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Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 30, 2021
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Vamoosh. The Crab does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Crab drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vamoosh defends it well.
The Crab checks a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Crab looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vamoosh catches The Crab with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vamoosh lands with a slapping head kick. #TD2#
The Crab scores with a takedown into Vamoosh's guard.
The Crab trying to control but Vamoosh is working from the bottom.
The Crab sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vamoosh's guard. #SUB#
Vamoosh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The Crab trying to pass the guard but Vamoosh defending well.
The Crab is trying to control. Vamoosh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
The Crab content to control rather than advance.
Vamoosh is trying to get back to full guard.
Vamoosh has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. The Crab is working away from the top position though.
Vamoosh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The Crab on the ground.
The Crab scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vamoosh wants to control the action here but instead The Crab manages to pass to full mount!
The Crab putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
The Crab is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Vamoosh can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #SUB2#
The Crab working for a guillotine from mount but Vamoosh is in no mood to give up.
Vamoosh is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB2#
The Crab is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Vamoosh to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Vamoosh shrugs it off. #T2##SUB2#
The Crab working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Vamoosh looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by The Crab! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Henry The Crab!
Henry The Crab seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 26, 2021
#R1##TD2#
The Crab feints and as Angelopoulos raises his hands in defense, The Crab changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Angelopoulos has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The Crab sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Angelopoulos's guard. #SUB2#
The Crab is trying for a kimura here. Angelopoulos looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! The Crab wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Henry The Crab!
After winning the bout, Henry The Crab thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: TC 19 Mil $ GP vol 3.3     
Date:   Dec 19, 2020
#R1#
The Crab shoots in for a takedown but Payakarakatong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Payakarakatong misses with a body kick.
The Crab is trying hard to land a takedown here. Payakarakatong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The Crab moves out of range of the strikes.
The Crab circles away from the clinch attempt
letting The Crab counter with a right hand.
The Crab dives in for a single leg takedown but Payakarakatong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry The Crab.
Payakarakatong throws a right hand that The Crab ducks under and follows up with a left that The Crab also avoids with ease.
Payakarakatong has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} in the buildup to the fight.
Payakarakatong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by The Crab.#CUT#It looks like Henry The Crab has been cut.#CL#
The Crab gets tackled into the cage by Payakarakatong. Payakarakatong maintains the clinch.
The Crab on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Payakarakatong breaks the clinch.
Payakarakatong pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces The Crab back to the cage. Payakarakatong follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Payakarakatong takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Payakarakatong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
The Crab moves into the clinch successfully.
Payakarakatong throws a punch but it's blocked by The Crab. #TD2#
The Crab gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#T1##ES#
Payakarakatong manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL2#
Payakarakatong gets tackled into the cage by The Crab. The Crab maintains the clinch. #BC#
Payakarakatong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Payakarakatong rushes The Crab and presses him up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Crab.
The Crab wants a takedown.
Payakarakatong gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from The Crab.
A head punch on the inside from The Crab fails to land.
Payakarakatong content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The Crab wants to take the fight to the mat but Payakarakatong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The Crab has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Payakarakatong is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The Crab takes a shot to the head.
Payakarakatong lands with a light punch inside.
Payakarakatong is trying to push The Crab away but The Crab has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Payakarakatong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
The Crab pushes Payakarakatong up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
The Crab is working Payakarakatong over against the cage.
The Crab tries for a takedown. No joy.
Payakarakatong stalling in the clinch but The Crab improves position.
The Crab fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Payakarakatong breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Payakarakatong, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #TD2#
The Crab feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The Crab slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Payakarakatong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The Crab throwing strikes from guard but Payakarakatong blocks nicely.
The Crab told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The Crab wants to pass the guard but Payakarakatong is keeping the position.#T3#
The Crab postures up.
The Crab slips nicely into half guard.
The Crab keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
The Crab seems to be working for a kimura but Payakarakatong defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
The Crab seems to be working for a kimura but Payakarakatong defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payakarakatong trying to hold on to The Crab's head to control him but The Crab postures up. #SUB2#
The Crab is working for a kimura but Payakarakatong is defending it quite comfortably. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Payakarakatong is refusing to be controlled, as The Crab sits in half guard.
The Crab has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The Crab looking to finish with strikes here!
The Crab controlling the pace for now.
The Crab trying to control but Payakarakatong is having none of it.
The Crab might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Payakarakatong haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henry The Crab's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Payakarakatong tries to close the distance and clinch but The Crab swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payakarakatong throws a hook but The Crab blocks it.#TD2#
The Crab fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Payakarakatong to the ground. The Crab is now in Payakarakatong's guard.
Payakarakatong is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and The Crab dives into side control. #REVR##SUB2#
The Crab tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no The Crab has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
The Crab working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Payakarakatong pushes The Crab away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, The Crab gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
The Crab goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Payakarakatong rolls with the submission and now he's on top in The Crab's guard! Nice work there by Payakarakatong!
The Crab tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Payakarakatong lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Payakarakatong is sitting in close to The Crab's body. The Crab has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Payakarakatong is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Payakarakatong is tapping! That was a very nice submission by The Crab.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Henry The Crab!
Henry The Crab thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: TC 13 Mil $ GP vol 1.3     
Date:   Nov 07, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Crab uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
The Crab tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Williams manages to circle out of the way.
The Crab fails with the takedown.
The Crab looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Crab fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry The Crab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left lands for Williams.
A jab from Williams misses. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The Crab is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Williams to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Williams scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Williams.
Williams lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Williams.
The Crab wants to take the fight to the mat but Williams manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The Crab misses with the head strike.
Williams scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
The Crab gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Williams regains guard. #T1#
Williams has his hands on The Crab's head, controlling the position.
The Crab stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Williams is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The Crab won't allow Williams to pass to mount.
My spies in Razor Sharp Training Systems inform me that Williams has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Williams is thwarting The Crab's attempts to control the position.
Williams looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams is continuing to stall.
The Crab is looking for a sweep. Williams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
The Crab is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Williams's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Williams's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
The Crab working for a choke but Williams is defending well.
Williams is trying to break free.
Williams's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling The Crab's hands.
Williams is trying to break free.
The Crab avoiding Williams 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Williams defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of The Crab's arms.
You can see the frustration on Williams's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
The Crab working for a choke but Williams is defending well. #T3#
The Crab wants to control but Williams is keeping busy.
Williams breaks The Crab's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Williams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Williams sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
The Crab is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Crab keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
The Crab is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at LA Vale Tudo that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Williams sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Williams's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The Crab wants to sweep but no luck. #T4##SUB#
The Crab has his foot on Williams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Williams works his way back into a safe position though.
Williams content to stall in guard here.
The Crab looking to control.
Williams controlling from the top position.
The Crab keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
The Crab looking for a sweep. Not yet The Crab, not yet.
The Crab is trying to control the position but Williams postures up.
Williams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Williams connects with a body shot that sends The Crab's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robin Williams dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A punch lands to the side of The Crab 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Williams throws a shot to the body.
Williams lands with a straight right. The Crab didn't see that one coming.
Nice uppercut there from Williams.
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before The Crab has time to react.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Williams tries to keep at a distance but The Crab has taken the fight into the clinch.
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Williams tries to throw a body punch but The Crab avoids it by throwing Williams back against the cage.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
The Crab is trying to drag Williams to the mat but Williams just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Williams stops a takedown attempt from The Crab. #BC2#
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Williams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. The Crab manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by The Crab.
Nice takedown defense from Williams. No joy for The Crab on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry The Crab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Crab fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Williams lands with an overhand left.
Williams stuffs the takedown attempt from The Crab. The Crab gets slowly back to his feet.
The Crab steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Williams connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The Crab dives in for a single leg takedown but Williams sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The Crab has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The Crab fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Crab manages to avoid it.
Williams catches The Crab with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Williams paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Williams lands a lovely overhand right.
Williams lands a nice hook to The Crab's body. The Crab takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Williams catches The Crab right on the button with a cross.
Williams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Williams connects with a crisp jab.
The Crab looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Williams is fending him off so far but The Crab persists. Nope, Williams circles away and we're back to standing.
Williams connects with a body shot.
The Crab misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and The Crab counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Williams!
You can see the frustration on Williams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
The Crab wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Williams, who protects the arm well.
Williams manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Still in half guard, Williams seems content to control.#SUB#
The Crab actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Williams 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.
The adventures of Williams the control monster continue. Boring.#T3#
Henry The Crab overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
The Crab looking for submissions off his back.
Williams not doing much here.
The Crab wants to control but Williams is keeping busy.
Williams stalling.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Crab trying to control but Williams postures up. #T4#
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.
The Crab makes his way to full guard. A much better position for The Crab.#SUB#
The Crab working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Williams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Williams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Williams is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
The Crab has his foot on Williams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Williams works his way back into a safe position though.
Williams's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The Crab lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The Crab trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robin Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Williams leaves The Crab with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Williams lands a nice hook to The Crab's body. The Crab takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Williams lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The Crab goes for a double leg but Williams avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Williams continues to drive forward.
Williams slaps away a takedown attempt from The Crab, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry The Crab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
The Crab closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Williams misses the jab.
It looked like The Crab wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The Crab walks into a stiff left hand from Williams.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Crab shoots for a takedown but Williams saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Crab manages to avoid it.
Williams throws a series of punches but The Crab moves out of range.
Williams with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams swings for the body but The Crab moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by The Crab or perhaps it was just good defense by Williams, which made it look bad. #T1#
The Crab ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
The Crab takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Williams lands a glancing blow to the side of The Crab's head.
The Crab shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Williams as he avoids it easily.
A big right from Williams misses.
Nice sprawl there from Williams as The Crab shoots in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Williams dives in and scores a takedown into The Crab's guard.
Williams controls from within his opponent's guard.
The Crab looking to hit a scissor sweep but Williams is one step ahead there.
Williams showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The Crab is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Williams controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Henry The Crab has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robin Williams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Let's hope that Williams 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.
Williams stands and throws The Crab's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Williams content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Williams trying to control the action but The Crab is working from the bottom. #T3#
The Crab is being controlled here.
You can see the frustration on The Crab's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The Crab manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The Crab is trying to control. Williams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The Crab sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Williams defending well though.
Williams wants to improve his position but The Crab is controlling well.
Williams keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
The Crab is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Williams has managed to free his arm - good work.
The Crab slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Williams keeping hold of The Crab's head, controlling as best he can.
Williams trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but The Crab manages to pass to mount!
Williams tries to hold on but The Crab postures up.
Williams wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by The Crab.
Williams is looking to improve his position but The Crab isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Williams defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from The Crab.
Williams regains half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robin Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Williams winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robin Williams!

Robin Williams 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.
The defeated Henry The Crab had this to say: 'Respect man, respect!'.

 

