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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2020 |
#R1#
Crank misses the shot to the body.
Crank throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johns is looking to counter punch.
Johns keeps the fight on the outside.
Crank scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johns doesn't seem bothered though.
Crank bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Johns moves away from the strike by Crank.
Johns slips under a jab from Crank.
Johns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - Crank throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johns was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Crank lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johns takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Crank fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Crank 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.
Crank throws a nice head kick!
Good shot there by Crank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crank throws a poor cross that misses
and Johns connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Spank Crank has been cut.#T1#
A slow jab from Crank misses its intended target.
Johns throwing a counter right hand but Crank manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Crank gets a takedown into half guard.
Crank trying to control the action but Johns is working from the bottom.
Crank throws a strike but Johns avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Johns wants to stand up but Crank is controlling him.
Crank wants to control from the top but Johns keeps moving.
Crank won't allow Johns to get back to his feet.
Johns utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Johns is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Crank is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johns throws a hook but Crank blocks it.
Crank smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Johns has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Crank finds it's way round the side to connect with Johns's head.
Johns takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Crank looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Crank throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johns's waist but Johns gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Crank off to one side.
Don Johns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spank Crank.
Johns throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crank stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crank misses with a straight right.
Johns swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johns throws a body shot but no joy.
Johns slips under a jab.
Spank Crank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Crank finds it's target.
Johns works Crank's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Crank scores with a decent looking hook.
Johns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crank.
A counter left hand to the body from Johns misses its target.
Johns throws a big shot that misses.
Johns slips a jab from Crank.
Johns swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Crank is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johns.
Johns avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Johns wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crank is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Johns had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Crank throws a series of punches but Johns moves out of range.
Johns throwing a counter right hand but Crank manages to avoid it.
Crank throws a right hand that misses
and Johns counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A left lands for Crank.
Crank rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johns counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crank works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johns moves out of range as Crank strikes.
Johns swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Johns moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Johns ducks under a wild hook from Crank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crank throws a big shot that misses.
Johns swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Johns shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Crank throws a poor cross that misses
and Crank takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johns takes a swing at Crank's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Crank misses.
Johns was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crank stalks Johns and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Johns's face. Johns staggers backwards, shaken.
Crank jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johns bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Crank throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Johns counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Johns.
Crank prevents Johns from breaking the clinch.
Crank has a couple of punches blocked by Johns.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spank Crank dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Spank Crank's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Crank throws the left hand but Johns avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Johns misses.
Crank misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Crank rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johns counters with a nice uppercut.
Crank digs a good hook to Johns's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crank. Johns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crank throws the left hand but Johns avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Johns on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crank. Johns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johns half committed to a counter leg kick.
Crank throws a lazy uppercut
and Johns counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crank ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johns moves away.
Crank just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJohns.
Crank 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.
Crank pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Johns back to the cage. Crank follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Crank swings widly with a right hand
and Johns counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Crank has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johns looks to throw the jab but Crank is out of range. #T1#
Johns takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johns looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Crank throws a lazy uppercut
and Johns connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Crank closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Crank missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Crank stops Johns from getting back to his feet.
Johns trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Johns is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Crank scores with a couple of nice shots.
Johns wants to get back to his feet.
Crank wants to control but Johns is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Crank is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Johns is looking for a sweep. Crank is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johns is not content to let Crank control the position.#T2#
Johns wants to get back to his feet.
Crank is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Johns is trying to stand up here but Crank is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Crank throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crank throws a right and a left that Johns avoids nicely.
Johns is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crank throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johns throwing a counter right hand but Crank manages to avoid it.
Crank throws a right hand that misses
and Johns counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
That has opened up Spank Crank's cut even more.
Crank takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Johns is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T3#
Crank lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Crank misses with a left hand
and Johns counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD#
Johns drops Crank with a beautiful combination! Crank stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Johns is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Crank is rocked!
Johns scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Crank throws an off balance right hand
and Johns counters with a huge left! Crank is in big trouble! He's backing up but Johns isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Crank from any more damage. A dominating finish by Johns!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Johns!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Crank 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.
The fighters circling - Crank throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crank throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Johns on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crank throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick misses from Crank.
Crank throws out a loose jab but Johns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johns throws a looping overhand right but Crank ducks down to avoid it.
Crank throws a big shot that misses.
Crank uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johns has time to react.
Jab, jab by Crank - just one landing.
Crank misses with a hook. Johns ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Crank drives through with a takedown into Johns's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johns wants to get back to his feet but Crank is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Crank content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Johns has locked up a guillotine! Johns's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Crank is holding on here and Johns must be using up a lot of energy. Crank has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Johns gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Don Johns!
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Event:
TWGC 28 (205lbs, D2): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 06, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Spank Crank (ranked 5597 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dalibor Drahomir (ranked 1650 p4p, 0 weight class). Drahomir has chosen Outspoken as his entrance music. Dalibor Drahomir looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Spank Crank! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Dalibor Drahomir!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Drahomir gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Drahomir changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Crank fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Drahomir drives through and clinches with Crank against the cage.
Crank gets underhooks to prevent Drahomir's takedown attempt.
Crank lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Crank (2) vs (0) Drahomir
Crank stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drahomir swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Drahomir is trying to keep Crank in close.
Crank pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drahomir is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crank postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crank wants to pass the guard but Drahomir is keeping the position.
Drahomir looking to control.
Crank looking to pass the guard.
Drahomir not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crank drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Drahomir dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crank (2) vs (2) Drahomir
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crank wants to sweep but no luck.
Drahomir wants to control from the top but Crank keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crank looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drahomir is one step ahead there.
Drahomir showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Crank 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crank is looking for a triangle here but Drahomir uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Crank (2) vs (5) Drahomir
Crank is trying to control Drahomir's posture but Drahomir avoids it.
Crank is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crank is letting Drahomir control him for a moment.
Crank is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Drahomir's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Crank is trying to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Drahomir passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Crank (2) vs (8) Drahomir
Drahomir sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crank is trying desperately to improve position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Crank bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crank (4) vs (8) Drahomir
Crank is looking to pass into half guard but Drahomir pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Drahomir is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crank (4) vs (10) Drahomir
Crank wants to sweep here but Drahomir controlling him for the moment.
Drahomir wants to control from the top but Crank keeps moving.
Crank 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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Drahomir wants to pass the guard but Crank is keeping the position.
Crank not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Drahomir passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Crank (4) vs (13) Drahomir
Crank is trying to improve his position.
Crank might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Drahomir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crank keeps working.
The referee asks Drahomir politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Drahomir prefers to stall for the moment though.
Drahomir trying to control the action but Crank is working from the bottom.
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.
Crank tries to bench press Drahomir off him but Drahomir keeps the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Drahomir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crank keeps working.
Crank tries to buck Drahomir off but Drahomir is having none of it.
Drahomir working away.
Crank is trying to get back to half guard.
Drahomir taking a break here but Crank is having none of it and regains half guard.
Drahomir prevents Crank from improving his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Crank moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Crank looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Drahomir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crank looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drahomir is one step ahead there.
Crank bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Drahomir's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crank (6) vs (13) Drahomir
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Crank controls from within his opponent's guard.
Crank postures up.
Crank wants to control from the top but Drahomir keeps moving.
Crank pushes down on Drahomir's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Crank is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Crank passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Crank (9) vs (13) Drahomir
Crank thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Crank passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Drahomir! Score +2 for reaching mount: Crank (11) vs (13) Drahomir
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Crank prevents Drahomir from getting the reversal.
Crank has control of Drahomir's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Drahomir regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Crank manages to capitalize on a mistake by Drahomir to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Crank (14) vs (13) Drahomir
Crank tightening his grip on Drahomir, looking for the choke.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Crank doesn't have the hooks in and Drahomir manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crank (14) vs (15) Drahomir
Crank is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Crank 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crank has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Drahomir has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Crank (14) vs (18) Drahomir
And that's the end of the fight!
Drahomir wins on points by 18 to 14.
A very excited looking Dalibor Drahomir 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:
TWGC 28 (205lbs, D2): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 05, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Akhmedov Nurmagedov (ranked 3481 p4p, 368 weight class) and Spank Crank (ranked 5572 p4p, 0 weight class). Nurmagedov comes to the cage accompanied by Marzenia. Spank Crank is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Akhmedov Nurmagedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Spank Crank!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nurmagedov tries to clinch but Crank moves away
so Crank counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nurmagedov (0) vs (2) Crank
Nurmagedov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Crank is now in half guard.
Nurmagedov is looking to improve his position.
Crank is trying to control. Nurmagedov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Crank wants to pass to mount but Nurmagedov is defending the position.
Nurmagedov trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagedov is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagedov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nurmagedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crank is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crank stands and throws Nurmagedov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nurmagedov (0) vs (5) Crank
Nurmagedov is trying to get back to half guard.
Crank trying to control the position but Nurmagedov is working away.
Nurmagedov tries to bench press Crank off him but Crank keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagedov wants to control but Crank postures up.
Nurmagedov prevents Crank from improving position.
Nurmagedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nurmagedov trying his best to control but Crank has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Nurmagedov (0) vs (7) Crank
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crank with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Nurmagedov tries to lock up and control but Crank gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nurmagedov can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crank moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Nurmagedov (0) vs (10) Crank
Nurmagedov is in bad spot here.
Nurmagedov is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Crank gets his way!
Crank is persistently looking for the submission but Nurmagedov is defending it well.
Crank keeps control of the position as Nurmagedov tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crank doesn't have the hooks in and Nurmagedov manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurmagedov (2) vs (10) Crank
Nurmagedov advances to half guard.
Crank is not content to let Nurmagedov control the position.
Nurmagedov trying to mount his opponent but Crank defends it.
Nurmagedov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Nurmagedov (5) vs (10) Crank
Nurmagedov fails to take his opponent's back.
Nurmagedov controlling from mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Crank sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Nurmagedov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Nurmagedov looking to sit in guard and control but Crank gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurmagedov (5) vs (12) Crank
Crank 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.
Crank slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Nurmagedov (5) vs (15) Crank
Nurmagedov is not content to let Crank control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Crank gets to mount! Nurmagedov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Nurmagedov (5) vs (17) Crank
Nurmagedov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Crank controlling his opponent.
Nurmagedov tries to hold on but Crank postures up.
Nurmagedov can't escape the position.
Crank looking to control but Nurmagedov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Crank fails to take his opponent's back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagedov is squirming around, avoiding Crank's attempts to control the action.
Nurmagedov tries to hold on but Crank pushes him away.
Nurmagedov is trying to reverse the position but instead Crank has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Nurmagedov (5) vs (20) Crank
Nurmagedov is really stuck here.
Nurmagedov trying to control the position but Crank manages to sink in the hooks.
Crank is looking for the choke from the back position but Nurmagedov is controlling his hands well.
Nurmagedov can't escape the position.
Well, with Crank on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Nurmagedov is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Nurmagedov is working hard here to advance position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagedov just trying to survive but Crank is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Nurmagedov wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Crank's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Nurmagedov is trying to break free.
Nurmagedov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Crank.
Nurmagedov is in bad spot here.
Nurmagedov wants to control his opponent's hands but Crank gets his hands free.
Nurmagedov is really stuck here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Will Crank go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Nurmagedov trying to control the position but Crank manages to sink in the hooks.
Crank patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Nurmagedov is really stuck here.
Nurmagedov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Crank has control of Nurmagedov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Nurmagedov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Nurmagedov stops Crank from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagedov is squirming around, avoiding Crank's attempts to control the action.
Crank wants to take Nurmagedov's back but he can't do it this time.
Crank trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nurmagedov looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Nurmagedov (5) vs (23) Crank
Nurmagedov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Crank's guard. Nice work there by Nurmagedov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurmagedov (7) vs (23) Crank
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Crank 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.
Nurmagedov wants to control from the top but Crank keeps moving.
Crank had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nurmagedov defends it easily.
Crank keeping full guard, as Nurmagedov tries to pass.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Crank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crank trying to keep a closed guard but Nurmagedov is proving a slippery customer.
Nurmagedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crank swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurmagedov pushing down on Crank's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nurmagedov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Crank is just riding it out for now. Nurmagedov eventually gives up the hold.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Crank works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nurmagedov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Crank manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurmagedov (7) vs (25) Crank
Nurmagedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Nurmagedov, not yet.
Crank trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crank stopping the sweep attempt from Nurmagedov.
Nurmagedov is adopting a defensive guard.
Nurmagedov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Crank has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nurmagedov (7) vs (28) Crank
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Crank gets to mount! Nurmagedov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Nurmagedov (7) vs (30) Crank
Crank trying to control but Nurmagedov is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagedov regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crank wins on points by 30 to 7.
A relieved looking Spank Crank 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:
TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D2): Finals - Round 3
Date: Oct 28, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Spank Crank (ranked 3908 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam McCullen (ranked 196 p4p, 28 weight class). McCullen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Foggy Dew. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Spank Crank! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Sam McCullen!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Crank closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McCullen quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Crank (2) vs (0) McCullen
Crank is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McCullen! Score +3 for passing guard: Crank (5) vs (0) McCullen
Crank pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCullen wants to control but Crank is having none of it.
Crank wants to take his opponent's back but McCullen doesn't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crank goes for an armbar but McCullen turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from McCullen. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crank (5) vs (2) McCullen
Crank is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCullen looking to pass the guard.
McCullen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Crank had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCullen defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCullen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Crank wants to sweep here but McCullen controlling him for the moment.
McCullen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crank has his hands on McCullen's head, controlling the position.
Crank looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crank is working hard here to advance position.
McCullen pushing down on Crank's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Crank is pressing down on McCullen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCullen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McCullen trying to control but Crank is working from the bottom.
McCullen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Crank looking for a sweep. Not yet Crank, not yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McCullen is stalling in the full guard.
Crank might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McCullen preventing the sweep.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McCullen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crank is keeping the position for now.
McCullen wants to control from the top but Crank keeps moving.
McCullen slips nicely into half guard.
Crank wants to improve his position but McCullen is controlling well.
McCullen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Crank wants to improve his position but McCullen is controlling well.
Crank manages to get to full guard.
McCullen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Crank wants to improve his position but instead McCullen has moved into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Still in half guard, McCullen seems content to control.
It looks like McCullen might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
McCullen is continuing to stall.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McCullen prevents Crank from improving his position.
McCullen stalling.
Crank is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute McCullen jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Crank (5) vs (5) McCullen
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McCullen has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Crank! Score +2 for reaching mount: Crank (5) vs (7) McCullen
Crank working to try and regain half guard.
McCullen manages to capitalize on a mistake by Crank to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Crank (5) vs (10) McCullen
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McCullen keeps control of the position easily here as Crank tries to buck him off.
Crank prevents McCullen from getting a body triangle.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Crank is in bad spot here.
Crank is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by McCullen.
McCullen has the hooks in. Crank is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
McCullen keeps control of the position easily here as Crank tries to buck him off.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McCullen tries to keep control of the position but Crank is staying busy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McCullen trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Crank doesn't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCullen has the hooks in. Crank is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCullen really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Crank.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCullen wins on points by 10 to 5.
Sam McCullen is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Sam McCullen 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:
TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Oct 27, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Robin Olsen (ranked 1768 p4p, 237 weight class) and Spank Crank (ranked 3883 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Spank Crank was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Robin Olsen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Spank Crank!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Crank dives in and scores a takedown into Olsen's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Olsen (0) vs (2) Crank
Olsen looking for subs off his back but Crank has passed one foot through into half guard.
Olsen 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.
Crank looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olsen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crank prevents Olsen from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen looking for submissions off his back.
Crank is trying to control the action in half guard but Olsen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olsen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Olsen keeping moving, preventing Crank from controlling successfully.
Crank slips nicely into half guard.
Olsen gets full guard.
