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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Crane. Those never looked like landing.
Crane looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alonso is fending him off so far but Crane persists. Nope, Alonso circles away and we're back to standing.
Alonso misses with a leg kick.
Xabilonso Alonso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alonso finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Crane needs to keep his hands up - Alonso had a free shot at his head there.
Crane fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alonso avoids it really well and circles away.
Alonso tries a low kick but Crane avoids it.
Crane is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Crane closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Crane content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Crane prevents Alonso from escaping the position.#T1#
Crane trying to control the action but Alonso is working from the bottom.
Crane prevents Alonso from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Crane stands up and beckons Alonso to his feet.
Crane throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crane 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.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Alonso lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Crane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crane takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice straight punches there by Alonso. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alonso.
Alonso is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Crane fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Crane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crane shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alonso defends it nicely.
Alonso connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Alonso fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Crane has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Crane closes the distance and clinches up with Alonso, looking for a takedown. Crane pushes Alonso against the cage but Alonso circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Crane avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crane shoots in and drives through. Alonso sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Crane is defended easily by Alonso.
Alonso is looking for the big counter here.
Crane on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alonso. Alonso obviously looking to wear him down.
Alonso cracks the inside of Crane's front leg.
Xabilonso Alonso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Alonso fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crane on the side of the head.
Alonso lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Crane tries to clinch up.
Crane stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alonso.
Alonso misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Crane counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crane not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Crane is taking a breather. Alonso 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.
Crane is trying to control the action in half guard but Alonso is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Crane could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xabilonso Alonso dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Alonso throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crane stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good leg kick by Alonso there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alonso jabs Crane right on the nose. Crane blinks but takes it well.
Crane throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alonso's waist but Alonso gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Crane off to one side.
Xabilonso Alonso seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alonso chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alonso tries to avoid it but Crane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alonso to the ground. Alonso escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alonso takes a swing at Crane's ribcage but misses.
Crane is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Alonso.
Crane keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Crane seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crane takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC2#
Crane is rocked!
Crane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alonso as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Crane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Alonso does no damage.
It looked like Crane was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crane fails with the takedown.#T1##TD#
Crane looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Alonso has one foot on Crane's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Alonso bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Crane's head.
Alonso displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Crane.
Kenny Crane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alonso slaps away a takedown attempt from Crane, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Crane has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alonso.
Alonso has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Alonso lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Crane goes down and covers up as Alonso starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xabilonso Alonso!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Lawson drives through with a takedown into Crane's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Crane had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lawson defends it easily.
Lawson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Lawson stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Crane has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Lawson manages to get his head free but now Crane has transitioned to an armbar! Lawson grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Crane! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kenny Crane!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Fanstein shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fanstein slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Crane has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fanstein can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fanstein looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fanstein wants to pass the guard but Crane is keeping the position.#T1#
Fanstein slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fanstein working the ground and pound.
Fanstein really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fanstein taking a breather here.
Crane tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Fanstein slows the pace down. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Fanstein tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fanstein has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fanstein is putting a hurting on Crane here, landing some big shots from side control. #SU2#
Fanstein decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL2#
Fanstein moves into the clinch.#T3##TD2#
Fanstein has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Crane clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fanstein is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Crane could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Fanstein working for the choke. #T4##SUB2#
Fanstein tightening his grip on Crane, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Crane preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Fanstein .
Fanstein lands strikes to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I would not like to be Crane right now.
Crane is trying to remain composed but Fanstein is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis Fanstein dominated that round.
That's time! Crane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Fanstein feints and as Crane raises his hands in defense, Fanstein changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Crane keeping full guard, as Fanstein tries to pass.
Lewis Fanstein has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fanstein controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fanstein tries to free his leg and advance position but Crane is retaining full guard.
Fanstein not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Crane keeping full guard, as Fanstein tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Crane is working an open guard so Fanstein takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1#
Crane looks for a takedown but Fanstein sprawls well.