Event: TC Wednesday Warriors 2     
Date:   Sep 23, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins tests The Crab's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch combination from Collins misses.
Collins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Collins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Collins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. The Crab manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Michael Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins misses with a wild combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Crab.
A big right from Collins misses.
The Crab wants to counter with a clinch but Collins pushes him away.
Collins misses with the combination. #CL2#
The Crab has managed to clinch.
The Crab fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Crab fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Michael Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry The Crab.#BC#
Collins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The Crab is trying to pull guard but Collins has him pressed against the cage.
The Crab is trying to drag Collins to the mat but Collins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Collins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The Crab tries for a takedown but Collins manages to get underhooks. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from The Crab.
Collins has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The Crab lands a hook that snaps the head of Collins backwards. #BC#
Collins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Crab has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Collins tries to keep at a distance but The Crab has taken the fight into the clinch.
Collins is trying to break free.#TD2#
The Crab ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. The Crab no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Collins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Collins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Crab avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Crab looking for a sweep. Not yet The Crab, not yet.
Collins throwing strikes from guard but The Crab blocks nicely.
The Crab is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
The Crab is pulling down on Collins's head. It's preventing any offense from Collins, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
The Crab throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Collins escapes and throws The Crab's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The Crab is looking to regain half guard here but Collins keeps moving and retains side control. #SU#
Collins decides to stand back up.
The Crab steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Collins.
The Crab tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Collins swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Collins tries to sprawl but The Crab drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Collins has one foot on The Crab's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T3#
Nice straight punches there by Collins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Collins.
A cross from Collins lands.
The Crab will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The Crab defending well as Collins loads up on a big left hand.
Collins works the jab nicely.#CL#
Collins moves into range and clinches up with The Crab.
The Crab is looking for a takedown.
The Crab misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Collins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Collins throws a jab but it's blocked by The Crab.
The Crab appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Collins lands with an uppercut that bounces The Crab off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Crab's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Collins connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! The Crab scrambles back to his feet.
Collins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Collins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Collins misses with a few strikes there. #TD2#
The Crab closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Collins's guard.
Collins is looking to stand up but The Crab isn't so interested in that idea.
The Crab told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The Crab looking to sit in guard and control but Collins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
The Crab working a defensive guard here.
The Crab 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 Crab trying to control the position.
Collins is looking to stand up but The Crab won't let him.
Collins scoring with some ground and pound.
The Crab working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Collins. #SU#
The Crab is working an open guard so Collins takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Collins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Collins dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Collins lunges at The Crab with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by The Crab's hand.
No joy there for Collins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Collins misses with a straight right.
The Crab shoots in for a double leg but Collins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
An attempted straight right counter from Collins misses the target.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The Crab is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Collins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Collins tries to circle away but The Crab has him pinned against the cage.
The Crab prevents Collins from breaking the clinch.
Collins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from The Crab.
Michael Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry The Crab.
Collins tries to break the clinch but The Crab is controlling the position.
Collins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Crab can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Collins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Collins throws a head kick but The Crab moves out of range.
The Crab misses with a takedown attempt - Collins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Collins is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#TD2#
The Crab feints and as Collins raises his hands in defense, The Crab changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T1#
The Crab trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Crab is looking to advance position but Collins has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
The Crab tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The Crab wants to hold on but Collins pushes him away.
Collins working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Collins is landing with some decent strikes but The Crab is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The Crab sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
The Crab looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Collins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Collins working The Crab over with strikes.
The Crab is controlling Collins's trapped leg to prevent Collins from advancing to side control.
Collins wants to control but The Crab is keeping him busy.
The Crab wants to control but Collins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The Crab slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The Crab not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
The Crab looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Collins has picked The Crab up and slammed him! The Crab can't keep hold of the triangle and Collins manages to pass to side control!
The Crab is looking for a sweep.
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!
The Crab keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
The Crab looking for a sweep but Collins has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Collins lands a big shot there that rocks The Crab but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The Crab can't escape the position.
The Crab is still trying to improve position.
Collins landing strikes from the mount and The Crab is in trouble!
The Crab is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Collins landing strikes, looking to finish!
The Crab is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
Collins lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The Crab tries to hold on but Collins postures up.
The Crab is looking to get to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Crab tries to hold on but Collins postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Collins dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back 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#
Collins closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The Crab shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Collins as he avoids it easily.
Collins with a nice cross.
The Crab is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Collins slaps away a takedown attempt from The Crab, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As The Crab looks to move away, Collins throws a big counter combo but The Crab just gets out of the way.
The Crab ducks right into an uppercut from Collins.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Crab.
Michael Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry The Crab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Crab shoots in for a takedown but Collins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The Crab drops his hands momentarily and Collins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Collins throws the left hand but The Crab avoids the punch easily.
The Crab shoots in and drives through. Collins sprawls well.
The Crab takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Collins throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1##CL2#
The Crab rushes Collins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The Crab can't get the takedown. #BC#
Collins breaks from the clinch.
Collins feints and then cracks The Crab's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow The Crab down.
Collins throws a nice looking combination but The Crab bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Collins misses.
The Crab fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Collins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between The Crab's hands.
Collins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from The Crab.
The Crab shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Collins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Collins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Crab changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Collins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Collins throws a combination that misses
and The Crab counters with a stiff right hand.
Collins tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and The Crab counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Henry The Crab has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Crab trying to advance position but Collins counters by regaining guard. #ES#
Collins is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. The Crab presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC#
Collins manages to break the clinch.
Collins throws a series of punches but The Crab avoids them all with ease.
The Crab drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Collins defends it well.
The Crab shoots in and drives through. Collins sprawls well.
Collins seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
The Crab has closed the distance and engaged Collins in a clinch. #BC#
Collins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Collins shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. The Crab eats them both and turns towards Collins to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD2#
The Crab scores with a takedown into Collins's guard.
Collins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Collins looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Crab is one step ahead there.
Collins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Crab manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T3##SUB2#
The Crab looking for a guillotine here but Collins defends easily.
The Crab not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The Crab manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Collins manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The Crab trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
The Crab prevents Collins from getting back to his feet. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Collins is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The Crab with a flurry of punches that miss.
Collins keeping moving, preventing The Crab from controlling successfully.
The Crab looking to sit in guard and control but Collins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The Crab is pulling down on Collins's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
The Crab had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Collins defends it easily.#SU#
Collins decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Collins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Collins, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Collins!

Michael Collins 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.
In defeat, Henry The Crab stepped up to the mic, saying 'Respect man, respect!'.

 

Event: TC 2: Hill Vs Arjuna     
Date:   Aug 22, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Crab.#TD2#
The Crab is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zhen's half guard.#ES#
Zhen manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Zhen misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Crab looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Crab dives in for a single leg takedown but Zhen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zhen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Crab. #TD2#
The Crab darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
The Crab is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zhen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zhen is trying to stand up here but The Crab is controlling him well. #T1##SUB2#
Zhen is defending against the submission attempts here by The Crab.
Zhen is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Zhen wants to improve his position but The Crab is controlling well.
Zhen blocking the ground and pound attempt from The Crab.
The Crab seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zhen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The Crab might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Zhen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Zhen is trying to control but can't.
The Crab is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
The Crab is working for a submission of some sort.
Zhen tries to roll over but The Crab keeps him under control.
Zhen is trying to stand up here but The Crab is controlling him well.
The Crab is trying to control the action in half guard but Zhen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
The Crab is trying to work for a kimura but Zhen is defending well.
The Crab wants to free his trapped foot but Zhen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The Crab thows a huge punch but Zhen dodges it nicely. #T3#
Zhen is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
The Crab is working for a submission of some sort.
The Crab looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The Crab seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zhen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Crab shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zhen sprawls well. Zhen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. The Crab gets slowly back to his feet.
The Crab shoots in for a takedown but Zhen shows good takedown defense.
Chen Zhen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry The Crab.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zhen looks to score with a jab to the body but The Crab is just out of range.
The Crab stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zhen.
Zhen throws a hook to the side of The Crab's head but The Crab sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
The Crab clinches up against the cage.
The Crab is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zhen is defending well.
The Crab lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The Crab changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zhen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zhen misses with a hook. The Crab ducked under it nicely.
Henry The Crab seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhen connects with a high kick.
The Crab misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
The Crab scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Zhen is trying to stand.
The Crab is keen to just control but Zhen is a slippery customer.
Zhen wants to control but The Crab is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Crab prevents Zhen from standing back up.
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 Chen Zhen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
The Crab shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zhen but Zhen pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
The Crab scores with a takedown into Zhen's guard.#ES#
Zhen uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Zhen scores with a nice head shot.
Zhen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches The Crab on the side of the head.
The Crab has a takedown stuffed.
Zhen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Zhen misses the target.
The Crab has a takedown stuffed.
Chen Zhen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry The Crab.#T1#
The Crab keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zhen.
Zhen stuffs the takedown.
Zhen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zhen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zhen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zhen cracks The Crab with an open hand slap.
The Crab fails with a takedown attempt.
The Crab takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The Crab doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zhen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Crab walks into a straight right hand from Zhen.
Zhen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zhen wants it to stay on the feet.
Zhen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from The Crab. #T2#
The Crab looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zhen is fending him off so far but The Crab persists. Nope, Zhen circles away and we're back to standing.
The Crab is breathing heavily.
Zhen stuns The Crab with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zhen throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Crab on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zhen cracks The Crab with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The Crab closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zhen circles away.
Zhen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed The Crab momentarily.
The Crab takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The Crab on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zhen. Zhen obviously looking to wear him down.
The Crab tries for a takedown but Zhen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The Crab tries for a takedown but Zhen circles away easily
and Zhen counters with a nice body shot.
The Crab takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The Crab darts in looking for a takedown but Zhen gets double underhooks and turns The Crab into the cage.
The Crab on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zhen. Zhen obviously looking to wear him down.
The Crab on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zhen. Zhen obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
The Crab misses with a takedown attempt - Zhen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The Crab ducks right into an uppercut from Zhen.
The Crab is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Crab takes one to the side of the head.
Zhen's jab looks to have found its range, popping The Crab under the eye.
Zhen throws a front kick that sends The Crab stumbling back into the cage.
Zhen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Crab.
The Crab closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD2#
The Crab gets the takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhen sneaks back into half guard.
Zhen is looking for a sweep. The Crab is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
The Crab wants to control but Zhen is keeping him busy.
Zhen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The Crab wants to control but Zhen is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
The Crab is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zhen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zhen is looking for a sweep. The Crab is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The Crab controlling the action here.
Zhen is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chen Zhen dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Zhen scores with a hook to the body. The Crab takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zhen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The Crab dives in for a single leg takedown but Zhen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Crab.
The Crab fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chen Zhen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry The Crab.
Zhen throws a body punch but The Crab moves out of range.
Zhen throws a body shot but no joy.
The Crab shoots for a takedown but Zhen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zhen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Crab can do to turn this around?
The Crab shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The Crab takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zhen circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
Zhen with a jab.
Chen Zhen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Crab tries to clinch
and Zhen counters with a stiff right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zhen, as that shot connected.
Zhen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The Crab closes the distance and clinches up with Zhen, looking for a takedown. The Crab pushes Zhen against the cage but Zhen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The Crab ducks under a wild hook from Zhen.
Zhen scores with the left hand. The Crab knows he should have avoided that one.
Zhen throws a series of strikes that have The Crab backpedaling.
The Crab closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zhen circles away.
Zhen tried to counter with a leg kick but The Crab avoided it.
Zhen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
Zhen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Zhen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zhen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Crab fails with a takedown attempt.
Henry The Crab has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Zhen with the inside leg kick.
Zhen missing with a left hand there. The Crab was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zhen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from The Crab.
Zhen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zhen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zhen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zhen takes a swing at The Crab's ribcage but misses.
The Crab goes for a double leg but Zhen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zhen continues to drive forward.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zhen, as that shot connected.
Zhen connects with an inside leg kick.
Zhen throws out a loose jab but The Crab uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Crab ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Crab's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by The Crab or perhaps it was just good defense by Zhen, which made it look bad.
Zhen cracks The Crab with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The Crab tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zhen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten The Crab somewhat.
Zhen throwing a counter right hand but The Crab manages to avoid it.
Zhen with a nice cross.
Zhen lands with a cross.
The Crab wants to clinch.#CL2#
The Crab rushes Zhen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Zhen scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Zhen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Crab takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zhen.
Zhen keeps the fight on the outside.
Zhen throws a body punch but The Crab moves out of range.
The Crab doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Zhen to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Crab's head backwards.
The Crab goes for a double leg but Zhen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zhen continues to drive forward.
Zhen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Crab shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheers as Zhen lands an impressive looking overhand right. The Crab doesn't seem phased though.
Chen Zhen is winning the standup battle so far.
The Crab takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice takedown defense from Zhen. No joy for The Crab on that attempt.
The Crab gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chen Zhen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zhen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chen Zhen!

During a confident post fight interview, Chen Zhen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Henry The Crab stepped up to the mic, saying 'Respect man, respect!'.

 

Event: Galaxy 6: Phenomena     
Date:   Jul 25, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dhelan takes a swing at The Crab's ribcage but misses.
Dhelan throws a hook but The Crab avoids it easily.
The Crab takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dhelan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Crab's head backwards.#TD2#
The Crab drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dhelan tries to bench press The Crab off him but The Crab keeps the position.
Dhelan can't do much from the bottom here.
Dhelan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on The Crab's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The Crab works his way into full mount!
The Crab throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The Crab prevents Dhelan from getting the reversal.
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!
Dhelan regains half guard.#SUB2#
The Crab is looking for a kimura here.
Dhelan wants to control but The Crab is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
The Crab prevents Dhelan from improving his position.#SUB#
Dhelan looking for submissions off his back.
The Crab is looking to take a break and control but Dhelan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Dhelan looking for submissions off his back.
The Crab uses his free foot to push down on Dhelan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dhelan. #SUB2#
The Crab has control of Dhelan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dhelan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dhelan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The Crab can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dhelan is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Dhelan is looking to get to half guard.
Dhelan is squirming around, avoiding The Crab's attempts to control the action.
Dhelan regains half guard.#SUB2#
The Crab is trying to work for a kimura but Dhelan is defending well. #SUB2#
The Crab is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Dhelan has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for The Crab. Oh but Dhelan has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! The Crab goes limp - he's gone! Dhelan jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Zhan Dhelan!
Zhan Dhelan 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.
Henry The Crab was interviewed post fight and said 'Respect man, respect!'.