Crank controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Crank must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Olsen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crank gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Olsen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Crank has picked Olsen up and slammed him! Olsen can't keep hold of the triangle and Crank manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Olsen (0) vs (5) Crank
Olsen is looking for a sweep.
Olsen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Olsen (2) vs (5) Crank
Crank makes his way to full guard, as Olsen worked for a kimura.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Olsen passes Crank's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Olsen seems to be working for a kimura but Crank defends the submission attempt.
Olsen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Crank defends it well.
Crank slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Olsen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Crank is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Crank has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Olsen (2) vs (7) Crank
Olsen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crank doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crank manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Olsen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Olsen has an active guard here but Crank has managed to pass into half guard.
Crank passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Olsen (2) vs (10) Crank
Crank working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Olsen is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olsen sneaks back into half guard.
Olsen tries to get to full guard but Crank has control of the leg.
Olsen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Olsen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crank seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Olsen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Crank is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Olsen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crank.
Olsen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Olsen actively working from the bottom here.
Olsen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Crank avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Olsen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crank defends well.
Olsen working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Crank has passed into half guard!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Crank seems to be looking for submissions.
Crank wants to lay and pray for a moment but Olsen keeps working.
Olsen is trying to get back to full guard.
Olsen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Olsen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Crank puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Olsen is looking to get back to full guard here but Crank has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Olsen (2) vs (13) Crank
Crank wants to control but Olsen is keeping him busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Olsen tries to buck Crank off but Crank is having none of it.
Crank wants to control but Olsen is keeping him busy.
Olsen is trying to improve his position.
Crank tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Olsen tries to improve position but can't.
Olsen regains half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Crank moves into full mount! Olsen won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Olsen (2) vs (16) Crank
Crank trying to control but Olsen is having none of it.
Olsen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Olsen looking for submissions off his back.
Crank passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Olsen! Score +3 for passing guard: Olsen (2) vs (19) Crank
Crank looking for a guillotine from mount but Olsen is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Crank wants to take Olsen's back here but Olsen is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Olsen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Crank looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Olsen working to try and regain half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Crank wants to control the pace but Olsen is squirming around nicely.
Crank wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Olsen is looking to get to half guard.
Olsen defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Crank.
Olsen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Crank trying to control but Olsen is having none of it.
Olsen looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Olsen (2) vs (22) Crank
Olsen is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Crank working for a choke but Olsen reverses nicely into Crank 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Olsen (4) vs (22) Crank
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Olsen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Crank manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Olsen has Crank in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Olsen (4) vs (24) Crank
Olsen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Crank passes into half guard.
Olsen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Crank pushing down on Olsen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Crank prevents Olsen from improving his position.
Olsen looking for submissions off his back.
Olsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Olsen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crank pulls his head out easily.
Crank works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Olsen (4) vs (27) Crank
Olsen is squirming around, avoiding Crank's attempts to control the action.
Olsen tries to reverse the position but Crank maintains control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Crank tries to control but Olsen wriggling away.
Olsen is trying desperately to improve position.
Crank is looking to work his way around to Olsen's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Crank manages to capitalize on a mistake by Olsen to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Olsen (4) vs (30) Crank
Crank is hanging on to Olsen's back as he tries to escape.
Olsen looking very determined here, making life difficult for Crank.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Olsen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Crank trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Crank wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crank wins on points by 30 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Spank Crank thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kamden Jackson (ranked 2162 p4p, 273 weight class) and Spank Crank (ranked 3851 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Creed II- Eye of the Tiger. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Kamden Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Spank Crank!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Crank looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jackson! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jackson (0) vs (4) Crank
Jackson tries to improve position but can't.
Crank tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Crank wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Jackson is looking to regain half guard here but Crank keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson controls the position for a moment.
Jackson looks to move to half guard but instead Crank has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jackson (0) vs (6) Crank
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crank trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson 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.
Crank is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Crank prevents Jackson from getting the reversal.
Crank trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crank wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Jackson is working to get back to half guard.
Jackson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Crank wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
Jackson is trying is best to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Crank has control of the leg.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard but Crank has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (0) vs (9) Crank
Jackson wants to control but Crank is having none of it.
Jackson has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Jackson (0) vs (12) Crank
Crank wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Jackson just trying to survive but Crank is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson breaks Crank's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (2) vs (12) Crank
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Crank looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Jackson slips nicely into half guard.
Crank is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson seems to be looking for submissions.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking for a kimura here.
Crank wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Crank gets full guard.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Crank.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Crank keeps moving.
Jackson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Crank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Jackson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Crank manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jackson has Crank in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (2) vs (14) Crank
Crank pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Crank controlling him for the moment.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Crank has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (2) vs (17) Crank
Crank working away.
Crank tries to move to mount but Jackson blocks the move with his legs.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jackson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Crank's best efforts.
Crank is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Jackson reverses the position - he's now on top in Crank's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (4) vs (17) Crank
Jackson wants to control from the top but Crank keeps moving.
Crank wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson trying to control but Crank is working from the bottom.
Jackson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Crank dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (4) vs (19) Crank
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Crank tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Crank slips nicely into half guard.
Jackson controlling the position for now.
Jackson is in trouble now - Crank has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (4) vs (22) Crank
Jackson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson regains half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Crank wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Jackson tries to roll over but Crank keeps him under control.
Crank trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away.
Crank is pressing down on Jackson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jackson is holding on for now.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Crank's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Crank's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jackson (8) vs (22) Crank
Jackson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Crank has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Jackson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Jackson controlling well, preventing Crank from escaping the position.
Crank keeps trying to improve his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Crank defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Jackson is looking for the choke from the back position but Crank is controlling his hands well.
Jackson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Crank is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Jackson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Jackson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Crank trying to control the position but Jackson manages to sink in the hooks.
Jackson looking for the choke but no joy.
Jackson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Crank turns into Jackson and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (8) vs (24) Crank
Crank tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Crank won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Crank wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Crank passes into half guard.
Crank looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Crank is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson wants to sweep but Crank has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (8) vs (27) Crank
Crank wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crank wins on points by 27 to 8.
A relieved looking Spank Crank thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Kamden Jackson spoke after the fight, saying 'The loss is tough, but I will come back stronger!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 18, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Spank Crank (ranked 3725 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuma Kuwabara (ranked 747 p4p, 105 weight class). Kuwabara comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kazuma Kuwabara Theme kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Spank Crank! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Kazuma Kuwabara!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kuwabara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crank swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crank closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kuwabara wants a takedown.
Kuwabara tightens his grip and picks Crank up, before dumping him to the ground. Crank manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Crank (0) vs (2) Kuwabara
Kuwabara drops back, looking for a kneebar! Crank looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Crank looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Crank! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Crank (4) vs (2) Kuwabara
Crank moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Crank (6) vs (2) Kuwabara
Kuwabara tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crank looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kuwabara is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuwabara sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kuwabara wants to get back to full guard.
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.
Crank is looking to take a break and control but Kuwabara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuwabara has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Crank escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Crank! Score +3 for passing guard: Crank (9) vs (2) Kuwabara
Kuwabara is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kuwabara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crank moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Kuwabara. Score +3 for passing guard: Crank (12) vs (2) Kuwabara
Kuwabara is looking for a sweep.
Crank has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kuwabara! Score +2 for reaching mount: Crank (14) vs (2) Kuwabara
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crank tries to control but Kuwabara wriggling away.
Kuwabara bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crank (14) vs (4) Kuwabara
Kuwabara drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Crank dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crank (16) vs (4) Kuwabara
Kuwabara isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Crank stacks Kuwabara on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Crank! Score +3 for passing guard: Crank (19) vs (4) Kuwabara
Crank gets to mount! Kuwabara was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Crank (21) vs (4) Kuwabara
Kuwabara is trying to escape the mount.
Crank manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kuwabara to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Crank (24) vs (4) Kuwabara
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crank keeps control of the position as Kuwabara tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Kuwabara tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kuwabara is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kuwabara is trying to reverse the position but instead Crank has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Crank (27) vs (4) Kuwabara
Crank is hanging on to Kuwabara's back as he tries to escape.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Crank working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
You can see the frustration on Kuwabara's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kuwabara keeps trying to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Kuwabara right now.
Kuwabara 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.
Kuwabara tries to escape but Crank has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Crank working for a choke but Kuwabara is defending well.
Crank has managed to slip his arm under Kuwabara's chin. This could be all over... yep, Kuwabara is tapping out! Submission win for Crank.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Spank Crank!
Spank Crank seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Kazuma Kuwabara was interviewed post fight and said 'We all have to die when our time comes, but if we do our duty we don't got regrets'. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Spank Crank (ranked 3712 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksi Karelin (ranked 5609 p4p, 0 weight class). Spank Crank has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Spank Crank! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Aleksi Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Karelin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crank as he avoids it easily.
Karelin with a poor takedown
and Crank moves into the clinch.
Crank gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Crank (2) vs (0) Karelin
Karelin has a hand on Crank's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Crank takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Crank (5) vs (0) Karelin
Karelin has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Crank (8) vs (0) Karelin
Karelin is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Crank gets his way!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin tries to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin prevents Crank from getting a body triangle.
Crank working for the choke.
Karelin is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Crank off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Crank is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Crank 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, Karelin has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crank trying to control momentarily.
Karelin trying to control the position but Crank manages to sink in the hooks.
Crank tries to get the hooks in deep but Karelin pushed the leg off.
Crank is not going to allow Karelin to sit and survive in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Will Crank go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Crank patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Crank is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Karelin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Karelin for a finish.
Karelin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Crank's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Karelin trying to control the action but Crank just sinks the hooks in.
Crank is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Crank controlling the position well here. Karelin rolled but Crank kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Crank trying to control.
Karelin preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Crank.
Karelin rolls, trying to escape but Crank keeps control of the position.
Crank has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Crank trying to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Karelin defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Crank's arms.
Karelin is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Crank gets his way!
Karelin is in bad spot here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Crank working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Crank tightening his grip on Karelin, looking for the choke.
Crank looking to break Karelin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Karelin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Crank will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Karelin defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Crank avoiding Karelin 's attempts to control his hands.
Will Crank go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Crank is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Karelin is defending well though. Crank let's go of the attempt for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Karelin tries to escape the position.
Crank looking for the choke from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Crank looking for the choke from the back.
Crank is looking for the choke from the back position but Karelin is controlling his hands well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Will Crank go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Crank is looking for the choke from the back position but Karelin is controlling his hands well.
A lull in the action here.
Crank is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Karelin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Karelin for a finish.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Karelin staying busy and making it hard for Crank to control.
Karelin tries to escape the position.
Karelin fending off the submission attempt from Crank.
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.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Crank's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Karelin fending off the submission attempt from Crank.
Karelin is in bad spot here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Karelin trying to control the position but Crank manages to sink in the hooks.
Crank struggling to keep hold of the position.
Crank has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Karelin is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Crank gets his way!
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Crank is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Karelin is defending well though. Crank let's go of the attempt for now.
Karelin trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crank takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Our winner, Spank Crank, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Joseph takes one to the chin there.
Nice jab there from Crank.
Joseph doesn't manage to clinch there - Crank circles away.
Crank dips to his left and cracks Joseph with an uppercut!
Joseph drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Joseph takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#ROC#
Joseph is rocked!
Joseph walks straight into a right hand from Crank - that's dropped him! Crank jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Joseph from any more punishment! Joseph complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Spank Crank!
An out of breath Spank Crank 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:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Spank Crank (ranked 3207 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshi Takano (ranked 2613 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Spank Crank! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Yoshi Takano!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Crank dives in for a single leg takedown but Takano sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Crank manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Takano on his heels. He'll look to pass Takano's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Crank (2) vs (0) Takano
Crank wants to pass the guard but Takano is keeping the position.
Crank stopping the sweep attempt from Takano.
Takano keeping full guard, as Crank tries to pass.
Crank is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crank drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Takano manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Crank has Takano in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crank (2) vs (2) Takano
Crank wants to sweep here but Takano controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crank is keeping the position for now.
Crank looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takano is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crank looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Takano puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Crank trying to control here.
Crank has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Crank regains full guard. Nicely done.
Takano preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crank wants to control the position but Takano says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takano tries to pass to full mount but Crank defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Crank manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Takano pushing down on Crank's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Takano prevents Crank from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Takano in particular looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takano prevents Crank from improving his position.
Takano is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Takano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Crank tries to get to full guard but Takano has control of the leg.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Crank wants to get back to full guard but Takano has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Crank (2) vs (5) Takano
Crank is squirming around, avoiding Takano's attempts to control the action.
Crank gets back to half guard.
Crank is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Takano jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Crank (2) vs (8) Takano
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Crank is looking for a sweep.
Takano is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Crank tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Takano wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Takano is looking to take a break and control but Crank is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crank is trying to get back to half guard.
Crank is letting Takano control him for a moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Crank is looking to reverse the position.
Crank is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Crank tries to get to full guard but Takano has control of the leg.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Takano is taking a breather. Crank says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Takano wants to free his trapped foot but Crank is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Takano wants to take a breather but Crank is having none of it.
Crank wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Takano seems content to control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Takano is looking to advance position but Crank won't allow it.
Crank works his way to full guard. Good work.
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.
Takano trying to control the position from guard on top but Crank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crank looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Crank keeping full guard, as Takano tries to pass.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crank is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crank (4) vs (8) Takano
Crank might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Crank trying to control but Takano is working from the bottom.
Takano keeping full guard, as Crank tries to pass.
Crank preventing the sweep.
Crank trying to control but Takano is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Crank tries to free his leg and advance position but Takano is retaining full guard.
Crank advances to half guard.
Crank wants to free his trapped foot but Takano is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Crank is looking for a kimura here.
Crank is working for a submission of some sort.
Crank trying to advance position but Takano counters by regaining guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Crank tries to free his leg and advance position but Takano is retaining full guard.
Crank looking to sit in guard and control but Takano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crank (4) vs (10) Takano
Takano advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Crank (4) vs (13) Takano
Crank is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Takano off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Crank (8) vs (13) Takano
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Crank is looking for the choke from the back position but Takano is controlling his hands well.
Takano is really stuck here.
Crank is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Takano knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Takano for a finish.
Crank controlling well, preventing Takano from escaping the position.
Crank is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Crank is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Takano is defending well though. Crank let's go of the attempt for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crank looking for the choke but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takano wins on points by 13 to 8.
An out of breath Yoshi Takano 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Crank dives in and scores a takedown into Vinegar's guard.
Crank postures up in Vinegar's guard and throws a big left but Vinegar blocks it.
Crank trying to control the position from guard on top but Vinegar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crank throws a big elbow that misses.
Vinegar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crank loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Crank with a flurry of punches that miss.
Crank throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vinegar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vinegar keeping moving, preventing Crank from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crank trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crank throwing strikes but missing.
Crank throwing strikes from guard but Vinegar blocks nicely. #T1#
Vinegar has Crank pulled in close to control his posture.
Crank wants to control from the top but Vinegar keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Crank lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vinegar is pulling down on Crank's head to control his posture.
Crank passes Vinegar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Crank passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Vinegar!
Crank with the ground and pound from mount. #T2#
Crank has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Vinegar's face.
Vinegar manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ground and pound from Crank.
Ground and pound from Crank.
Crank wants to pass to mount but Vinegar is defending the position.
Crank wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vinegar keeps working.
Vinegar wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vinegar wants to control but Crank is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vinegar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Crank.
Crank missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Crank throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vinegar is looking to improve his position.
Crank working the head and body with strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Vic Vinegar has been cut.
Vinegar taking some punishment here, with Crank in his half guard.
Vinegar is looking to improve his position.
Crank takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#CUT2#
Vic Vinegar's cut is getting worse.
Vinegar wants to get back to full guard.
Vinegar pushes Crank off looking to stand but Crank dives back in and keeps control.
Crank lands strikes from half guard.#ROC2#
Vinegar is rocked!#CUT2#
Vic Vinegar's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Vic Vinegar's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Spank Crank!