A countering left hand to the body from Fanstein misses.
Crane is looking to clinch but Fanstein is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Fanstein clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Fanstein has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Crane regains guard immediately.
Fanstein controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fanstein sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Crane's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fanstein seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Fanstein seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fanstein controlling the action here. #T3##SUB2#
Fanstein is working for a kimura but Crane is defending it quite comfortably.
#SU2#
Fanstein stands up out of the half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Fanstein closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Crane might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Fanstein is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fanstein perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fanstein slips a nice elbow through Crane's hands, connecting with Crane's forehead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fanstein controlling the action here.
Fanstein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fanstein 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.
Lewis Fanstein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##TD2#
Fanstein drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Crane is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Fanstein dives into side control.
#REVR#
Fanstein controls the position.
Fanstein working the ground and pound from side control.#ROC2#
Crane is rocked!#SUB2#
Fanstein working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Oh Crane is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2#
Fanstein decides to stand up, so the ref orders Crane to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Fanstein closes the distance looking for a takedown. Crane stuffs it but Fanstein still has hold of him. Fanstein picks Crane up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Fanstein slams Crane to the floor and that's really hurt Crane - he doesn't know where he is! Fanstein throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lewis Fanstein !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Wibowo shoots in and gets a takedown into Crane's guard.
Wibowo looking to pass the guard. #SU2#
Wibowo stands and steps away. Crane gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Wibowo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Crane throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Wibowo scores with a takedown into Crane's guard.
Wibowo wants to control from the top but Crane keeps moving. #SU2#
Wibowo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1#
Wibowo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wibowo wants it to stay on the feet.
Wibowo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Crane defends it well.
Crane darts in looking for a takedown but Wibowo gets double underhooks and turns Crane into the cage. #TD2#
Wibowo shoots in and gets a takedown into Crane's guard.
Wibowo wants to control from the top but Crane keeps moving.
Wibowo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wibowo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wibowo trying to control but Crane is working from the bottom.
Wibowo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wibowo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Crane had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wibowo defends it easily.#T2#
Wibowo wants to control from the top but Crane keeps moving.
Wibowo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Wibowo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Crane's guard.
Wibowo looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Wibowo trying to control but Crane is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Crane working for a triangle but Wibowo defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Wibowo has gone for a leg lock! Crane slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wibowo's guard.#REVR#
Wibowo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Wibowo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU#
Crane gets to his feet - Wibowo follows without any prompting.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Wibowo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Crane's half guard.#ES#
Crane kicks off Wibowo and gets to his feet.
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 Kenny Crane will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Wibowo misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Crane counters with a single leg into guard. Wibowo didn't expect that.
Crane won't allow Wibowo to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Wibowo working for submissions but it's allowed Crane to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Crane is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wibowo is positioning himself well to prevent Crane advancing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wibowo is trying to stand back up but Crane is controlling him
#T1#
Wibowo controlling the position well.
Wibowo is looking to control Crane's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wibowo avoid being mounted?
Wibowo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wibowo is trying to stand.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Crane seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crane dives in and grabs Wibowo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wibowo pushes down on Crane's head and hops out.
Wibowo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Crane defends it well.#CL2#
Wibowo forces Crane back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Wibowo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wibowo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crane does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wibowo drops an elbow to the side of Crane's head.
Kenny Crane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Crane is looking to improve his position.
Wibowo is just content to waste time from the top position. Crane takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T3##SUB#
Crane had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wibowo defends it easily.
Wibowo is working Crane over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Crane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wibowo showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU2#
Wibowo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Crane shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Wibowo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wibowo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wibowo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crane wants to stand back up but Wibowo manages to pass into side control.
Crane wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gabriel Wibowo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Wibowo scores with a takedown into Crane's guard.#SUB#
Wibowo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crane has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wibowo has managed to get both his arms back between Crane's legs - danger averted.#SU2#
Wibowo stands up from Crane's guard - Wibowo perhaps looking for a knockout.
