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Event:
BFC 31: Huhrera Vs. Jackson
Date: Dec 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Gariniho moves into range and connects with a jab.
Crawford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gariniho.
Gariniho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gariniho throws a body kick that misses.
Crawford takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Crawford gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gariniho throws the left hand but Crawford avoids the punch easily.
Gariniho moves out of range of the strikes.
Gariniho half committed to a counter leg kick.
Crawford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gariniho.
Crawford throws a right and a left that Gariniho avoids nicely.
Crawford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gariniho.
Gariniho connects with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Gariniho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crawford scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch lands to the side of Crawford 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gariniho connects with a right hand. Crawford shakes it off.
Sloppy strikes from Gariniho. Those never looked like landing.
Crawford has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gariniho throws a series of punches but Crawford avoids them all with ease.
Crawford lands an overhand right.
Crawford blocks a jab.
Gariniho takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Crawford throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gariniho. #T1#
Gariniho lands a head kick. Crawford smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gariniho misses the jab.#CL#
Gariniho closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Crawford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gariniho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crawford moves away.
Gariniho fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A slow jab from Gariniho misses its intended target.
Good shot there by Gariniho.
Gariniho ducks under a wild hook from Crawford.
Crawford throws a jab but it's blocked by Gariniho.
Gariniho throws a counter high kick but Crawford was just alert enough to avoid it.
Crawford will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gariniho lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Neyman Gariniho!
Neyman Gariniho 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:
BFC 28: Torres Vs. Cole II
Date: Nov 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viki misses with a low kick as Crawford jumps back.
Crawford seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Crawford looks to score with a jab to the body but Viki is just out of range.
Crawford jabs Viki right on the nose. Viki blinks but takes it well.#CUT#It looks like Miki Viki has been cut.
Crawford tests Viki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Viki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Crawford!
Crawford moves out of range of the strikes.
Crawford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Viki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Viki lands with an overhand left.
Viki misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crawford throws a series of punches but Viki moves out of range.
Crawford connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC#Viki is rocked!
Crawford throws an uppercut from hell that sends Viki clean off his feet! He's out cold! Crawford stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jay Crawford!
In his post fight interview, Jay Crawford started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
BFC HARDCORE 5:
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crawford. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crawford misses with a body shot.
Gracie unleashes a big counter combination but Crawford bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crawford throws out the jab.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Crawford.
Gracie unleashes a big counter combination but Crawford bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Crawford throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Crawford backing up. Crawford nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
Crawford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie throws a counter combo.
Crawford misses with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Crawford will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jay Crawford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crawford misses the body punch
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Crawford throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Crawford throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Gracie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gracie defending well as Crawford loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie throws a counter combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crawford throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
As Crawford backs off Gracie throws a huge counter combo but Crawford manages to avoid it all.
Gracie slips under a jab.#T1#
Crawford looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Jay Crawford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crawford throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crawford looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Crawford swinging wildly here.
Crawford is breathing heavily.
Gracie slips a straight right by Crawford.
Crawford throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Crawford throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crawford throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Crawford backs off Gracie throws a huge counter combo but Crawford manages to avoid it all.
Crawford misses with a double jab
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Crawford will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Gracie throws a counter combo.
A swing and a miss from Crawford.
Gracie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Crawford.
Gracie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Crawford connects with a right hand. Gracie shakes it off.
Crawford lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Crawford is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crawford throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Crawford backs off Gracie throws a huge counter combo but Crawford manages to avoid it all.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crawford. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Crawford misses with a two punch combination.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crawford.
Gracie unleashes a big counter combination but Crawford bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Crawford.
Gracie unleashes a big counter combination but Crawford bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd cheers as Crawford lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gracie doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Crawford throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Crawford.
Gracie is looking for the big counter here.
Crawford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie throws a counter combo.
A shot to the body from Crawford misses
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crawford.
Gracie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Crawford misses with a combination
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Crawford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Despite the aggression on Gracie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Crawford throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Crawford misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie unleashes a big counter combination but Crawford bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Crawford swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Crawford misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crawford swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Crawford. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Crawford. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Crawford misses.
As Crawford backs off Gracie throws a huge counter combo but Crawford manages to avoid it all.
Crawford misses with a body shot
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Crawford thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie unleashes a big counter combination but Crawford bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Crawford throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crawford.
As Crawford backs off Gracie throws a huge counter combo but Crawford manages to avoid it all.
A swing and a miss from Crawford.
Gracie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Crawford feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gracies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Crawford throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gracie defending well as Crawford loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Gracie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Crawford misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Crawford dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Gracie slips a straight right by Crawford.
Gracie unleashes a big counter combination but Crawford bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Crawford throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jay Crawford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crawford misses with a body shot.
Crawford misses the jab.
As Crawford backs off Gracie throws a huge counter combo but Crawford manages to avoid it all.
Crawford misses with a wild body shot.
Crawford connects with a looping right hand.
Crawford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie is looking for the big counter here.
Crawford throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Crawford tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Crawford misses the target.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crawford.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Crawford rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crawford.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crawford.
Gracie is looking for the big counter here.
Crawford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Crawford backs off Gracie throws a huge counter combo but Crawford manages to avoid it all.
Crawford misses with a wild body shot.
Crawford looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie is looking for the big counter here.
Crawford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crawford looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Crawford rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Crawford backing up. Crawford nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
Crawford loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
A slow jab from Crawford misses its intended target.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jay Crawford is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Crawford swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crawford misses with an uppercut
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crawford throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
As Crawford backs off Gracie throws a huge counter combo but Crawford manages to avoid it all.
Crawford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crawford swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Crawford.
Crawford misses with a looping left.
Crawford swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Crawford throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Crawford misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Gracie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Crawford waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Crawford throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Crawford backing up. Crawford nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
Crawford throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Gracie throws a counter combo.
Gracie is working the combinations to good effect here.
Crawford throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
A jab from Crawford misses.
Gracie unleashes a big counter combination but Crawford bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Crawford misses the jab.
Crawford misses with a hook.
Despite the aggression on Gracie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Crawford throws a lazy uppercut
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crawford misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crawford.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Gracie is looking for the big counter here.
Crawford throws a combination that misses
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Crawford will be more careful next time no doubt.
Crawford misses with an uppercut.
Gracie is looking for the big counter here.
Crawford throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie defending well as Crawford loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4#
Crawford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie slips under a jab from Crawford.
Despite the aggression on Gracie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Crawford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Crawford missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie is looking for the big counter here.
A combination from Crawford does no damage.
Crawford misses with a body punch
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Crawford will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crawford throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Gracie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Crawford looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Crawford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Crawford.
Crawford misses with a left hand
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Crawford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crawford throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Royce Gracie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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#
Crawford tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Despite the aggression on Gracie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
No joy there for Crawford, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crawford looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie unleashes a big counter combination but Crawford bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Crawford misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie unleashes a big counter combination but Crawford bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Crawford throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Crawford falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Crawford will be more careful next time no doubt.
Crawford misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Crawford will be more careful next time no doubt.
Crawford misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawford throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crawford misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gracie is looking for the big counter here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crawford throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crawford loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.#T1#
A punch combination from Crawford misses.
Gracie throws a counter combo.
No joy there for Crawford, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Crawford throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Crawford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crawford falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Crawford looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Crawford falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Crawford throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crawford misses with a looping right.
Despite the aggression on Gracie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Crawford throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Crawford does no damage.
Crawford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gracie is looking for the big counter here.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Crawford.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crawford throws out the jab.
As Crawford backs off Gracie throws a huge counter combo but Crawford manages to avoid it all.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Crawford.
Crawford misses the shot to the body.
Crawford misses with an uppercut.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Crawford.
Gracie throws a counter combo.
Crawford misses with a body shot
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Crawford.
Crawford misses with a hook
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Crawford backing up. Crawford nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
Crawford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
As Crawford backs off Gracie throws a huge counter combo but Crawford manages to avoid it all.#T3#
Crawford throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Crawford will be more careful next time no doubt.
Crawford throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Crawford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crawford misses with a looping left.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crawford throws out the jab.
Gracie throws a counter combo.
Crawford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Gracie is looking for the big counter here.
Crawford looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Gracie throws a counter combo.
Gracie slips a jab from Crawford.
As Crawford backs off Gracie throws a huge counter combo but Crawford manages to avoid it all.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Crawford.
Gracie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Crawford throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Crawford backs off Gracie throws a huge counter combo but Crawford manages to avoid it all.
A jab from Crawford misses.
Despite the aggression on Gracie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Crawford throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.#T4#
Crawford throws a combination that misses
and Gracie counters with a one-two 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!
Crawford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Crawford backs off Gracie throws a huge counter combo but Crawford manages to avoid it all.
Crawford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie unleashes a big counter combination but Crawford bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Crawford misses the body punch
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crawford.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie throws a counter combo.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crawford throws out the jab.
Despite the aggression on Gracie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Crawford misses with a looping right.
As Crawford backs off Gracie throws a huge counter combo but Crawford manages to avoid it all.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crawford.
Gracie is looking for the big counter here.
Crawford throws a body shot but no joy.
Crawford throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie is looking for the big counter here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Royce Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gracie 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Royce Gracie!
A victorious Royce Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
BFC 21: Bitch Vs. Sparrow
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marston gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Crawford.
Decent striking displayed by Crawford there.
Marston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crawford misses with a series of wild punches.
Marston tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Crawford is able to avoid easily.
Crawford will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crawford misses with a straight right.
Marston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crawford jabs Marston right on the nose. Marston blinks but takes it well.
Crawford takes a swing at Marston's ribcage but misses.
Crawford darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Crawford throws a jab but it's blocked by Marston.
A counter left hand to the body from Marston misses its target.
Marston misses the jab.
Marston throws a half hearted mid kick.