A relieved looking Spank Crank 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:
ADWGC Tokyo 3
Date: Mar 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Freddy Lee (ranked 12593 p4p, 671 weight class) and Spank Crank (ranked 3070 p4p, 397 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Freddy Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Spank Crank!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Crank instigates a clinch.
Crank is trying to trip Lee. He has hold of a leg but Lee is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Crank persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (0) vs (2) Crank
Lee trying to keep a closed guard but Crank is proving a slippery customer.
Crank trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crank wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lee holds on and takes a little breather.
We've been hearing good reports from Lee'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crank stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crank looking to pass the guard.
Crank must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lee wants to control but Crank passes easily into half guard.
Crank is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.
Lee tries to roll over but Crank keeps him under control.
Crank is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to improve his position but Crank is controlling well.
Crank tries to pass to full mount but Lee defends it.
Lee preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lee tries to roll over but Crank keeps him under control.
Crank tries to pass to full mount but Lee defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Crank's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Crank's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lee (4) vs (2) Crank
Lee looking for the RNC.
Crank is really stuck here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crank is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Crank fending off the submission attempt from Lee.
Lee biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee has the hooks in. Crank is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A lull in the action here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Crank tries to escape but Lee has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lee biding his time, controlling Crank.
Crank rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lee is just content to waste time from the top position. Crank takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Crank working a defensive guard here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to control from the top but Crank keeps moving.
Crank wants to hit a switch here but Lee passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Crank there! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (7) vs (2) Crank
Lee controlling from the full mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lee looking to control but Crank is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lee swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Crank is now in Lee's guard. A big mistake from Lee there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (7) vs (4) Crank
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (9) vs (4) Crank
Crank trying to control here.
Lee passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Crank! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (12) vs (4) Crank
Crank sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Crank is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee wants to pass to mount but Crank is defending the position.
Lee is looking for a kimura but Crank is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lee to get the leverage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Crank is trying to control but Lee manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (15) vs (4) Crank
Lee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Crank is looking to escape.
Lee controlling the position easily from mount.
Lee wants to control the pace but Crank is squirming around nicely.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lee is really struggling to control Crank but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lee is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Crank to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Crank shrugs it off.
Lee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lee moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Lee (18) vs (4) Crank
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Crank is in bad spot here.
Lee is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Crank is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Freddy Lee! |
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Event:
ADWGC Rio
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dansen Chayambuka (ranked 4628 p4p, 525 weight class) and Spank Crank (ranked 2854 p4p, 378 weight class). Chayambuka kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Spider Man. Spank Crank acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Dansen Chayambuka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Spank Crank!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Crank drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chayambuka (0) vs (4) Crank
Chayambuka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chayambuka wants to control but Crank postures up.
Crank thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chayambuka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Crank tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chayambuka can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chayambuka regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crank passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chayambuka (0) vs (7) Crank
Chayambuka tries to reverse the position but Crank maintains control.
Crank looking to control but Chayambuka is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chayambuka really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Crank can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chayambuka is looking to escape.
Chayambuka is just holding on here. Crank manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Chayambuka (0) vs (10) Crank
Chayambuka is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Crank gets his way!
Chayambuka tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chayambuka is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Crank gets his way!
Chayambuka tries to roll but Crank sticks to his back.
Chayambuka trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Chayambuka tries to escape but Crank has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Crank controlling the position well here. Chayambuka rolled but Crank kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Crank working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Chayambuka fending off the submission attempt from Crank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chayambuka breaks Crank's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chayambuka (2) vs (10) Crank
Crank keeping moving, preventing Chayambuka from controlling successfully.
Chayambuka looking to sit in guard and control but Crank gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chayambuka (2) vs (12) Crank
Crank controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crank won't allow Chayambuka to sweep him here.
Crank is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Crank forces his way into half guard.
Chayambuka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crank passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Chayambuka! Score +3 for passing guard: Chayambuka (2) vs (15) Crank
Chayambuka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chayambuka wants to hold on but Crank pushes him away.
Chayambuka has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Chayambuka (2) vs (18) Crank
Crank controlling well, preventing Chayambuka from escaping the position.
Chayambuka wants to control his opponent's hands but Crank gets his hands free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chayambuka is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Crank has locked on a rear naked choke here! Chayambuka is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Spank Crank!
A very excited looking Spank Crank 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.
Dansen Chayambuka spoke after the fight, saying 'I will be the Master of the Ground Game one day. Just watch me.'. |
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Event:
PFC 73 Andreev vs Karimov
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Van Buren throws a head kick but Crank moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Crank.
Van Buren on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Crank misses with a body shot.
Crank moves out of range as Van Buren strikes.
Crank punishes Van Buren's body with a nice straight punch.
Van Buren misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joost Van Buren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Buren slips a jab from Crank.
A cross from Van Buren lands.
Van Buren digs a good body shot into Crank's ribs.
Van Buren just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Van Buren, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Buren misses with an uppercut.
Van Buren jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crank misses with a looping right.
Crank clobbers Van Buren with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Crank uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Buren.
Crank connects with the punch.
Crank jabs at Van Buren's body.
Van Buren throws a poor cross that misses
and Crank counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Van Buren connects with a crisp jab.
A big right from Van Buren misses.
Crank steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Buren.
Crank moves out of range of the strikes.
Crank slips a jab from Van Buren.
Van Buren throws a looping overhand right but Crank ducks down to avoid it.
Joost Van Buren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Buren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crank throws out the jab.
Crank misses with a body shot.
Crank connects with an inside leg kick.
Van Buren is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Van Buren misses with a looping right.
Crank on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Crank missing with a left hand there. Van Buren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crank just misses with a punch to the body.
Crank takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Van Buren throws out a loose jab but Crank uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Crank misses the target.
Crank fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Van Buren.
Van Buren misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Crank. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Van Buren lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Crank takes a swing at Van Buren's ribcage but misses.
Crank ducks under a wild hook from Van Buren.
Van Buren moves into range and connects with a jab.
Van Buren throws a shot to the body.
Crank throws a hook but Van Buren blocks it.
Crank throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Crank throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Buren wants to slow Crank down by chopping away at his legs.
Van Buren lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Van Buren lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#
It looks like Spank Crank has been cut.
A head kick misses from Van Buren.
Van Buren slips a straight right by Crank.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Buren misses the target.
Crank is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Crank, right into the meat.
Van Buren throws a lazy uppercut
and Crank counters with a stiff right hand.
Crank throws a shot from downtown. Van Buren moves away and avoids it.
Crank looks to throw the jab but Van Buren is out of range.
Crank jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Van Buren wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Van Buren lands with an uppercut that bounces Crank off the cage and back into range.
Van Buren avoids a kick to the body.
Crank missing with a left hand there. Van Buren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Buren looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Crank ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Buren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crank with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Van Buren stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Crank throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Buren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Buren lands with a good body shot.
Van Buren drops his hands momentarily and Crank takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Crank pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Van Buren blocks the body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Van Buren misses its target.
Van Buren scoring well with a low kick there.
Van Buren throws a looping overhand right but Crank ducks down to avoid it.
Crank looks to throw the jab but Van Buren is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Buren throws a combination that misses
and Crank counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Crank misses.
Good shot there by Van Buren.#T4#
Crank uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Buren.
Crank fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Buren manages to avoid it.
Crank misses with an uppercut. Van Buren saw that one coming.
Crank bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Buren misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Buren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Buren throws a lazy uppercut
and Crank counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crank looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Buren is just out of range.
Crank swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Buren lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Van Buren swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Crank.
Crank avoids the head kick by Van Buren.
Crank scores with a decent looking hook.
Van Buren misses with an uppercut.
Van Buren scores with a sloppy right hand. Crank should have avoided that one.
Van Buren is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good standup being displayed there by Crank as he connects with a hook.
Crank ducks under a wild hook from Van Buren.
Van Buren lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crank at a distance.
Van Buren throws a shot from downtown. Crank moves away and avoids it.
Van Buren blocks a jab.
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 Joost Van Buren will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Spank Crank's cut.
That's time! Van Buren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Van Buren uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Crank has time to react.
Crank jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crank blocks a jab.
Crank swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Van Buren smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Crank slips a straight right by Van Buren.
Crank takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Crank ducks under a wild hook from Van Buren.
Crank throws out a loose jab but Van Buren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Buren misses with a hook. Crank ducked under it nicely.
Van Buren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crank bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Van Buren misses with an uppercut.
Crank looks to land a left hand but Van Buren moved out of range nicely.
Van Buren throws a hook but Crank avoids it easily.
Van Buren connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#
That has opened up Spank Crank's cut even more.
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!
Crank misses with a straight right.
Van Buren connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Crank's hands.#ROC#
Crank is rocked!
A head kick by Van Buren - that's a beauty! Crank is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Van Buren can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Joost Van Buren!
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Event:
PFC 66 Van Gaal vs Lee
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Drahomir cracks Crank with an open hand slap.
Drahomir is looking to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Crank tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drahomir throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Crank swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Crank is predictable there #CL2#
and Drahomir counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Drahomir.
Drahomir misses with some punches.
Drahomir blocks a body shot from Crank.
Crank working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crank makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Crank misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drahomir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drahomir misses with the head strike.
Drahomir lands a body shot.
Crank lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drahomir backwards.
Drahomir slowing the pace effectively.
Drahomir prevents a body shot from Crank.
Drahomir lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drahomir working aggressively here.
A short left from Drahomir.
Drahomir is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Crank is keeping busy.
Drahomir can't find room to land a body shot as Crank controls the action.
Crank misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drahomir.
Drahomir throws a punch but it's blocked by Crank.
Crank tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Drahomir.
Crank tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drahomir throws a punch but it's blocked by Crank.
Drahomir working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crank managing to block the knees to the body from Drahomir.
Crank can't find room to land a body shot as Drahomir controls the action.
Crank pushes Drahomir back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Drahomir.
#BC#
Crank escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Drahomir defending well as Crank loads up on a big left hand.
Drahomir with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Crank to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Dalibor Drahomir has been cut.
Drahomir misses the shot to the body.
Drahomir looks to score with a jab to the body but Crank is just out of range.
Drahomir is looking to slow Crank down with leg kicks.
Drahomir swings away with a body shot that misses
and Crank counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dalibor Drahomir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drahomir slips a jab from Crank.#T2#
Drahomir cracks Crank with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Drahomir throws a body shot but no joy.
Crank throws a hook to the side of Drahomir's head but Drahomir sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crank throws a good cross that connects.
Crank takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Spank Crank has been cut.
Crank misses with a lunging right hand
and Drahomir counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crank connects with a single shot there.
Drahomir throws a half hearted mid kick.
Crank was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Crank misses with a looping left.
Decent striking displayed by Drahomir there.
Crank looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Drahomir is fending him off so far but Crank persists. Nope, Drahomir circles away and we're back to standing.
Drahomir uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crank.
Drahomir tries to counter by closing the distance.
Crank takes a swing at Drahomir's ribcage but misses.
Drahomir stuns Crank with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Drahomir does it's job there.#T3#
Crank misses the body punch
and Drahomir counters with a right hand to the body.
Crank lands with a nice body kick.
Crank looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Drahomir keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crank.
Drahomir throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And Crank counters with a quick kick to the body but Drahomir blocks it.
Crank loads up on a big right hand but Drahomir slips the punch.
A slow jab from Drahomir misses its intended target.
Crank half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Drahomir wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Crank moves out of range of the strikes.
Crank throws the left hand but Drahomir avoids the punch easily.
Drahomir throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Crank on the side of the head.
Crank takes one to the side of the head.
Drahomir looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Drahomir avoids the body shot from Crank.
Drahomir throws out a counter right but Crank avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Drahomir finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Drahomir listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drahomir tries a head kick but it misses.
Drahomir moves out of range of the body kick from Crank.
Crank throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drahomir throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Drahomir finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Drahomir scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crank doesn't seem bothered though.
Crank slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Crank has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Drahomir finds it's way round the side to connect with Crank's head.
Crank drops his hands momentarily and Drahomir takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crank throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crank is looking to slow Drahomir down with leg kicks.
Crank misses with an uppercut
and Drahomir counters with an outside leg kick.
Crank misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dalibor Drahomir dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Drahomir moves into range and clinches up with Crank.#BC#
Crank breaks from the clinch.
Crank misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Drahomir misses with a body kick.
Drahomir connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Crank momentarily.
Crank missing with a left hand there. Drahomir was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Drahomir responds with a good body kick, but Crank manages to step out the way in time.
Crank avoids a punch combination nicely.
Drahomir throws a nice inside leg kick.
Drahomir avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crank has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Drahomir.
Drahomir with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Crank swings away with a body shot that misses
and Drahomir counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spank Crank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crank takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crank scores with a leg kick.
Crank looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Drahomir is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T1#
Drahomir jabs at Crank's body.
Drahomir feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cranks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Crank avoids a kick to the body.
Drahomir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drahomir chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Drahomir fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Crank has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Drahomir has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Drahomir wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Drahomir bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Crank defending well as Drahomir loads up on a big left hand.
Crank is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A nice combination there by Drahomir.
Crank misses with a jab to the body
and Crank takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dalibor Drahomir seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Drahomir moves into the clinch.
Drahomir softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Drahomir tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Drahomir misses with some punches.
#T2#
A shot in the inside from Crank.
Crank avoids the elbow strike from Drahomir, against the cage.
Crank lands with a light punch inside.
Drahomir presses Crank against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Crank swings wildly with an uppercut but Drahomir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drahomir misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Drahomir fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Drahomir.
Crank prevents a body shot from Drahomir.
Drahomir lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Drahomir.
Dalibor Drahomir seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Crank blocking some punches.
Drahomir has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crank lands with a left to the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Dalibor Drahomir's cut even more.
Crank throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Crank struggles to land a body shot inside as Drahomir controls his hands.
Drahomir cracks Crank with a nice body shot.
Drahomir misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drahomir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crank's elbow.
Drahomir misses with some punches.
Drahomir swings wildly with an uppercut but Crank uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Crank misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crank misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crank tries a body shot but Drahomir blocks it.
Drahomir swings wildly with an uppercut but Crank uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crank throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Crank lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crank lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Drahomir misses with a body punch.
Crank misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crank.
Crank misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drahomir lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crank backwards. #BC#
Crank breaks the clinch.
Crank throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drahomir wants to slow Crank down by chopping away at his legs.
Drahomir throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crank misses with a looping right.#T4#
Crank misses with a straight left.
Crank thumps Drahomir with a low kick.
Drahomir swings for the body but Crank moves out of range.
Drahomir throws a jab but it's blocked by Crank.
Crank is looking to counter punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crank connects with the punch.
Crank lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Drahomir throws out a powerful jab.
Crank throws a sloppy body shot
and Drahomir counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Crank dives in and grabs Drahomir's left leg, looking for a takedown. Drahomir pushes down on Crank's head and hops out.
Crank misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crank takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drahomir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crank manages to avoid it.
Crank throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Drahomir to counter with a crisp jab.
Good shot there by Drahomir.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dalibor Drahomir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Crank with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Drahomir to score with a decent uppercut.
Drahomir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crank sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crank lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Crank thows a left - swing and a miss!
Drahomir looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Drahomir connects with a right hand. Crank shakes it off.
Drahomir stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Drahomir lands a head shot.
Drahomir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crank.
Drahomir lands with a cross.
Drahomir misses with a head kick.
Crank doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Drahomir counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drahomir jabs Crank right on the nose. Crank blinks but takes it well.#ROC2#
Crank is rocked!
Drahomir lands the left hand.
Oh Crank is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Drahomir cracks Crank with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Crank falls to his knees and Drahomir doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dalibor Drahomir!
A very excited looking Dalibor Drahomir 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:
PFC 60 Reich vs Com*
Date: Sep 01, 2018 |
#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Crank darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
AssKicken misses with a series of wild punches.
