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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Dos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Crosby wants to stall.
Crosby wants to break free but Dos has control.
Crosby wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Crosby creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dos tries to work over Crosby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dos's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dos blocks the elbow strike.
#TD#
Crosby gets control of Dos's arms and successfully pulls guard. Crosby will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Crosby is looking for a triangle but Dos pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crosby is keeping the position for now.
Dos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Crosby's guard. #T1#
Dos frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Dos is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Dos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Caol Dos!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Welcher shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Crosby is trying to defend but Welcher finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Welcher controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Welcher might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Welcher wants to free his trapped foot but Crosby is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Welcher performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Crosby looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Welcher is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Welcher trying to control the pace. #T1#
Welcher's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Crosby closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Welcher kicks off Crosby and gets to his feet. #TD#
Crosby shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Welcher manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Crosby has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Welcher bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Crosby's guard. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Welcher's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Crosby has his foot on Welcher's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Welcher works his way back into a safe position though.
Welcher slips nicely into half guard.
Welcher stalling. #SUB2#
Welcher is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Crosby defends it well.
Welcher performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Welcher wants to pass the guard but Crosby is defending well.
Crosby knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Welcher on the ground.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Crosby looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Welcher is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Crosby!
Welcher controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crosby can't escape the position.
Crosby could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Welcher is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Crosby is surviving well by controlling Welcher's body position as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buddy Welcher dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Welcher looking to score a takedown here. Crosby is defending well but Welcher drives through and ends up in Crosby's guard.
Welcher advances to half guard.
Crosby has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Welcher is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Welcher in particular looking to stall.
Crosby is trying to control but can't.
Welcher with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosby trying to hold on to Welcher's head to control him but Welcher postures up.
Welcher perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Welcher is looking to advance position but Crosby won't allow it.
Buddy Welcher has got the better of the ground game so far.
Welcher uses his free foot to push down on Crosby's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Crosby.
Welcher takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
More stalling from Welcher.#T2#
Let's hope that Welcher has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Crosby is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Welcher looking to finish Crosby with some ground and pound. This is bad for Crosby!
Welcher content just to control the position here.
Crosby is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Welcher working Crosby over with strikes here.
Welcher looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Welcher looking for a guillotine from mount but Crosby is having none of it.
Welcher controlling his opponent. #T4#
Crosby is looking to get to half guard.
Welcher controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Welcher lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buddy Welcher 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Crosby gets caught napping as Welcher dives in and scores a takedown. Crosby manages to retain guard.
Welcher controls from within his opponent's guard.
Welcher working some strikes from top position.
Welcher slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Welcher has gone for a leg lock! Crosby slips out almost immediately though and dives into Welcher's guard.#REVR#
Welcher lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1##SUB2#
Welcher has gone for a leg lock! Crosby slips out almost immediately though and dives into Welcher's guard.#REVR#
Welcher is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Welcher holds on and takes a little breather.
Crosby loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Crosby throws a big right hand that misses.
Welcher wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Welcher holds on and takes a little breather.
Welcher looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Welcher working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crosby doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crosby manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Welcher pulls Crosby in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Welcher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Welcher holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Welcher throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Welcher 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.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#ES2#
Welcher uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Welcher gets a double leg takedown into Crosby's guard.#ES#
Crosby kicks Welcher off and gets to his feet.
Welcher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Welcher.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buddy Welcher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Welcher 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buddy Welcher!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Cole throws a series of punches but Crosby avoids them all with ease.
As Cole tries to get set, Crosby tries to push him back and clinch up but Cole manages to avoid the attempt.#TD2#
Cole shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Crosby's guard.
Crosby might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cole controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Crosby looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cole has picked Crosby up and slammed him! Crosby can't keep hold of the triangle and Cole manages to pass to side control!#SUB2#
Cole thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cole lands a decent elbow from side control.
Cole has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cole wants to stand but Crosby is controlling his arm.
Cole creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cole controls the position from side control.#T1##SUB2#
Cole is working to tighten his grip on Crosby's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Crosby has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Cole is really squeezing tight and eventually Crosby passes out! Cole breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Benji Cole!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Alviso shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Alviso showed some decent athleticism there.
Alviso looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Alviso is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Alviso is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Crosby is just riding it out for now. Alviso eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Crosby looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Alviso is trying to work for a kimura but Crosby is defending well.