Crawford throws a right and a left that Marston avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crawford works Marston's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Crawford throws a series of punches but Marston avoids them all with ease.
Marston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crawford scores with a sloppy right hand. Marston should have avoided that one.
Marston swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marston.
Crawford throws a right hand that Marston ducks under and follows up with a left that Marston also avoids with ease.
Crawford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marston went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Crawford throws the left hand but Marston avoids the punch easily.
Marston appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Marston slips a jab from Crawford.
Crawford just misses with a punch to the body.
Marston on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Marston lands with a kick to the temple. Crawford shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#It looks like Jay Crawford has been cut.
Marston takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Crawford swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marston lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Crawford cracks a nice hook into Marston's ribs.
Crawford walks into a straight right hand from Marston.
Marston tries a head kick but it misses.
Crawford smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Crawford misses with a few strikes there.
Danga de danga de dang - Crawford scores with a four punch combination!
Marston looks for a takedown but Crawford sprawls well.
Crawford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marston.
Marston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crawford was well out of range. Poor timing from Marston.
Crawford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crawford has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Crawford throws a nice looking combination but Marston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marston throws a head kick that misses.
Crawford throws an off balance right hand
and Marston counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Crawford cracks Marston with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Crawford misses with a wild body shot.
Crawford is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Marston had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Crawford throws a looping overhand right but Marston ducks down to avoid it.
Crawford misses with a hook. Marston ducked under it nicely.
Marston on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Marston defending well as Crawford loads up on a big left hand.
Marston is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Crawford.
Good shot there by Crawford.
Marston lands a high kick!
Crawford lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crawford lands a nice shot to the body.
Crawford throws a jab when Marston was well out of range.
Crawford fails to land with a series of punches.
Marston appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marston looks to score with a jab to the body but Crawford is just out of range.#T4#
Crawford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crawford connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Crawford throws a big shot that misses.
Marston throws a quick counter head kick but Crawford was just out of range.
Crawford scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Crawford throws a right and a left that Marston avoids nicely.
As Crawford backs away, Marston returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Crawford misses with a combination
and Marston counters with an outside leg kick.
Crawford lands the left hand.
Crawford misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marston looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Crawford scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Crawford dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jay Crawford'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#
Jab, jab by Crawford - just one landing.
Crawford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marston.
A punch combination from Crawford misses.
Jay Crawford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marston scores with a sloppy right hand. Crawford should have avoided that one.
Crawford uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marston has time to react.
Marston throws a head kick that misses.
Marston lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Crawford scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Crawford lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Crawford, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marston just misses with a punch to the body.
Jay Crawford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crawford throws out a powerful jab.
Crawford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marston misses with a low kick.
Crawford fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Crawford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marston lands with a straight right. Crawford didn't see that one coming.
Good exchange - Crawford coming out on top.
Crawford throws a looping overhand right but Marston ducks down to avoid it.
Marston throws a body shot but no joy.
Crawford scores with a nice right hand.
Marston is looking to wear down Crawford with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Crawford keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Crawford tries to bum rush Marston with a series of wild strikes but Marston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An attempted straight right counter from Marston misses the target.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Marston might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Crawford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marston appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marston is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Crawford.
Crawford throws a right and a left that both miss.
Crawford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A quick step to the side and Marston tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crawford manages to avoid it.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marston thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Crawford if he has to take too many more of those.
Crawford is breathing heavily.
Crawford throws a good cross that connects.
Marston looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Crawford throws a series of strikes that have Marston backpedaling.
Marston thuds his shin into the meat of Crawford's side.
Crawford throws a jab when Marston was well out of range.
Crawford throws out a loose jab but Marston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marston throws a body punch but Crawford moves out of range.
Marston takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Crawford throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jay Crawford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crawford looks to land a combination but Marston avoids it well.
Crawford takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jay Crawford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marston throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Crawford misses with an uppercut
and Marston counters with a good low kick that Crawford was not able to check.
Marston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Crawford lands a right hook to the body.
Crawford misses with a jab to the body
and Marston counters with a body kick that stops Crawford in his tracks momentarily.
Crawford takes one on the button.
Crawford misses with a jab to the body
and Marston counters with a head kick. That will keep Crawford thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Marston stuns Crawford with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marston swings for the body but Crawford moves out of range.
Crawford misses with a straight right.
Marston on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marston.
Marston lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crawford's sensitive parts.
Crawford takes a swing at Marston's ribcage but misses.
Crawford throws a hook to the side of Marston's head but Marston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marston throwing a counter right hand but Crawford manages to avoid it.#T4#
Crawford swings widly with a right hand
and Marston counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crawford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crawford misses with a left hand
and Marston counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Marston throws a chopping leg kick but Crawford manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Marston looks to score with a jab to the body but Crawford is just out of range.
Crawford misses with a straight right.
Crawford misses the jab.
Crawford loads up on a big right hand but Marston slips the punch.
Marston digs a good hook to Crawford's body.
Marston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crawford throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crawford on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marston. Marston obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crawford takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marston looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Crawford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jay Crawford'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#
A lazy left from Marston finds it's target.
Marston connects with a nice looking jab.
Marston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marston scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Marston dodges the punch combination from Crawford.
Crawford misses with an uppercut. Marston saw that one coming.
Crawford's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Crawford misses with a double jab.
Marston lands an overhand right.
Crawford blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crawford throws a right and a left that Marston avoids nicely.
Marston throws a good cross that connects.
Crawford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Some wild striking there from Marston.
#T1#
Marston takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A big right from Marston misses.
Crawford fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Crawford swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marston counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marston lands with a kick to the ribs.
Crawford digs a good body shot into Marston's ribs.
Marston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crawford throws a series of punches but Marston avoids them all with ease.
Good shot there by Marston.
Crawford lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marston circles away quickly and effectively.
Marston throws a head kick that misses.
Lucas Marston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Crawford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marston was well out of range. Poor timing from Crawford.
A counter left hand to the body from Marston misses its target.
Marston misses with a wild body shot.
Marston is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crawford manages to avoid it.
Marston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crawford.
Crawford lands a slapping body shot.
Crawford throws a jab but it's blocked by Marston.
Marston looks for a takedown but Crawford sprawls well.
Crawford lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T3#
Crawford scores with a sloppy right hand. Marston should have avoided that one.
Crawford scores with a jab.
Crawford slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Crawford lands a lovely overhand right.
Crawford throws a looping overhand right but Marston ducks down to avoid it.
Crawford fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Marston on the side of the head.
Crawford scores with a body shot.
Marston throws out a leg kick but Crawford moves out of range and Marston only half commits.
A jab from Crawford finds it's way through Marston's defenses.
Nice defenses there by Marston.
Marston takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Marston looks to score with a jab to the body but Crawford is just out of range.
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!
Marston is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Crawford.#T4#
Crawford just misses with a punch to the body.
Marston appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Crawford misses with a looping right.
Crawford stuns Marston with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Crawford throws a hook but Marston blocks it.
A quick step to the side and Marston tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crawford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marston manages to avoid it.
Crawford misses with a body punch
#KD#
and Marston counters with a nice right hand that sends Crawford toppling to the canvas! Crawford scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Marston finish him?!#ROC#Crawford is rocked!
Crawford lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Crawford is still on wobbly legs! Can Marston finish him?
Marston moves out of range as Crawford strikes.
Crawford seems to have recovered his senses.
Marston takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crawford moves out of range of the leg kick from Marston.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marston throws a body shot but no joy.
Crawford avoids the head kick by Marston.
Jay Crawford is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marston ducks right into an uppercut from Crawford.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Crawford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Crawford 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Crawford!
Jay Crawford decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
GC 320 Megaton vs Gomu
Date: Nov 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Good work by Crawford as he checks the leg kick.
Crawford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crawford has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu in the buildup to the fight.
Crawford gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Silva.
Crawford fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Silva throws a chopping leg kick but Crawford manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Silva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot lands for Crawford.
Crawford ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
A combination from Crawford does no damage.
Crawford tries to land a leg kick but Silva saw it coming and moves away.
Silva now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Silva moves out of range as Crawford throws a body kick.
Crawford scores with a nice strike.
Silva looks to land a combination but Crawford avoids it well.
Silva lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crawford at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Silva rushes Crawford and presses him up against the cage.
Silva working Crawford over with knees to the body.
Crawford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crawford.
Silva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crawfords head.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva cracks Crawford with a nice body shot.#T1#
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Crawford.
Silva blocking some punches.
Silva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crawford backwards.
Silva lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crawford.
Crawford struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Crawford.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Silva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crawford creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Crawford creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Crawford.
#BC#
Crawford breaks the clinch.
Crawford throws a front kick that sends Silva stumbling back into the cage.
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!
Silva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Crawford scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Crawford chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crawford misses with a low kick as Silva jumps back.
A shot to the liver by Crawford. Beautiful body shot.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Crawford ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Silva jabs Crawford to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Crawford.
Crawford fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Silva.
Silva tries a low kick but Crawford avoids it.
Silva throws a series of punches but Crawford moves out of range.
Silva walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Crawford cracks Silva with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Crawford takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Crawford defending well as Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Crawford tries to land a leg kick but Silva saw it coming and moves away.
That kick from Crawford tenderised Silva's leg. Silva is trying to keep his angry face on.
Silva blocks the body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Crawford.
Crawford throws a low kick but Silva avoids it.#T3#
Silva lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Crawford throws a leg kick but Silva sees it coming and moves out of range.
Crawford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Crawford keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crawford.
Crawford is looking to counter with a body kick.
Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Crawford.
Crawford moves forwards but Silva connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Silva clinches with his opponent.
Crawford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Crawford is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Crawford fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crawford.
Silva prevents a body shot from Crawford.
Crawford working aggressively here.
Crawford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva digs a right hand underneath Crawford's ribcage. Crawford let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crawford backwards.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crawford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Crawford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva blocking some punches.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
Crawford working aggressively here.