AssKicken with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Crank to score with a decent uppercut.
AssKicken jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Crank feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
AssKicken looking for a sweep. Not yet AssKicken, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crank distracts AssKicken with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
AssKicken preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now AssKicken is on top in guard.
#REVR#
AssKicken being controlled here momentarily.
AssKicken pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crank is keeping the position for now.
AssKicken is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
AssKicken is looking to pass into half guard but Crank pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Crank is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
AssKicken throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Crank works over AssKicken with some ground and pound from guard.
Crank stands up over AssKicken, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Crank lands a couple of elbows.
Crank missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Crank with a nice head shot there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now AssKicken is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Crank keeping full guard, as AssKicken tries to pass. #T2#
AssKicken pushes down on Crank's leg and manages to get into half guard.
AssKicken tries to pass the half guard into mount. Crank knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
AssKicken is looking for a kimura but Crank is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for AssKicken to get the leverage.
Crank wants to improve his position but AssKicken is controlling well.
AssKicken is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
AssKicken moves to take his opponent's back. #T3#
AssKicken gets his hands free as Crank looks to control. #SUB#
Crank showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
AssKicken working for a choke but Crank reverses nicely into AssKicken 's guard.
Crank throwing strikes but missing.
Crank stands up over AssKicken, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
AssKicken looking for a sweep. Not yet AssKicken, not yet. #SUB#
AssKicken is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crank defends well.#T4#
Crank preventing the sweep.
Crank is in close to AssKicken's body, working some short punches and elbows.
AssKicken looking for a sweep. Not yet AssKicken, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crank with a flurry of punches that miss.
Crank has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Crank lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Spank Crank will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Crank closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Crank lands in his opponent's guard.
Crank preventing the sweep.
AssKicken seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Crank content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Crank lands a couple of decent looking shots.
AssKicken looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crank trying to control the position from guard on top but AssKicken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crank keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of AssKicken's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
AssKicken working for a triangle but Crank defends it easily.
Crank landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC2#
AssKicken is rocked!#T1##SUB#
AssKicken is looking for a triangle but Crank pushes his legs off easily.
Crank postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! AssKicken covers up, he's hurt! Crank keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Crank and the ref steps in to end the fight! Crank can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spank Crank!
During a confident post fight interview, Spank Crank thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
PFC 57 Crank vs Mayhem
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Mayhem shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Crank pinned against the cage. Crank gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mayhem ducks under a wild hook from Crank.
Crank loads up on a big right hand but Mayhem slips the punch.
Mayhem dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crank. That did some damage!
Mayhem lands a jab.#TD2#
Mayhem looking to score a takedown here. Crank is defending well but Mayhem drives through and ends up in Crank's guard.
Mayhem missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Crank preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crank wants to stand and escape but Mayhem is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem postures up in Crank's guard and throws a big left but Crank blocks it.
Mayhem postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Crank keeping moving, preventing Mayhem from controlling successfully.
Mayhem preventing the sweep. #T1#
Crank working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mayhem.
Mayhem throws a big right hand that misses.
Mayhem throws an elbow that misses. Crank uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mayhem's guard. Nice move by Crank!#REVR#
Crank postures up.
Mayhem is adopting a defensive guard.
Crank trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mayhem manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Crank manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Crank tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crank preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crank avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Mayhem trying to control the position from guard on top but Crank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayhem controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Crank pulls Mayhem in close to his closed guard and prevents Mayhem from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mayhem looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mayhem won't allow Crank to sweep him here.
Mayhem is looking to work some ground and pound but Crank has wrist control.#T3#
Mayhem trying to control but Crank is working from the bottom.
Mayhem throws a big right hand that misses.
Mayhem trying to control the position from guard on top but Crank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mayhem connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#
It looks like Spank Crank has been cut.
Crank throws a good cross that connects.
Mayhem misses with a looping left.
Mayhem connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mayhem slips under a jab from Crank.
Mayhem scores with a hook.
Mayhem displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crank throws out the jab.
Mayhem shoots in for a takedown but Crank shows good takedown defense.
Mayhem connects with an inside leg kick.
Mayhem goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mayhem cracks Crank with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
Mayhem is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mayhem takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crank misses with an uppercut.
Mayhem avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mayhem slips a straight right by Crank.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Crank throws a hook but Mayhem blocks it.
Mayhem gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Crank ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mayhem moves away.
Mayhem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crank drops his hands momentarily and Mayhem takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mayhem jabs Crank to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mayhem throws a body kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Crank on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bryan Mayhem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayhem throws a head kick that misses.
Crank throws a leg kick which misses Mayhem's front leg but catches the back leg as Mayhem tries to avoid it.
Crank blocks a low kick nicely.
Crank blocks a jab.
Crank misses with a looping right.
Crank 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Mayhem dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Spank Crank'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#
Mayhem throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mayhem goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Crank throws a shot from downtown. Mayhem moves away and avoids it.
Crank gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mayhem.
A good leg kick by Mayhem.
Mayhem throws a wild body kick that Crank sees coming a mile off.
Mayhem misses with a body shot
and Crank counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crank checks the leg kick.
Crank misses with a hook. Mayhem ducked under it nicely.
Mayhem has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mayhem needs to keep his hands up - Crank had a free shot at his head there.
Crank throws the left hand but Mayhem avoids the punch easily.
Crank misses with a body shot.
Mayhem moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crank avoids the body shot from Mayhem.
Mayhem just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Crank. That snapped Mayhem's head back.
Crank connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayhem steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crank.
Mayhem throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Mayhem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mayhem fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mayhem throws a quick inside leg kick.
Crank takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slow jab from Crank misses its intended target.
A good leg kick by Crank.
Crank walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mayhem lands an overhand right.
Crank tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bryan Mayhem seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice sprawl there from Mayhem as Crank shoots in.
Crank swings for the body but Mayhem moves out of range.
Mayhem cracks a nice hook into Crank's ribs.
Mayhem shoots and misses
and Crank counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crank on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mayhem. Mayhem obviously looking to wear him down.
Mayhem misses with a low kick.
Crank misses with a low kick as Mayhem jumps back.
Crank misses with a hook
and Mayhem counters with a good, hard body kick but Crank shrugs it off. #T2#
Mayhem keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crank.
Crank throws a body shot but no joy.
Crank drops his hands momentarily and Mayhem takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Crank throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mayhem throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crank pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mayhem looks for a takedown but Crank sprawls well.
Mayhem lands an overhand right.
Mayhem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crank misses with a looping right.
Mayhem slips a straight right by Crank.
Crank misses with a low kick.
Mayhem bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Mayhem.
Mayhem has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Crank blocks a leg kick.#T3#
Crank scores with a sloppy right hand. Mayhem should have avoided that one.
Crank is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mayhem.
Mayhem misses with the body kick
and Crank cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crank connects with a body shot.
Crank 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.
Mayhem feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Crank's calf.
Crank takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Crank fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mayhem manages to avoid it.
Crank looks to score with a jab to the body but Mayhem is just out of range.
Crank with a jab.
Mayhem lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Crank takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crank connects with a leg kick. Mayhem looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mayhem dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crank throws a low kick but Mayhem moves out of range easily.
Crank is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mayhem uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crank.
Mayhem tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crank was well out of range. Poor timing from Mayhem.#T4#
Crank punishes Mayhem's body with a nice straight punch.
Crank tries for a takedown but Mayhem sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mayhem fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crank on the side of the head.
Crank takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mayhem ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Mayhem releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mayhem moves away from the strike by Crank.
Mayhem throws a leg kick but Crank sees it coming and moves out of range.
Crank attempts a counter takedown but Mayhem avoids it well and moves away.
Good leg kick by Crank there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Crank misses with a hook.
Crank throws a looping overhand right but Mayhem ducks down to avoid it.
Mayhem lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Crank throws out a loose jab but Mayhem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crank is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crank throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mayhem sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crank looks to land a left hand but Mayhem moved out of range nicely.
Crank throws the left hand but Mayhem avoids the punch easily.
Crank throws an overhand right that lands on Mayhem's shoulder, as Mayhem tries to avoid the shot.
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 Spank Crank will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Spank Crank'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#
Nice body punch from Mayhem.
Mayhem connects with a jab.
Crank misses with a left hand
and Mayhem counters with a left to the body.
Crank on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mayhem is looking to land body kicks.
Mayhem lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crank at a distance.
Mayhem connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mayhem throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mayhem throws a leg kick
and Crank connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crank keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Crank wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crank throws a leg kick that misses.
Mayhem misses with a straight right.
Crank takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Crank fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mayhem on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mayhem just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mayhem misses with an attempted mid kick.
Crank misses with a straight left.
Crank missing with a left hand there. Mayhem was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Mayhem throws a head kick that misses.
Mayhem lands a leg kick that knocks Crank off balance momentarily.
Crank thows a leg kick but Mayhem checks it #TD2#
so Mayhem counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mayhem working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mayhem trying to control the position from guard on top but Crank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bryan Mayhem has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mayhem with a nice head shot there.
Mayhem is looking to work some ground and pound but Crank has wrist control.
Mayhem content to stall in guard here.
Mayhem looking to pass the guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T2#
Mayhem loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mayhem takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mayhem throws a big counter head kick but Crank avoids it with no problem.
Crank jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crank buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mayhem throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crank stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Crank with a hook.
Mayhem lands with a straight right. Crank didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Mayhem. That snapped Crank's head back.
Mayhem lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mayhem lands with an uppercut that bounces Crank off the cage and back into range.
Some wild striking there from Mayhem.
#T3#
Mayhem on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Crank throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mayhem.
Mayhem looks to score with a jab to the body but Crank is just out of range.
Mayhem scores with a nice strike.
Crank misses with a right hand
and Mayhem counters with a nice leg kick.
Crank slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jab, jab by Mayhem - just one landing.
Crank misses with an uppercut.
Crank shoots in and drives through. Mayhem sprawls well.
Mayhem lands a jab to Crank's midsection.
Mayhem scores with a jab.
Mayhem lands a jab to the head.
Crank throws a front kick aimed at Mayhem's knee but Mayhem avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good shot there by Mayhem.
Mayhem stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
Mayhem finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Crank is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Crank takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mayhem.#ROC2#
Crank is rocked!
Crank takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oh Crank is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mayhem fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Crank to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Crank looks to clinch but Mayhem throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Crank taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bryan Mayhem!
After winning the bout, Bryan Mayhem thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
PFC 53 Pate vs Crank
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Pate swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crank ducks under a wild hook from Pate.
A big left from Crank misses.
Pate throws a low kick, looking for Crank's leg but Crank calmly moves out of range.
Crank bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crank darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pate listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Crank on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pate. Pate obviously looking to wear him down.
Pate definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pate thows a leg kick but Crank checks it #TD2#
and Crank counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Crank.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crank throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crank is fighting to break Pate's control of his arms but Pate is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Crank postures up in Pate's guard and throws a big left but Pate blocks it.
Crank chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crank throwing strikes but missing.
Pate seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Pate trying to keep a closed guard but Crank is proving a slippery customer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pate holds on and takes a little breather.
Crank throws a big elbow that misses.
Crank trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crank postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Crank trying to control the position from guard on top but Pate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pate moves out of range of the body kick.
Crank swings for the body but Pate moves out of range.
Pate slips a straight right by Crank.
Nice defenses there by Crank.
Crank avoids the head kick by Pate.
Crank lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Crank swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Crank listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pate lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crank circles away quickly and effectively.
Crunch! Pate slams his shin into Crank's torso.
A big left from Crank misses.
Crank uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pate has time to react.
Pate misses with a body shot.
Crank throws an off balance right hand
and Pate counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pate moves out of range as Crank strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Crank.
Crank throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crank missing with a left hand there. Pate was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pate is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pate misses with a leg kick
and Crank counters with a thumping low kick.
Crank throws the left hand but Pate avoids the punch easily.
Pate throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pate.
Pate fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Crank is out of range. #T3#
A slapping body kick lands there for Pate.
Pate takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Crank fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pate misses with a low kick as Crank jumps back.
Crank swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pate blocks the body kick.
Crank throws the kick towards the body but Pate avoids it.
Donk. Crank catches Pate right on the button with a cross.
Pate connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#
It looks like Spank Crank has been cut.
Crank waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pate.
Pate throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Crank connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Crank misses the shot to the body.
Crank tries for a takedown but Pate sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Crank tests Pate's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pate jabs Crank right on the nose. Crank blinks but takes it well.
Pate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crank moves away.#T4#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Crank checks a leg kick.
Crank shoots in and drives through. Pate sprawls well.
Pate throws a combination that misses
and Crank counters with a stiff right hand.
Crank lands a body shot.
A low kick from Crank misses
and Pate counters with a nice uppercut.
Pate lands a leg kick that knocks Crank off balance momentarily.
Crank throws a lazy uppercut
and Pate counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pate lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pate ducks under a wild hook from Crank.
Crank throws a body punch but Pate moves out of range.
That kick from Pate tenderised Crank's leg. Crank is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pate swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Crank.
Pate seems to be stalking Crank here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Crank drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Murha Pate!
Murha Pate retains his light heavyweight title!
Murha Pate seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
PFC 49 Com vs Darkk*
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Stein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crank throws out the jab.
Stein lands a glancing blow to the side of Crank's head.
Stein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Crank with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stein scores with a jab.
Crank digs a good body shot into Stein's ribs.
Stein's corner calls for a 1-2. Stein obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stein is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Stein chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jab, jab by Crank - just one landing. #CUT#
It looks like Frank Stein has been cut.
Crank uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stein.
Crank throws a jab but it's blocked by Stein.
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!
Crank misses with a body shot.
Crank misses with a wild body shot.
Crank sets himself, and Stein steps forward looking for the clinch! Crank avoids it this time.
Stein just misses with a punch to the body.
Crank moves out of range of the body kick from Stein.
Crank lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crank looks to throw the jab but Stein is out of range.
Stein looks for the body kick but Crank saw that one coming. #T1#
Crank just misses with a punch to the body.
Stein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crank ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stein moves away.
Stein connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stein is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stein connects with a leg kick. Crank looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stein misses with a low kick.
Crank is looking to wear down Stein with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crank.
Stein moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Crank takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stein lunges at Crank with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Crank's hand.
A left lands for Stein.
Stein lands with a kick to the ribs.
Stein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stein lands a right hook to the body.
#T2#
Stein works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A head kick misses from Stein.
Crank misses with a hook. Stein ducked under it nicely.
Stein scores with a hook to the body. Crank takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crank takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stein lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crank's sensitive parts.
Stein has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A jab lands there for Stein.
Crank looks to score with a jab to the body but Stein is just out of range.
Crank fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stein manages to avoid it.
Good shot there by Crank.
Crank takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stein checks a low kick from Crank.
Frank Stein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crank just misses with a punch to the body.
Crank takes a swing at Stein's ribcage but misses.
Crank misses with a wild body shot.
Stein checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T3##CL2#
Stein closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stein lands a right hand.
Stein creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stein.
Stein lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Spank Crank has been cut.
Stein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stein can't find room to land a body shot as Crank controls the action.
A hook to the body from Stein.
Stein digs a right hand into Crank's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Crank's gas tank. #TD#
Crank has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Stein is trying to keep an underhook but Crank manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stein is controlling Crank's trapped leg to prevent Crank from advancing to side control.
Crank is thwarting Stein's attempts to control the position.
Crank throwing shots but Stein is blocking nicely.
Stein gets full guard.
Stein has control of Crank's left arm, preventing Crank from doing any damage. #T4#
Crank with a flurry of punches that miss.
Crank wants to control from the top but Stein keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crank keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stein's head.
Stein trying to control the position.
Stein seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Stein trying to keep a closed guard but Crank is proving a slippery customer.
Crank 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.
Crank lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Crank scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crank working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Stein dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Stein thumps Crank with a low kick.
