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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #9
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Norman Crowley moves to clinch but Darren Crowley breaks away #TD2#
so Darren Crowley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Norman Crowley can't keep his opponent in guard - Darren Crowley advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Darren Crowley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Norman Crowley's head.
Darren Crowley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Norman Crowley's head.
Darren Crowley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Norman Crowley's head. #SUB2#
Darren Crowley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Norman Crowley is just riding it out for now. Darren Crowley eventually gives up the hold.
Norman Crowley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darren Crowley trying to mount his opponent but Norman Crowley defends it. #T1#
Darren Crowley is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Darren Crowley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darren Crowley wants to free his trapped foot but Norman Crowley is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Darren Crowley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Norman Crowley's head.
Darren Crowley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Norman Crowley's coaches at The Fortress have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norman Crowley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Norman Crowley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Darren Crowley.
Still in half guard, Darren Crowley seems content to control.
Darren Crowley works his foot free and advances to mount.
Norman Crowley is squirming around, avoiding Darren Crowley's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Darren Crowley unloads with some shots from mount but Norman Crowley bucks and avoids them well.
Darren Crowley lands a big elbow. #SUB2#
Darren Crowley working for a submission but Norman Crowley is keeping him at bay.
Darren Crowley sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Darren Crowley is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Norman Crowley can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Darren Crowley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Norman Crowley is looking to escape.
Darren Crowley takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Darren Crowley throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T3#
Darren Crowley throwing strikes but Norman Crowley uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Darren Crowley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Darren Crowley controlling the pace.
Darren Crowley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Darren Crowley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Darren Crowley with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Darren Crowley not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Darren Crowley controlling the action here.
Darren Crowley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Darren Crowley stalling.
Darren Crowley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Darren Crowley maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Norman Crowley could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Darren Crowley has cracked it and Norman Crowley is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Darren Crowley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Darren Crowley!
Darren Crowley 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:
StrikeForce Union #8
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Crowley misses with a looping left.
Gray connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#
It looks like Darren Crowley has been cut.
Gray avoids the body shot from Crowley.
Crowley swings for the body but Gray moves out of range.
Crowley misses with a body shot
and Gray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gray lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gray avoids the body shot from Crowley.
Gray throws a head kick that misses.
Crowley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gray counters with a nice leg kick.
Gray lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crowley misses with a jab to the body
and Gray counters with a nice low kick that buckles Crowley's knee momentarily.
Gray has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gray lands with an overhand left.
Gray throws a leg kick but Crowley moved away.
A big left from Crowley misses.
Gray checks a low kick from Crowley.#T1#
Crowley gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Gray gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Crowley 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 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akoni Gray!
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