Crawford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crawford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva lands a hook that snaps the head of Crawford backwards.
Silva tries to work over Crawford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crawford softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Crawford fails to land.
Crawford makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Crawford blocks an uppercut.
Silva lands a shoulder strike.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crawford scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crawford working aggressively here.
Crawford tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crawford misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cairo Silva will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Crawford throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Crawford throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Silva is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Crawford is looking to slow Silva down with leg kicks.
Crawford checks a low kick from Silva.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Silva throws the left hand but Crawford avoids the punch easily.
Crawford scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Silva misses the jab.
Crawford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva moves out of range of the leg kick from Crawford.
A low kick from Crawford is predictable there
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A lazy left from Silva finds it's target.
Silva throws a hook to the side of Crawford's head but Crawford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice straight punches there by Crawford. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Crawford.
Crawford fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Silva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Crawford scores with a shot to the body.
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!
Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crawford.
Silva scores with a head kick.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Silva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Crawford momentarily.
#T1#
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Crawford lands a nice hook to Silva's body. Silva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jay Crawford is winning the standup battle so far.
A lazy left from Crawford finds it's target.
Crawford works Silva's body with a nice hook.
Crawford blocks a jab.
Silva scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Crawford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#ROC2#
Crawford is rocked!
Crawford throws a leg kick but Silva sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Oh Crawford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva tries to land a front kick but Crawford steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Crawford seems to have got his legs back now.
Crawford lands with a kick to the temple. Silva shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Crawford moves out of range of the body kick from Silva.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crawford bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Silva's head.
Silva is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice jab there from Crawford.
Crawford takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Silva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Silva misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Crawford walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Silva checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Silva misses with a straight right.
Decent striking displayed by Crawford there.
Silva throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Crawford is looking to slow Silva down with leg kicks.
Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crawford lands an overhand right.
Crawford bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Silva's head backwards.
Crawford slips a jab from Silva.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crawford moves away.
Silva moves out of range of the body kick.
Crawford fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Silva.
Crawford stuns Silva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Crawford takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Crawford.
A lazy left from Crawford finds it's target.
Crawford looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Crawford blocks the body kick.
#T3#
Silva feints and then cracks Crawford's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Crawford down.
Crawford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Crawford scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice cross by Crawford.
Crawford scores with a jab to the body.
Silva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crawford. Crawford obviously looking to wear him down.
Crawford connects with a leg kick. Silva looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Crawford slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A good leg kick by Crawford.
Crawford throws a front kick that sends Silva stumbling back into the cage.
Crawford throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Crawford lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crawford. Crawford obviously looking to wear him down.
Crawford throws a body kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Crawford blocks the leg kick.
Crawford throws a leg kick but Silva checks it.
Silva's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Silva throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Silva checks the leg kick.
Donk. Crawford catches Silva right on the button with a cross.
Crawford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva.
Crawford throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crawford. That did some damage!
Crawford delivers a nice body kick.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crawford.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Silva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Silva 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.
Crawford misses with the body kick
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crawford blocks the body kick.
Crawford appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That kick from Crawford tenderised Silva's leg. Silva is trying to keep his angry face on.
Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crawford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crawford attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Silva appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Silva tries to score with a low kick but Crawford moves his leg out of the way.
Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Crawford dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Crawford throws an off balance right hand
and Silva counters with a nice leg kick.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crawford.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Crawford throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva blocks the body kick.
Crawford misses with a body kick.
Crawford throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
Silva misses with a straight right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Silva darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Crawford has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crawford there as he acknowledges the shot.
Crawford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Silva throws out a counter right but Crawford avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Silva misses.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Crawford misses.
Crawford scores with a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Crawford.
Crawford throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
Crawford ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Silva blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Silva 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 Crawford has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Crawford and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Crawford appears to be looking for a big counter.
Crawford moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Crawford looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
Crawford misses with a low kick.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crawford was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Crawford throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circling - Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva throws a shot from downtown. Crawford moves away and avoids it.
Crawford tried to counter with a leg kick but Silva avoided it.
Crawford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Crawford gets tackled into the cage by Silva. Silva maintains the clinch.
Crawford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crawford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crawford blocks an uppercut.
Crawford avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Crawford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Crawford on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crawford.
A punch lands to the side of Silva 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva scores with a shot to the body.
Crawford slips a jab from Silva.
Crawford lands with a right hand.
Crawford pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Silva looks to throw the jab but Crawford is out of range.
Crawford swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Silva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Crawford.
Silva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crawford stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Crawford bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Silva's head backwards.
A nice inside leg kick there by Crawford. That's going to slow Silva down.
Crawford staying out of range there.
Crawford connects with an inside leg kick.
Crawford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Crawford checks a leg kick.
Crawford is looking to counter punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Silva checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crawford.
Jay Crawford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Crawford gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Silva.
Silva is looking to score with low kicks.
Silva takes a swing at Crawford's ribcage but misses.
Silva throws a leg kick which misses Crawford's front leg but catches the back leg as Crawford tries to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Silva misses with an uppercut. Crawford saw that one coming.
Silva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Silva throws a jab when Crawford was well out of range.
Crawford throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Silva fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Crawford is out of range.
Crawford throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Crawford darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Crawford throws a low kick but Silva moves out of range easily.
Silva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Silva on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Crawford does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A little jabbing left from Silva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Silva thumps Crawford with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crawford is looking to slow Silva down with leg kicks. #T4#
Crawford throws a leg kick but Silva sees it coming and moves out of range.
Silva is looking to slow Crawford down with leg kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Silva.
Silva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Crawford.
Crawford looks to land a body kick but Silva moved away.
Silva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Crawford moves out of range of the body kick from Silva.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crawford feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Silva's calf.
Crawford lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Crawford finds it's way round the side to connect with Silva's head. #CL2#
Silva darts in and clinches Crawford up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crawford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crawford struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Cairo Silva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Crawford blocking some punches.
Crawford misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cairo Silva.
I think Silva 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Cairo Silva!
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Event:
GC 315 Steve vs Alvarez
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Enchărya looks to land a right hand but Crawford moved out of range.
Crawford has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu in the buildup to the fight.
Crawford pivots, looking for a leg kick but Enchărya is out of range and Crawford settles back down.
Crawford scores with a jab to the head.
Enchărya throws a jab when Crawford was well out of range.
Enchărya looks to throw the jab but Crawford is out of range.
Crawford has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Enchărya.
Enchărya throws a jab when Crawford was well out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Crawford, right into the meat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crawford. Enchărya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Enchărya flicks out a counter leg kick but Crawford steps away.
Enchărya misses with a looping right.
Crawford misses with a body kick.
Crawford ducks under a wild hook from Enchărya.
Crawford slips a jab from Enchărya.
Crawford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Enchărya.
Nice body kick there by Enchărya.
Crawford throws a quick inside leg kick.
Enchărya on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Enchărya throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crawford tries to land a front kick but Enchărya steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Crawford throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crawford avoids the body shot from Enchărya.
Crawford lands the left hand.#T1#
Good work by Enchărya as he checks the leg kick.
Jay Crawford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Enchărya throws a chopping leg kick but Crawford manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Crawford tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Enchărya is able to avoid easily.
Enchărya lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crawford works Enchărya's body with a nice hook.
Crawford throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Enchărya takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Crawford fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Enchărya checks it well.
Crawford moves out of range as Enchărya throws a body kick.
Crawford throws a body shot but no joy.
Some bone on bone action there as Enchărya checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Crawford fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Enchărya is out of range.
Crawford keeps the fight on the outside.
Crawford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Enchărya moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Enchărya lands a nice hook to Crawford's body. Crawford takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Enchărya takes a swing at Crawford's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Crawford tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Enchărya just misses with a punch to the body.
Enchărya tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Crawford manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Enchărya lands with an uppercut that bounces Crawford off the cage and back into range.
Crawford lands an overhand right.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Enchărya dodges the punch combination from Crawford.
Crawford blocks the body kick.
Crawford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Enchărya manages to avoid it.
Enchărya closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Enchărya slips a jab from Crawford.
Crawford misses with a low kick.
Crawford takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Enchărya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crawford scores with a jab. Enchărya acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Enchărya explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Crawford throws a leg kick that is checked
and Enchărya counters with a right hand to the body.
A low kick from Crawford misses
and Enchărya counters with a straight right hand.
Crawford throws a jab but it's blocked by Enchărya.
Crawford slips under a jab from Enchărya.
Enchărya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crawford was well out of range. Poor timing from Enchărya.
Enchărya keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Crawford fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Enchărya moves out of range as Crawford throws a body kick.
#T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Enchărya.
Crawford is looking to counter punch.
Enchărya misses with a body kick.
Crawford scores with a jab. Enchărya acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Enchărya thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crawford defending well as Enchărya loads up on a big left hand.
Enchărya throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Enchărya.
Crawford swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crawford thows a leg kick but Enchărya checks it
and Enchărya counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Crawford with a nice cross.
A cross from Crawford lands.
Enchărya takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Crawford is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Crawford throws a leg kick that is checked
and Enchărya makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Enchărya fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crawford looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crawford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Enchărya.
Crawford chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big right from Enchărya misses.
Enchărya bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Crawford's head backwards.
Crawford throws a right hand that misses
and Enchărya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crawford looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Enchărya! But no joy.#T4#
Enchărya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Enchărya feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Crawfords jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Enchărya slips a straight right by Crawford.
Crawford looks to throw a body kick
and Crawford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A clash of legs there as Enchărya blocks the low kick.
Crawford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Enchărya throws out the jab.
Enchărya throws out a loose jab but Crawford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crawford tries to land a front kick but Enchărya steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Enchărya throws a push kick but Crawford slaps the foot to one side.
Crawford looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Crawford looks to land a body kick but Enchărya moved away.