Stein scores with a nice head shot.
Crank throws a body punch but Stein moves out of range.
Stein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crank throws out the jab.
Stein 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.
Crank takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Crank takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#
That has opened up Frank Stein's cut even more.
Crank misses with a body shot.
Stein wants to counter with a clinch but Crank pushes him away.
Stein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stein cracks Crank with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stein misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stein.
Stein smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stein loads up on a big right hand but Crank slips the punch.
Crank uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stein.#TD#
Crank drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Crank throws a strike aimed at the side of Stein's head but Stein avoids it well.#T1#
Stein is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Crank is controlling him well.
Stein managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Crank.
Crank misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Crank working the ground and pound but Stein is defending the strikes.
Crank misses with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crank working the ground and pound.
Spank Crank overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stein is trying to get back to half guard.
Crank working the ground and pound.
Crank throws a strike aimed at the side of Stein's head but Stein avoids it well.
Crank misses with the ground and pound.
Crank working the ground and pound.#T2#
Crank working the body and head with strikes. #CUT#
The cut above Frank Stein's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Crank looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Stein is avoiding damage well.
Crank scoring with punches and elbows. #CUT#
Frank Stein'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 Frank Stein's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Spank Crank!
During a confident post fight interview, Spank Crank thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
PFC 45 Antonio vs Crank
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Crank defending well as Antonio loads up on a big left hand.
Crank clobbers Antonio with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Crank uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Antonio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crank lands a glancing blow to the side of Antonio's head.
Crank misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Antonio.
Antonio tries to clinch up.
Crank swats away the attempt to clinch by Antonio.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crank! But no joy.
Crank sizes up Antonio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice cross by Antonio.
Crank has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Antonio.
Nice uppercut there from Crank.#ROC2#
Antonio is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Antonio tries to clinch there but Crank circles away.
Oh Antonio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crank pounces like a tiger and cracks Antonio with a vicious hook! Antonio is down but not out! Crank follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Spank Crank!
In his post fight interview, Spank Crank started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
PFC 39: Vendetta*
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Crank swings widly with a right hand
letting Hanagan counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Spank Crank has been cut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Crank, right into the meat.
Hanagan loads up on a big right hand but Crank slips the punch.
Crank throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hanagan on the side of the head.
A jab from Crank does it's job there.
Crank throws a leg kick that misses.
Hanagan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#KD2#
Crank cracks Hanagan with a big right hand and Hanagan goes down!#ROC2#
Hanagan is rocked!
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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crank postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Hanagan's head off the mat! Hanagan is out! He's out! Crank jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Spank Crank!
A less than humble Spank Crank misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Charley Hanagan had this to say: 'I SHIT MYSELF WHEN I SCREAM AT THE VOICES IN MY SLEEP NO DON'T DO IT WHERE'D YOU GO HUH HUH HUH WHERE AM I.. FUCK!!!!!!!'.
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Event:
PFC 32 Stone vs House
Date: Apr 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Crank has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mookjai finds it's way round the side to connect with Crank's head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mookjai.
Mookjai loads up on a big right hand but Crank slips the punch.
Crank misses with a straight left.
Spank Crank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crank throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mookjai counters with a body kick.
Crank throws a jab but it's blocked by Mookjai.
Mookjai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crank.
Crank looks to throw the jab but Mookjai is out of range.
Crank thows a leg kick but Mookjai checks it
and Mookjai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Spank Crank has been cut.
Mookjai blocks a jab.
Crank lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Crank dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crank throws a shot to the body.
Mookjai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mookjai takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Crank lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mookjai at a distance.
Crank scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mookjai in his tracks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crank. Mookjai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crank just misses with a punch to the body.
Mookjai is looking to counter punch.
Mookjai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crank swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Crank misses with a wild body shot.
Crank with a hook.
Crank uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mookjai.
Crank slips under a jab.
Crank lands with a shot to the body.
Crank scores with a body shot.
Crank just misses with a punch to the body.
Crank misses with a left hand
and Mookjai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crank scores with a body shot.
Mookjai throws a body shot but no joy.
Crank misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mookjai.
Mookjai is looking to counter punch.
Mookjai throws a sloppy body shot
and Crank counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mookjai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crank.
Crank dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mookjai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crank.
Mookjai throws a lazy uppercut
and Crank counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crank scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mookjai in his tracks.
Mookjai avoids the body shot from Crank.
Crank lands with a hook. Mookjai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #KD2#
Crank catches Mookjai napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Mookjai to the canvas!
#ROC2#
Mookjai is rocked!#T3#
Crank postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mookjai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crank throws a big elbow that misses.
Crank throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mookjai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Crank is looking to work some ground and pound but Mookjai has wrist control.
Crank stopping the sweep attempt from Mookjai.
Mookjai trying to keep a closed guard but Crank is proving a slippery customer.
Crank scoring with some ground and pound.
Mookjai will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Crank is looking to work some ground and pound but Mookjai has wrist control.
Crank postures up and lands a big shot to Mookjai's brow.
Mookjai keeping moving, preventing Crank from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Crank scores with a jab.
Mookjai clobbers Crank with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Crank moves forwards but Mookjai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Crank throws an off balance right hand
and Mookjai counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mookjai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mookjai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crank misses with a straight right.
Crank swings away with a body shot that misses
and Crank takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mookjai loads up on a big right hand but Crank slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mookjai is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Crank throws a sloppy body shot
and Mookjai counters with a nice uppercut.
Mookjai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spank Crank dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Spank Crank's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Crank lands a head shot.
Crank throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crank throws a body punch but Mookjai moves out of range.
Mookjai is looking to counter punch.
Crank throws a shot from downtown. Mookjai moves away and avoids it.
Crank misses with a body shot
and Mookjai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crank tests Mookjai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crank throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mookjai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Crank misses with an uppercut
and Mookjai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mookjai is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crank swings for the body but Mookjai moves out of range.
Mookjai cracks a nice hook into Crank's ribs.
Mookjai lands a jab.#CUT#
That has opened up Spank Crank's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crank fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Mookjai looks to land a right hand but Crank moved out of range.
Crank scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Crank takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mookjai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crank thows a leg kick but Mookjai checks it
and Mookjai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mookjai is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Crank misses with an uppercut
enabling Mookjai to counter with a crisp jab.
Mookjai connects with a body shot that sends Crank's belly button to the back.
Crank has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crank misses with an uppercut.
Crank attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Crank cracks Mookjai with a good jab.
Mookjai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
Mookjai's corner calls for a 1-2. Mookjai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Spank Crank seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crank throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mookjai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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!
Crank scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mookjai lands a slapping body shot.
Crank throws a sloppy body shot
and Mookjai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crank throws a right hand that misses
and Mookjai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crank moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Crank 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.
Crank misses with a hook
and Mookjai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crank misses with a body shot
and Mookjai counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Crank is rocked!
Crank gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Mookjai gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Crank 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 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samran Mookjai!
Samran Mookjai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
PFC 26 Stone vs Li
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Dassler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Crank is fending him off so far but Dassler persists. Nope, Crank circles away and we're back to standing.
Crank misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Crank misses.
Dassler shoots and misses
and Crank counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Adi Dassler has been cut.
A jab from Crank misses.
Dassler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dassler fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adi Dassler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dassler shoots in for a takedown but Crank shows good takedown defense.
Crank throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crank stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crank wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crank lands a body shot.
Crank misses with a left hand
and Dassler counters with a stiff right hand.
Crank throws a hook but Dassler avoids it easily.
Dassler half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Crank fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dassler manages to avoid it.
Dassler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crank.#T1#
Crank throws a jab when Dassler was well out of range.
A slow jab from Crank misses its intended target.
Dassler checks a low kick from Crank.
Dassler feinted with a counter takedown.
Dassler darts in looking for a takedown but Crank gets double underhooks and turns Dassler into the cage.
Dassler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crank.
Crank bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dassler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Dassler.
Crank is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Crank looks to score with a jab to the body but Dassler is just out of range.
Dassler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crank.
Crank lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dassler's sensitive parts.
Dassler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dassler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Crank misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD#
and Dassler counters with a nice double leg into side control. Crank won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dassler fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Crank is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Dassler goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Crank has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dassler but great work by Crank.
Dassler on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dassler gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Dassler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dassler 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.
Crank landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Crank working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Crank. #ROC2#
Dassler is rocked!
Crank unloads with some huge strikes here! Dassler is out! Crank wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Spank Crank!
In his post fight interview, Spank Crank started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
PFC 19 Neil vs Aldo
Date: Feb 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Crank scores with a hook to the body. AssKicken takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
AssKicken lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#
It looks like Spank Crank has been cut.
AssKicken goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Crank listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
AssKicken throws a shot from downtown. Crank moves away and avoids it.
Crank getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice cross by Crank.
AssKicken is looking to chop away at Crank's legs.
AssKicken throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from AssKicken.
Crank scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Crank fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Crank cracks AssKicken with a right hand to the side of the head.
AssKicken lands a jab to Crank's midsection.
AssKicken on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Crank uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by AssKicken.
Crank moves away from the strike by AssKicken.
Crank swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD#
Crank changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. AssKicken looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T1#
Crank in side control, throwing shots but AssKicken defends.
Crank cracks AssKicken with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Crank looking to punish the body of his opponent here but AssKicken is avoiding damage well.
Crank misses with the ground and pound.
Crank in side control lands a decent elbow.
Crank working the head and body with strikes.
Crank is trying to ground and pound but AssKicken uses the momentary lack of control by Crank to regain half guard.
AssKicken wants to improve his position but Crank is controlling well.
AssKicken keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Crank not landing any meaningful shots this time.
AssKicken is staying active underneath Crank, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Crank looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Crank prevents AssKicken from improving his position.
Crank throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Crank throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
AssKicken gets back to full guard.
Crank cracks AssKicken with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
AssKicken throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Crank working some strikes from top position.#ROC#
AssKicken is rocked!
Crank loads up on a big left hand. AssKicken felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Crank looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! AssKicken can't hide his disappointment, as Crank celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spank Crank!
After the fight, Spank Crank was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
AFA 6 - TBA
Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Vicini swings for the body but Crank moves out of range.
Crank on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vicini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crank was well out of range. Poor timing from Vicini.
Vicini throws a hook but Crank avoids it easily.
Vicini jabs at Crank's body.
Crank scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Crank uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vicini.
Vicini takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Crank defending well as Vicini loads up on a big left hand.
Crank lands with an uppercut that bounces Vicini off the cage and back into range.
Crank scores with the left hand. Vicini knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC#
Vicini is rocked!
Crank closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Vicini! Crank dives in looking to finish! Vicini is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spank Crank!
Spank Crank 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:
AFA 4
Date: Jan 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Crank misses with a body shot
and Champion counters with a nice uppercut.
Champion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Champion gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Crank to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Crank trying to control the position from guard on top but Champion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crank won't allow Champion to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crank stands up over Champion, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Crank lands a couple of digs.
Crank connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crank working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Champion's head.#ROC#
Champion is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Striking Champion has been cut.
Crank with a nice head shot there.
Champion is still in real trouble! Can Crank finish him?
Crank forces his way into half guard.
Crank lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Champion quite badly. Champion pulls Crank in close trying to recover. Crank postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Champion on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Champion doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spank Crank!
Spank Crank bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
AFA 1
Date: Nov 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Vos has a takedown stuffed.
Crank scores with a jab to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Tom Vos has been cut.
Crank throws the left hand but Vos avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Vos closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Crank did well to prevent Vos getting side control.
Vos not doing much here.
Crank wants to improve his position but Vos is controlling well.
#SUB#
Vos is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crank is looking for a sweep. Vos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Crank wants to control but Vos is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Vos is trying to work for a kimura but Crank is defending well.
Crank has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vos is working away from the top position though.
Vos trying to control the action but Crank is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Vos wants to work for an arm triangle but Crank is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Vos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Crank doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vos.
Crank 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#
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.
Crank trying to hold on to Vos's head to control him but Vos postures up.
Vos looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Vos is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Vos throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Crank because Vos loaded up on that one.
Crank is looking to get to half guard.
Crank slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Vos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Crank defending well though. #T3#
Crank is trying to maintain the position but Vos is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Vos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Crank sees it coming and defends easily.
Crank keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Vos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Crank doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vos.
Crank is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crank keeps working.
Vos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Crank knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Vos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Crank sees it coming and defends easily.
Crank is trying to maintain the position but Vos is very close to passing his half guard.
Vos wants to take a breather but Crank is having none of it.
Vos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Crank defending well though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crank is trying to stand up here but Vos is controlling him well.
Crank 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.
Crank looking for a sweep. Not yet Crank, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Vos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Vos's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Vos scores with a sloppy right hand. Crank should have avoided that one.
Vos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Crank throws a body shot but no joy.
Vos shoots in but Crank avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice uppercut there from Crank.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vos. #TD2#
Crank shoots in and gets a takedown into Vos's guard.
Crank lands a couple of digs.
Crank chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Crank got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crank has managed to get both his arms back between Vos's legs - danger averted.
Crank landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC2#
Vos is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crank postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Vos covers up, he's hurt! Crank keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Crank and the ref steps in to end the fight! Crank can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spank Crank!
After the fight, Spank Crank was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Aspire 80: Yew v Sklemin
Date: Oct 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Crank misses with a hook. Romero ducked under it nicely.
Spank Crank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero with a nice cross.
Crank takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#
It looks like Spank Crank has been cut.
Romero lands a jab to the nose.
Crank rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Romero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#
Crank is rocked!
Romero shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Crank takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Romero sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Crank bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Third Round Romero!
After the fight, Third Round Romero was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Aspire 73: Mazzini v Yew
Date: Sep 10, 2017 |
#R1#
A big left from Crank misses.
Merlin flicks out a counter leg kick but Crank steps away.
A slow jab from Crank misses its intended target.
Crank scores with a nice right hand.
Merlin misses with a looping right.
Crank tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Merlin manages to circle out of the way.
Merlin misses with a straight left.
A punch lands to the side of Crank 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#
It looks like Spank Crank has been cut.
A big left from Merlin misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Merlin looks to land a left hand but Crank moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Merlin. That snapped Crank's head back.
Merlin blocks a jab.#T1#
Merlin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Crank looks to score with a jab to the body but Merlin is just out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Merlin blocks the leg kick.
Merlin throws out a counter right but Crank avoids it with no problem.
Crank tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Despite the aggression on Merlin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Merlin blocks a jab.
Crank on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Merlin lands an overhand right.
Merlin throws the left hand but Crank avoids the punch easily.
Crank moves out of range as Merlin strikes.
Merlin 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.#T2#
Crank throws a half hearted mid kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Crank.
Merlin lands with a nice body kick.
Crank throws a push kick but Merlin slaps the foot to one side.
Crank changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Merlin scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Merlin.
Crank darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Crank looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Merlin throws a looping overhand right but Crank ducks down to avoid it.
Crank dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Crank tries to close the distance and clinch but Merlin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Merlin.
Crank throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Crank misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Merlin.
Merlin misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crank. Merlin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Merlin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Merlin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Crank.
Crank throws a looping overhand right but Merlin ducks down to avoid it.
Merlin looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T4#
Merlin cracks the inside of Crank's front leg.
Merlin connects with a crisp jab.
Crank connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Merlin's hands.
Merlin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Merlin cracks Crank with an open hand slap.
Merlin lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Merlin throws a leg kick #TD#
and Crank counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Crank.
Merlin wants to sweep here but Crank controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Merlin is on top in guard.
#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Malcolm Merlin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Spank Crank's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Merlin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Crank finds it's way round the side to connect with Merlin's head.
Crank will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Crank ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Merlin tries to land a leg kick but Crank saw it coming and moves away.
Crank lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Merlin at a distance.
Merlin clobbers Crank with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crank.
Crank slips a straight right by Merlin.
Merlin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Crank ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Merlin moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Merlin misses.