Wibowo throws a one two combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Wibowo closes the distance and clinches.
Crane is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T1##TD2#
Wibowo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SU2#
Wibowo stands up out of the half guard. #TD2#
Wibowo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Crane sprawls well initially but Wibowo persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Crane has one foot on Wibowo's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wibowo enables Crane to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wibowo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crane wants to stand but Wibowo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wibowo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Crane is controlling him. #T2#
Wibowo looking to control.
Wibowo wants to improve his position but instead Crane has moved into half guard.
Crane throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wibowo pushes Crane off looking to stand but Crane dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Wibowo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wibowo tries to get to full guard but Crane has control of the leg. #T3#
Crane seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wibowo trying to hold on to Crane's head to control him but Crane postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Crane is taking a breather. Wibowo 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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL2#
Wibowo gets a clinch.
Wibowo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Crane is defending well for now.
Wibowo misses with a knee to the head.
Crane keeps control of Wibowo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Wibowo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crane fails with the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A slow jab from Wibowo misses its intended target.
Crane misses with a few strikes there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Wibowo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wibowo 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gabriel Wibowo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Saint Pierre moves into the clinch.
Saint Pierre can't find room to land a body shot as Crane controls the action.
Saint Pierre lands a body punch.
Saint Pierre prevents a takedown attempt there.
Saint Pierre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crane's elbow.
Crane could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Crane working hard to break the clinch.
Saint Pierre scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Kenny Crane has been cut.
Saint Pierre throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Crane blocks it with crossed arms.
Crane has Saint Pierre pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Saint Pierre manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Saint Pierre putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Crane in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Saint Pierre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint Pierre stalling.
Crane prevents a body shot from Saint Pierre.
Saint Pierre pressing his opponent against the cage.
Saint Pierre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Saint Pierre trying to land knees to the body.
Crane can't find room to land a body shot as Saint Pierre controls the action.
Saint Pierre using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Crane has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Crane has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Saint Pierre avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Crane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A body shot lands from Saint Pierre.
Saint Pierre tries to throw a body punch but Crane avoids it by throwing Saint Pierre back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Saint Pierre throws a knee to the head but misses.
Crane tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Saint Pierre just stands there and leans against the cage.
Crane wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Saint Pierre can't find room to land a body shot as Crane controls the action.
Crane fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T2##BC#
Crane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crane is breathing heavily.
Saint Pierre throws a body shot but no joy.
Saint Pierre throws a push kick but Crane slaps the foot to one side.
A jab lands there for Saint Pierre.
Crane has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crane there as he acknowledges the shot.
Saint Pierre dips to his left and cracks Crane with an uppercut!#CL#
Crane fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Saint Pierre, pushing him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Saint Pierre.
Saint Pierre landing knees to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right handed body shot lands from Saint Pierre.
Saint Pierre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Saint Pierre struggles to land a body shot inside as Crane controls his hands.
Saint Pierre misses with a punch to the body.
Saint Pierre will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Crane up against the cage.
Crane changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Saint Pierre fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Saint Pierre lands with a cross.
Saint Pierre punishes Crane's body with a nice straight punch.
Crane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
Saint Pierre fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Saint Pierre clinches up against the cage.
Crane looking for a takedown.
A body shot lands from Saint Pierre.
Saint Pierre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crane's elbow.
Saint Pierre struggles to land a body shot inside as Crane controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Saint Pierre.
Saint Pierre lands a nice shot to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Saint Pierre tries a knee to the head but Crane blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georges Saint Pierre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenny Crane's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Saint Pierre loads up on a big right hand but Crane slips the punch.
Saint Pierre throws an off balance right hand
and Crane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kenny Crane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crane shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Saint Pierre sprawls well. Saint Pierre wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Crane gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Saint Pierre clinches up with Crane and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint Pierre scores with a knee to the head.