Crawford misses with a left hand
letting Enchărya counter with a right hand.
Enchărya with a hook.
Crawford ducks under a wild hook from Enchărya.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good work by Enchărya as he checks the leg kick.
Enchărya looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Crawford fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Enchărya.
A looping hook to the body misses from Enchărya. Crawford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crawford checks a low kick from Enchărya.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Damagon Enchărya will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Crawford misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Enchărya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crawford misses with an uppercut. Enchărya saw that one coming.
Crawford with a hook.
Crawford misses with an attempted mid kick.
Enchărya connects with a good right hand that stumbles Crawford. Crawford circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Enchărya does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Crawford takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Crawford tries to land a front kick but Enchărya steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Enchărya misses with a hook.
Enchărya shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Crawford closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Crawford fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Enchărya has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Enchărya goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Enchărya throws a half hearted mid kick.
Crawford throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crawford takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Crawford throws a head kick that misses.
Enchărya throws a head kick but Crawford moves out of range.
That kick from Crawford tenderised Enchărya's leg. Enchărya is trying to keep his angry face on.
Enchărya will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T1#
Enchărya lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crawford at a distance.
Crawford fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Enchărya looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Crawford lands with a right hand.
Crawford catches Enchărya with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Enchărya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Enchărya swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Enchărya throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crawford walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Enchărya checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Crawford checks the leg kick nicely there.
Crawford checks a low kick from Enchărya.
Crawford wants to slow Enchărya down by chopping away at his legs.
A big right from Enchărya misses.
Crawford scoring well with a low kick there.
Crawford keeps Enchărya at a distance using the push kick.
Enchărya throws a half hearted mid kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Enchărya blocks the leg kick.
Enchărya looks to score with a jab to the body but Crawford is just out of range.
Enchărya tries to land a front kick but Crawford steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Enchărya throws a body punch but Crawford moves out of range.
Crawford paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crawford misses with a low kick.
Enchărya on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Enchărya fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Crawford throws a jab but it's blocked by Enchărya.
Crawford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Enchărya.
Enchărya throws a low kick but Crawford moves out of range easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Enchărya as he connects with a hook.
Enchărya throws a leg kick but Crawford sees it coming and moves out of range.
Enchărya lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Enchărya takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crawford ducks under a wild hook from Enchărya.
Enchărya finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Enchărya blocks the leg kick.
Crawford digs a good hook to Enchărya's body.
A big left from Enchărya misses.
Crawford clobbers Enchărya with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Crawford keeps Enchărya at a distance using the push kick.
Crawford avoids the body shot from Enchărya.
Crawford is looking to counter punch.
Crawford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Enchărya throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Some wild striking there from Crawford.
Nice shot by Enchărya.
Crawford shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Crawford motions for Enchărya to come forward. Crawford throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crawford takes a jab right on the kisser.
Crawford swings for the body but Enchărya moves out of range.
Enchărya ducks under a wild hook from Crawford.
Enchărya checks a low kick from Crawford.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Enchărya 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.
Crawford tries to land a leg kick but Enchărya saw it coming and moves away.
Enchărya throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Crawford misses with a straight left.
Crawford dodges the punch combination from Enchărya.
Crawford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Enchărya.
Crawford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Enchărya misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Crawford looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Enchărya attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Crawford throws a series of punches but Enchărya moves out of range.
Crawford is looking to slow Enchărya down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crawford loads up on a big right hand but Enchărya slips the punch.
Enchărya throws a looping overhand right but Crawford ducks down to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Crawford.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Enchărya crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Crawford - the referee stops the clock and Enchărya gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Crawford. Enchărya manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Enchărya blocks a low kick nicely.
Enchărya throws a lazy right hand but Crawford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Enchărya misses.
Enchărya dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crawford. That did some damage!
Damagon Enchărya seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crawford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crawford connects with a right hand. Enchărya shakes it off.
Crawford misses with a body punch
and Enchărya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Enchărya swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Enchărya misses with a straight left.
Enchărya's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Enchărya takes a swing at Crawford's ribcage but misses.
Crawford throwing a counter right hand but Enchărya manages to avoid it.
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 Jay Crawford will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
An inside leg kick from Enchărya misses.
A big left from Enchărya misses.
Enchărya misses the jab.
Enchărya takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Enchărya. Crawford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crawford moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Crawford throws a low kick but Enchărya avoids it.
Enchărya swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Enchărya blocks a head kick by Crawford.
Crawford lands a jab to the nose.
Crawford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Enchărya.
Enchărya has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Crawford.
Crawford misses with a kick to the body.
Enchărya let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Enchărya moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Enchărya misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawford throws a low kick but Enchărya moves out of range easily.
Enchărya with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Enchărya throws a jab when Crawford was well out of range.
Enchărya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crawford is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Enchărya throws a half hearted mid kick.
Crawford jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Enchărya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Enchărya takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Crawford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Enchărya manages to avoid it.
Enchărya swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Crawford throws a chopping leg kick but Enchărya manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Enchărya misses with an uppercut.
A cross from Crawford lands.
Crawford throws out a powerful jab.
Enchărya goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Crawford. That's going to slow Enchărya down.
Crawford tries to score with a low kick but Enchărya moves his leg out of the way.
Enchărya cracks Crawford with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Enchărya on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Crawford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crawford moves out of range of the strikes.
Enchărya turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Enchărya.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Crawford. Beautiful body shot.
Enchărya missing with a left hand there. Crawford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Enchărya tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crawford is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Enchărya on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Crawford checks a leg kick.
Enchărya checks a leg kick nicely.
Enchărya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crawford moves away.
Crawford misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crawford. Enchărya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Enchărya throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Crawford tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Enchărya has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Crawford throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Enchărya counters with a nice uppercut.
Enchărya blocks the body kick.
Crawford takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Enchărya misses with a low kick.
Enchărya tries to work over Crawford's front leg with a kick but Crawford checks it.
Enchărya on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Crawford throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Enchărya appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crawford. Enchărya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crawford checks a leg kick nicely.
Crawford is looking to counter punch.
Crawford slips under a jab from Enchărya.
Crawford is looking to counter punch.
Enchărya fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crawford checks it well. #T3#
Crawford is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Crawford takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Enchărya wants to land a leg kick but Crawford is out of range.
Crawford misses with a body kick.
Enchărya will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Crawford motions for Enchărya to come forward. Crawford throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crawford fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Crawford tried to score with a low kick but Enchărya checks it.
Enchărya throws a quick inside leg kick.
Crawford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Enchărya doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Crawford misses with a lunging right hand
and Enchărya counters with a nice uppercut.
Enchărya throws a body kick that misses.
Crawford missing with a left hand there. Enchărya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Enchărya throws a half hearted mid kick.
Crawford lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Crawford throws a hook but Enchărya blocks it.
Crawford misses with a body shot.
Enchărya connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Crawford momentarily.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crawford turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Crawford turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Enchărya is looking to land body kicks.
Crawford throws a sloppy head kick and Enchărya moves out of range easily.
Enchărya fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crawford.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Enchărya, right into the meat.
Crawford tries to land a front kick but Enchărya steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Crawford tries to score with a low kick but Enchărya moves his leg out of the way.
Enchărya scoring well with a low kick there.
Crawford tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Enchărya is able to avoid easily.
Crawford dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Enchărya. That did some damage!
A looping hook to the body misses from Crawford. Enchărya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crawford misses with a body kick.
Enchărya misses with a few strikes there.
Crawford misses with a jab to the body
and Enchărya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Enchărya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Enchărya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crawford throws out the jab.
Enchărya lands a lovely overhand right.
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 Jay Crawford.
I think Crawford 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
GC 310 Honda vs Coco
Date: Aug 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Crawford jabs Halo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Crawford will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Crawford throws a low kick but it's checked well by Halo.
Crawford throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Halo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Crawford sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Halo somewhat.
Crawford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halo manages to avoid it.
Halo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Crawford goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Crawford throws a chopping leg kick but Halo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Halo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Crawford manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Halo shoots in but Crawford avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo wants to clinch up but Crawford keeps it at a distance.
Crawford quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Crawford has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu in the buildup to the fight.
Halo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Crawford scoring well with a low kick there.
Crawford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halo was well out of range. Poor timing from Crawford.
Crawford fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Halo checks it well.
A clash of legs there as Halo blocks the low kick.#T1#
Crawford is looking to chop away at Halo's legs.
Horrible takedown attempt by Halo or perhaps it was just good defense by Crawford, which made it look bad.
Jay Crawford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Melchizedek Halo.
Halo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Crawford turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD2#
Halo drives through with a takedown into Crawford's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Halo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Crawford seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Halo throws a big elbow that misses.
Halo throwing strikes from guard but Crawford blocks nicely.
Halo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Halo looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Halo lands a couple of digs.
Crawford is pulling down on Halo's head to control his posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Halo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Crawford is looking to chop away at Halo's legs.
Crawford throws the kick towards the body but Halo avoids it.
Halo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Crawford defends well and Halo ends up having to push Crawford into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Halo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Crawford is fending him off so far but Halo persists. Nope, Crawford circles away and we're back to standing.
Halo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Crawford quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T3#
Halo closes the distance and clinches up with Crawford, looking for a takedown. Halo pushes Crawford against the cage but Crawford circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Halo shoots in for a takedown but Crawford shows good takedown defense.
Crawford swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Halo fails with an attempt to clinch.
It appears Crawford was looking to counter with a kick there.
Crawford throws a head kick that misses.
Crawford lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Halo fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Halo gets a takedown into half guard.
Halo is looking to stall here but Crawford recovers full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halo throwing strikes from guard but Crawford blocks nicely.
Halo throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Halo is fighting to break Crawford's control of his arms but Crawford is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Halo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Crawford trying to control the position here.
Halo trying to control but Crawford is working from the bottom.
Crawford preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crawford is trying to keep Halo in close.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Crawford throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Crawford dominated that round.