Crank getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Merlin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Merlin throws a jab but it's blocked by Crank.
A bone on bone clash there as Merlin blocks the leg kick.
Crank scores with a nice strike.
Crank is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Merlin.
Crank misses with an uppercut. Merlin saw that one coming.
Crank takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circling - Crank throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Merlin looks to land a left hand but Crank moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Crank gets a clinch.
Merlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Merlin lands a body punch.
Merlin is looking to control Crank's arms but Crank gets an underhook and turns him. Now Merlin has his back to the cage.
Crank blocking some punches.
Merlin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crank's elbow.
Merlin misses with a body punch.
Merlin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crank's elbow.
Merlin has a couple of punches blocked by Crank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Merlin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Merlin prevents a body shot from Crank.
Crank throws a head punch that misses.
Merlin misses with some punches.
#T3#
Merlin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Merlin is stalling here.
Merlin misses with the head strike.
Merlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Merlin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Merlin.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Merlin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Merlin struggles to land a body shot inside as Crank controls his hands.
Crank blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Merlin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Merlin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crank backwards. #CUT2#
Spank Crank's cut is getting worse.
Merlin pushes Crank back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Merlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crank doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Crank blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Merlin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Merlin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Merlin misses with the head strike.
Merlin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crank creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crank's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crank throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Merlin.
Crank lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Merlin backwards.
Merlin tries to work over Crank's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crank swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Merlin working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Merlin.
Merlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Merlin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Spank Crank's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Merlin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Crank moves out of range of the strikes.
Merlin missing with a left hand there. Crank was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Crank.
Crank throws an overhand right that lands on Merlin's shoulder, as Merlin tries to avoid the shot.
Crank is looking to score with low kicks.
Merlin connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crank uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Merlin.
Malcolm Merlin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crank misses with a hook to the body
and Crank takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Merlin walks into a straight right hand from Crank.#T1#
Crank moves out of range as Merlin strikes.
Merlin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Crank throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Merlin only half commits to the counter leg kick.#TD#
Crank closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Merlin did well to prevent Crank getting side control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Merlin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Crank throws a big elbow that misses.
Merlin trying to control the position.
Crank throwing strikes from guard but Merlin blocks nicely.
Crank working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Merlin's head.#T2#
Merlin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Crank working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Merlin's head.
Merlin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Merlin pulls Crank in close to his closed guard and prevents Crank from doing any damage or advancing position.
Merlin wants to sweep but no luck.
Crank working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Merlin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Crank has hold of Merlin's hands but Merlin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Merlin with the ground and pound but Crank uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Crank looking for a sweep. Not yet Crank, not yet.
Spank Crank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Merlin lands a couple of digs.
Crank wants to sweep but no luck.
Merlin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Crank's head.
Crank controls Merlin momentarily but Merlin frees himself.
Merlin controlling from the top position. #T4#
Merlin postures up.
Malcolm Merlin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Merlin wants to control from the top but Crank keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Crank has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Merlin throws a looping overhand right but Crank ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Merlin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crank misses the shot to the body.
Crank lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Malcolm Merlin.
Well Merlin 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcolm Merlin!
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Event:
Aspire 66: Casper vs Mazzini
Date: Aug 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Sidious misses the body punch
and Crank counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crank moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Crank throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crank avoids the body shot from Sidious.
Crank rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sidious counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Spank Crank has been cut.
Sidious takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice straight punches there by Sidious. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sidious.
Crank misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crank slips a jab from Sidious.
Darth Sidious seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crank throws a looping overhand right but Sidious ducks down to avoid it.
Sidious is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Crank with a body shot.
Crank throws the left hand but Sidious avoids the punch easily.
Sidious steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crank.
Crank looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Crank lands with an overhand left.
Sidious is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crank.
Crank loads up on a big right hand but Sidious slips the punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Crank.
Sidious throws a right hand that misses
and Crank connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sidious wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Darth Sidious is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sidious scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Sidious.
Crank misses with a hook. Sidious ducked under it nicely.
Sidious looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sidious throws a big shot that misses.
Crank ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sidious moves away.#T2#
Sidious takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Crank keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sidious.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crank goes for a double leg but Sidious avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sidious continues to drive forward.
Crank moves away from the strike by Sidious.
Decent striking displayed by Sidious there.
Sidious is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crank.
Crank moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Crank throws a hook but Sidious blocks it.
Crank defending well as Sidious loads up on a big left hand.
Crank bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Crank avoids the body shot from Sidious.
Crank bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sidious takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crank throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sidious cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sidious looks to land a right hand but Crank moved out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Crank.
Crank shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#
Spank Crank's cut is getting worse.
Crank lands with an overhand left.
Crank fails with a takedown attempt.
Sidious misses with a straight right.
Crank was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Sidious rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crank makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sidious lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left lands for Crank.
Sidious jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Sidious misses its intended target.
Sidious looks to land a left hand but Crank moved out of range nicely.
Sidious throws a lazy uppercut
and Sidious takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch lands to the side of Crank 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Crank uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sidious.
Sidious throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Crank counters with a shoot takedown. Sidious fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Darth Sidious will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Spank Crank's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Crank missing with a left hand there. Sidious was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crank throws a body shot but no joy.
Sidious ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crank moves away.
Sidious throws out a powerful jab.
Sidious throws an off balance right hand
and Sidious takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sidious throws a body punch but Crank moves out of range.
Crank takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sidious throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crank doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sidious changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Crank uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sidious.#T1#
Sidious with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Crank to score with a decent uppercut.
Sidious throws a body shot but no joy.
Crank swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crank avoids the body shot from Sidious.
Nice shot lands for Sidious.
Sidious throws an off balance right hand
and Crank counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crank takes one to the side of the head.
#CUT2#
Spank Crank's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sidious, as that shot connected.
Sidious has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crank throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sidious sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sidious moves out of range as Crank strikes.
Sidious misses with a hook
and Crank counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Sidious throws a right hand that misses
and Crank counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Sidious misses its intended target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sidious swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crank swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crank throws an overhand right that lands on Sidious's shoulder, as Sidious tries to avoid the shot.
Sidious staying out of range there.
Sidious cracks Crank with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sidious misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crank.
Sidious moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Crank misses with an uppercut.
Crank is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sidious swings for the body but Crank moves out of range.
#T3#
Sidious looks to land a combination but Crank avoids it well.
Sidious throws the left hand but Crank avoids the punch easily.
Crank throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sidious counters with a left to the body.
Crank steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sidious.
Crank swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sidious thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sidious looks to land a combination but Crank avoids it well. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Crank.
Crank trying to control the position but Sidious is working away.
Sidious can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Crank wants to control but Sidious is keeping him busy.
Crank is really struggling to control Sidious but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Crank lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sidious is looking to reverse the position.
Crank misses with the ground and pound.
Crank wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sidious keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darth Sidious showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Spank Crank's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Crank throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crank dips to his left and cracks Sidious with an uppercut!
Sidious ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crank moves away.
Crank half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A big left from Sidious misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sidious. Crank does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crank looks to land a left hand but Sidious moved out of range nicely.
A nice side step and Sidious releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice jab there from Sidious.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Sidious does no damage.
Sidious lands a nice looking body shot.
Sidious looks to land a right hand but Crank moved out of range.
Crank displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sidious throws out the jab. #T1#
Crank steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sidious.
Crank misses with a hook. Sidious ducked under it nicely.
Crank misses with a looping left.
Crank takes one to the side of the head.
Crank throws the left hand but Sidious avoids the punch easily.
Crank fails with the takedown
and Sidious counters with a left to the body.
Crank avoids the body shot from Sidious.
Crank slips a straight right by Sidious.
Crank jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Sidious on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Darth Sidious is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Crank takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sidious throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crank counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crank throws an overhand right that lands on Sidious's shoulder, as Sidious tries to avoid the shot.
Crank throws a lazy uppercut
and Sidious cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sidious misses with a lunging right hand
and Crank counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crank uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sidious.
Crank attempts a counter takedown but Sidious avoids it well and moves away.
Crank shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sidious counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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!
Crank throws a big shot that misses.
Sidious looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sidious misses with a hook
and Crank counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
A punch lands to the side of Sidious 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sidious connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sidious loads up on a big right hand but Crank slips the punch.
Crank has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sidious finds it's way round the side to connect with Crank's head.
Spank Crank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sidious throws a hook but Crank avoids it easily.
A big left from Sidious misses.
Crank swings widly with a right hand
and Sidious counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sidious lands a jab to Crank's midsection.
Crank scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Sidious scores with a nice right hand.
Sidious looks to score with a jab to the body but Crank is just out of range.
Sidious looks to score with a jab to the body but Crank is just out of range.
Sidious misses with a straight right.
Crank slips under a jab from Sidious.
Crank is looking to counter punch.
Sidious throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Sidious.
Sidious scores with the left hand. Crank knows he should have avoided that one.
Sidious moves away from the strike by Crank.
Sidious doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sidious rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crank connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darth Sidious comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sidious winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darth Sidious!
Darth Sidious made sure to mention his sponsor, Aspire Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Aspire 61: Lewandowski vs Yew
Date: Jul 23, 2017 |
#R1#
James fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Crank has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Crank missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crank scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice cross by Crank.
Crank tries to clinch
and James counters with a low kick, right behind Crank 's knee.
Crank shoots in but no luck this time.
Crank lunges at James with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by James's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James drops his hands momentarily and Crank takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice takedown defense from James. No joy for Crank on that attempt.
James fires out a quick counter leg kick but Crank just manages to avoid it.#T1#
James throws a leg kick but Crank sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Crank will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
James was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Crank wants to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Crank.
Crank doesn't succeed with the takedown
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Spank Crank has been cut.
Gerrald James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spank Crank.#T2#
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crank scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Crank lands a straight punch to the body, keeping James at a distance.
James tried to score with a low kick but Crank checks it.
James avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crank throws a predictable looking body shot
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Crank looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.#TD2#
Crank closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Crank looks to land a strike but James avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Crank throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
Crank trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Crank in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Crank looking to sit in guard and control but James gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Crank is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
James wants to get up but he can't break Crank's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
James trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Crank striking off his back but it's not causing James any problems.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crank wants to sweep but no luck.
James looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Spank Crank will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Spank Crank's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
James tries to keep at a distance but Crank has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by James.#BC#
James breaks the clinch.
James tries to land a leg kick but Crank saw it coming and moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Crank darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crank swings widly with a right hand
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot by Crank.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
Nice body punch from Crank.
Crank looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
James is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Crank misses with a hook
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Crank pushes James up against the cage in a clinch.
James has a couple of punches blocked by Crank.
Crank tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, James scores with a nice short uppercut.
James has had enough of the clinch but Crank keeps him there for the moment.
James throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
James wants to get back to striking at distance but Crank won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crank.
Crank's coach down at LOD: Contenders (Max ID290) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Crank's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crank.
James works on Crank's body with a couple of short punches.
Crank tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James blocks an uppercut.
James makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from James.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James misses with the head strike.
Crank blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from James.
#BC#
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James throws the left hand but Crank avoids the punch easily.#T3#
James takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Crank throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent James stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Crank misses with a looping right.
Crank misses with a hook to the body
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab.
Crank throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
Crank throws a poor cross that misses
and James counters with a leg kick.
Spank Crank seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crank misses with a lunging right hand
and James counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Crank scores with a jab.
Crank takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Crank looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.
James takes one on the button.
James takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James misses with a straight left.
Crank jabs at James's body.
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crank.
James looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
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 Gerrald James will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Spank Crank's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Crank misses with a hook
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crank swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crank misses with a body shot
and James counters with a two punch combo.
James lands a jab to the nose.
Spank Crank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from James 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 Crank has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Crank and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It seemed like Crank was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from James. No joy for Crank on that attempt.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
James is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Crank lands an overhand right.
James defending well as Crank loads up on a big left hand.
Crank swings and misses with a shot to the body
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Crank is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in James's half guard.#ES#
James manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Crank keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
I was talking to James's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD2#
Crank lands a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crank 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. #T2#
James is looking to stand up but Crank isn't so interested in that idea.
Crank trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crank accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Crank stops James from standing up.
Crank scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
James keeping moving, preventing Crank from controlling successfully.
Crank slips nicely into half guard.
Crank has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Crank trying to control from half guard but James is working away.
Crank working James over with strikes.
James wants to get back to his feet.
James keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
James wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find 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.
Crank lands with a straight right. James didn't see that one coming.
Crank misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from James misses the target.
Crank rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crank gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Crank takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
James doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Crank ducks under a wild hook from James.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerrald James showed his dominance in that final round.
I think James 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gerrald James!
Gerrald James thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Aspire 49: Zaitsev vs Slice
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Crank just misses with a punch to the body.
Skovgaard wants to clinch up but Crank keeps it at a distance.
Skovgaard looks to land a right hand but Crank moved out of range.
Skovgaard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Skovgaard tries to land a leg kick but Crank saw it coming and moves away.
Skovgaard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crank.
Skovgaard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CUT2#
It looks like Spank Crank has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skovgaard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crank.
Crank moves out of range of the body kick from Skovgaard.
Crank misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skovgaard.
Crank moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSkovgaard.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Skovgaard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Skovgaard.
Crank misses with an uppercut. Skovgaard saw that one coming.
Skovgaard appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Skovgaard.
Nice body punch from Skovgaard.
Crank bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Crank misses the target.
Crank works Skovgaard's body with a nice hook.
Skovgaard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Skovgaard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Skovgaard.
Nice body punch from Skovgaard - that landed with a thud.
Skovgaard is trying to break the clinch but Crank is controlling him.
Skovgaard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crank misses with a body punch.
Crank misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skovgaard struggles to land a body shot inside as Crank controls his hands.
Skovgaard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Skovgaard misses with the head strike.
Skovgaard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skovgaard blocks a body shot from Crank.
Crank lands an uppercut.
Crank has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Skovgaard avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Skovgaard tries a body shot but Crank blocks it.
Crank tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skovgaard's elbow. #T3#
Skovgaard wants to break free but Crank has control.
Crank prevents a body shot from Skovgaard. #BC2#
Skovgaard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Crank clinches.
Crank tries a body shot but Skovgaard blocks it.
Skovgaard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crank's elbow.
Skovgaard can't find room to land a body shot as Crank controls the action.
Skovgaard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crank lands a left hand that snaps the head of Skovgaard backwards.
Crank lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Skovgaard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice cross by Skovgaard.
Skovgaard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T4#
Crank takes one to the side of the head.
Skovgaard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crank swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crank has been working on his balance at LOD: Contenders (Max ID290), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Skovgaard.
Crank lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skovgaard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Valentin Skovgaard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crank scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Skovgaard doesn't seem bothered though.
Skovgaard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Skovgaard tries to clinch there but Crank circles away.
Crank attempts a counter takedown but Skovgaard avoids it well and moves away.
Crank fails to land with a series of punches.
Skovgaard is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#CL#
Crank rushes Skovgaard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Skovgaard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crank blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Valentin Skovgaard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Spank Crank's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A lazy body kick from Skovgaard
and Crank counters with a right hand to the body.
Skovgaard jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Crank throws a right hand that misses
and Skovgaard counters with a nice leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Skovgaard 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.
Crank misses with a looping right.
Crank throws out a loose jab but Skovgaard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skovgaard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A jab from Skovgaard finds it's way through Crank's defenses.
Skovgaard looks for the body kick but Crank saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skovgaard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Crank cracks a nice hook into Skovgaard's ribs.
Skovgaard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crank sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Skovgaard fails to land.
Crank blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Crank.
Spank Crank has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Crank lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Skovgaard throws a punch but it's blocked by Crank.
Crank goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Crank.
A left hand lands to the body for Crank.
Skovgaard swings wildly with an uppercut but Crank uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skovgaard throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Crank scores with a nice short uppercut.