 

Event: PL MMA 42     
Date:   Jun 13, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Crab defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
The Crab fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Williams swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Williams scores with a hook.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Crab sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Crab displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from The Crab.
Williams looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The Crab is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
The Crab drives through and clinches with Williams against the cage.
Williams prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry The Crab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Crab fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The Crab misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Crab drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Crab has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Williams is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1#
The Crab wants to take the fight to the mat but Williams manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Williams is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The Crab goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Williams stops a takedown attempt from The Crab.
The Crab changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Williams fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Williams circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Crab is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
Williams is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The Crab looks for a takedown but Williams sprawls well.
The Crab has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from The Crab there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wayne Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams lands a jab.
The Crab tries to close the distance and clinch but Williams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Crab has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from The Crab there as he acknowledges the shot.
The Crab tries for a takedown but Williams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Crab. #T2#
The Crab fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The Crab's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Williams connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! The Crab scrambles back to his feet.
The Crab needs to keep his hands up - Williams had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The Crab takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Williams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Crab walks into a stiff left hand from Williams.
The Crab fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Williams keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Williams lands with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by The Crab.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
Donk. Williams catches The Crab right on the button with a cross.
Williams stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Williams wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
The Crab feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Crab accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Crab pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
The Crab trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst The Crab is controlling him.
The Crab sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Williams's guard.
The Crab wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
Williams is trying to stand.
The Crab wants to take a breather but Williams is having none of it. #SUB#
The Crab is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Williams is trying to stand. #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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
The Crab seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
The Crab is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Williams defends it well.
Still in half guard, The Crab seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Good exchange - Williams coming out on top.
A jab from Williams finds it's way through The Crab's defenses.
Williams misses with a hook.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. The Crab moves away and avoids it.
The Crab moves out of range as Williams strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wayne Williams dominated that round.
That's time! The Crab's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Williams scores with a jab to the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from The Crab is defended easily by Williams.
Williams swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The Crab shoots in looking for a takedown but Williams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing The Crab's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Williams scores with a jab. The Crab acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but The Crab slips the punch.
Williams throws a good cross that connects.
The Crab uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
The Crab appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The Crab shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry The Crab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Williams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Crab on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Williams lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Williams lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Crab takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The Crab tries for a takedown but Williams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Williams. That snapped The Crab's head back.
The Crab looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Williams is fending him off so far but The Crab persists. Nope, Williams circles away and we're back to standing.
Williams jabs at The Crab's body.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Williams enables The Crab to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Williams manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Williams is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The Crab postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The Crab throws an elbow that misses. Williams uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in The Crab's guard. Nice move by Williams!#REVB##SUB#
The Crab is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Williams wants to stand but The Crab has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
The Crab looking for a sweep. Not yet The Crab, not yet. #SUB#
The Crab is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
The Crab working for a triangle but Williams defends it easily.
The Crab is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
The Crab looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Williams passes into side control. #SU2#
Williams stands up and beckons The Crab to his feet. #T3#
Williams feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits The Crabs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Williams lands with a straight right. The Crab didn't see that one coming.
Williams lands with an overhand left.
Williams jabs at The Crab's body.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. The Crab moves away and avoids it.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams 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.
Williams connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The Crab misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Williams! But no joy.
A shot to the liver by Williams. Beautiful body shot.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before The Crab has time to react.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Crab slips under a jab from Williams.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Crab moves out of range as Williams strikes.#T4#
Williams paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Williams lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Crab misses with a takedown attempt - Williams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Williams throws out a counter right but The Crab avoids it with no problem.
Williams connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice shot lands for Williams.
The Crab shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Williams pinned against the cage. Williams gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The Crab will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. The Crab moves away and avoids it.
Williams lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Williams swats away the attempt to clinch by The Crab.
Wayne Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Williams. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Williams.
Nice uppercut there from Williams.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wayne Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Williams misses with a looping left.
Williams throws the left hand but The Crab avoids the punch easily.
A lazy left from Williams finds it's target.
The Crab misses with a takedown attempt
and Williams counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Williams jabs at The Crab's body.
The Crab looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Williams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Crab looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The Crab looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Williams connects with a jab.
Nice shot lands for Williams.
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!
Williams lands a nice hook to The Crab's body. The Crab takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Crab looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Crab displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
The Crab goes for a double leg but Williams avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Williams continues to drive forward.
The Crab on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Williams bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Crab's head backwards.
Williams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from The Crab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry The Crab. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
The Crab takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Williams cracks a nice hook into The Crab's ribs.
The Crab misses with a takedown attempt - Williams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams lands a nice looking body shot.
The Crab tries to move into range but Williams moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Williams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fighters circle momentarily. Williams darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Williams thuds his right hand into The Crab's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A shot to the liver by Williams. Beautiful body shot.
Nice shot by Williams.
The Crab tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Williams defends well and The Crab ends up having to push Williams into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Williams looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The Crab on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Williams.#T2#
A jab lands there for Williams.
Wayne Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Williams connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Williams connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fighters circle momentarily. Williams darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice shot by Williams.
The Crab misses with a takedown attempt
and Williams counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps The Crab thinking.
The Crab tries to clinch up but Williams circles away and keeps his distance.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Crab takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The Crab shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Williams ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The Crab shoots in looking for a takedown but Williams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing The Crab's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The Crab closes this distance looking for a takedown but Williams circles away.
Williams lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A lazy left from Williams finds it's target.
Williams cracks The Crab with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Williams lands a head shot.
The Crab tries for a takedown but Williams circles away easily
and Williams counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Williams smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Williams connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Williams darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Williams scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Williams.
The Crab walks into a left hand.
Williams looks to throw the jab but The Crab is out of range.
The Crab on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab, jab by Williams - just one landing.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Crab slips under a jab.
Williams lands a nice shot that snaps The Crab's head back.
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!
Williams connects with a nice looking jab.
The Crab tries to score a power double leg takedown but Williams sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten The Crab somewhat.
Williams doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Williams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Crab.
The Crab slips a jab from Williams.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
The Crab misses with a takedown attempt - Williams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The Crab changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Williams tries to avoid it but The Crab manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Williams to the ground. Williams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The Crab staying out of range there.
Nice straight punches there by Williams. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Williams.
Williams punishes The Crab's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams lands a jab to The Crab's midsection.
The Crab fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Williams connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wayne Williams really 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.#R4#
The Crab changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Williams tries to avoid it but The Crab manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Williams to the ground. Williams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The Crab staying out of range there.
Williams cracks The Crab with a right hand to the side of the head.
The Crab takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams punishes The Crab's body with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
The Crab blocks a jab.
Williams works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
The Crab gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The Crab misses with the head strike.
The Crab is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Williams gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The Crab tries to score a body lock takedown but Williams shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry The Crab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Crab lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Crab is trying to drag Williams to the mat but Williams just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The Crab goes for a takedown in the clinch but Williams prevents it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
The Crab tries to pull guard but Williams won't allow it. #BC2#
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williams moves into range and connects with a jab.
The Crab tries to move into range but Williams moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The Crab on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Williams throws a jab when The Crab was well out of range.
Williams connects with a looping right hand.
The Crab takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The Crab displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Williams connects with a looping right hand.
The Crab shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Williams defends it nicely.#T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from The Crab is defended easily by Williams.
Williams throws out a counter right but The Crab avoids it with no problem.
Williams swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by The Crab.
Williams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
The Crab scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wayne Williams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Williams is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
The Crab looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Williams is trying to get back to his feet.#T3#
The Crab is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
The Crab looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The Crab laying and praying for a moment but Williams takes advantage and regains half guard.
Williams is not content to let The Crab control the position.
Williams keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The Crab is trying to control. Williams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Williams is looking to escape.
Henry The Crab overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The Crab ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Decent striking displayed by Williams there.
The Crab is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Williams lands a glancing blow to the side of The Crab's head.#TD#
The Crab closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Williams did well to prevent The Crab getting side control.
Williams is not content to let The Crab control the position.
Williams is trying to stand back up but The Crab is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wayne Williams dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
The Crab takes one on the button.
The Crab takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Crab avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams tests The Crab's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from The Crab is defended easily by Williams.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams connects with the punch.
Williams scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Crab fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
The Crab takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Crab tries for a takedown but Williams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry The Crab. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Williams lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The Crab fails with the takedown.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Williams throws a hook to the side of The Crab's head but The Crab sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams scores with a punch to the head.
Williams wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Williams scores with a jab.
The Crab shoots for a takedown but Williams saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The Crab ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
The Crab walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Williams scores with a jab.
Williams lands with an uppercut that bounces The Crab off the cage and back into range.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Crab keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
The Crab closes this distance looking for a takedown but Williams circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Crab takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Williams lands a nice shot that snaps The Crab's head back.
Henry The Crab has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The Crab bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Crab keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Jab from Williams.
The Crab slips a jab from Williams.
The Crab shoots for a double leg takedown but Williams sprawls well. He's pushed The Crab's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The Crab changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Williams tries to avoid it but The Crab manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Williams to the ground. Williams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The Crab takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The Crab shoots in looking for a takedown but Williams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing The Crab's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Williams lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Williams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The Crab with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Williams to score with a decent uppercut.
The Crab looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Williams is fending him off so far but The Crab persists. Nope, Williams circles away and we're back to standing.
Williams connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheers as Williams lands an impressive looking overhand right. The Crab doesn't seem phased though.
The Crab shoots in but Williams avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Williams scores with a nice head shot.
Williams swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by The Crab.
Williams lands with a shot to the body.
The Crab takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Crab.
Williams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The Crab's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Williams connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! The Crab scrambles back to his feet.
Williams jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The Crab takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Williams sizes up The Crab with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams lands a head shot.
Williams lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The Crab dives in for a single leg takedown but Williams sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T4#
The Crab walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The Crab fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The Crab tries to move into range but Williams moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Williams with a nice cross.
Williams paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice body punch from Williams.
The Crab fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Williams avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Williams as The Crab shoots in.
Williams scores with a jab to the body.
The Crab has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut lands for Williams. That snapped The Crab's head back.
Nice straight punches there by Williams. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Williams.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wayne Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Williams winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 42:50
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 42:50
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 42:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayne Williams!
Wayne Williams retains his bantamweight title!
Wayne Williams seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Henry The Crab had this to say: 'Respect man, respect!'.

 