That's time! Crawford's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Halo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Halo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Crawford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halo can do to turn this around?
Crawford is not content to let Halo control the position.
Crawford is trying to get back to half guard.
Melchizedek Halo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Crawford is working hard here to advance position.
Halo throws a strike aimed at the side of Crawford's head but Crawford avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo is looking to take a break and control but Crawford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halo looks up at the clock and then as Crawford takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Halo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T1##SUB2#
Halo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Crawford is trying to improve his position.
Halo looks up at the clock and then as Crawford takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Halo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Halo working away.
Halo trying to control the position but Crawford is working away.
Halo landing a few strikes. #SUB2#
Halo swings around for an armbar but Crawford sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Halo's guard.#T2#
Halo pulls Crawford in close to prevent any damage.
Crawford won't allow Halo to get back to his feet.
Halo trying to control the position here.
Crawford trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom.
Crawford trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Halo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Halo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Halo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Crawford, right into the meat.
Melchizedek Halo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crawford throws out a powerful jab.
Jay Crawford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halo doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Crawford to counter with a crisp jab.
Halo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Crawford is fending him off so far but Halo persists. Nope, Crawford circles away and we're back to standing.
Crawford misses with an attempted mid kick.
Crawford gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Halo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4##TD2#
Halo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Crawford on his heels. He'll look to pass Crawford's guard now, I'm sure.
Halo lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crawford is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Halo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Crawford wants to control but Halo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Crawford keeping control of the position.
Crawford is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crawford is staying active underneath Halo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melchizedek Halo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Halo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Crawford sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Crawford loads up on a big right hand but Halo slips the punch.
Halo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Halo checks a leg kick.
Halo tries for a takedown but Crawford sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jay Crawford is winning the standup battle so far.
Halo checks a leg kick nicely.
Halo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jay Crawford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Melchizedek Halo.
Crawford tries to land a front kick but Halo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice takedown defense from Crawford. No joy for Halo on that attempt.
Crawford went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Crawford stuffs the takedown attempt from Halo. Halo gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawford throws a body kick that misses.
Halo fails to land the takedown.
Crawford keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Halo backs away, Crawford returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Crawford scores with a leg kick.
#T1#
Crawford throws out a leg kick but Halo moves out of range and Crawford only half commits.
Crawford tries to land a front kick but Halo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Crawford misses with a body kick.
Halo tries to counter by closing the distance.
A good leg kick by Crawford.
A bone on bone clash there as Halo blocks the leg kick.
Crawford looks to throw the jab but Halo is out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Crawford there.
Crawford dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Halo. That did some damage!
Halo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Crawford pinned against the cage. Crawford gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Halo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Crawford sprawls well. Crawford wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Halo gets slowly back to his feet.
Halo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Halo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Halo shoots in and drives through. Crawford sprawls well.
Crawford with a nice cross.
Crawford moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck for Halo with that takedown attempt.
Crawford cracks Halo on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Halo falls backwards against the cage. Crawford follows up with more strikes that drop Halo to his knees. Crawford keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Halo! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Crawford!
Jay Crawford decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Melchizedek Halo stepped up to the mic, saying 'The game plan was wrong. We will re-watch the tape and figure out where we went wrong. '.
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Event:
GC 304
Date: Jul 13, 2019 |
#R1#
MacArthur Jnr checks the leg kick.
Crawford shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Crawford scores with a nice head shot.
Crawford misses with a left hand
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a leg kick.
Crawford throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Crawford 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.
Crawford thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on MacArthur Jnr if he has to take too many more of those.
MacArthur Jnr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crawford.
Crawford lands a slapping body shot.
Crawford throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crawford thinking.
Crawford dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on MacArthur Jnr. That did some damage!
Crawford misses with a leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Crawford misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a wild body shot.
Crawford with a jab.
MacArthur Jnr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crawford.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Crawford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MacArthur Jnr loads up on a big right hand but Crawford slips the punch.
MacArthur Jnr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
MacArthur Jnr blocks a low kick nicely.
Crawford throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
MacArthur Jnr moves out of range of the body kick from Crawford.
Crawford looks to score with a jab to the body but MacArthur Jnr is just out of range.
MacArthur Jnr half committed to a counter leg kick.
Crawford misses with a right hand
and Crawford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A leg kick checked by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crawford throws a leg kick but MacArthur Jnr moved away.
Crawford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crawford pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Crawford throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling MacArthur Jnr to counter with a crisp jab.
Crawford sizes up MacArthur Jnr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Crawford blocks a jab.#T2#
Crawford throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Crawford misses with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Crawford.
Crawford listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
MacArthur Jnr throws the left hand but Crawford avoids the punch easily.
Crawford connects with a high kick.
MacArthur Jnr throws a jab but it's blocked by Crawford.
Crawford only half commits to the counter leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr slips a straight right by Crawford.
Crawford comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Crawford does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Some wild striking there from Crawford.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice uppercut there from MacArthur Jnr.#T3#
Crawford throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
MacArthur Jnr is looking to score with low kicks.
MacArthur Jnr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Crawford as he connects with a hook.
Crawford works MacArthur Jnr's body with a nice hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Crawford.
MacArthur Jnr cracks Crawford with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Crawford throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Crawford.
Crawford cracks MacArthur Jnr with a good jab.
Crawford scores with a hook to the body. MacArthur Jnr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crawford connects with a leg kick. MacArthur Jnr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Crawford takes a swing at MacArthur Jnr's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from MacArthur Jnr misses its target.
An inside leg kick lands from Crawford.
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!
Crawford slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Crawford dips to his left and cracks MacArthur Jnr with an uppercut!
Crawford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T4#
Crawford misses with a body shot.
Crawford misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from MacArthur Jnr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crawford is looking to slow MacArthur Jnr down with leg kicks.
MacArthur Jnr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Crawfords jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
MacArthur Jnr tries to land a front kick but Crawford steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Crawford throws a good cross that connects.
Crawford gets cracked there but stands up to it.
MacArthur Jnr swings for the body but Crawford moves out of range.
Crawford throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a low kick, right behind Crawford 's knee.
MacArthur Jnr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
MacArthur Jnr blocks a low kick nicely.
Crawford lands a high kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crawford thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crawford throws a front kick aimed at MacArthur Jnr's knee but MacArthur Jnr avoids it well.
Crawford with a jab.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Crawford dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Crawford connects with an inside leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body shot but no joy.
Crawford checks a low kick from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr looks to land a left hand but Crawford moved out of range nicely.
Crawford throws a jab when MacArthur Jnr was well out of range.
Crawford throws a push kick but MacArthur Jnr slaps the foot to one side.
MacArthur Jnr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Crawford takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Crawford thuds his shin into the meat of MacArthur Jnr's side.
Crawford misses with a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Crawford.
Crawford throws a poor cross that misses
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawford throws a hook to the side of MacArthur Jnr's head but MacArthur Jnr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crawford blocks a jab.
MacArthur Jnr walks into a straight right hand from Crawford.
Crawford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
MacArthur Jnr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Crawford checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
MacArthur Jnr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
MacArthur Jnr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crawford.
MacArthur Jnr feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Crawford scores with a jab to the head.
Jay Crawford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crawford lands a nice hook to MacArthur Jnr's body. MacArthur Jnr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a wild body shot.
MacArthur Jnr throws a leg kick that misses.
MacArthur Jnr blocks the body kick.
MacArthur Jnr avoids the head kick by Crawford.
A solid leg kick lands there for Crawford.
Jay Crawford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crawford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacArthur Jnr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
MacArthur Jnr throwing a counter right hand but Crawford manages to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crawford.
An inside leg kick lands from Crawford.
Crawford displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Crawford looks to throw the jab but MacArthur Jnr is out of range.
Crawford lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Crawford misses with a straight right.
A big right from Crawford misses.
MacArthur Jnr slips under a jab from Crawford.
An attempted straight right counter from MacArthur Jnr misses the target.
Crawford swings away with a body shot that misses
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacArthur Jnr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Crawford throws a lazy body kick
and Crawford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from MacArthur Jnr, right into the meat.
Crawford misses the body punch
and MacArthur Jnr counters with an outside leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Crawford is looking to score with low kicks.
MacArthur Jnr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Crawford just manages to avoid it.
Crawford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crawford throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Crawford throws a leg kick but MacArthur Jnr checks it.
Crawford lands an overhand right.
Crawford fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Crawford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crawford throws a body punch but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range. #T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Crawford blocks the leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr throws a jab but it's blocked by Crawford.
Crawford pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A thudding body kick lands there by Crawford!
Crawford looks for the body kick but MacArthur Jnr saw that one coming.
MacArthur Jnr takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
MacArthur Jnr takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body shot.
Crawford throws a wild body kick that MacArthur Jnr sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from MacArthur Jnr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crawford scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Crawford scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a nice strike.
Decent striking displayed by Crawford there.
Crawford connects with a leg kick. MacArthur Jnr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Crawford chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether MacArthur Jnr might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crawford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacArthur Jnr was well out of range. Poor timing from Crawford.
MacArthur Jnr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a leg kick. Crawford looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
MacArthur Jnr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Crawford takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Crawford moves out of range as MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick.
MacArthur Jnr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crawford.
Crawford looks to land a right hand but MacArthur Jnr moved out of range.
Crawford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crawford misses the shot to the body.
MacArthur Jnr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Crawford swings and misses with a shot to the body
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crawford thumps MacArthur Jnr with a low kick.
MacArthur Jnr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
MacArthur Jnr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Crawford takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crawford connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Crawford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
#R3#
Crawford misses with a kick to the body
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a good, hard body kick but Crawford shrugs it off.
Crawford scores with a leg kick.
Crawford scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Crawford throws an off balance right hand
and Crawford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crawford scores with a decent looking hook.
A low kick from Crawford misses
letting MacArthur Jnr counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Crawford is rocked!