Skovgaard throws a head punch that misses.
Crank blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skovgaard has a couple of punches blocked by Crank.
Skovgaard lands a body shot. #BC2#
Skovgaard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skovgaard misses with an uppercut. Crank saw that one coming.
Crank was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Skovgaard walks into a straight right hand from Crank.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crank uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skovgaard.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Crank crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Skovgaard - the referee stops the clock and Crank gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Skovgaard. Crank manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Skovgaard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Crank. That snapped Skovgaard's head back.
A jab from Crank misses.
Crank fails with a takedown attempt.
Crank shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Skovgaard pinned against the cage. Skovgaard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Skovgaard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Skovgaard there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
Crank throws a body punch but Skovgaard moves out of range.
Crank slips under a jab from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard tries to land a body kick#CL#
and Crank moves into the clinch.
Skovgaard blocking some punches.
Skovgaard lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT2#
Spank Crank's cut is getting worse.
Skovgaard tries to throw a body punch but Crank avoids it by throwing Skovgaard back against the cage.
Skovgaard throws a punch but it's blocked by Crank.
Skovgaard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skovgaard working hard to break the clinch.
Crank blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Valentin Skovgaard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Spank Crank's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Crank takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Skovgaard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Crank stuns Skovgaard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Crank cracks Skovgaard with a good jab.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Crank prevents a body shot from Skovgaard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skovgaard gets through Crank's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Skovgaard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Skovgaard is leaning against Crank and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Skovgaard misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Crank tries a body shot but Skovgaard blocks it.
Crank keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Skovgaard's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Crank fails to land.
Skovgaard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Crank has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Skovgaard is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crank. #BC2#
Skovgaard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crank takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Skovgaard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crank.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Crank misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Skovgaard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Crank.
Skovgaard tries to throw a body punch but Crank avoids it by throwing Skovgaard back against the cage.
Crank blocks a body shot from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Skovgaard tries a body shot but Crank blocks it.
Skovgaard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crank lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Crank tries to pull guard but Skovgaard forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Crank tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spank Crank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crank has a couple of punches blocked by Skovgaard.
#BC2#
Skovgaard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valentin Skovgaard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crank punishes Skovgaard's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skovgaard scoring well with a low kick there.
#T3#
Crank lunges at Skovgaard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Skovgaard's hand.
The fighters circling - Skovgaard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crank lands with an overhand left.
Skovgaard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Spank Crank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Skovgaard clinches up against the cage.
Skovgaard throws a head punch that misses.
Skovgaard misses with the head strike.
Crank digs a right hand underneath Skovgaard's ribcage. Skovgaard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Skovgaard takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Crank. #T4#
Skovgaard throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Crank.
Skovgaard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skovgaard takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Skovgaard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crank tries to clinch but Skovgaard moves out of range.
Skovgaard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Skovgaard throws a head kick that misses.
Skovgaard misses with a left hand #CL#
and Crank counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Crank.
Valentin Skovgaard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Skovgaard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crank's elbow.
Skovgaard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crank has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Skovgaard after a bit of a struggle.
Skovgaard lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Valentin Skovgaard.
I've got Skovgaard winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentin Skovgaard!
Valentin Skovgaard really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Reaper Combatwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 43
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Crank has Westlake up against the cage in a clinch.
Crank throws a punch but it's blocked by Westlake.
Westlake swings wildly with an uppercut but Crank uses good head movement to avoid it.
Westlake lands a hook that snaps the head of Crank backwards.
Westlake misses with a punch to the body.
Crank's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Westlake lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Westlake prevents a body shot from Crank.
Crank makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Westlake misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crank is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Westlake pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Westlake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Westlake throws a big shot that misses.
Westlake takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T1#
Crank misses with a takedown
and Westlake counters with a straight right hand.
Westlake throws a right hand that misses
letting Crank counter with a right hand.
Crank has his takedown stuffed
and Westlake counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spank Crank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crank scores with a nice strike.
Westlake misses with a hook.
Westlake throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Crank counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Crank.
Westlake really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crank. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Westlake is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Crank is controlling him.
Crank stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Westlake swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Crank postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Westlake is wriggling around but Crank manages to pass to half guard.
Crank wants to take a breather but Westlake is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Westlake is trying to stand back up but Crank is controlling him
Crank working the head and body with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Westlake is trying to stand.
Crank is trying to control. Westlake wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Crank stalling. #T3#
Crank seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Westlake for as long as he can get away with.
Westlake tries to get to full guard but Crank has control of the leg.
Westlake is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Westlake's corner calls for a 1-2. Westlake obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Crank ducks under a wild hook from Westlake.
It looked like Crank wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crank throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Crank looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A countering left hand to the body from Westlake misses.
Westlake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crank half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Westlake takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Westlake lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Spank Crank has been cut.
Westlake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Westlake looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Westlake throws a big shot that misses.
Crank looks to land a right hand but Westlake moved out of range.
Westlake swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Crank jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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 Spank Crank will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Spank Crank's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Westlake with a hook.
Westlake slips under a jab.
Crank uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Westlake.
Crank throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Westlake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Westlake with a jab.
Westlake takes a swing at Crank's ribcage but misses.
Crank stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Crank is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crank lands with a shot to the body.
A combination from Westlake does no damage.
Crank rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Westlake moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Crank connects with a body shot.
Crank takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Westlake staying out of range there.
Crank tries to clinch there but Westlake circles away.
Westlake looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Crank ducks under a wild hook from Westlake.
Westlake throws a hook but Crank blocks it.
Westlake scores with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Westlake misses its intended target.
Crank appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cyril Westlake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Westlake connects with a good right hand that stumbles Crank. Crank circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
Crank comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD#
Westlake tries to sprawl but Crank drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Westlake is trying to stand back up but Crank is controlling him
Westlake blocking the ground and pound attempt from Crank.
Crank 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.
Crank slows the pace down in half guard.
Crank seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Westlake does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Westlake avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Crank.
Crank controlling the pace. #T3#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Crank stops Westlake from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Crank steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Westlake.
Crank fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Westlake on the side of the head.
A big left from Westlake misses.
Westlake rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Crank counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Crank is keen to just control but Westlake is a slippery customer.
Crank lands with a punch from half guard.
Westlake taking some punishment here, with Crank in his half guard. #T4#
Crank is trying to control the action in half guard but Westlake is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Crank landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Crank stops Westlake from getting back to his feet.
Westlake taking some punishment here, with Crank in his half guard.
Crank looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Crank takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Westlake 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.
Crank is trying to control the action in half guard but Westlake is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Crank throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crank with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Westlake looks like he's trying to stand 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 Spank Crank will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Spank Crank'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#
Westlake throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crank counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Crank bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Crank dives in and scores a takedown into Westlake's guard.
Crank trying to control but Westlake is working from the bottom.
Crank controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Crank has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crank's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Crank with a flurry of punches that miss.
Westlake is looking to stand up but Crank isn't so interested in that idea.
Crank throwing strikes from guard but Westlake blocks nicely.
Crank trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Crank looks to land a right hand but Westlake moved out of range.
Westlake looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Westlake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cyril Westlake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Crank fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Westlake manages to avoid it.
Westlake misses with a straight left.
Cyril Westlake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crank throws a body punch but Westlake moves out of range.
Crank defending well as Westlake loads up on a big left hand.
Crank throwing a counter right hand but Westlake manages to avoid it.
Westlake 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.
Crank slips under a jab from Westlake.
Crank was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crank slips a straight right by Westlake.#CL#
Westlake tries to keep at a distance but Crank has taken the fight into the clinch.
Crank lands with a short shot to the head.
Westlake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Westlake throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cranks head.
Crank blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crank misses with a body punch.
Crank swings wildly with an uppercut but Westlake uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Westlake.
Crank swings wildly with an uppercut but Westlake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spank Crank is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Crank goes for a takedown attempt but Westlake pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Crank changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Westlake looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T4#
Crank wants to lay and pray for a moment but Westlake keeps working.
Crank moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Further stalling from Crank.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crank working the ground and pound but Westlake is defending the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spank Crank showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crank, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spank Crank!
Spank Crank bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 36
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Crank connects with a good right hand that stumbles Agnarsson. Agnarsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Agnarsson lands an overhand right.
Agnarsson misses with a hook to the body
and Crank counters with a stiff right hand.
Crank misses with a lunging right hand
and Agnarsson counters with a left to the body.
Crank tries to clinch there but Agnarsson circles away.
Agnarsson tried to counter with a leg kick but Crank avoided it.
Agnarsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Agnarsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Crank counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Crank.
Agnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crank throws out a counter right but Agnarsson avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Agnarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Agnarsson misses with a left hand
and Crank counters with a series of strikes. Agnarsson will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Crank takes the fight into the clinch.
Agnarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crank's elbow. #T1#
Crank prevents Agnarsson from breaking the clinch.
I was talking to Agnarsson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Crank tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Agnarsson just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Crank wants the takedown. Agnarsson is fighting it off but Crank persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Agnarsson's guard against the cage.
Crank missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Crank wants to pass the guard but Agnarsson is keeping the position.
Agnarsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crank is stalling in the full guard.
Crank working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Agnarsson's head.#T2#
Crank throwing strikes from guard but Agnarsson blocks nicely.
Crank throwing strikes from guard but Agnarsson blocks nicely.
Crank loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Crank is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Crank throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Agnarsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Agnarsson keeping moving, preventing Crank from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Agnarsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Crank counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Crank has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T3#
Crank throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crank keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Agnarsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Agnarsson walks into a left hand.
Agnarsson misses the shot to the body.
Agnarsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crank will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little feinted left hand from Agnarsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Agnarsson, right into the meat.
Bjarni Agnarsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Agnarsson scores with a hook to the body. Crank takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Agnarsson misses with a body shot
#TD2#
and Crank counters with a takedown into side control. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes there by Crank.
Agnarsson is not content to let Crank control the position.
Crank throws a strike aimed at the side of Agnarsson's head but Agnarsson avoids it well.
Crank wants to control but Agnarsson is keeping him busy.
Crank working the strikes but Agnarsson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Crank is trying to control the action in half guard but Agnarsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crank is taking a breather. Agnarsson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Crank thows a huge punch but Agnarsson dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spank Crank dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Agnarsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Agnarsson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Crank dips to his left and cracks Agnarsson with an uppercut!
Agnarsson throws a body punch but Crank moves out of range.
Crank throws out a counter right but Agnarsson avoids it with no problem.
Crank tries to clinch up.
Agnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crank moves away.#CL2#
Crank has taken the fight to the clinch.
Agnarsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agnarsson tries to throw a body punch but Crank avoids it by throwing Agnarsson back against the cage.
Crank tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Crank blocks a body shot from Agnarsson.
Crank blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Agnarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Crank.
#T1#
Crank drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Agnarsson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Agnarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crank's elbow.
Crank jumps guard but Agnarsson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bjarni Agnarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spank Crank.
Agnarsson lands a body shot.
Crank lands a right hand.
Crank is trying to pull guard but Agnarsson has him pressed against the cage.
Agnarsson throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Agnarsson breaks the clinch.
Agnarsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crank appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Crank tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Agnarsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Crank connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Agnarsson momentarily.
#T2#
Crank wants to clinch up but Agnarsson keeps it at a distance.
Agnarsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crank takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Agnarsson tries a low kick but Crank avoids it.
Crank has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Agnarsson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL2#
and Crank moves into the clinch.
Agnarsson lands a right hand. #BC#
Agnarsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crank takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#
It looks like Spank Crank has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd cheers as Crank lands an impressive looking overhand right. Agnarsson doesn't seem phased though.
Agnarsson swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Crank counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Agnarsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crank.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crank throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Crank trying to move into half guard but instead Agnarsson has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Crank has his hands on Agnarsson's head, controlling the position.
Agnarsson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Agnarsson continues to stall.
Agnarsson wants to control from the top but Crank keeps moving. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Agnarsson is really struggling to control Crank but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Crank trying to keep a closed guard but Agnarsson is proving a slippery customer.
Crank wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Agnarsson is now in half guard.
Crank is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crank wants to improve his position but Agnarsson is controlling well.
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 Bjarni Agnarsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Spank Crank'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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Crank moves out of range of the body kick from Agnarsson.
Crank feints the counter takedown.
Agnarsson jabs Crank right on the nose. Crank blinks but takes it well.
Agnarsson lands a head shot.
Agnarsson swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Crank counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Agnarsson!
Crank tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Crank throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Agnarsson works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Crank wants to control but Agnarsson is keeping him busy.
Crank thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Agnarsson's head. #T1#
Agnarsson is refusing to be controlled, as Crank sits in half guard.
Agnarsson wants to improve his position but Crank is controlling well.
Crank lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Crank throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Crank looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Agnarsson is not content to let Crank control the position.
Crank controlling the action here.
Crank misses with a head shot. Agnarsson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Crank postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Crank missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Crank scoring with punches to the head and body.
Agnarsson wants to control the position but Crank says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Crank looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Crank working over Agnarsson with some ground and pound. Agnarsson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Crank has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Crank is looking to take a break and control but Agnarsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crank throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Agnarsson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Crank.
Crank trying to control but Agnarsson is working from the bottom. #T4#
Agnarsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crank wants to control from the top but Agnarsson keeps moving.
Crank trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Crank connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Agnarsson throws a hook to the side of Crank's head but Crank sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crank tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Crank slips under a jab from Agnarsson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crank fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Agnarsson manages to avoid it.
Agnarsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crank.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spank Crank comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Crank 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spank Crank!
Spank Crank bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Revolution XC 18
Date: Mar 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Miles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miles tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crank swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crank shoots in for a takedown but Miles shows good takedown defense.
Miles 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.
Crank scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Crank letting Miles take a breather here.#BC#
Crank breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles misses with a hook
and Crank counters with a nice body shot.
Crank seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Crank uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miles .
Miles throws a hook but Crank avoids it easily.#T1#
Crank uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miles .
Miles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crank moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Crank misses its target.
Miles scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Miles misses with a shot to the body
and Crank connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miles doesn't manage to clinch there - Crank circles away.
Crank throws a sloppy body shot
and Miles counters with a stiff right hand.
Crank lands with a good body shot.
Crank misses with a straight left.
Miles digs a good body shot into Crank's ribs.
Crank looks to land a left hand but Miles moved out of range nicely.
Benjamin Miles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Jab from Miles .
Crank fails with a takedown attempt.
Miles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crank moves away.
Miles takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Miles looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crank lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Miles backs up against the cage.
#T3#
Crank throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miles works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Crank avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch combination from Crank misses.
A left lands for Miles .
Crank jabs Miles right on the nose. Miles blinks but takes it well.
Crank cracks Miles with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Miles tries to clinch there but Crank circles away.
Crank uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miles .#CL2#
Miles takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Miles tries to work over Crank's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crank digs a right hand underneath Miles 's ribcage. Miles let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Miles lands a left hand.
Miles is leaning against Crank and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miles landing knees to the body.
Crank is breathing heavily.
Miles can't find room to land a body shot as Crank controls the action.
Miles just leaning against Crank, taking a breather.
Miles digs a right hand into Crank's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Crank's gas tank.
Miles tries to work over Crank's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Crank has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Miles is trying to keep an underhook but Crank manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Miles throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Miles is looking for a sweep. Crank is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miles really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crank. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Miles wants to get back to his feet.
Crank is pressing down on Miles 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Miles is holding on for now.
Crank wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miles keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Benjamin Miles will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Miles looks to clinch
and Crank counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Miles takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Miles doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Crank swats away the attempt to clinch by Miles .
Miles throws a right and a left that Crank avoids nicely.
Miles comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crank's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Crank duly obliges.
Miles tries to clinch but Crank is having none of it.
Miles throws a body punch but Crank moves out of range. #T1#
Miles tries to clinch there but Crank circles away.
Crank tries for a takedown but Miles sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Crank throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crank throws a hook but Miles avoids it easily.