Event: PL MMA 39,5 Marciano vs White     
Date:   May 20, 2020
#R1##TD#
The Crab is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kovarov's half guard.
Kovarov wants to get back to his feet.
Kovarov is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
The Crab wants to work for an arm triangle but Kovarov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The Crab is trying to control. Kovarov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
The Crab is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The Crab not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
The Crab is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kovarov has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Crab wants to free his trapped foot but Kovarov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
The Crab is trying to work for a kimura but Kovarov is defending well.
Kovarov is trying to stand back up but The Crab is controlling him
The Crab trying to control the action but Kovarov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
The Crab is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kovarov is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Henry The Crab!
Henry The Crab thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: PL MMA 35 265+ Tournament     
Date:   May 01, 2020
#R1#
Huchkov throws a low kick but it's checked well by The Crab.
Huchkov misses with an uppercut.
The Crab feinted with a counter takedown.
Huchkov scores with a nice right hand.
The Crab changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Huchkov tries to avoid it but The Crab manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Huchkov to the ground. Huchkov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The Crab staying out of range there.
The Crab slips a straight right by Huchkov.
The Crab changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Huchkov tries to avoid it but The Crab manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Huchkov to the ground. Huchkov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The Crab fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry The Crab. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Huchkov drives through and clinches with The Crab against the cage.
Huchkov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The Crab drops down looking for an ankle pick but Huchkov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Huchkov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Huchkov gets tackled into the cage by The Crab. The Crab maintains the clinch. #TD#
The Crab tightens his grip and picks Huchkov up, before dumping him to the ground. Huchkov manages to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Crab trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Crab trying to control but Huchkov is working from the bottom.
The Crab is really struggling to control Huchkov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Huchkov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Crab. #T1#
The Crab trying to control but Huchkov is working from the bottom.
Huchkov wants to stand and escape but The Crab is having none of it.
Huchkov can't keep his opponent in guard - The Crab advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
The Crab wants to work for an arm triangle but Huchkov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Huchkov is looking to escape.#SUB#
The Crab is looking for a kimura here.
Huchkov is refusing to be controlled, as The Crab sits in half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Huchkov is defending against the submission attempts here by The Crab. #SUB#
The Crab seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Huchkov is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Henry The Crab!
Henry The Crab seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: PL MMA 30 Dee vs Minerva     
Date:   Apr 15, 2020
#R1##CL#
The Crab has closed the distance and engaged Magnum in a clinch. #TD#
The Crab gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
The Crab looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
The Crab is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Magnum is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Crab wants to control but Magnum is keeping him busy.
Magnum tries to get to full guard but The Crab has control of the leg.
The Crab trying to mount his opponent but Magnum defends it.
The Crab is trying to control the action in half guard but Magnum is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
The Crab missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Magnum tries to roll over but The Crab keeps him under control.#SUB#
The Crab is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
The Crab is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Magnum has managed to free his arm - good work.
The Crab thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Magnum's head.
The Crab prevents Magnum from improving his position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
The Crab wants to work for an arm triangle but Magnum is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The Crab seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
The Crab is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Magnum defends it well.
Magnum gets full guard.#SUB#
The Crab thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Magnum pulls The Crab in to control the position. #T3#
The Crab seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The Crab misses with a takedown attempt - Magnum sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The Crab is looking to clinch but Magnum is avoiding it. #TD#
The Crab closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Magnum's guard.
Magnum is trying to control the position but The Crab postures up.
The Crab wants to pass the guard but Magnum is keeping the position.#T4#
The Crab in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
The Crab is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Magnum is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Magnum has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Magnum has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing The Crab to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Magnum is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - The Crab pulls down on the head and he's put Magnum to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Henry The Crab!
A relieved looking Henry The Crab thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: PL MMA 24 The Crab vs Joe     
Date:   Mar 25, 2020
#R1#
The Crab shoots in looking for a takedown. Joe tries to sprawl out of it but The Crab keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Joe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The Crab fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Joe avoids it really well and circles away.
It seemed like Joe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Joe throws a series of punches but The Crab moves out of range.
Joe slaps away a takedown attempt from The Crab, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry The Crab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Crab takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The Crab walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe lands a slapping body shot.
The Crab bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
The Crab instigates a clinch.
Joe's coach down at Punch Out Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Joe's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#BC2#
Joe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Joe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
The Crab has Joe up against the cage in a clinch. #T1##BC2#
Joe breaks the clinch.
The Crab misses with a takedown attempt
and The Crab takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Glass Joe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Crab fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Crab looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
The Crab instigates a clinch.
Joe cracks The Crab with a nice body shot.
The Crab is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Joe is defending well for now.
The Crab makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Joe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Joe struggles to land a body shot inside as The Crab controls his hands. #TD#
The Crab has clasped his hands together around Joe's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
The Crab tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Joe defending against the ground and pound.
The Crab 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.#T2#
The Crab is looking to take a break and control but Joe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
The Crab is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Joe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
The Crab tries for a kimura but Joe is defending well.
Joe managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by The Crab.
Joe can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
The Crab tries to move to mount but Joe blocks the move with his legs.
The Crab content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Joe tries to buck The Crab off but The Crab is having none of it.#SUB#
The Crab goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Joe has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for The Crab but great work by Joe.
Joe staying calm.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The Crab tries to improve position but can't.
The Crab manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
The Crab looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
The Crab trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joe trying to pass the guard but The Crab defending well.
The Crab is staying active underneath Joe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The Crab trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
The Crab looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Joe wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Crab keeps working.
The Crab is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Joe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Joe's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glass Joe dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
The Crab tries to score a power double leg takedown but Joe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten The Crab somewhat.
Joe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Joe cracks The Crab with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Henry The Crab seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck The Crab on the side of the head.
The Crab tries to clinch up but Joe circles away and keeps his distance.
The Crab steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joe.
The Crab fails with the takedown
and Joe counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A left lands for Joe.
The Crab fails in his attempt to clinch.
Glass Joe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Crab takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The Crab wants to clinch
and Joe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
The Crab defending well as Joe loads up on a big left hand.
The Crab moves to clinch but Joe breaks away
and Joe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Crab closes this distance looking for a takedown but Joe circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry The Crab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Joe finds it's way through The Crab's defenses.
Joe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Crab tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Joe manages to circle out of the way.
The Crab wants to clinch up but Joe keeps it at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Joe. Beautiful body shot.
Joe misses with an uppercut. #TD#
The Crab throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Joe was covering up waiting for the punch and The Crab finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The Crab content to stall in guard here.
Joe controls The Crab momentarily but The Crab frees himself. #T2#
The Crab stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joe swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
The Crab drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Joe manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now The Crab has Joe in his guard.#REVB#
Henry The Crab overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Crab working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
The Crab is looking for a triangle but Joe pushes his legs off easily.
Joe trying to control the position from guard on top but The Crab is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
The Crab controls Joe momentarily but Joe frees himself.
Joe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Joe stopping the sweep attempt from The Crab.
The Crab being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Joe avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
The Crab is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Joe stopping the sweep attempt from The Crab.
Joe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Joe wants to control from the top but The Crab keeps moving. #SUB#
The Crab is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Joe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The Crab wants to improve his position but instead Joe has moved into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joe trying to mount his opponent but The Crab defends it.
The Crab is looking for a sweep. Joe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glass Joe 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#
The Crab bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Joe. No joy for The Crab on that attempt.
The Crab shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Joe pinned against the cage. Joe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The Crab with a lazy takedown attempt
and Joe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry The Crab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Crab's head backwards.
The Crab tries to clinch there but Joe circles away.
Joe throws a shot to the body. #CL#
The Crab closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The Crab is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Our sources have told us that The Crab has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Joe can't find room to land a body shot as The Crab controls the action. #BC2#
Joe breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Joe gets caught napping as The Crab dives in and scores a takedown. Joe manages to retain guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Joe manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T1#
Joe prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Joe.
Joe lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Joe.
Joe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Joe. #TD#
The Crab pulls Joe into guard.
Joe trying to control but The Crab is working from the bottom.
Joe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Joe remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Joe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Joe tries to move into full mount but can't pass The Crab's legs.
Joe trying to control the action but The Crab is working from the bottom.
The Crab manages to work his way to half guard, despite Joe's best efforts.
The Crab trying to control here.
The Crab is trying to get back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joe is taking a breather. The Crab says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Joe wants to free his trapped foot but The Crab is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
The Crab is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The Crab works his way to full guard. Good work.
Joe trying to control but The Crab is working from the bottom.
Joe passes into half guard.
The Crab wants to improve his position but Joe is controlling well.
Joe is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The Crab has a hand on Joe's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Joe takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The Crab tries to hold on but Joe postures up.
The Crab is squirming around, avoiding Joe's attempts to control the action.
Joe controlling the pace for now.
The Crab has given up his back here. Will Joe look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Joe keeps control of the position as The Crab tries to break free.
The Crab prevents Joe from getting a body triangle.
The Crab tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glass Joe really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
The Crab walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The Crab looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Joe throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The Crab tries to clinch but Joe is having none of it.
Joe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The Crab changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Joe tries to avoid it but The Crab manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Joe to the ground. Joe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Joe throws a good cross that connects.
The Crab fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Joe scores with a jab to the head.
The Crab fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry The Crab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joe throws out a loose jab but The Crab uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
The Crab shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Crab is pressing down on Joe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Joe is holding on for now.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
Joe is pressing down on The Crab's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The Crab wants to control from the top but Joe keeps moving.
The Crab pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joe is keeping the position for now.
Joe working a defensive guard here.
The Crab trying to control the position from guard on top but Joe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Crab in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Crab accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Joe keeping moving, preventing The Crab from controlling successfully.
The Crab stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Crab engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Joe punishes The Crab's body with a nice straight punch.
Joe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Joe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Crab.
The Crab tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Joe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The Crab doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Joe counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Joe throws a hook but The Crab avoids it easily.
The Crab tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good exchange - Joe coming out on top.#CL#
The Crab closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Joe.
Glass Joe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The Crab scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Joe.
The Crab doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Joe breaks the clinch.
Joe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The Crab takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The Crab takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Joe scores with the left hand. The Crab knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Crab shoots in but Joe avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Joe keeps the fight on the outside.
The Crab looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Joe lands a nice shot that snaps The Crab's head back.
The Crab ducks under a wild hook from Joe.
The Crab tries to clinch but Joe is having none of it.
The Crab uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joe.
Joe lands with a right hand.
The Crab misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The Crab takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Joe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Joe connects with a nice looking jab.
The Crab closes this distance looking for a takedown but Joe circles away.
The Crab keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joe connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glass Joe dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Joe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Crab was well out of range. Poor timing from Joe.
The Crab was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Crab takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Crab fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The Crab shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Joe sprawls well. Joe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. The Crab gets slowly back to his feet.
The Crab closes this distance looking for a takedown but Joe circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry The Crab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Joe. Beautiful body shot.
Joe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Crab gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Joe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between The Crab's hands.
The Crab tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Joe counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Crab looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Joe is fending him off so far but The Crab persists. Nope, Joe circles away and we're back to standing.#T1#
The Crab misses with a takedown attempt
and Joe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A jab lands there for Joe.
Joe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC2#
The Crab is rocked!#TD#
The Crab closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Oh The Crab is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joe manages to work his way to half guard, despite The Crab's best efforts.
Joe wants to get back to full guard.
The Crab seems to have got his legs back now.
Joe regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from The Crab.
The Crab stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Joe is trying to control the position but The Crab postures up.
Joe is trying to hold The Crab in close to prevent damage but The Crab has managed to pass into half guard.
Henry The Crab has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The Crab is looking to stall here but Joe recovers full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joe keeping moving, preventing The Crab from controlling successfully.
The Crab trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The Crab preventing the sweep. #SUB#
The Crab is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Joe is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Joe has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
The Crab is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Joe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Joe is looking to take a break and control but The Crab is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Crab trying to hold on to Joe's head to control him but Joe postures up.
The Crab makes his way to full guard. A much better position for The Crab.
The Crab is trying to control the position but Joe postures up. #SUB#
The Crab has his foot on Joe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Joe works his way back into a safe position though.
Joe postures up. #T4#
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.
Joe is pushing down on The Crab's leg trying to pass to half guard. The Crab is fighting to maintain full guard but Joe has managed to sneak the leg through.
The Crab tries to roll over but Joe keeps him under control.
Joe is trying to control the action in half guard but The Crab is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The Crab tries to get to full guard but Joe has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. The Crab manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
The Crab throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Joe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Glass Joe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Joe trying to control the position from guard on top but The Crab is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
The Crab working for submissions but it's allowed Joe to get to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Glass Joe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Joe 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 45:50
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glass Joe!

Glass Joe is the new bantamweight champion!
A very excited looking Glass Joe made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Henry The Crab was interviewed post fight and said 'Respect man, respect!'.

 