Crawford misses with a head kick.
Crawford throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Crawford avoids the body shot from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crawford. Crawford obviously looking to wear him down.
MacArthur Jnr will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
MacArthur Jnr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Crawford to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacArthur Jnr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crawford throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! MacArthur Jnr crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Crawford - the referee stops the clock and MacArthur Jnr gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Crawford. MacArthur Jnr manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Crawford misses with an uppercut
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a straight right hand.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a push kick.#T1#
Crawford dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on MacArthur Jnr. That did some damage!
MacArthur Jnr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Crawford is still on wobbly legs! Can MacArthur Jnr finish him?
MacArthur Jnr moves away from the strike by Crawford.
MacArthur Jnr throws a leg kick that misses.
Crawford seems to have recovered his senses.
Crawford thumps MacArthur Jnr with a low kick.
Crawford misses with a hook
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a nice body kick.
Crawford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MacArthur Jnr takes a swing at Crawford's ribcage but misses.
And Crawford responds with a good body kick, but MacArthur Jnr manages to step out the way in time.#CL#
MacArthur Jnr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Crawford manages to break the clinch.
Crawford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacArthur Jnr manages to avoid it.
Crawford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crawford throws a low kick but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range easily.
Crawford lands a jab to MacArthur Jnr's midsection.#KD#
MacArthur Jnr lands a big head kick that sends Crawford tumbling to the mat! MacArthur Jnr takes a step backwards and waves Crawford back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crawford scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
MacArthur Jnr throws a right hand that misses
and Crawford counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Crawford misses with a wild body shot.
Crawford connects with an inside leg kick.
A big right from MacArthur Jnr misses.
MacArthur Jnr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Crawford doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Crawford lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Crawford tries to score with a low kick but MacArthur Jnr moves his leg out of the way.
MacArthur Jnr throws the kick towards the body but Crawford avoids it.#KD#
MacArthur Jnr cracks Crawford with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. MacArthur Jnr has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Crawford to stand back up!
MacArthur Jnr connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Crawford out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robert MacArthur Jnr!
Robert MacArthur Jnr retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Robert MacArthur Jnr rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
GC 299
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Crawford sizes up Guruland with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Guruland fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Crawford has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Crawford throws a leg kick but Guruland sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Guruland moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Crawford misses with a wild body shot.
Guruland with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Crawford changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Crawford lands a right hook to the body.
Guruland on the wrong end of a kick 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!
Crawford misses the shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Guruland, right into the meat.
Crawford gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Crawford looks to throw the jab but Guruland is out of range.
Crawford scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Mentor Guruland has been cut.
Crawford shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Crawford misses with a left hand
and Guruland counters with a two punch combo.
Guruland comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Guruland has managed to clinch.
Crawford lands a shoulder strike.
Guruland throws a punch but it's blocked by Crawford. #T1#
Crawford working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Crawford makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Guruland misses with a short punch on the inside.
Guruland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crawford working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Crawford blocks an uppercut.
Guruland working aggressively here.
Crawford scores with a shoulder strike.
Guruland misses with a punch to the body.
Guruland looking to stall.
A right hand to the body from Guruland.
Guruland throws a head punch that misses.
Guruland throws a knee to the head but misses.
Crawford throws a punch but it's blocked by Guruland.
Guruland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Guruland throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Crawford has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Guruland seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Crawford can turn it around.
Guruland throws a head punch that misses.
Crawford misses with the head strike.
Crawford misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Guruland doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Guruland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Guruland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crawford lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Guruland misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crawford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crawford misses with the head strike.
Guruland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crawford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guruland swings wildly with an uppercut but Crawford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guruland throws a head punch that misses.
Crawford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Guruland stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guruland.
Guruland working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crawford.
Guruland throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Crawford pushes Guruland back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crawford lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Crawford tries to throw a body punch but Guruland avoids it by throwing Crawford back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Crawford.
Guruland misses with an elbow over the top.
Crawford lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crawford lands a hook to the side of the head.
Guruland swings wildly with an uppercut but Crawford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crawford lands a shot to the body.
Guruland is breathing heavily.
Crawford blocks an uppercut.
Guruland misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guruland.
Guruland tries to work over Crawford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crawford avoids a wild elbow strike from Guruland.
Guruland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Crawford.
Crawford working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crawford scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crawford lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crawford lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crawford lands a nice shot to the body.
Crawford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Guruland misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Crawford fails to land.
Crawford throws an elbow that misses.
Crawford makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Crawford softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Crawford.
Guruland working aggressively here.
Crawford throws a punch but it's blocked by Guruland.
Guruland blocks an uppercut.
Crawford blocking some punches.
Crawford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Guruland doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Guruland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Guruland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crawford scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A body shot lands from Crawford.
Guruland misses with some punches.
Guruland is looking to control Crawford's arms but Crawford gets an underhook and turns him. Now Guruland has his back to the cage.
Guruland blocks an uppercut.
Crawford lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Crawford dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mentor Guruland's cut.
That's time! Guruland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Guruland throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crawford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mentor Guruland is winning the standup battle so far.
Crawford scoring well with a low kick there.
Guruland throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Crawford misses.
Guruland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crawford.
Guruland takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Guruland misses with an uppercut. Crawford saw that one coming.
Mentor Guruland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crawford misses with a looping right.
Guruland rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crawford moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crawford feints a counter leg kick.
Crawford wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Crawford finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Crawford ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#KD2#
Crawford feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Guruland sprawling to the canvas! Guruland rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Crawford finish him?!
Crawford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crawford scores with a push kick.
Guruland has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crawford.
Crawford fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Guruland wants to stay close but Crawford steps back to make room for something. Guruland seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Crawford and Guruland drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jay Crawford!
A less than humble Jay Crawford misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
ABW 192 Verygood - Murhaa
Date: Jan 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Steve changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid body kick from Crawford.
Steve darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Steve misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Crawford has managed to clinch.
Crawford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crawford lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Crawford misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crawford.
Crawford throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Crawford misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crawford lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crawford.
Steve lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Crawford or not.
Steve working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Crawford.
Steve lands with a right to the head.
Crawford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crawford swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Steve.
Steve lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Steve avoiding damage as Crawford throws knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Steve as the two fighters clinch.
Crawford looks winded!
Steve presses Crawford against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crawford's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Crawford fails to land.
A short right from Steve on the inside.
A hook to the body from Steve.
Steve lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crawford tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve blocking some punches.
Steve lands a hook that snaps the head of Crawford backwards.
Crawford blocking some punches.
Crawford misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Steve.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crawford backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Crawford avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Steve lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Steve. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steve.
Steve lands a shoulder strike.
Steve lands with a short shot to the head.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Crawford misses with some punches.
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Crawford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crawford prevents a body shot from Steve.
A right hook to the body lands for Steve.
Steve working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crawford.
A short left from Steve.
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crawford swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve cracks Crawford with a nice body shot.
Steve lands a shoulder strike.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Crawford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crawford works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crawford.
Steve presses Crawford against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Steve scores with a shot to the side of Crawford's head.
Steve lands a nice uppercut.
Steve presses Crawford against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Steve.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve lands an uppercut.
Steve works on Crawford's body with a couple of short punches.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crawford's elbow.
Crawford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Crawford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steve scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#
Crawford is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Steve scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crawford is still on wobbly legs! Can Steve finish him?
Steve lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steve works on Crawford's body with a couple of short punches.
Steve creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Crawford with a big uppercut! Crawford tries to clinch up but Steve pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Crawford to the mat! Crawford covers up and Steve unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Farley Steve!
Farley Steve managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Groove Gear, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
ABW 185 Arendse - Bamalog
Date: Dec 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Crawford does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Crawford lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pulatov at a distance.
Pulatov throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Crawford misses.
Pulatov lands a slapping body shot.
Pulatov cracks a nice hook into Crawford's ribs.
Pulatov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crawford was well out of range. Poor timing from Pulatov.
Crawford ducks under a wild hook from Pulatov.
Crawford has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu in the buildup to the fight.
Crawford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crawford throws a wild body kick that Pulatov sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulatov moves out of range of the body kick from Crawford.
Crawford misses with a body kick.
Crawford throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Crawford avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Pulatov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pulatov throws out a counter right but Crawford avoids it with no problem.
Pulatov lunges at Crawford with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Crawford's hand.
Jay Crawford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crawford ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pulatov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crawford.
Pulatov takes one to the side of the head.
Pulatov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pulatov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crawford.
Crawford wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Crawford scores with a head kick. Pulatov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Crawford scores with a shot to the body.
Crawford throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pulatov throws a counter combo.
Nice body kick there by Crawford.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pulatov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crawford.
Pulatov swats away the attempt to clinch by Crawford.
Pulatov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Crawford misses with a hook. Pulatov ducked under it nicely.
Pulatov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Crawford rather than just go for the knockout.
Crawford misses with a body kick.
Crawford throws a hook but Pulatov avoids it easily.
Pulatov misses with a few strikes there.
Crawford throws a leg kick but Pulatov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Crawford missing with a left hand there. Pulatov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crawford lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pulatov's sensitive parts.
Crawford steps in with a hook that catches Pulatov right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Crawford follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Pulatov looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Crawford!
Jay Crawford spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
ABW 178 Arendse - O'Byrne II
Date: Nov 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Morgan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crawford tried to score with a low kick but Morgan checks it.
A nice side step and Morgan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Morgan misses with a hook. Crawford ducked under it nicely.
Morgan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Morgan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Crawford scores with a punch to the head.
Morgan blocks a head kick by Crawford.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Crawford.
Crawford throws a head kick that misses.
Crawford tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crawford ducks under a wild hook from Morgan.
We've been told by Crawford's head coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Crawford scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Crawford throws a front kick aimed at Morgan's knee but Morgan avoids it well.