#T1#
Alviso lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Crosby tries to kick Alviso off but Alviso keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Alviso is working for a kimura but Crosby is defending it quite comfortably.
Crosby knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alviso on the ground.#SUB2#
Alviso is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Alviso is looking for a kimura here.
Alviso seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2##SU2#
Alviso stands up and beckons Crosby to join him on the feet. #TD2#
Alviso shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Alviso cracks Crosby with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Crosby had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alviso defends it easily.
Alviso passes Crosby's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Alviso working over Crosby with some ground and pound. Crosby looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Alviso has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Crosby defend it? Alviso steps over the head and cranks it - Crosby is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Alviso!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jerome Alviso!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Larusso darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Crosby might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Larusso stops Crosby from getting back to his feet.
Larusso is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Crosby is positioning himself well to prevent Larusso advancing to mount.
Larusso tries to pass to full mount but Crosby defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larusso is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Crosby has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Larusso is working away from the top position though.
Larusso working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T1#
Larusso stalling.
Crosby trying to control but Larusso postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Larusso seems content to control.
Larusso not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Crosby is holding on to half guard well.
Crosby wants to control but Larusso is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Crosby is trying hard to land a takedown here. Larusso sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Daniel Larusso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Larusso shoots in and bounces Crosby off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Larusso has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Crosby is trying to hold Larusso in close to prevent damage but Larusso has managed to pass into half guard.
Larusso takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Let's hope that Larusso has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Larusso works his foot free and advances to mount. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Larusso controlling his opponent.
Larusso raining down shots from the mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Larusso scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Crosby?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Larusso dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Crosby shoots in for a takedown but Larusso shows good takedown defense.
Crosby avoids a kick to the body.
#TD2#
Larusso shoots in and gets a takedown into Crosby's guard.#ES#
Crosby pushes Larusso off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD2#
Larusso looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Crosby could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Crosby is trying to keep Larusso in close.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larusso slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Larusso tries to stand but Crosby is controlling from the bottom.
Larusso sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Larusso just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Crosby does no damage. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Larusso motions for Crosby to come forward. Larusso throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Larusso has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crosby fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Larusso holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Larusso lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Larusso keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Crosby is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Larusso is trying to work for a kimura but Crosby is defending well.
Larusso lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Larusso content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Crosby punching from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Larusso is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Crosby is just riding it out for now. Larusso eventually gives up the hold.
Well, if Larusso is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crosby wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Larusso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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#
Larusso throws a nice looking combination but Crosby bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crosby displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Larusso.
Crosby shoots in looking for a takedown. Larusso tries to sprawl out of it but Crosby keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Larusso manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Larusso shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larusso makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Crosby looking to control.
Larusso seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Larusso postures up and lands a big shot to Crosby's brow.
Larusso slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Larusso lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Larusso is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Daniel Larusso has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crosby controls Larusso momentarily but Larusso frees himself.
Larusso wants to stand but Crosby is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Crosby blocks a leg kick.
Crosby shoots in but Larusso avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Crosby tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Larusso defends well and Crosby ends up having to push Larusso into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sheldon Crosby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Crosby with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Larusso throws a body kick that misses. #TD2#
Larusso closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Crosby did well to prevent Larusso getting side control.
Larusso performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ground and pound from Larusso. #T4#
Larusso uses his free foot to push down on Crosby's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Crosby.
A nice elbow there by Larusso.
Larusso lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Larusso lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC2#
Crosby is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larusso looking to control and managing it successfully.
Oh Crosby is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice elbow there by Larusso.
Crosby is just holding on here. Larusso manages to take his back.
#SUB2#
Larusso has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Crosby! Can he survive? No! He's out! Larusso gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daniel Larusso!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Crosby shoots in and gets a takedown into Sobaka's guard.
Sobaka wants to sweep here but Crosby controlling him for the moment.
Crosby trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sobaka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crosby has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sobaka wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sobaka wants to sweep here but Crosby controlling him for the moment.
Sobaka has control of Crosby's left arm, preventing Crosby from doing any damage.
Crosby in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosby working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sobaka holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crosby working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Crosby landing with the ground and pound.
Sobaka is adopting a defensive guard.
Sobaka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sobaka is controlling Crosby's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Sobaka looking to score a takedown here. Crosby is defending well but Sobaka drives through and ends up in Crosby's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sobaka's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sobaka landing with the ground and pound.