Event: PL MMA 19 The Crab vs Huchkov     
Date:   Mar 06, 2020
#R1#
The Crab takes one to the side of the head.
The Crab fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Huchkov avoids it really well and circles away.
Huchkov throws out a loose jab but The Crab uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Huchkov gets tackled into the cage by The Crab. The Crab maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Huchkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Huchkov lands with a good body shot.
The Crab is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Matel Huchkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
The Crab looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Huchkov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Huchkov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The Crab fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Huchkov avoids it really well and circles away.
The Crab shoots in for a takedown but Huchkov shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry The Crab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huchkov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL2#
Huchkov closes the distance and pushes The Crab back into the cage.
The Crab tries for a takedown. No joy.
Huchkov is trying to break the clinch but The Crab has him pressed against the cage.
The Crab drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T1##TD#
The Crab jumps into guard, dragging Huchkov to the mat.
Huchkov wants to get up but he can't break The Crab's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Huchkov wants to pass the guard but The Crab is keeping the position.#SUB#
The Crab looking for a guillotine here but Huchkov defends easily. #SUB#
The Crab is looking for a triangle but Huchkov pushes his legs off easily.
Huchkov is stalling in the full guard.
The Crab working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Huchkov. #SU2#
Huchkov gets to his feet. The Crab looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The Crab shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Huchkov as he avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Huchkov.#T2#
Huchkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Huchkov throws a head kick that The Crab semi-blocks. #TD#
The Crab looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Huchkov!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
The Crab is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Huchkov has escaped the position, nice work there.
The Crab is looking to take a break and control but Huchkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Crab misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The strikes coming from The Crab are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB#
The Crab tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The Crab wants to lay and pray for a moment but Huchkov keeps working. #T3##SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The Crab swings around for an armbar but Huchkov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into The Crab's guard.
The Crab pulls Huchkov in to control the position. #SUB#
The Crab looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Huchkov wants to stand and escape but instead The Crab has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Huchkov keeping moving, preventing The Crab from controlling successfully.
The Crab in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The Crab working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
The Crab trying to control the position from guard on top but Huchkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huchkov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst The Crab is controlling him.
The Crab pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huchkov is keeping the position for now.
The Crab is looking to pass into half guard but Huchkov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Huchkov is in guard.#REVB#
Huchkov is looking to work some ground and pound but The Crab has wrist control.
The Crab can't keep his opponent in guard - Huchkov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
The Crab actively working from the bottom here.
Huchkov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Crab defending well though.
The Crab is looking to control Huchkov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can The Crab avoid being mounted?
Huchkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Crab keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matel Huchkov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A punch lands to the side of The Crab 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Huchkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Crab fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The Crab's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Huchkov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! The Crab scrambles back to his feet.
Huchkov connects with a leg kick. The Crab looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The Crab dives in and grabs Huchkov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Huchkov pushes down on The Crab's head and hops out.
The Crab shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Huchkov as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry The Crab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huchkov stuffs the takedown attempt from The Crab. The Crab gets slowly back to his feet.
Huchkov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Huchkov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on The Crab. That did some damage!
The Crab tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A swing and a miss from Huchkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Crab moves out of range as Huchkov strikes.
Huchkov misses with the combination.
The Crab displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Huchkov throws out the jab.
The Crab seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Huchkov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huchkov throws a hook but The Crab avoids it easily.#T1#
The Crab moves out of range as Huchkov strikes.#TD#
The Crab shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Huchkov is trying to defend but The Crab finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
The Crab is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Huchkov to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Huchkov wants to stand and escape but The Crab is having none of it.
The Crab looking to sit in guard and control but Huchkov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Huchkov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of The Crab is proving hard to escape from.
The Crab not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
The Crab lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Huchkov keeping moving, preventing The Crab from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
The Crab has gone for a leg lock! Huchkov slips out almost immediately though and dives into The Crab's guard.#REVB#
The Crab working a defensive guard here.
The Crab wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
The Crab looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Huchkov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Huchkov wanted to stand there but The Crab had control of the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huchkov trying to control the position from guard on top but The Crab is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
The Crab has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Huchkov has passed into side control.
Huchkov wants to control but The Crab is keeping him busy.
The Crab is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huchkov trying to control the position but The Crab is working away. #SU2#
Huchkov decides to stand back up. Huchkov steps back and let's The Crab get back to his feet.#TD#
The Crab scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The Crab seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Huchkov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Huchkov is trying to stand up here but The Crab is controlling him well.
The Crab is trying to control the action in half guard but Huchkov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4##SUB#
The Crab is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Huchkov wants to control but The Crab is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The Crab passes to full mount!
Huchkov regains half guard.#SUB#
The Crab is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The Crab is pressing down on Huchkov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Huchkov is holding on for now.
The Crab is trying to control the action in half guard but Huchkov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matel Huchkov 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#
The Crab darts in looking for a takedown but Huchkov gets double underhooks and turns The Crab into the cage.
The Crab shoots in looking for a takedown. Huchkov tries to sprawl out of it but The Crab keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Huchkov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The Crab is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
The Crab drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
The Crab swings around for an armbar but Huchkov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into The Crab's guard.
Huchkov trying to control but The Crab is working from the bottom.
Huchkov wants to get up but he can't break The Crab's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Huchkov stands and steps away. The Crab gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Huchkov connects with an inside leg kick.
Huchkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Huchkov misses with an uppercut
and The Crab counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Crab shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry The Crab. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Huchkov cracks The Crab with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD#
The Crab fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Huchkov sprawls well initially but The Crab persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Crab trying to control from half guard but Huchkov is working away.
Huchkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
The Crab is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Huchkov makes his way to full guard, as The Crab worked for a kimura.
The Crab trying to move into half guard but instead Huchkov has managed to sweep!#REVB##T2#
Huchkov distracts The Crab with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
The Crab is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Huchkov defends well.
Huchkov is looking to stand up but The Crab won't let him.
Huchkov preventing the sweep. #SUB#
The Crab has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Huchkov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The Crab avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Huchkov wants to control from the top but The Crab keeps moving. #SUB#
The Crab looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Huchkov's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Huchkov is sitting in close to The Crab's body. The Crab has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Huchkov is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Huchkov is tapping! That was a very nice submission by The Crab.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Henry The Crab!
Henry The Crab retains his bantamweight title!
Henry The Crab decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: PL MMA 13 Montana vs Gaston     
Date:   Feb 15, 2020
#R1#
The Crab shoots in but Joe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Joe seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Joe stuffs the takedown.
Joe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Crab's head backwards.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from The Crab.
Glass Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry The Crab.
The Crab tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Joe's corner calls for a 1-2. Joe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Joe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Joe throws a jab but it's blocked by The Crab.
Joe looks to land a right hand but The Crab moved out of range.#CL2#
The Crab darts in and clinches Joe up against the cage.
Joe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right from The Crab.
Joe tries to throw a body punch but The Crab avoids it by throwing Joe back against the cage.
Joe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Crab drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Joe doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Joe misses with the head strike.
Joe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Crab's elbow. #TD2#
The Crab pulls guard.
Joe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU#
Joe stands up from The Crab's guard - Joe perhaps looking for a knockout.
Henry The Crab seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joe loads up on a big right hand but The Crab slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Crab! But no joy.
Joe scores with a hook to the body. The Crab takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD2#
The Crab feints and as Joe raises his hands in defense, The Crab changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
The Crab drops back looking for a leg! Joe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Joe manages to kick The Crab off! The Crab jumps back into Joe's guard.
Joe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The Crab on the ground.
Joe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Crab stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joe swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
The Crab trying to control the position from guard on top but Joe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Crab working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Joe keeping full guard, as The Crab tries to pass.
Joe being controlled here, momentarily.
Joe looking to control. #SUB2#
The Crab drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Joe dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
The Crab has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Joe doesn't defend quickly enough and The Crab has managed to lock this one up! Can Joe escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to The Crab on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Henry The Crab!
Henry The Crab is the new bantamweight champion!
Our winner, Henry The Crab, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: PL MMA 8 Huchko vs Joe     
Date:   Jan 29, 2020
#R1##TD#
Beltran manages to get an easy takedown there - catching The Crab on his heels. He'll look to pass The Crab's guard now, I'm sure.
Beltran trying to control the position from guard on top but The Crab is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beltran in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Crab controlling the position.#SUB2#
The Crab working for a triangle but Beltran defends it easily.
Beltran wants to control from the top but The Crab keeps moving.
The Crab wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
The Crab looking for a guillotine here but Beltran defends easily. #SUB2#
The Crab has his foot on Beltran's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beltran works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB2#
The Crab had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Beltran defends it easily.
Beltran has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
The Crab is looking for a triangle here but Beltran uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The Crab is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on The Crab's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The Crab manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Beltran controlling the position well.
The Crab sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Beltran defending well though. #T2#
Beltran tries to kick The Crab off but The Crab keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The Crab stalling.
Beltran landing a few short strikes. #SUB2#
The Crab is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
The Crab is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The Crab throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3##SUB2#
The Crab seems to be working for a kimura but Beltran defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
The Crab is working for a submission of some sort.
Beltran wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
The Crab looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
The Crab is trying to work for a kimura but Beltran is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Beltran is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
The Crab is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Beltran sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
The Crab is working for a kimura but Beltran is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Crab seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beltran does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry The Crab dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Beltran.
Beltran scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #TD#
Beltran shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. The Crab manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
The Crab is looking for a triangle but Beltran pushes his legs off easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beltran accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Crab looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
The Crab has his foot on Beltran's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beltran works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
The Crab managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Beltran got a little sloppy there for a moment and The Crab has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Beltran has managed to get both his arms back between The Crab's legs - danger averted.
The Crab trying to control the position. #SUB2#
The Crab has an active guard here but Beltran has managed to pass into half guard.
The Crab controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The Crab is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Beltran's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Beltran's back!#T2##SUB2#
The Crab is looking for the choke from the back position but Beltran is controlling his hands well.
Beltran can't escape the position. #SUB2#
The Crab is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Beltran wants to get back to his feet.
The Crab avoiding Beltran 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
The Crab is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Beltran is defending well though. The Crab let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Beltran showing good submission defense here.
Well, with The Crab on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Beltran is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T3##SUB2#
The Crab has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
The Crab has got his arm under Beltran's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Beltran has spun round into The Crab's guard beautifully! Well done that man! #SUB2#
The Crab is looking for a triangle here but Beltran uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Henry The Crab has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU#
Beltran decides to stand back up.
The Crab fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Beltran lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#
It looks like Henry The Crab has been cut.
The Crab shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jab from Beltran.
The Crab will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Carlos Beltran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry The Crab.
Beltran tries to bum rush The Crab with a series of wild strikes but The Crab uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
The Crab looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Beltran!
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!#SUB2#
The Crab goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Beltran has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for The Crab but great work by Beltran.
The Crab is looking for a sweep.
The Crab is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Beltran off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
The Crab looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
The Crab looking for the choke but no joy.
The Crab is breathing heavily.
Beltran is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Beltran dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Henry The Crab's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
The Crab avoids the head kick by Beltran. #TD2#
The Crab fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Beltran sprawls well initially but The Crab persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
The Crab is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Beltran defends it well.
The Crab is pressing down on Beltran's thigh, looking to free his foot. Beltran is holding on for now.
Beltran regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from The Crab. #SUB2#
The Crab drops back, looking for a kneebar! Beltran looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Beltran looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Beltran! #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Crab is looking to regain half guard here but Beltran keeps moving and retains side control.
The Crab felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1#
Beltran gets to mount! The Crab was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The Crab regains half guard.
The Crab trying to hold on to Beltran's head to control him but Beltran postures up.
The Crab is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
The Crab actively working from the bottom here.
The Crab wants to control but Beltran is keeping busy. #T2#
The Crab moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
The Crab has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Beltran can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Beltran scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
The Crab had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Beltran defends it easily.
The Crab wants to sweep but no luck. #T3##SUB2#
The Crab working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beltran doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Beltran manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The Crab pulls Beltran in close to prevent any damage. #SU#
Beltran stands and steps away. The Crab gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Beltran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Crab paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Crab displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Beltran.
Beltran stuffs the takedown.
Beltran with a poor takedown
letting The Crab counter with a right hand. #TD2#
The Crab closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Beltran quickly recovers to half guard.#T4#
Beltran is looking to get back to is feet but The Crab passes into side control. #SUB2#
The Crab working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The Crab takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beltran dodges the ground and pound from The Crab.
Beltran pushes The Crab away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, The Crab gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The Crab works to advance to full mount. Beltran defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB2#
The Crab goes for an armbar but Beltran turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Beltran.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beltran trying to control the position from guard on top but The Crab is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Henry The Crab.
I think The Crab 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry The Crab!

Henry The Crab thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: PL MMA 3 Barbosa vs Mathews     
Date:   Jan 11, 2020
#R1#
Magnum slips a straight right by The Crab.#TD2#
The Crab feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The Crab won't allow Magnum to sweep him here.
The Crab postures up.
The Crab sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The Crab's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Magnum keeping moving, preventing The Crab from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
The Crab thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Magnum keeping full guard, as The Crab tries to pass. #T1#
The Crab stopping the sweep attempt from Magnum.
The Crab looking to pass the guard.
The Crab wants to control from the top but Magnum keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Magnum knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The Crab on the ground.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Magnum tries to close the distance and clinch but The Crab swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Crab misses with a takedown attempt - Magnum sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
The Crab fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Magnum to the ground. The Crab is now in Magnum's guard.
The Crab wants to control from the top but Magnum keeps moving.
Magnum not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2##SUB2#
The Crab drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Magnum dives on top into guard.#REVR#
The Crab wants to improve his position but instead Magnum has moved into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Magnum in particular looking to stall.
Magnum trying to control the action but The Crab is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
The Crab is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magnum pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The Crab looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Magnum thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Magnum wants to take a breather but The Crab is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Crab gets back to full guard.
Magnum throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Magnum trying to control but The Crab is working from the bottom.
The Crab bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magnum's guard. #REVB#
The Crab tries to free his leg and advance position but Magnum is retaining full guard.
The Crab trying to control but Magnum is working from the bottom. #T4#
The Crab pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magnum is keeping the position for now.
Magnum can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as The Crab controls the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Crab accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Crab looking to sit in guard and control but Magnum gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The Crab keeping moving, preventing Magnum from controlling successfully.
The Crab working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
The Crab looking for a guillotine here but Magnum defends easily.
The Crab keeping moving, preventing Magnum from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry The Crab dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
The Crab shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Magnum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Crab throws a wild body kick that Magnum sees coming a mile off.
The Crab shoots for a double leg takedown but Magnum sprawls well. He's pushed The Crab's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
The Crab shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Magnum is trying to keep The Crab in close.
Henry The Crab has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Crab wants to control from the top but Magnum keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magnum wants to sweep here but The Crab controlling him for the moment.
Magnum working a defensive guard here. #T1#
The Crab forces his way into half guard.
Magnum gets back to full guard.
Magnum keeping moving, preventing The Crab from controlling successfully.
The Crab pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magnum is keeping the position for now.
The Crab sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Magnum's guard.
The Crab throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The Crab wants to free his trapped foot but Magnum is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The Crab is taking a breather. Magnum says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
The Crab works his way into full mount!
The Crab tries to control but Magnum wriggling away.
Magnum sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
The Crab is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Magnum sees it coming and defends easily.
Magnum gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
The Crab is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Magnum keeping moving, preventing The Crab from controlling successfully. #T3#
The Crab passes into half guard.
The Crab trying to control from Magnum's half guard. Magnum has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Magnum keeping full guard, as The Crab tries to pass.
Magnum manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Crab manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
The Crab is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Magnum defends well.#SUB2#
Magnum avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The Crab has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4##SUB2#
The Crab looking for a guillotine here but Magnum defends easily.
Magnum has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
The Crab looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
The Crab has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Magnum doesn't defend quickly enough and The Crab has managed to lock this one up! Can Magnum escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to The Crab on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Henry The Crab!
A very excited looking Henry The Crab made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Madness Insanity 16     
Date:   Dec 08, 2019
#R1#
The Crab shoots in for a takedown but Norris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The Crab fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Norris was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The Crab on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #TD2#
The Crab fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Norris sprawls well initially but The Crab persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
The Crab is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The Crab thows a huge punch but Norris dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
The Crab is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Norris tries to kick The Crab off but The Crab keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Crab seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Norris does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The Crab throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Norris to regain full guard.
The Crab has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
The Crab is looking to advance position but Norris has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
The Crab tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Norris controlling the position easily from mount.
The Crab tries to hold on but Norris postures up.
The Crab is trying to escape the mount.
Norris trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The Crab bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The Crab trying to control but Norris is working from the bottom. #T2##ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Norris manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The Crab is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Norris gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Will Norris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry The Crab.#BC#
Norris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Crab looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The Crab tries for a takedown but Norris circles away easily
and Norris counters with a low kick, right behind The Crab 's knee.
Norris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
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!
Norris scores with a nice strike.
Norris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Crab sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Will Norris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Crab shoots in but no luck this time.
Henry The Crab seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norris throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
The Crab with a poor takedown
and Norris counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The Crab shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Norris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Crab swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Norris counters with a left and a right that stings The Crab.
The Crab doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Norris counter with a right hand.
Norris bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of The Crab's head.
The Crab misses with a takedown attempt
and Norris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Crab shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Norris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
The Crab is rocked!
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!#KD#
Oooooh!!! Norris has knocked The Crab down with a huge combo! Norris steps away and waves a wobbly The Crab back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The Crab is still on wobbly legs! Can Norris finish him?
The Crab connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The Crab seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Crab.
It looked like Norris wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
The Crab scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The Crab wants to lay and pray for a moment but Norris keeps working.
The Crab working away.#ES#
Norris throws The Crab to one side and escapes!
The Crab slips a jab and a cross from Norris.
Norris falls off balance throwing a combination
and The Crab counters with a straight right hand.
The Crab looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Norris is fending him off so far but The Crab persists. Nope, Norris circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Will Norris dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
The Crab shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Norris pinned against the cage. Norris gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The Crab ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The Crab changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Norris tries to avoid it but The Crab manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Norris to the ground. Norris escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from The Crab is defended easily by Norris.
Will Norris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry The Crab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Crab doesn't manage to clinch there - Norris circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Norris misses the target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Crab.
As The Crab looks to move away, Norris throws a big counter combo but The Crab just gets out of the way.#T1##TD2#
The Crab closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Norris to the mat! Norris manages to get full guard.
The Crab trying to control the position from guard on top but Norris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Norris preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Norris keeping full guard, as The Crab tries to pass. #SUB2#
The Crab has gone for a leg lock! Norris slips out almost immediately though and dives into The Crab's guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
The Crab had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Norris defends it easily.
Norris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Crab can do to turn this around?
Norris is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Norris trying to control the position from guard on top but The Crab is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Crab trying to keep a closed guard but Norris is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
The Crab escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Norris gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
The Crab has his foot on Norris's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Norris works his way back into a safe position though.
Norris tries to stand but The Crab is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
The Crab is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Norris is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Norris tries to stand but The Crab is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
The Crab is looking for a triangle but Norris pushes his legs off easily.
Norris trying to control but The Crab is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
The Crab has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Norris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Norris preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
The Crab looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Norris has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of The Crab is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Norris keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Norris was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Norris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Norris stuffs the takedown.
Will Norris is winning the standup battle so far.
The Crab will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Norris throws a big counter combination but The Crab scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Norris digs a good body shot into The Crab's ribs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Norris has taken the fight to the clinch.
Norris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Norris gets underhooks to prevent The Crab's takedown attempt.
The Crab takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Will Norris dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
The Crab shoots in for a double leg but Norris sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The Crab misses with a takedown
and Norris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Crab with a poor takedown
and Norris counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Will Norris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry The Crab.
Norris connects with a right hand. The Crab shakes it off.
The Crab defending well as Norris loads up on a big left hand.
And The Crab tries to counter it with a takedown but Norris pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Norris connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The Crab has his takedown stuffed
and Norris counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps The Crab thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Crab misses with a takedown attempt
and Norris counters with a straight right hand.
Norris lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The Crab with a lazy takedown attempt
and Norris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Crab takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Norris. #T1#
The Crab shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Norris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Norris works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The Crab takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Crab shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Norris counters with a big right hand! Oh The Crab is in trouble here! Norris follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Norris!
Will Norris decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Henry The Crab had this to say: 'Respect man, respect!'.