A countering left hand to the body from Morgan misses.#KD#
Crawford lands a big head kick that sends Morgan tumbling to the mat! Crawford takes a step backwards and waves Morgan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crawford lands a leg kick that knocks Morgan off balance momentarily.#T1#
Crawford lands with a cross.
Morgan misses with a lunging right hand
and Crawford counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Morgan thinking.
Morgan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Crawford feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Morgan's calf.
Morgan cracks Crawford with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Morgan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A shot to the liver by Morgan. Beautiful body shot.
Morgan missing with a left hand there. Crawford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morgan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Morgan throws a body punch but Crawford moves out of range.
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!
Crawford scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Morgan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morgan checks a leg kick nicely.
Morgan on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Morgan looks to throw the jab but Crawford is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Crawford misses the target.
Morgan 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.
Crawford connects with a good right hand that stumbles Morgan. Morgan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Morgan throws a low kick but Crawford moves out of range easily.
Crawford throws out a loose jab but Morgan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morgan avoids a kick to the body.
Nice body kick from Crawford.
Morgan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Morgan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Morgan.
Crawford cracks Morgan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Morgan throws a jab but it's blocked by Crawford.
A head kick misses from Crawford.
Morgan looks to land a right hand but Crawford moved out of range.
Crawford half committed to a counter leg kick.
Morgan misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Crawford jabs Morgan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Crawford scores with a nice head shot.
Crawford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morgan.
Crawford connects with a solid leg kick.
Crawford misses with a leg kick
and Morgan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morgan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Morgan misses with a straight right.
Crawford scores with a kick to the midsection.
Crawford avoids the body shot from Morgan.
Crawford lands a nice leg kick that just misses Morgan's sensitive parts.
Crawford misses with a body kick.
Crawford throws a low kick but it's checked well by Morgan.
Morgan misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crawford fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Morgan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Morgan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crawford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morgan.
Jay Crawford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morgan misses with a left hand
and Crawford connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morgan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Crawford fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Morgan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Morgan swings for the body but Crawford moves out of range.
Morgan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Morgan.
Morgan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Morgan misses the shot to the body.
Morgan tests Crawford's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Morgan throws a nice looking combination but Crawford bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Morgan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crawford throws a chopping leg kick but Morgan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Morgan tries to bum rush Crawford with a series of wild strikes but Crawford uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Morgan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Crawford dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Crawford misses with a body kick.
Crawford moves out of range as Morgan strikes.
Crawford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morgan was well out of range. Poor timing from Crawford.
Crawford connects with a solid leg kick.
Crawford paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Crawford works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Crawford showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morgan.
Crawford was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crawford lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jay Crawford is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawford dips to his left and cracks Morgan with an uppercut!
Crawford thumps Morgan with a low kick.
Morgan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Crawford counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Morgan is out cold! A devastating KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jay Crawford!
Jay Crawford 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:
ABW 157 Lopez - Opdvido
Date: Aug 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Crawford has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crawford there as he acknowledges the shot.
No joy there for Naulakko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Naulakko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Naulakko throws a hook but Crawford blocks it.
Naulakko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crawford swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Naulakko.#CUT2#
It looks like Pertti Naulakko has been cut.
A big right from Naulakko misses.
Crawford throws out a counter right but Naulakko avoids it with no problem.
Donk. Naulakko catches Crawford right on the button with a cross.
Crawford looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Crawford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Naulakko.
Naulakko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crawford manages to avoid it.
Crawford appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Crawford goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Naulakko pushes Crawford up against the cage in a clinch.
Crawford lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naulakko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Naulakko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Naulakko fails to land.
Crawford lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Naulakko backwards.
Crawford digs a right hand underneath Naulakko's ribcage. Naulakko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Naulakko tries a body shot but Crawford blocks it.
#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crawford.
Naulakko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Naulakko misses with some punches.
Naulakko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Naulakko misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crawford.
Crawford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naulakko's elbow.
Naulakko misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Crawford.
Crawford misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Naulakko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Naulakko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Crawford lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crawford lands with a right to the head.
Crawford blocking some punches.
Naulakko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Naulakko.
Naulakko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crawford lands a shot to the body.
Crawford tries a body shot but Naulakko blocks it.
Naulakko stalling in the clinch but Crawford improves position. #T2#
Naulakko tries to work over Crawford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Naulakko misses with a body punch.
Naulakko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crawford throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Naulakkos head.
Naulakko lands a shot to the body.
Naulakko tries to throw a body punch but Crawford avoids it by throwing Naulakko back against the cage.
Crawford lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Naulakko misses with a body punch.
Naulakko has a couple of punches blocked by Crawford.
Crawford working aggressively here.
Naulakko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crawford lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Naulakko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crawford working aggressively here.
Naulakko working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Naulakko fails to land.
Naulakko throws a punch but it's blocked by Crawford.
A head punch on the inside from Crawford fails to land.
Naulakko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crawford throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Naulakkos head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Naulakko.
Naulakko prevents a body shot from Crawford. #T3#
Crawford misses with the head strike.
Crawford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crawford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Naulakko scores with a shot to the side of Crawford's head.
Crawford tries to throw a body punch but Naulakko avoids it by throwing Crawford back against the cage.
Crawford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Naulakko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crawford presses Naulakko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Crawford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crawford lands with a short shot to the head.
Crawford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Naulakko scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Crawford.
Naulakko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Naulakko misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Naulakko.
Crawford scores with a shoulder strike.
Naulakko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crawford backwards.
Naulakko blocking some punches.
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!
Crawford misses with some punches.
Naulakko blocking some punches.
#T4#
Naulakko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crawford lands a left hand.
Naulakko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crawford misses with a body punch.
Naulakko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crawford's elbow.
Crawford lands a body punch.
Naulakko is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Naulakko.
Crawford lands an uppercut.
Naulakko takes a shot to the head.
Naulakko blocking some punches.
Naulakko lands a nice uppercut.
Naulakko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Naulakko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Naulakko misses with the head strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Naulakko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Naulakko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crawford can't find room to land a body shot as Naulakko controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Naulakko.
Naulakko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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 Pertti Naulakko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pertti Naulakko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Naulakko throws a jab but it's blocked by Crawford.
Naulakko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crawford moves away.
Naulakko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Naulakko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Naulakko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crawford lands a hook that snaps the head of Naulakko backwards.
Nice body punch from Crawford.
Naulakko tries a body shot but Crawford blocks it.
Crawford misses with the head strike.
Naulakko blocks an uppercut.
Crawford working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Naulakko lands an uppercut.
Crawford scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawford misses with the head strike.
Naulakko tries to throw a body punch but Crawford avoids it by throwing Naulakko back against the cage.
Naulakko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crawford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crawford working aggressively here.
Crawford lands a body shot in the clinch.
Crawford lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Crawford throws a punch but it's blocked by Naulakko.
A head punch on the inside from Crawford fails to land.
Crawford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Naulakko has a couple of punches blocked by Crawford.
Crawford lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Crawford misses with the head strike.
Crawford stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, Crawford scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crawford creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Naulakko is rocked!
Crawford misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crawford.
Naulakko misses with some punches.
Crawford misses with a punch on the inside.
Naulakko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crawford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crawford lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Naulakko backwards.
Crawford throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Naulakkos head.
Oh Naulakko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from Crawford.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crawford misses with a punch on the inside.
Jay Crawford seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Crawford lands with a light punch inside.
Crawford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crawford creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Naulakko with a big uppercut! Naulakko tries to clinch up but Crawford pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Naulakko to the mat! Naulakko covers up and Crawford unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jay Crawford!
Jay Crawford 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:
ABW 147 Benavidez - Blackblood
Date: Jul 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Crawford throws a front kick that sends Roberts stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Roberts misses.
Crawford throws a quick counter kick to the body but Roberts avoids it.
Crawford throws out a powerful jab.
Crawford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roberts steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Crawford.
Roberts lands with a good body shot.
Crawford misses with a hook. Roberts ducked under it nicely.
Roberts appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Crawford throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Roberts throws a lazy right hand but Crawford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crawford takes a jab right on the kisser.
Roberts thuds his right hand into Crawford's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Roberts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crawford.
Roberts's corner calls for a 1-2. Roberts obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Crawford. #T1#
Crawford throws a sloppy head kick
and Crawford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roberts swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Crawford.
Roberts scores with a punch to the head.
Roberts takes a swing at Crawford's ribcage but misses.
Crawford misses with a hook. Roberts ducked under it nicely.
Crawford gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Roberts throws a body punch but Crawford moves out of range.
Crawford takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A head kick misses from Crawford.
Roberts misses with a hook
and Crawford counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Roberts throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Roberts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roberts on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crawford. Crawford obviously looking to wear him down.
#T2#
Roberts throws a shot to the body.
Roberts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crawford.
Roberts misses the shot to the body.
Roberts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crawford.
Crawford appears to be looking for a big counter.
Crawford takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Crawford connects with a solid leg kick.
Crawford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roberts.
Crawford is looking to counter punch.
Roberts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crawford throwing a counter right hand but Roberts manages to avoid it.
Crawford throws an overhand right that lands on Roberts's shoulder, as Roberts tries to avoid the shot.
Wesley Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crawford clobbers Roberts with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Crawford is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Crawford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roberts tries to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Crawford looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Roberts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roberts throws a lazy right hand but Crawford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Roberts throws a lazy uppercut
and Crawford counters with a slapping leg kick.
Crawford throws an off balance right hand
letting Roberts counter with a right hand.
Crawford needs to keep his hands up - Roberts had a free shot at his head there.
Roberts throws a shot from downtown. Crawford moves away and avoids it.
Roberts is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Crawford had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Roberts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roberts on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crawford. Crawford obviously looking to wear him down.
Crawford ducks under a wild hook from Roberts.
Crawford jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Roberts throws a big shot that misses.
Crawford throws a quick counter kick to the body but Roberts avoids it.#T4#
Roberts rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crawford moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crawford appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Roberts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Roberts looks to land a combination. Crawford sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roberts with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Crawford to score with a decent uppercut.