Sobaka keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Crosby's head.
Sobaka lands a couple of elbows.
Sobaka gets to his feet and stands over Crosby, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Crosby felt that one! Sobaka unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Crosby from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luis Sobaka!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Pitt tests Crosby's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pitt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crosby.
Crosby seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Crosby shoots and misses
and Pitt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crosby tries for a takedown but Pitt circles away easily
and Pitt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crosby with a poor takedown
and Pitt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sheldon Crosby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pitt looks to land a combination but Crosby avoids it well.
Crosby gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pitt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pitt is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosby showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pitt.
Crosby wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Pitt looks to land a left hand but Crosby moved out of range nicely.
Crosby tries to counter by clinching up but Pitt breaks away and moves out of range.#TD#
Crosby shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pitt manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pitt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crosby throws an elbow that misses. Pitt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Crosby's guard. Nice move by Pitt!#REVB#
Crosby utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crosby might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pitt trying to control the position from guard on top but Crosby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crosby has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pitt throws a strike but Crosby rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
Crosby throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crosby throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crosby stops Pitt from standing up.
Crosby loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Crosby stopping the sweep attempt from Pitt.
Pitt wants to stand and escape but Crosby is having none of it.
Crosby content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Crosby connects with a couple of short punches.
Crosby is in close to Pitt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pitt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Crosby working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crosby has his takedown stuffed
enabling Pitt to counter with a crisp jab.
Pitt lands with an overhand left.
Brad Pitt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Pitt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Crosby.
Pitt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Crosby in his tracks.
A big right from Pitt misses.
Crosby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pitt.
Pitt might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A jab from Pitt finds it's way through Crosby's defenses.
Pitt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crosby moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pitt misses with a straight right.
Crosby seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Crosby fails with the takedown
and Pitt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Pitt dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Jab by Pitt.
Pitt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD#
Crosby scores with a takedown into Pitt's guard.
Crosby is standing up over Pitt. Pitt looks to escape but Crosby dives into side control.
#REVB#
Pitt is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosby staying calm.
Pitt pushes Crosby away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Crosby gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T1#
Crosby laying and praying for a moment but Pitt takes advantage and regains half guard.
Pitt is trying to get back to full guard.
Crosby throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Crosby not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Crosby content to control rather than advance.
Crosby scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Crosby not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Crosby is trying to control the action in half guard but Pitt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crosby is looking to stall here but Pitt recovers full guard. #T3#
Crosby stays in close to Pitt's body and controls the position.
Crosby stopping the sweep attempt from Pitt.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pitt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Crosby ducks under a wild hook from Pitt.
Pitt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crosby.
Pitt lands the left hand.
Sheldon Crosby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Pitt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Crosby counters with a series of strikes. Pitt will be more careful next time no doubt.
A swing and a miss from Pitt.
Crosby is looking to counter the offense by Pitt and move into the clinch.#TD#
Pitt gets caught flat footed, as Crosby shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sheldon Crosby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Crosby postures up in Pitt's guard and throws a big left but Pitt blocks it.
Crosby showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pitt controlling Crosby's posture.
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 Sheldon Crosby will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pitt throws a jab but it's blocked by Crosby.
Pitt throws a lazy right hand but Crosby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Crosby looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pitt!
Check out the look on Crosby's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Crosby in side control, throwing shots but Pitt defends.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitt is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Crosby is controlling him well.
Pitt takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Pitt is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T1#
Crosby is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pitt will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Crosby in side control, throwing shots but Pitt defends.
Crosby is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Pitt's shoulder. That is not cool.
Pitt wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Pitt is trying to improve his position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pitt wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Crosby is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Crosby dodges the punch combination from Pitt.
Crosby tries to counter by clinching up but Pitt breaks away and moves out of range.
Crosby lands with a slapping head kick. #T3#
Crosby uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pitt.
Crosby with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pitt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brad Pitt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crosby gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Crosby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pitt throws a big shot that misses.
Pitt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crosby.
Pitt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crosby is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T4#
Crosby misses with a takedown
and Pitt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sheldon Crosby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crosby avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crosby throws a big counter combination but Pitt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Crosby tries for a takedown but Pitt circles away easily
and Pitt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pitt lands an overhand right.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pitt connects with a nice looking jab.
Crosby doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pitt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Pitt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pitt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Pitt!
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