Crane fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Saint Pierre digs a right hand into Crane's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Crane's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saint Pierre throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Crane blocks it with crossed arms.
Saint Pierre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1##TD#
Crane gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Saint Pierre is trying to escape back to his feet but Crane uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Saint Pierre is trying to get back to his feet.
Saint Pierre manages to get back to half guard.#ES2#
Saint Pierre kicks Crane off and gets back to his feet.
Saint Pierre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crane manages to avoid it.
Crane attempts a counter takedown but Saint Pierre avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
Saint Pierre stuffs the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saint Pierre! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Crane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saint Pierre lunges at Crane with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Crane's hand.
Saint Pierre connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Crane's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saint Pierre connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Crane shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Saint Pierre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crane looks to throw the jab but Saint Pierre is out of range. #CL2#
Saint Pierre instigates a clinch.
Crane goes for a takedown in the clinch but Saint Pierre prevents it.
Saint Pierre struggles to land a body shot inside as Crane controls his hands.
#T3#
Saint Pierre misses with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Saint Pierre.
Saint Pierre with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Saint Pierre tries to work over Crane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crane has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Saint Pierre after a bit of a struggle.
Crane has Saint Pierre pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Saint Pierre manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Crane can't get the takedown.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Saint Pierre.
Saint Pierre throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Crane blocks it with crossed arms.
Crane tries to pull guard but Saint Pierre forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Saint Pierre tries to land a knee to the head but Crane blocks with his arms.
#T4#
Saint Pierre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saint Pierre tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#TD#
Crane has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Saint Pierre regains guard immediately.
Saint Pierre is looking to stand back up but Crane counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Saint Pierre. #REVB#
Saint Pierre wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Crane is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georges Saint Pierre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kenny Crane's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Saint Pierre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crane ducks right into an uppercut from Saint Pierre.
Crane shoots for a takedown but Saint Pierre saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Saint Pierre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saint Pierre scores with a hook.
Saint Pierre thuds a left hand into Crane's body.
Saint Pierre connects with a right hand. Crane shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint Pierre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Georges Saint Pierre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crane goes for a double leg but Saint Pierre avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Saint Pierre continues to drive forward.
Nice sprawl there from Saint Pierre as Crane shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Crane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saint Pierre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Saint Pierre misses with a few strikes there.
Saint Pierre has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Saint Pierre looks to land a left hand but Crane moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Crane moves into the clinch successfully.
Saint Pierre misses with a body punch.
Crane has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Saint Pierre avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Saint Pierre is looking to control Crane's arms but Crane gets an underhook and turns him. Now Saint Pierre has his back to the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Crane as Saint Pierre tries to tie him up.
Saint Pierre is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Crane has denied him.
Crane goes for a takedown in the clinch but Saint Pierre prevents it.
Saint Pierre is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T2#
Saint Pierre prevents the takedown attempt.
Saint Pierre misses with a knee to the head.
Crane effectively controlling the action here.
Crane can't get the takedown.
Crane prevents a body shot from Saint Pierre.
Saint Pierre scores with a hook to the body.
Crane wants a takedown.
Saint Pierre holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#TD#
Crane successfully pulls guard.
#T3##SU2#
Saint Pierre stands up and waves to Crane to follow him.
Saint Pierre scores with a jab to the head.
#CL#
Saint Pierre gets tackled into the cage by Crane. Crane maintains the clinch.
Saint Pierre throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Crane blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Crane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saint Pierre misses with a right hand
and Crane counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Georges Saint Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Crane drives through and clinches with Saint Pierre against the cage.
#TD#
Saint Pierre is fighting off a takedown attempt but Crane is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Saint Pierre to the mat. Saint Pierre regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#T4#
Saint Pierre is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crane controls from within his opponent's guard.
Saint Pierre working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saint Pierre wants to stand and escape but Crane is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Georges Saint Pierre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Saint Pierre 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georges Saint Pierre!