Roberts misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crawford connects with a leg kick. Roberts looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Crawford getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Roberts stalks Crawford and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Crawford's face. Crawford staggers backwards, shaken.
Crawford staying out of range there.
Crawford slips a jab from Roberts.
Crawford jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Roberts cracks Crawford with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roberts swings widly with a right hand
and Crawford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Roberts is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Roberts dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Crawford drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Crawford throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Roberts makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Crawford throws a body shot but no joy.
Wesley Roberts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Roberts jabs at Crawford's body.
Roberts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crawford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crawford moves out of range of the strikes.
Crawford misses with a hook. Roberts ducked under it nicely.
Crawford avoids the body shot from Roberts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Roberts misses.
Crawford throws a counter high kick but Roberts was just alert enough to avoid it.
Roberts misses the shot to the body.
Crawford tried to counter with a leg kick but Roberts avoided it.
Crawford throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roberts checks a leg kick. #T1#
Crawford loads up on a big right hand but Roberts slips the punch.
Roberts stuns Crawford with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Roberts lands a slapping body shot.
Roberts lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crawford at a distance.
Crawford misses with a leg kick
and Roberts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roberts scores with a hook to the body. Crawford takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Roberts fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Roberts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crawford.
An attempted straight right counter from Crawford misses the target.
Roberts misses with a body shot
and Crawford counters with a nice leg kick.
Roberts scores with a hook.
Crawford is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crawford takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A telegraphed right hand from Roberts misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Crawford misses the target.
Crawford lands a leg kick that knocks Roberts off balance momentarily.
Roberts lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Roberts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crawford.
Roberts throws a jab when Crawford was well out of range.
It looked like Crawford was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Roberts throws a one two combo.
Roberts misses with a looping right.
Crawford misses the jab.
Roberts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crawford quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T3#
Roberts throws a poor cross that misses
and Crawford counters with an outside leg kick.
Roberts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crawford manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Crawford misses its target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Crawford.
Crawford wants to land a leg kick but Roberts is out of range.
Jab, jab by Roberts - just one landing.
Roberts throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Roberts has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crawford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roberts.
Crawford is looking to counter punch.
Crawford looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Roberts misses with a hook. Crawford ducked under it nicely.
Roberts looks to land a right hand but Crawford moved out of range.
Crawford looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Roberts misses with a wild body shot.
Roberts punishes Crawford's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Roberts misses with a straight left.
Crawford lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Roberts misses with a body shot.
Roberts throws a series of punches but Crawford moves out of range.
Crawford does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Roberts is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
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!
Crawford takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Crawford takes one to the chin there.
Roberts lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Roberts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roberts misses with an uppercut. Crawford saw that one coming.
Crawford takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Roberts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Crawford fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jay Crawford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roberts swings for the body but Crawford moves out of range.
Crawford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roberts.
Roberts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crawford.
Roberts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roberts loads up on a big right hand but Crawford slips the punch.
Crawford appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Roberts looks to land a right hand but Crawford moved out of range.
Roberts thuds a left hand into Crawford's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts jabs at Crawford's body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Crawford might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Roberts looks to score with a jab to the body but Crawford is just out of range.
Roberts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crawford sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Roberts fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crawford looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Roberts misses the body punch
and Crawford counters with a nice leg kick.
Crawford doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Roberts's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Crawford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roberts.
Crawford pivots, looking for a leg kick but Roberts is out of range and Crawford settles back down.
Roberts ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Crawford scores with a kick to the body.
#KD#
Crawford lands a big head kick that sends Roberts tumbling to the mat! Crawford takes a step backwards and waves Roberts back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Roberts is still on wobbly legs! Can Crawford finish him?#CUT#
It looks like Wesley Roberts has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crawford slips a straight right by Roberts.
As Roberts backs away, Crawford returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A shot to the liver by Crawford. Beautiful body shot.
Roberts seems to have recovered his senses.
Roberts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roberts throws a sloppy body shot
and Crawford counters with a leg kick. #T2#
Crawford throws a shot from downtown. Roberts moves away and avoids it.
Roberts uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crawford.
Crawford connects with a leg kick. Roberts looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Roberts throws a body punch but Crawford moves out of range.
Crawford throws a head kick that misses.
Roberts misses with a looping right.
Roberts misses with a lunging right hand
and Crawford counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crawford ducks under a wild hook from Roberts.
Crawford was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Roberts scores with a three punch combo!
A swing and a miss from Crawford.#T3#
Crawford throws a body punch but Roberts moves out of range.
Roberts cracks a nice hook into Crawford's ribs.
Crawford showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roberts.
Crawford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crawford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roberts.
Crawford misses with a leg kick.
Roberts goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Roberts moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
No joy there for Roberts, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T4#
Crawford throws a looping overhand right but Roberts ducks down to avoid it.
Roberts connects with a body shot.
Roberts misses with an uppercut
and Crawford counters with a nice leg kick.
Roberts misses with a hook
and Crawford counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Roberts thinking.
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!
Crawford misses with a hook. Roberts ducked under it nicely.
Crawford delivers a nice body kick.
Roberts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice straight punches there by Crawford. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Crawford.
Crawford lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wesley Roberts is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Crawford showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roberts.
Crawford thinks about countering with a body kick.
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 Jay Crawford.
Well Roberts 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wesley Roberts!
Wesley Roberts thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
ABW 140 Reign - Takano
Date: Jun 21, 2018 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Bradman misses the target.
Bradman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crawford now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bradman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crawford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice jab there from Bradman.
Jab, jab by Bradman - just one landing.
Bradman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bradman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crawford.
Crawford let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Crawford slips under a jab from Bradman.
Bradman lands a lovely overhand right.
Crawford takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bradman throws a sloppy head kick and Crawford moves out of range easily.
Crawford tries a quick counter leg kick but Bradman is wise to it.
An inside leg kick from Crawford misses.
Bradman misses with a hook. Crawford ducked under it nicely.
Crawford throws the kick towards the body but Bradman avoids it.
Bradman throws a lazy uppercut
and Crawford counters with a thumping low kick.
Bradman clobbers Crawford with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bradman throws a shot from downtown. Crawford moves away and avoids it.
Crawford lands a glancing blow to the side of Bradman's head.#T1#
Bradman tries a head kick but it misses.
Bradman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crawford.
Crawford lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bradman misses with a hook.
It seemed like Crawford was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Crawford throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bradman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bradman loads up on a big right hand but Crawford slips the punch.
Bradman misses with a hook.
A nice side step and Crawford releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Crawford on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Crawford moves out of range of the strikes.
Crawford misses with a wild body shot.
Crawford tries to land a front kick but Bradman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice jab there from Bradman.
Jab from Bradman.
Bradman tests Crawford's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bradman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bradman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T2#
Crawford slips under a jab from Bradman.
Crawford doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bradman loads up on a big right hand but Crawford slips the punch.
Bradman throws an off balance right hand
letting Crawford counter with a right hand.
Crawford takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Crawford throws a push kick but Bradman slaps the foot to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Bradman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Don Bradman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Bradman.
Crawford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bradman thuds his right hand into Crawford's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fighters circling - Bradman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bradman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Crawford was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bradman misses with an uppercut
and Crawford connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crawford throws an overhand right that drops Bradman like a sack of potatoes! Crawford dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Crawford!
Jay Crawford bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
ABW 134 Ali - McArthur
Date: May 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Schubert shoots in for a takedown but Crawford shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Crawford 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.
Schubert tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy left from Crawford finds it's target.
Schubert misses with a head kick.
Crawford scores with a jab to the body.
Schubert tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crawford swivels and escapes.
Schubert tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Crawford defends well and Schubert ends up having to push Crawford into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crawford! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franz Schubert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crawford stuffs the takedown.
Crawford throws out a counter right but Schubert avoids it with no problem.
Jab from Crawford.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schubert swings for the body but Crawford moves out of range.
Schubert fails to land the takedown.
Crawford jabs at Schubert's body.
Schubert is breathing heavily.#T1#
Crawford scores with a nice right hand.
Schubert throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Crawford, as that shot connected.
Schubert fails with the takedown.
Crawford throws a monster overhand right that drops Schubert! Crawford follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Crawford!
Jay Crawford 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:
ABW 126 Fonseca - Arendse
Date: May 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Crawford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tuminen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crawford circles away quickly and effectively.
Crawford blocks a head kick by Tuminen.
Crawford uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tuminen has time to react.
Tuminen misses with a two punch combination.
Crawford lands a nice shot to the body.
Tuminen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A head kick misses from Tuminen. #CL#
Crawford pushes Tuminen up against the cage in a clinch.
Tuminen missing with knees to the body.
Crawford misses with a punch on the inside.
Crawford lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crawford scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tuminen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crawford blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Crawford lands a right hand.
Tuminen misses with a body punch.
Crawford blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Crawford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Crawford lands with a right to the head.
Crawford lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crawford lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC#
Tuminen is rocked!
Crawford unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Tuminen! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Crawford is unloading with more strikes now! Tuminen drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Crawford!
A relieved looking Jay Crawford 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Crawford scores with a leg kick.
A jab from Distacio Jr finds it's way through Crawford's defenses.
Distacio Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Distacio Jr scores with a hook to the body. Crawford takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crawford lands a front kick.
Crawford scores with a decent looking hook.
Crawford throws out a leg kick but Distacio Jr moves out of range and Crawford only half commits.
Distacio Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Jay Crawford has been cut.
Crawford feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Distacio Jr's calf.
Crawford 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crawford throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Distacio Jr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Distacio Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Crawford's head.
Distacio Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Distacio Jr advances position into side control!
Distacio Jr lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #ROC2#
Crawford is rocked!
Distacio Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Crawford takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
A big shot lands for Distacio Jr! That's hurt Crawford! Will he recover? Distacio Jr fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Distacio Jr!
Harry Distacio Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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