Miles wants to counter with a clinch but Crank pushes him away.
Spank Crank is winning the standup battle so far.
Miles tries to close the distance and clinch but Crank swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crank drops down looking for a counter takedown but Miles sprawls and moves away.
Miles misses with a right hand
and Crank counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A combination from Miles does no damage.
Crank walks into a jab.
Miles looks to score with a jab to the body but Crank is just out of range.
Miles throws a series of strikes that have Crank backpedaling.
Crank is looking to wear down Miles with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Miles .
Crank was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Miles leaves Crank with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Miles tries to sprawl but Crank drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crank controlling the action here.
Miles is looking to escape.
Ground and pound from Crank.
Miles tries to get to full guard but Crank has control of the leg. #T3#
Crank perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #ES2#
Miles kicks Crank off and gets back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Crank.
Miles slips under a jab from Crank.
Miles tries to clinch up.
Crank ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miles moves away.
Nice defenses there by Crank.
Crank attempts a counter takedown but Miles avoids it well and moves away.
Miles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crank.
Crank throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Crank.#T4#
Miles ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miles with a hook.
Crank tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miles was well out of range. Poor timing from Crank.
Miles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crank misses with a straight right.
Crank misses with a left hand
and Miles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Miles tries to clinch but Crank moves out of range. #TD#
Crank shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Miles is trying to defend but Crank finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crank landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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 Spank Crank will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Crank avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crank will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Crank scores with a jab to the head.
Nice jab there from Crank.
Crank throws a big shot that misses.
Miles steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Crank.
Crank comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Miles tries to clinch but Crank is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Miles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miles misses the shot to the body.
Crank is looking to counter punch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Miles . #CUT2#
It looks like Spank Crank has been cut.#T1#
Miles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crank paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crank staying out of range there.
Miles misses with a wild body shot.
Crank half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Crank walks into a jab.
Crank shoots for a takedown but Miles saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Crank loads up on a big right hand but Miles slips the punch.
Crank uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miles .
Miles takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Miles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crank moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
The fighters circling - Crank throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miles looks to score with a jab to the body but Crank is just out of range.
Miles throws out a loose jab but Crank uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miles takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Miles throws a big shot that misses.
Crank is looking to counter punch.
Nice jab there from Miles .
Miles throws a combination that misses
and Crank counters with a nice body shot.
Crank lunges at Miles with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Miles 's hand.
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!
Miles tries to clinch there but Crank circles away.
#T3#
Nice jab there from Miles .
Crank pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miles throws a jab when Crank was well out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Crank or perhaps it was just good defense by Miles , which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spank Crank. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Crank shoots in and gets a takedown into Miles 's guard.
Miles wants to stand up but Crank is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Crank distracts Miles with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Miles can do anything to dispel that myth.
Miles wants to sweep here but Crank controlling him for the moment.
Crank cracks Miles with a solid left hand.
Miles wants to stand up but Crank is controlling him.
Crank is in close to Miles 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Miles wants to stand up but Crank is controlling him.
Crank keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Miles 's head.
Crank won't allow Miles to get back to his feet.
Crank works over Miles with some ground and pound from guard.
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 Spank Crank.
I think Crank 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spank Crank!
Spank Crank made sure to mention his sponsor, Irish Collar & Elbow Nutrition and Laundry in his post fight interview.
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Event:
ICON Fight NIGHT 11
Date: Feb 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Crank slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wesson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Crank counters with a shoot takedown. Wesson fights it but they end up in guard.
Wesson wants to sweep here but Crank controlling him for the moment.
Crank lands a couple of digs.
Crank won't allow Wesson to sweep him here.
Crank wants to control from the top but Wesson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Wesson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Crank got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wesson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crank has managed to get both his arms back between Wesson's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crank stands up over Wesson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Crank working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crank trying to control but Wesson is working from the bottom.
Wesson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Crank's guard. #REVB#
Wesson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Wesson wants to control from the top but Crank keeps moving.
Crank tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crank keeping moving, preventing Wesson from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crank is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wesson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Crank is trying to keep Wesson in close.
Crank striking off his back.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Crank trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Crank slips a jab from Wesson.
Dean Wesson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wesson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wesson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Wesson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Crank seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Crank avoids the head kick by Wesson.
Wesson misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Crank decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wesson's guard.
Crank stands up over Wesson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Crank with a flurry of punches that miss.
Crank throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Wesson working for a triangle but Crank defends it easily.
Crank landing some decent shots from guard.
Wesson trying to keep a closed guard but Crank is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Crank landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Wesson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Crank trying to control the position from guard on top but Wesson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crank pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wesson is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Wesson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crank defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crank lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spank Crank dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Crank thuds a left hand into Wesson's body.
Crank stuns Wesson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wesson drops his hands momentarily and Crank takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wesson misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Crank counters with a single leg into guard. Wesson didn't expect that.
Crank content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Wesson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crank doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crank manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Crank landing with the ground and pound.
Crank cracks Wesson with a solid left hand.
Crank trying to control but Wesson is working from the bottom.
Crank content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Crank working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wesson's head.
Wesson has momentary wrist control but Crank slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Wesson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crank doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crank manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Crank controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Wesson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crank defends it easily.
Crank chips away with some ground and pound.
Crank postures up and lands a big shot to Wesson's brow.
Crank is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wesson can do to turn this around?
Wesson has momentary wrist control but Crank slips an elbow through the middle.
Crank postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Crank landing some decent shots from guard.
Crank chips away with some ground and pound.
Crank with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Wesson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Crank is in close to Wesson's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC#
Wesson is rocked!#SUB2#
Wesson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crank can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wesson is still in real trouble! Can Crank finish him?
Crank is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Spank Crank overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Crank scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Wesson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crank defends it easily.#T3##SUB2#
Wesson has his foot on Crank's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crank works his way back into a safe position though.
Crank has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Crank trying to control but Wesson is working from the bottom.
Wesson seems to have recovered his senses.
Crank works over Wesson with some ground and pound from guard.
Crank scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Wesson has his foot on Crank's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crank works his way back into a safe position though.
Crank stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wesson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crank chips away with some ground and pound.
Crank lands a couple of elbows.
Crank landing with the ground and pound.
Crank arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Wesson's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Spank Crank!
Spank Crank managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Irish Collar & Elbow Nutrition and Laundry, into his post fight interview.
Dean Wesson spoke after the fight, saying 'The better fighter won tonight. Congrats to my opponent. Got to get back to the gym and work my way to avenge this loss.'.
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Event:
Revolution XC 12
Date: Jan 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Ngata is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crank.
Crank looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ngata is fending him off so far but Crank persists. Nope, Ngata circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Ngata moves into range and clinches up with Crank.
Ngata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Crank breaks the clinch.
Ngata looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Crank circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Ngata drives through and clinches with Crank against the cage.
#BC2#
Crank's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ngata tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Crank counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Crank trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crank content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Crank working his ground and pound in the gym.
Crank lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crank wants to control from the top but Ngata keeps moving.
Crank working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ngata knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crank on the ground.#T1#
Ngata looking for a sweep. Not yet Ngata, not yet.
Crank lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Crank lands a couple of digs.
Crank has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Crank distracts Ngata with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Crank working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crank accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ngata looking for a sweep. Not yet Ngata, not yet.
Crank lands a couple of digs.
Crank throws a big elbow that misses.
Crank trying to control the position from guard on top but Ngata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crank lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Crank trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crank throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Crank trying to control the position from guard on top but Ngata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ngata tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ngata keeping moving, preventing Crank from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Ngata gets a clinch.
Crank blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Crank breaks from the clinch.
Crank circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Crank counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Crank is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Crank content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ngata on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ngata tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Ngata managing to control the position.
Crank trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crank controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Crank throws a big right hand that misses.
Crank trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crank with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ngata has control of Crank's left arm, preventing Crank from doing any damage.
Crank is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Crank postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ngata holds on and takes a little breather.
Ngata keeping moving, preventing Crank from controlling successfully. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Crank content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Crank keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ngata's head.
Ngata is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Crank wants to improve his position but Ngata is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ngata is thwarting Crank's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spank Crank dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Ngata fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Crank, pushing him back against the cage.
Ngata tries to break free but Crank pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Crank manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Crank shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ngata napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Crank throws an elbow but Ngata slips to the side and avoids it well.
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.
Ngata is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ngata takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Crank has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crank throws a strike aimed at the side of Ngata's head but Ngata avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngata tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Crank wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Crank advances nicely into full mount.
Crank lands a big shot there that rocks Ngata but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Crank in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#T1#
Crank landing strikes from the mount.
Ngata is in a horrible position here. Crank smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Crank postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Ngata in real trouble here! The ref calls for Ngata to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spank Crank!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Spank Crank waved his t-shirt featuring Irish Collar & Elbow Nutrition and Laundry's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
LKO23 Thunder
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Scorpion tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Crank counters with a single leg into guard. Scorpion didn't expect that.
Crank working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Crank cracks Scorpion with a solid left hand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Scorpion can do anything to dispel that myth.
Crank trying to control the position from guard on top but Scorpion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scorpion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scorpion not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crank makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Scorpion looking for a sweep. Not yet Scorpion, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crank throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Scorpion works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Crank working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Scorpion's head.#T1#
Scorpion controlling Crank's posture.
Crank working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Crank 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.
Crank advances to half guard.
Crank scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Crank scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Crank missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Crank is just content to waste time from the top position. Scorpion takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB2#
Scorpion looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Crank postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Crank trying to control but Scorpion is working from the bottom. #T2#
Crank throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Scorpion trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Crank postures up.
Crank missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Crank landing with the ground and pound.
Scorpion controlling Crank's posture.
Crank forces his way into half guard.
Crank drops an elbow to the side of Scorpion's head.
Crank thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Crank wants to take a breather but Scorpion is having none of it.
Crank takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Scorpion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crank pulls his head out easily.
Crank is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Crank perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Crank thows a huge punch but Scorpion dodges it nicely.
Crank takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Crank scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Scorpion tries to get to full guard but Crank has control of the leg.
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. Crank connects with a nice short shot to Scorpion's temple.
Crank trying to control from half guard but Scorpion is working away.
Scorpion tries to get to full guard but Crank has control of the leg. #T4#
Crank sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Scorpion defending well though.
Scorpion wants to control but Crank is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Crank is nestled in close to Scorpion, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Crank winds up and cracks Scorpion with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Scorpion really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crank. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Crank winds up and cracks Scorpion with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Crank is keen to just control but Scorpion is a slippery customer.
Scorpion on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Scorpion has hold of Crank's hands but Crank slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Scorpion 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
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. Crank connects with a nice short shot to Scorpion's temple.
Scorpion has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Crank is working away from the top position though.
Crank scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spank Crank dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Scorpion gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Crank to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Crank is standing up over Scorpion. Scorpion looks to escape but Crank dives into side control.
#REVB#
Scorpion takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Crank lands a nice forearm strike.
Crank cracks Scorpion with a big right hand but Scorpion just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#ROC#
Scorpion is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Johnny Scorpion has been cut.
Scorpion struggling a bit here.
Scorpion is still in real trouble! Can Crank finish him?
Crank cracks Scorpion with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Crank immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Scorpion is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Crank!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spank Crank!
An out of breath and clearly excited Spank Crank thanked Irish Collar & Elbow Nutrition and Laundry for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
AFC 15
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Crank moves away from the strike by Svenson.
Svenson 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.
Svenson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crank was well out of range. Poor timing from Svenson.
Crank keeps the fight on the outside.
Svenson wants to clinch#TD#
and Crank decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Svenson's guard.
Svenson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crank trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crank advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crank is nestled in close to Svenson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crank lands strikes from half guard.
Crank lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Crank looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Svenson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Crank missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Crank working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Crank working over Svenson with some ground and pound. Svenson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC#
Svenson is rocked!
Svenson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Svenson is still in real trouble! Can Crank finish him?
Crank winds up and cracks Svenson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've been hearing good reports from Crank'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.
Svenson wants to control but Crank is keeping busy.
Crank lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Svenson quite badly. Svenson pulls Crank in close trying to recover. Crank postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Svenson on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Svenson doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spank Crank!
Spank Crank took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Irish Collar & Elbow Nutrition and Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Fisher swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Crank counters with a takedown into side control.
Fisher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crank on the ground.
Crank lands a nice forearm strike.
Crank looks up at the clock and then as Fisher takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Crank smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Fisher is trying to control Crank's posture but Crank avoids it.
Crank scoring with punches and elbows.
Crank is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crank scores with punches from side control. #ROC2#
Fisher is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Chris Fisher has been cut.
Crank has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Crank lands a big left to the face of Fisher, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Crank and another - Fisher is out! Crank stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Spank Crank!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Reilly swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Crank counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Reilly looking to control.
Crank makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Reilly is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crank defends well.
Crank with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crank landing with the ground and pound.
Reilly is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Crank tries to roll over but Reilly keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Crank is concentrating on defense, preventing Reilly from advancing position.
Crank avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reilly.
Crank controlling the position well.
Reilly 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.
Crank is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Reilly's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Reilly's back!
Crank lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Reilly hold on?!
Reilly can't escape the position.
Crank lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Reilly hold on?!
Crank trying to control.
Crank gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Crank is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Crank gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Crank gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Crank apologises and we restart here on the feet.
#ROC2#
Reilly is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Aidan Reilly has been cut.#T2##TD2#
Reilly gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Crank to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Oh Reilly is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Crank postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Crank scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Crank working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reilly's head.
Crank lands a couple of digs.
Crank looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Crank loads up on a big left hand. Reilly felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Crank looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Reilly can't hide his disappointment, as Crank celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spank Crank!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Jonninen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crank was well out of range. Poor timing from Jonninen.
Jonninen misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Crank.
Jonninen throws a body shot but no joy.
Crank avoids the body shot from Jonninen.
Jonninen swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Crank counters with a takedown into side control.
Jonninen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crank. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jonninen struggling a bit here.
Crank is chipping away with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crank working the ground and pound from side control.
Crank scores with punches from side control.
Jonninen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Crank is working Jonninen over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jonninen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T1#
Crank creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Crank working the ground and pound.
Crank scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Jonninen is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Crank can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spank Crank!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Bang misses with a right hand #TD#
and Crank counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bang!
Bang is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Crank working the head with strikes.
Crank cracks Bang with a big elbow.
Crank cracks Bang with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bang is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Crank is controlling him well.
Crank in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Crank lands a nice forearm strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crank connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bang some visible discomfort.
#ROC#
Bang is rocked!
Crank lands a huge shot from side control! Bang is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Spank Crank!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Luciano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crank defends it nicely.
Crank tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Luciano fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Crank drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Luciano is trying to improve his position.
Luciano is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crank winds up and cracks Luciano with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano gets back to full guard.
Crank looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Crank must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Luciano is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Crank rolls with it to try and escape but Luciano cranks on the arm and Crank is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucas Luciano!
During a confident post fight interview, Lucas Luciano thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2016 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Tee wants to clinch.
Crank feints the counter takedown.
Crank circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crank feints the counter takedown.
Tee tries to clinch but Crank moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And Crank tries to counter it with a takedown but Tee pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Tee is looking to clinch.
Crank drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tee defends it well.
Tee tries to clinch but Crank moves away #TD2#
and Crank counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Crank.
Crank lands a couple of digs.
Crank won't allow Tee to get back to his feet.
Crank has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Crank landing some decent shots from guard.
Crank throws a big right hand that misses.
Crank throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Tee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crank.
Tee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Crank working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Crank's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Crank is working Tee over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Crank scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Crank is controlling him.
Crank throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tee has momentary wrist control but Crank slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC2#
Tee is rocked!
Tee has momentary wrist control but Crank slips an elbow through the middle.
Oh Tee is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crank arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Tee's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Spank Crank!
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