 

Event: Madness 23 Crab vs Moru 2     
Date:   Nov 24, 2019
#R1#
Moru throws a lazy right hand but The Crab sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Crab drops down looking for a counter takedown but Moru sprawls and moves away.
The Crab takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The Crab shoots in for a double leg but Moru sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Moru scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Crab doesn't seem bothered though.
Moru misses with a body shot.
Moru lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
The Crab gets the takedown into side control.
Moru is looking to regain half guard here but The Crab keeps moving and retains side control.
Moru wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Moru struggling a bit here.
Moru tries to buck The Crab off but The Crab is having none of it.
Moru is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Moru is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
The Crab wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Moru, who protects the arm well.
Moru stops The Crab from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
The Crab thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Moru tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
The Crab wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Moru, who protects the arm well.
Moru tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
The Crab working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Crab wants to control but Moru is keeping him busy.
Moru can't do much from the bottom here.
The Crab wants to control but Moru is keeping him busy.
Moru is trying to control The Crab's posture but The Crab avoids it.
Moru is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
The Crab is trying to get an arm triangle but Moru is defending well.
Moru avoids any damage from the ground and pound of The Crab. #T3#
Moru wants to control but The Crab postures up.
The Crab controls the position.
Moru is trying to improve his position.
Moru is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked The Crab off and has taken his back!
Moru has good solid back control here.
The Crab can't escape the position.
The Crab manages to reverse the position and now he's in Moru's guard. Nice work there by The Crab.
The Crab tries to free his leg and advance position but Moru is retaining full guard.
Moru is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The Crab looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Moru is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SU2#
Moru stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows The Crab to get to his feet.
Moru fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Moru has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
The Crab tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moru swivels and escapes.
It seemed like Moru was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Crab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry The Crab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moru lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Moru takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters circle momentarily. Moru darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The Crab looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moru is fending him off so far but The Crab persists. Nope, Moru circles away and we're back to standing.
Moru connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ma Moru dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
The Crab throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moru misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice leg kick lands there from Moru.
We've been told by The Crab's head coaches at Panda Sprawl n Brawl that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD#
The Crab shoots in and bounces Moru off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Moru wants to stand up but The Crab is controlling him. #SUB#
The Crab is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Moru is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Moru has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Moru passes The Crab's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moru is trying to control. The Crab wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
The Crab looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
The Crab actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB#
The Crab actively working from the bottom here.
The Crab is trying to get back to full guard.
The Crab is working hard here to advance position.
Moru thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Moru is taking a breather. The Crab says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Moru has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moru throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Moru seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #SUB2#
Moru is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Moru wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Crab keeps working.
Moru prevents The Crab from improving his position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The Crab is refusing to be controlled, as Moru sits in half guard. #SUB#
The Crab looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The Crab is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Moru's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Moru's back!#SUB#
The Crab looking for the RNC.
Moru is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The Crab is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #ES2#
Moru is trying to shake The Crab off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! The Crab won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Nice body punch from Moru. #T3#
Moru lands with a kick to the temple. The Crab shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Moru lands with a straight right. The Crab didn't see that one coming.
The Crab tries for a takedown but Moru sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The Crab moves away from the strike by Moru.
The Crab half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The Crab fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Moru looks to land a left hand but The Crab moved out of range nicely.
Moru's jab looks to have found its range, popping The Crab under the eye.
The Crab has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry The Crab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Moru. That's going to slow The Crab down.
Moru connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Moru throws a shot to the body. #CL#
The Crab closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moru prevents the takedown attempt.
The Crab fails to pull guard.
Moru lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Henry The Crab has been cut.#T4#
The Crab is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Moru pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The Crab has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Moru is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moru is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Moru tries a body shot but The Crab blocks it.
Moru softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The Crab is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Moru pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Moru is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Crab is defending well for now.
Moru misses with the head strike.
Moru throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The Crab blocks it with crossed arms.
Moru scores with a shot to the side of The Crab's head. #BC2#
Moru breaks the clinch.
The Crab fails with a takedown attempt.
Moru is looking to slow The Crab down with leg kicks.
Moru throws a head kick that misses.
Moru swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ma Moru showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Henry The Crab's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Moru scores with a jab to the body.
The Crab shoots in but no luck this time.
The Crab moves away from the strike by Moru.
Ma Moru seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Crab on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Moru. Moru obviously looking to wear him down.
Moru scores with a jab to the jaw.
Moru keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Moru dips to his left and cracks The Crab with an uppercut!
Moru loads up on a big right hand but The Crab slips the punch.
Moru looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Crab takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The Crab tries for a takedown but Moru circles away easily
letting Moru counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry The Crab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moru fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Crab manages to avoid it.
Moru misses with the combination. #T1#
The Crab tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moru manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Moru throws out a loose jab but The Crab uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Crab misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As The Crab backs off Moru throws a huge counter combo but The Crab manages to avoid it all.
Moru looks to score with a jab to the body but The Crab is just out of range.
The Crab drops his hands momentarily and Moru takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
The Crab has managed to clinch.
Moru working aggressively here.
Moru lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Moru lands with a left to the head.
The Crab drops down looking for an ankle pick but Moru pulls his leg out and moves away.
The Crab is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The Crab fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A shot to the liver by Moru. Beautiful body shot.
Ma Moru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moru misses with an uppercut.
Moru lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Moru is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Crab tries to counter with a takedown but Moru is quick to defend against it.
Henry The Crab has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Moru lands a leg kick and bounces back 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!
Moru fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Crab.
Moru cracks The Crab with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The Crab bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Crab takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A punch lands to the side of Moru 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The Crab cracks Moru with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The Crab lands with a nice body punch.
Good exchange - Moru coming out on top.
Some wild striking there from Moru.
The Crab darts in looking for a takedown but Moru gets double underhooks and turns The Crab into the cage.
Moru ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The Crab is looking to clinch but Moru is avoiding it.
Moru throws a one two combo.
Ma Moru is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Moru scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The Crab shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moru as he jumps to the side.
The Crab tries for a takedown but Moru sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Donk. Moru catches The Crab right on the button with a cross.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Moru.
The Crab chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Moru can pounce on him.
The Crab takes a kick to the side of the head.
The Crab walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Moru throws a good cross that connects.
Moru digs a good hook to The Crab's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Crab fails with a takedown attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Moru. #T4#
The Crab misses with a takedown
and Moru counters with a stiff right hand.
The Crab walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Moru scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Moru lands a nice hook to The Crab's body. The Crab takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Moru lands a nice shot to the body.
The Crab closes the distance and clinches up with Moru, looking for a takedown. The Crab pushes Moru against the cage but Moru circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Moru connects with a body shot.
The Crab shoots in for a takedown but Moru shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The Crab takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The Crab takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Moru scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moru moves into range and connects with a jab.
The Crab misses with a takedown
and Moru counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Moru misses with the combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ma Moru comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Moru winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ma Moru!

An out of breath and clearly excited Ma Moru thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Henry The Crab was interviewed post fight and said 'Respect man, respect!'.

 

