoid it. Crushman connects with a single shot there. Bunce throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Crushman throws a low kick but Bunce moves out of range easily. #T2# Bunce misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crushman cracks the inside of Bunce's front leg. Crushman avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Bunce lands a head shot. Crushman jabs at Bunce's body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Crushman digs a good body shot into Bunce's ribs. Bunce blocks a low kick nicely. Bunce pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Crushman throws the kick towards the body but Bunce avoids it. Bunce is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Crushman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Bunce misses the target. Crushman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bunce in his tracks. Crushman misses with a body kick. Crushman connects with an inside leg kick.#T3# Crushman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Crushman has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Bunce misses the jab. Bunce throws out a loose jab but Crushman uses good head movement to avoid it. Crushman throws out a powerful jab. Bunce misses with a hook
enabling Crushman to counter with a crisp jab. Bunce throws a combination that misses and Crushman counters with a crisp right that sends Bunce to the canvas! Crushman follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Crushman! In his post fight interview, Daniel Crushman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
gc 92
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1# Crushman cracks the inside of Horn's front leg. Nice uppercut there from Horn. Crushman throws a leg kick #TD2# and Horn counters with a shoot takedown. Crushman fights it but they end up in guard. Horn throws a big elbow that misses. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Horn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crushman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Horn has managed to get both his arms back between Crushman's legs - danger averted. Crushman wants to sweep here but Horn controlling him for the moment. Horn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Horn working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though. Horn tries to free his leg and advance position but Crushman is retaining full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Horn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Crushman working a defensive guard here.
Horn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1# Horn throws a big elbow that misses. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Horn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Crushman wants to sweep but no luck. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Crushman holds on and takes a little breather. Horn wants to control from the top but Crushman keeps moving. Crushman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Crushman wants to sweep but no luck. Horn trying to control the position from guard on top but Crushman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#ES# Crushman manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Nice shot by Horn. Horn throws a right and a left that Crushman avoids nicely. Horn darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Daniel Crushman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# Crushman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Horn. Crushman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Crushman scores with a jab to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Crushman lands a leg kick that knocks Horn off balance momentarily. Crushman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Horn. Horn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Horn throws a body shot but no joy. Horn misses with a hook. A big right from Crushman misses. Horn misses with a series of wild punches.
Crushman moves out of range as Horn strikes. Crushman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Crushman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Horn. Crushman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Crushman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Horn.
#T3# Crushman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Horn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crushman manages to avoid it. Horn takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Horn swinging wildly here.
Horn avoids the body shot from Crushman.
The fighters circling - Crushman throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A solid leg kick lands there for Crushman.
Horn throws a jab when Crushman was well out of range. Horn moves into range and connects with a jab. Horn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crushman.
Crushman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Horn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Horn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4# Crushman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Horn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horn checks a low kick from Crushman. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Crushman cracks the inside of Horn's front leg. #CL2# Horn closes the distance and clinches. Horn misses with a punch on the inside.
Crushman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crushman throws a punch but it's blocked by Horn. I was talking to Crushman's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Horn lands a shoulder strike. Crushman misses with the head strike.
Crushman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Horn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crushman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A short right hand to the side of the head by Horn. Horn lands a hook that snaps the head of Crushman backwards. Horn misses with some punches.
Horn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Crushman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Klas Horn will probably get the nod. 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# Crushman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Horn. Horn misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Crushman. That snapped Horn's head back.
Horn thows a left - swing and a miss! Crushman throws a nice outside leg kick. Horn scores with a punch to the head. Horn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good standup being displayed there by Crushman as he connects with a hook. Crushman is looking to score with low kicks. A good leg kick by Crushman. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Horn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crushman.
Horn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Crushman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Crushman is looking to land body kicks. Crushman lands a jab.#CUT# It looks like Klas Horn has been cut.#T1# Crushman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Horn momentarily.
Daniel Crushman is winning the standup battle so far. Horn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Crushman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Crushman works over Horn's head and body with a nice combination. Horn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Horn looks to land a right hand but Crushman moved out of range. Crushman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Crushman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Crushman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2# Horn gets a clinch. Horn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crushman's elbow. Horn being controlled against the cage. Crushman throws a head punch that misses. #T2# 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! Crushman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Crushman scores with an uppercut up the middle. Crushman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Crushman presses Horn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Horn tries to throw a body punch but Crushman avoids it by throwing Horn back against the cage. Crushman lands with a short shot to the head. Crushman trying to control the position but instead, Horn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Crushman into the cage. Horn takes a shot to the head. A short right from Crushman. Horn misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Horn fails to land. Crushman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crushman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Horn is keeping busy. Crushman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Horn can do to turn this around? Crushman tries to stall but Horn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#TD2# Horn works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #T3# Horn trying to control the position from guard on top but Crushman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES# Crushman pushes Horn off and scrambles back to his feet.
Crushman lunges at Horn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Horn's hand. Horn misses with a lunging right hand
and Crushman counters with a straight right hand. Horn pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Crushman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Crushman looks to land a left hand but Horn moved out of range nicely. Crushman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Crushman lands the left hand. Horn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crushman moves out of range of the strikes.#T4# Crushman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Crushman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Crushman throws a half hearted mid kick. Horn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crushman. Crushman throws a leg kick but Horn checks it. Horn lands an overhand right. Crushman misses with a low kick.
Jab from Crushman. A big right from Horn misses. Crushman attempts a counter takedown but Horn avoids it well and moves away. Crushman misses with the combination.
Horn feints the counter takedown. Crushman looks to land a right hand but Horn moved out of range. Horn might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Horn takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Crushman throws the left hand but Horn avoids the punch easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Crushman dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Klas Horn's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R3##TD2# Horn shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Crushman's guard. Horn with a flurry of punches that miss. Horn passes Crushman's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Horn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Crushman defending well though. Horn throwing shots but Crushman is blocking nicely. Horn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Crushman is looking to improve his position.
Horn is trying to control the action in half guard but Crushman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Horn throwing shots but Crushman is blocking nicely. Horn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Crushman trying to control here.
Horn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1# Horn missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Crushman is trying to get back to full guard. Klas Horn has got the better of the ground game so far. Horn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crushman keeps working. Horn throwing shots but Crushman is blocking nicely. Horn is figuring out what he wants to do next. Horn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Horn thows a huge punch but Crushman dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Horn working the head and body with strikes. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Horn is trying to control. Crushman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Horn 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. Horn looks to land a strike but Crushman avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Horn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crushman works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Horn postures up in Crushman's guard and throws a big left but Crushman blocks it. Horn throwing strikes but missing. Crushman keeping moving, preventing Horn from controlling successfully. Horn throws an elbow that misses. Crushman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Horn's guard. Nice move by Crushman!#REVR# Horn is trying to control the position but Crushman postures up. #T3# A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Horn holds on and takes a little breather. Horn is trying to keep Crushman in close.
Crushman won't allow Horn to sweep him here. Horn working a defensive guard here.
Horn tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2# Horn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crushman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Horn wants to sweep here but Crushman controlling him for the moment. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Horn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Crushman is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Crushman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Horn checks it well. Crushman throws a combination. Horn tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Crushman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Horn. Crushman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Horn moves away. Good standup being displayed there by Crushman as he connects with a hook. Daniel Crushman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A shot to the liver by Crushman. Beautiful body shot. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Crushman throws a leg kick which misses Horn's front leg but catches the back leg as Horn tries to avoid it. A big left from Horn misses. A jab lands there for Crushman.
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 Daniel Crushman. I think Crushman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27 Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Crushman! Daniel Crushman bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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