Georges Saint Pierre was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 29, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Castro forces Crane back against the cage and clinches.
Castro stops a takedown attempt from Crane.
Crane is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Castro to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Castro is trying to trip Crane. He has hold of a leg but Crane is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Castro persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Castro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Crane's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Castro seems to be looking for submissions.
Castro lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Castro working the head and body with strikes.
Castro is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Crane regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Castro. #SUB#
Crane has an active guard here but Castro has managed to pass into half guard.
#T1#
Castro is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Crane is hurt! He's hurt bad - Castro fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Crane from any more punishment! Congratulations to Castro! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Castro!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 23, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
King closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Crane's guard.#SUB#
Crane throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
King trying to control but Crane is working from the bottom.
King slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
King wants to control from the top but Crane keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
King stands and steps away. Crane gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1##TD2#
King shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Crane pushes King off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD2#
King fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Crane to the ground. King is now in Crane's guard.
Crane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
King stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Crane has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! King manages to get his head free but now Crane has transitioned to an armbar! King grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Crane! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kenny Crane!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Goodman enables Crane to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Goodman manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Crane could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Crane trying to control but Goodman is working from the bottom.
Goodman controlling Crane's posture.
Crane won't allow Goodman to get back to his feet.
Crane not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Crane trying to control but Goodman is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T1#
Crane engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Crane goes for a double leg but Goodman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Goodman continues to drive forward.
A countering left hand to the body from Goodman misses.
Crane shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Goodman pinned against the cage. Goodman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Goodman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goodman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Goodman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crane backwards.
Goodman lands a left hand.
Goodman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Crane. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Goodman has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Crane clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Goodman throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Crane!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goodman biding his time, looking for the opening.
Goodman looking to hold on to the position here but Crane rolls and ends up regaining guard.
#SUB#
Goodman wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Crane's closed guard. He's half up but Crane has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Crane pivots and extends the arm, Goodman falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Crane! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kenny Crane!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Diaz cracks Crane with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD#
Crane gets the takedown into side control.
Crane controls the position from side control.#SU#
Crane decides to stand back up. Crane steps back and let's Diaz get back to his feet.
Diaz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD#
Crane closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Diaz did well to prevent Crane getting side control.
Crane prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Crane keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Crane is controlling well.
#T1##SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Crane manages to pass to mount!
Crane avoids the attempt from Diaz to control.
Crane sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Crane prevents Diaz from getting the reversal.
Crane with the ground and pound from mount.
Crane takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Diaz tries to hold on but Crane postures up.#T3#
Diaz is trying desperately to improve position.
Diaz wants to hold on but Crane pushes him away.
Crane looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crane seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Diaz for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Crane in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Diaz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Diaz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Crane is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crane is taking a breather. Diaz 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Crane dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A left lands for Diaz.#TD#
Crane shoots in and gets a takedown into Diaz's guard.#SUB2#
Diaz 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! Crane rolls with it to try and escape but Diaz cranks on the arm and Crane is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rick Diaz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Crane tries to sprawl but Rodriguez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Crane throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB2#
Rodriguez is working for a kimura but Crane is defending it quite comfortably.
Rodriguez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Crane punching from the bottom.
Crane on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Crane flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crane flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T1#
Rodriguez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Crane defending well though.
Rodriguez working over Crane with some ground and pound. Crane looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rodriguez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Crane defending well though.
Crane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rodriguez on the ground.
Rodriguez lands with a punch from half guard.
Rodriguez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rodriguez throws a strike but Crane avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rodriguez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rodriguez wants to pass the guard but Crane is keeping the position.
Rodriguez cracks Crane with a solid left hand.
Rodriguez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2##SUB#
Crane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rodriguez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rodriguez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rodriguez chips away with some ground and pound.
Crane is breathing heavily.
Rodriguez arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Crane'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 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hector Rodriguez!
Hector Rodriguez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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