Event: Madness 21 Moru vs Crab     
Date:   Nov 10, 2019
#R1#
The Crab looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The Crab shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Moru sprawls well. Moru wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. The Crab gets slowly back to his feet.
The Crab takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Moru throws a body punch but The Crab moves out of range.
The Crab drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Moru swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moru lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ma Moru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moru keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moru appears to be looking for a big counter.
The Crab shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Moru sprawls well. Moru wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. The Crab gets slowly back to his feet.
Moru throws a quick counter head kick but The Crab was just out of range.
Ma Moru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry The Crab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moru throws a right and a left that The Crab avoids nicely.
Moru is looking to slow The Crab down with leg kicks.
The Crab closes this distance looking for a takedown but Moru circles away.#CL#
Moru has closed the distance and engaged The Crab in a clinch. #T1##TD2#
The Crab gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Moru gets back to full guard.
The Crab prevents Moru from getting back to his feet.
The Crab engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
The Crab thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Moru looking for a sweep. Not yet Moru, not yet.
The Crab trying to control the position from guard on top but Moru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Crab in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Moru trying to strike off his back.
Moru tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Crab missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Moru wants to stand and escape but The Crab is having none of it. #T2#
We've been hearing good reports from Moru's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Moru keeping moving, preventing The Crab from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The Crab trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moru is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
The Crab working for a triangle but Moru defends it easily.
The Crab tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The Crab has his foot on Moru's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moru works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
The Crab has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moru can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Moru wants to stand but The Crab is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3#
The Crab lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The Crab postures up.
The Crab stopping the sweep attempt from Moru.
Moru is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Moru is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and The Crab defends well.
Moru trying to keep a closed guard but The Crab is proving a slippery customer.
The Crab sitting in guard here, content to control.
The Crab pushing down on Moru's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Moru gets full guard.
The Crab trying to control but Moru is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Moru can't keep his opponent in guard - The Crab advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Moru is not content to let The Crab control the position.
Moru works his way to full guard. Good work.
The Crab wants to control from the top but Moru keeps moving.
Moru is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Moru wants to sweep but no luck.
Moru keeping moving, preventing The Crab from controlling successfully.
The Crab works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Crab is just content to waste time from the top position. Moru takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The Crab cracks Moru with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ma Moru dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
The Crab looks for a takedown but Moru sprawls well.#CL2#
The Crab moves into the clinch successfully.
Moru lands a body punch in the clinch.
Moru throws a punch but it's blocked by The Crab.
The Crab has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Moru after a bit of a struggle.
Moru prevents the takedown attempt.
Ma Moru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry The Crab.
The Crab drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moru throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Crabs head.
Moru gets underhooks to prevent The Crab's takedown attempt.
The Crab goes for a takedown attempt but Moru pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moru connects with an inside leg kick.
Moru lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Crab's sensitive parts.
The Crab takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL#
Moru moves into the clinch.
Moru misses with the head strike. #T1#
Moru tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Crab.
The Crab scores with a shoulder strike.
The Crab tries for a takedown but Moru manages to get underhooks. #TD2#
The Crab tightens his grip and picks Moru up, before dumping him to the ground. Moru manages to land in guard.
Moru is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Moru throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Moru wants to get back to his feet but The Crab is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The Crab trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Moru keeping moving, preventing The Crab from controlling successfully.
Moru is looking to stand up but The Crab isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
The Crab preventing the sweep.
Moru has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A good leg kick by Moru.
Horrible takedown attempt by The Crab or perhaps it was just good defense by Moru, which made it look bad.
Moru defends well against a solid takedown attempt from The Crab.
Moru throws a body shot but no joy.
Moru lands an overhand right.
Moru slaps away a takedown attempt from The Crab, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Moru seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice sprawl there from Moru as The Crab shoots in.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Moru. The Crab does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moru throws a leg kick which misses The Crab's front leg but catches the back leg as The Crab tries to avoid it.
The Crab ducks right into an uppercut from Moru. #T3#
A combination from Moru does no damage.
Moru thows a leg kick but The Crab checks it #TD2#
and The Crab counters with a shoot takedown. Moru fights it but they end up in guard.
The Crab won't allow Moru to get back to his feet.
The Crab throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Crab accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Crab preventing the sweep.
Henry The Crab has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Moru looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Moru wants to sweep here but The Crab controlling him for the moment.
Moru keeping moving, preventing The Crab from controlling successfully.
Moru 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##SUB#
Moru had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. The Crab defends it easily.
The Crab missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
The Crab has gone for a leg lock! Moru slips out almost immediately though and dives into The Crab's guard.#REVR#
Moru wants to stand but The Crab is controlling his posture from full guard.
Moru showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The Crab looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moru is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ma Moru dominated that second round.
That's time! Moru's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Moru throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ma Moru is winning the standup battle so far.
Moru is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Moru's corner calls for a 1-2. Moru obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Moru lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Crab's sensitive parts.
A nice inside leg kick there by Moru. That's going to slow The Crab down.
Moru throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Crab.
Moru scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Moru misses the shot to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Moru.
The Crab shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moru as he avoids it easily.
Moru connects with a leg kick. The Crab looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Moru is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Crab can do to turn this around?
The Crab on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Moru. Moru obviously looking to wear him down.
The Crab closes this distance looking for a takedown but Moru circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moru thumps The Crab with a low kick.
Moru lands a slapping body shot. #TD2#
The Crab shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The Crab stopping the sweep attempt from Moru.
The Crab trying to control but Moru is working from the bottom. #T1#
The Crab trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Crab sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Moru's guard.
Moru holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Moru is trying to stand up here but The Crab is controlling him well.
The Crab is keen to just control but Moru is a slippery customer.
The Crab might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Moru haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Moru wants to get back to his feet.
The Crab wants to control but Moru is keeping him busy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Moru is defending against the submission attempts here by The Crab.
The Crab wants to take a breather but Moru is having none of it.
Henry The Crab has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The Crab sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The Crab slips a jab and a cross from Moru.
A shot to the liver by Moru. Beautiful body shot.
The Crab throws a hook but Moru blocks it.
The Crab shoots for a takedown but Moru saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ma Moru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry The Crab.
The Crab tries to close the distance and clinch but Moru swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Moru.
Moru moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The Crab stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moru.
The Crab blocks a jab.
The Crab shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moru pinned against the cage. Moru gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ma Moru is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ma Moru is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Moru connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Moru gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Moru on the inside.
Moru is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but The Crab is keeping busy.
Moru prevents a takedown attempt there.
Moru misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
The Crab turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and The Crab manages to end up in side control.
I wouldn't like to be where Moru is right now.
Moru is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
The Crab throws an elbow but Moru slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB2#
The Crab is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Moru is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Moru is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Moru keeping control of the position.
The Crab throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
The Crab looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
The Crab is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ma Moru showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Moru, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ma Moru!

After the big win, Ma Moru made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Henry The Crab stepped up to the mic, saying 'Respect man, respect!'.

 

Event: Madness Insanity 10     
Date:   Oct 27, 2019
#R1#
The Crab misses with a hook. Dhelan ducked under it nicely.
Dhelan fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Crab only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dhelan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as The Crab sprawls well. The Crab wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dhelan gets slowly back to his feet.
The Crab scores with a hook.
Dhelan shoots in but no luck this time.
The Crab misses with an uppercut
and Dhelan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
The Crab gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Crab misses with a punch on the inside.
The Crab digs a right hand into Dhelan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dhelan's gas tank. #TD2#
The Crab ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. The Crab no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The Crab is trying to keep Dhelan in close.
Dhelan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Dhelan postures up. #SUB2#
The Crab has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Dhelan doesn't defend quickly enough and The Crab has managed to lock this one up! Can Dhelan escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to The Crab on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Henry The Crab!
Henry The Crab thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Madness Insanity 7     
Date:   Oct 06, 2019
#R1#
The Crab stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and The Crab wants it to stay on the feet.
The Crab looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
The Crab takes the fight into the clinch.
The Crab scores with a shoulder strike.
Pico definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
The Crab works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The Crab wants to control from the top but Pico keeps moving.
Pico seems keen to control The Crab's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pico is trying to keep The Crab in close.
The Crab wants to pass the guard but Pico is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pico working a defensive guard here.
The Crab must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The Crab trying to control but Pico is working from the bottom.
The Crab is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
The Crab preventing the sweep.
Pico being controlled here, momentarily.
Pico keeping moving, preventing The Crab from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
The Crab clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
The Crab manages to pull guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as The Crab holds on and takes a little breather.
Pico trying to control the position from guard on top but The Crab is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pico's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pico accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Crab bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pico's guard. #REVB#
The Crab is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The Crab trying to control but Pico is working from the bottom.
Pico wants to sweep here but The Crab controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
The Crab thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pico is adopting a defensive guard.
Pico wants to sweep but no luck.
The Crab distracts Pico with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pico is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Pico is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
The Crab thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The Crab stopping the sweep attempt from Pico.#SUB2#
The Crab drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pico looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pico looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pico! #REVR#
The Crab is trying to control Pico's posture but Pico avoids it.
Pico lands some shots froms side control.#SU#
Pico has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Pico throws a combination that misses
and The Crab connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
The Crab clinches up with Pico and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Pico has The Crab pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. The Crab manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The Crab is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pico is defending well for now.#TD2#
The Crab jumps guard and drags Pico to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pico chips away with some ground and pound.
The Crab controls Pico momentarily but Pico frees himself.
Pico landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
The Crab is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pico is aware though and is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pico wants to control from the top but The Crab keeps moving.
Pico preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pico throws a big right hand that misses.
The Crab keeping moving, preventing Pico from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Pico drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pico jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry The Crab 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#
The Crab throws the left hand but Pico avoids the punch easily.
The Crab getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pico takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Crab tests Pico's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Crab swinging wildly here.
Pico moves out of range as The Crab strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from The Crab misses the target.
Pico fails to land the takedown.
The Crab tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The Crab forces Pico back against the cage and clinches.
The Crab lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The Crab lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pico backwards. #T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The Crab lands a nice uppercut.
The Crab avoiding damage as Pico throws knees to the body.
The Crab lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The Crab lands a hook that snaps the head of Pico backwards.
The Crab lands with a left to the head.
The Crab lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pico backwards.
The Crab has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pico seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if The Crab can turn it around.#TD#
Pico has hold of one of The Crab's legs. The Crab is fighting the takedown attempt but Pico gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Pico avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
The Crab looking for a guillotine here but Pico defends easily.
The Crab has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pico trying to control but The Crab is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
The Crab is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pico is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Crab keeping moving, preventing Pico from controlling successfully.
The Crab trying to control the position. #SUB2#
The Crab escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pico gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
The Crab is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pico is aware though and is defending well.
Pico tries to stand but The Crab is controlling from the bottom.
Pico postures up and lands a big shot to The Crab's brow.
Pico with a nice head shot there.
Pico wants to control from the top but The Crab keeps moving. #T3#
Pico trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The Crab keeping moving, preventing Pico from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
The Crab is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pico wants to control from the top but The Crab keeps moving.
Pico works over The Crab with some ground and pound from guard.
The Crab manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pico manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The Crab stopping the sweep attempt from Pico.
Pico is controlling The Crab's posture.#T4#
The Crab sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bryson Pico overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The Crab throwing strikes from guard but Pico blocks nicely.
Pico wants to sweep but no luck.
The Crab wants to pass the guard but Pico is keeping the position.
Pico controls The Crab momentarily but The Crab frees himself.
The Crab trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry The Crab 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. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
The Crab clinches with his opponent.
Pico drops to a knee looking for a takedown but The Crab gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The Crab lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pico backwards.
Pico is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
The Crab is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pico is just too persistent for him and manages to trip The Crab to the mat. The Crab regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SU#
Pico decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on The Crab, up you get!
The Crab tries a head kick but it misses.
Pico seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pico fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The Crab changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryson Pico. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pico takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The Crab throws a head kick that misses.
The Crab pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pico back to the cage. The Crab follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#
It looks like Bryson Pico has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Crab throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The Crab sizes up Pico with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bryson Pico is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
The Crab lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The Crab fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pico gets cracked with a nice right hand there by The Crab.
Pico fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts The Crab, as that shot connected.
Pico shoots in for a takedown but The Crab shows good takedown defense.
The Crab appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
The Crab instigates a clinch. #TD2#
The Crab successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
The Crab looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
The Crab had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pico defends it easily.#T2#
Pico trying to control but The Crab is working from the bottom.
Pico postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pico 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. #SUB2#
The Crab has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pico can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The Crab preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Crab trying to keep a closed guard but Pico is proving a slippery customer.
The Crab keeping moving, preventing Pico from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
The Crab looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Pico lands a couple of digs.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now The Crab is on top in guard. #REVB#
The Crab wants to control from the top but Pico keeps moving.
The Crab preventing the sweep.
Pico is working hard here to advance position.
Pico keeping moving, preventing The Crab from controlling successfully.
Pico looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Pico pulls The Crab in close to prevent any damage.
The Crab controlling from the top position.
Henry The Crab is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pico trying to control the position.
The Crab wants to control from the top but Pico keeps moving.
The Crab looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bryson Pico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Let's hope that The Crab 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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry The Crab comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got The Crab winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry The Crab!

Henry The Crab seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Bryson Pico spoke after the fight, saying 'The fans deserved a better performance from me. I will not let them down again.'.

 

Event: Madness Clown Chaos 4     
Date:   Sep 22, 2019
#R1##TD2#
The Crab bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Takamura stops The Crab from passing to mount.
Takamura can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here as The Crab stalls from top position.
Takamura tries to buck The Crab off but The Crab is having none of it.#SUB2#
The Crab wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Takamura, who protects the arm well.
Takamura tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
The Crab looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Takamura is trying to control The Crab's posture but The Crab avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Crab trying to control the action but Takamura is working from the bottom.
Takamura tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but The Crab wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The Crab postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Takamura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Takamura is letting The Crab control him for a moment.
Takamura is trying to get back to half guard.
Takamura gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takamura is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
The Crab is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Takamura has managed to free his arm - good work.
Takamura is not content to let The Crab control the position.
The Crab wants to pass to mount but Takamura is defending the position.
The Crab trying to control from half guard but Takamura is working away.
Takamura is holding on to half guard well.#T2#
Takamura is looking to improve his position.
Takamura's coaches at Scotty's Yard have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The Crab works his way into full mount! #SUB2#
The Crab looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
The Crab working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
The Crab looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Takamura slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
The Crab is trying for a kimura here. Takamura looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! The Crab wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Henry The Crab!
Henry The Crab seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Madness 10: BW CC Rd 2     
Date:   Aug 24, 2019
#R1#
The Crab takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nahtic scores with a punch to the head.
Nahtic connects with a body shot.
The Crab fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nahtic avoids it really well and circles away.
Nahtic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nahtic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nahtic slips under a jab from The Crab.
Nahtic lands a nice shot that snaps The Crab's head back.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice jab there from Nahtic. #CL#
The Crab has Nahtic up against the cage in a clinch.
The Crab throws an elbow but it misses.
Nahtic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A shot in the inside from The Crab.
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!
The Crab lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The Crab lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Crab.
The Crab tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nahtic's elbow.
The Crab tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1##BC2#
Nahtic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Crab bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nahtic's head backwards.#ROC#
Nahtic is rocked!
Henry The Crab seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Crab uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nahtic.
The Crab changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nahtic is still on wobbly legs! Can The Crab finish him?
OH! Nahtic has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! The Crab smells blood and charges in for the finish! The Crab unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Nahtic sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Henry The Crab!
An out of breath Henry The Crab thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Madness 6: BW/LOM Week 1     
Date:   Jul 27, 2019
#R1##CL#
The Crab has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Woods pulls guard successfully.
Woods utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Woods thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Woods is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The Crab throws a big elbow that misses.
Our spies down at at Touch Of Death Combat Academy inform us that Woods has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The Crab keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Woods's head.#SUB2#
Woods has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. The Crab doesn't defend quickly enough and Woods has managed to lock this one up! Can The Crab escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Woods on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ickey Woods!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ickey Woods waved his t-shirt featuring Knockdown Clothes's logo in front of the cameras.
The defeated Henry The Crab had this to say: 'Respect man, respect!'.

 

Event: EFC Mcpherson vs Panda     
Date:   Jun 01, 2019
#R1#
The Crab throws a sloppy head kick and Blaze moves out of range easily.
The Crab scores with a jab. Blaze acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The Crab throws an off balance right hand
and Blaze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blaze looks to land a combination. The Crab sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Blaze tries to bum rush The Crab with a series of wild strikes but The Crab uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Blaze.
Blaze scoring well with a low kick there.
Blaze feints and then cracks The Crab's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow The Crab down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blaze.
The Crab tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blaze paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Crab throws an off balance right hand
and Blaze counters with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
The Crab clinches up with Blaze and pushes him back against the cage.
The Crab scores with a shoulder strike.
The Crab misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Crab has Blaze pressed against the cage, preventing Blaze from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The Crab throws a head punch that misses.
Our sources have told us that Blaze has been working on his elbows in the gym.#T1#
Nice body punch from Blaze - that landed with a thud.
The Crab is working for takedown but Blaze is calmly controlling the position for now.
Blaze blocks an uppercut.
Blaze really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The Crab lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Blaze manages to break the clinch.
Blaze scores with a leg kick.
Blaze connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The Crab lands an overhand right.
The Crab tries to clinch
letting Blaze counter with a right hand.
The Crab throws a hook to the side of Blaze's head but Blaze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blaze is looking for a counter combo.
The Crab takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Blaze lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The Crab takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Crab misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blaze throws a series of punches but The Crab avoids them all with ease.
Blaze moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Blaze cracks the inside of The Crab's front leg.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that The Crab has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
The Crab misses with a takedown
and Blaze counters with an outside leg kick. #T2#
The Crab cracks a nice hook into Blaze's ribs.
The Crab looks for the body kick but Blaze saw that one coming.
It looked like Blaze was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from The Crab.
The Crab doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Blaze connects with a jab.
Blaze tests The Crab's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Crab throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blaze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Horrible takedown attempt by The Crab or perhaps it was just good defense by Blaze, which made it look bad.
Santana Blaze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry The Crab.
The Crab tries for a takedown but Blaze circles away easily
and The Crab takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Crab throws out a loose jab but Blaze uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Crab throws a right hand that Blaze ducks under and follows up with a left that Blaze also avoids with ease.
The Crab throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blaze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blaze scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Blaze smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The Crab throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blaze.
Blaze is looking to counter punch.
The Crab misses with a body punch
and Blaze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Blaze!
The Crab throws a big shot that misses.
The Crab cracks a nice hook into Blaze's ribs.
Santana Blaze is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blaze lands with a nice body punch.
The Crab throws a hook to the side of Blaze's head but Blaze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Crab misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blaze.
The Crab takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The Crab thows a leg kick but Blaze checks it
and Blaze counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Crab misses with a takedown attempt
and Blaze counters with a right hand to the body.
Blaze thumps The Crab with a low kick.
Henry The Crab seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blaze throws a series of strikes that have The Crab backpedaling.
Blaze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blaze stalks The Crab and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into The Crab's face. The Crab staggers backwards, shaken.#T4#
The Crab shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blaze counters with a right hand to the body.
Blaze bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The Crab shoots for a takedown but Blaze saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Blaze.
The Crab waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blaze.
Blaze moves out of range as The Crab strikes.
Blaze throws a big counter combination but The Crab scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The Crab takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Blaze is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The Crab misses with a right hand
letting Blaze counter with a right hand.
Blaze defending well as The Crab loads up on a big left hand.
Blaze misses with a few strikes there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blaze lands with a shot to the body.
Blaze takes a swing at The Crab's ribcage but misses.
The Crab looks for a takedown but Blaze sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santana Blaze dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
The Crab lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blaze circles away quickly and effectively.
The Crab throws a hook but Blaze avoids it easily.
Blaze shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. The Crab eats them both and turns towards Blaze to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Blaze stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blaze wants it to stay on the feet.
Blaze throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The Crab lands a body shot.
Blaze takes a swing at The Crab's ribcage but misses.
The Crab is looking to clinch but Blaze is avoiding it.
The Crab misses with a double jab
and Blaze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blaze misses with a few strikes there.
The Crab's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The Crab throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Blaze to counter with a crisp jab.
The Crab has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The Crab pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and Blaze tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blaze is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Crab can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Crab digs a good body shot into Blaze's ribs.
The Crab misses with a straight right.
Blaze appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The Crab tries to close the distance and clinch but Blaze swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
A combination from Blaze does no damage.
The Crab pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blaze misses with a double jab.
The Crab tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blaze swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blaze uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Crab.
Blaze bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Crab's head backwards.
The Crab jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blaze throws a big counter combination but The Crab scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The Crab shoots in for a takedown but Blaze shows good takedown defense.
The Crab tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Blaze counters with a nice uppercut.
The Crab is looking to clinch but Blaze is avoiding it.
The Crab avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circling - The Crab throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blaze throws a body punch but The Crab moves out of range.
The Crab misses with an uppercut. Blaze saw that one coming.#T2#
Blaze thuds a left hand into The Crab's body.
Santana Blaze is winning the standup battle so far.
The Crab misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Blaze. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Crab tries to clinch there but Blaze circles away.
Blaze is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The Crab doesn't manage to clinch there - Blaze circles away.
The Crab throws a nice looking combination but Blaze bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blaze lands a jab-cross combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Blaze darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Blaze with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The Crab is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
The Crab tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blaze manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blaze tried to counter with a leg kick but The Crab avoided it.
The Crab throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blaze counters with a stiff right hand.
Blaze is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Blaze misses with a jab, cross combination.
Santana Blaze is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blaze thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on The Crab if he has to take too many more of those.
The Crab is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T3#
The Crab throws an off balance right hand
and Blaze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blaze connects with an inside leg kick.
The Crab throws a jab when Blaze was well out of range.
The Crab wants to clinch up but Blaze keeps it at a distance.
Blaze misses with a double jab.
Blaze lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Blaze throws a series of strikes that have The Crab backpedaling.
The Crab takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The Crab looks to land a right hand but Blaze moved out of range.
Blaze circles away from the clinch attempt
and Blaze counters with a straight right hand.
The Crab throws a poor cross that misses
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
letting Blaze counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blaze moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
The Crab tries to clinch up but Blaze circles away and keeps his distance.
Blaze swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
and The Crab counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Blaze knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The Crab on the ground.
Blaze is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blaze is trying to stand up here but The Crab is controlling him well.
The Crab looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Blaze with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
The Crab seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
The Crab is trying to work for a kimura but Blaze is defending well.
Blaze wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Crab tries to pass to full mount but Blaze defends it.
The Crab stops Blaze from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santana Blaze dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
The Crab tries to clinch up
and Blaze counters with a nice uppercut.
The Crab goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Blaze moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Blaze moves out of range as The Crab strikes.
The Crab tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
The Crab closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Blaze escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blaze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Crab.
The Crab takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaze thuds a left hand into The Crab's body.
Blaze scoring well with a low kick there.
The Crab walks into a left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Crab. Blaze does a little dance to reset his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Blaze. #T1#
The Crab goes for a double leg but Blaze avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blaze continues to drive forward.
The Crab fails with the takedown
and Blaze counters with a nice uppercut.
The Crab takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A combination from Blaze does no damage.
Blaze connects with a nice looking jab.
Blaze on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The Crab doesn't manage to clinch there - Blaze circles away.
Blaze appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A combination from The Crab does no damage.
The Crab pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blaze jabs at The Crab's body.
The Crab fails to land with a series of punches.
A good leg kick by Blaze.
Blaze lands a jab.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Blaze here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
The Crab just misses with a punch to the body.
Henry The Crab has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Crab dodges the punch combination from Blaze.
The Crab feints the counter takedown.
The Crab looks to land a right hand but Blaze moved out of range.
The Crab misses with a few strikes there.
Blaze throws a right and a left that The Crab avoids nicely.
The Crab tries to clinch but Blaze is having none of it.
The Crab on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The Crab swings widly with a right hand
and The Crab takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blaze uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Crab.
A quick step to the side and Blaze tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blaze scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from The Crab misses the target.
Blaze lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Blaze.
The Crab throws a poor cross that misses
letting Blaze counter with a right hand.
The Crab fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blaze manages to avoid it.
The Crab misses with the combination.
Blaze fires out a quick counter leg kick but The Crab just manages to avoid it.#T3##CL2#
The Crab pushes Blaze up against the cage in a clinch.
The Crab keeps control of Blaze as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Blaze breaks the clinch.
The Crab drops his hands momentarily and Blaze takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Blaze throws a nice looking combination but The Crab bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Crab misses with a body shot.
Blaze with a jab.
Blaze walks into a jab.
Blaze works The Crab's body with a nice hook.
Blaze takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The Crab tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Blaze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
The Crab misses with a hook.
It looked like Blaze wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Crab. Blaze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Crab tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blaze manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blaze lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Blaze moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Blaze scores with a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Blaze scores with a four punch combination!
The Crab will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for The Crab, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blaze misses with a jab, cross combination.
Santana Blaze is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blaze slips under a jab from The Crab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Santana Blaze showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blaze, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santana Blaze!

In his post fight interview, Santana Blaze gave a big smile as he said 'Thank you all, this is my last fight'.
In defeat, Henry The Crab stepped up to the mic, saying 'Respect man, respect!'.

 

Event: EFC Gozen vs Matsuoka     
Date:   May 11, 2019
#R1#
The Crab takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice cross by The Crab.
The Crab changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Matonen tries to avoid it but The Crab manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Matonen to the ground. Matonen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The Crab closes this distance looking for a takedown but Matonen circles away.
A big left from The Crab misses.
The Crab just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMatonen.
The Crab misses with a looping left.
The Crab with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matonen to score with a decent uppercut.
The Crab looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The Crab doesn't manage to clinch there - Matonen circles away.
Matonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matonen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've been told by Matonen's head coaches at Secret Lab that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Matonen looks to score with a jab to the body but The Crab is just out of range.
The Crab throws a hook but Matonen avoids it easily.
The Crab jabs at Matonen's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Matonen.
The Crab lands a jab to the nose.
Matonen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Crab looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The Crab misses with the combination.
Matonen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Matonen scoring well with a low kick there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from The Crab.
Usko Matonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry The Crab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Crab.
Matonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Crab throws out the jab. #TD2#
The Crab closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Matonen preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The Crab looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matonen is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
The Crab is looking for a kimura but Matonen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for The Crab to get the leverage. #T2#
The Crab not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The Crab has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The Crab wants to free his trapped foot but Matonen is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
The Crab is looking for a kimura here.
Matonen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of The Crab's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take The Crab's back!
The Crab tries to roll but Matonen sticks to his back.
The Crab is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matonen is riding his opponent, not letting The Crab buck him off.
Matonen controlling well, preventing The Crab from escaping the position. #T3#
The Crab keeps trying to improve his position.
Matonen biding his time, looking for the opening.
The Crab is in bad spot here.
Matonen just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Matonen avoiding The Crab 's attempts to control his hands.
Matonen really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for The Crab.
The Crab wants to escape the position.
Matonen is not going to allow The Crab to sit and survive in this position. #T4#
Matonen has the hooks in. The Crab is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Matonen biding his time, looking for the opening.
The Crab tries to escape but Matonen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Matonen controlling the position well here. The Crab rolled but Matonen kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Matonen trying to control momentarily.
The Crab rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
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 Usko Matonen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Matonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Crab throws out the jab.
Matonen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Matonen slips under a jab from The Crab.
A quick step to the side and Matonen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Crab is looking to clinch.
Matonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Crab.
Matonen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The Crab walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A good leg kick by Matonen.
The Crab throws a jab but it's blocked by Matonen.
Matonen connects with an inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matonen.
The Crab throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matonen connects with a body shot.
The Crab misses with a takedown attempt
and Matonen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Matonen scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Crab throws the left hand but Matonen avoids the punch easily.
Matonen is looking to wear down The Crab with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The Crab misses with a right hand
and Matonen counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Henry The Crab has been cut.
Matonen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matonen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
The Crab throws a right and a left that Matonen avoids nicely.
Matonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Matonen.
The Crab moves in looking to clinch but Matonen pushes him off.
Matonen connects with a leg kick. The Crab looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The Crab tries to clinch up.#CL#
Matonen has managed to clinch.
Still in the clinch, The Crab scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Matonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Usko Matonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matonen lands with a shot to the body.
Matonen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matonen throws 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!
The Crab looks to land a right hand but Matonen moved out of range.
The Crab takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matonen takes a swing at The Crab's ribcage but misses. #T2##CL#
The Crab tries to keep at a distance but Matonen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Matonen misses with a punch to the body.
The Crab misses with the head strike.
The Crab is looking to take this one to the mat.
Matonen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The Crab.
Matonen prevents the takedown attempt.
Usko Matonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry The Crab.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matonen.
A nice left hand lands by Matonen. #BC#
Matonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Crab 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.#TD2#
The Crab shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Matonen is trying to defend but The Crab finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The Crab is breathing heavily.
The Crab prevents Matonen from improving his position.
Henry The Crab has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
The Crab is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Matonen to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #T3#
Matonen keeping moving, preventing The Crab from controlling successfully.
The Crab wants to pass the guard but Matonen is keeping the position.
The Crab is fighting to break Matonen's control of his arms but Matonen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Matonen looking for a sweep. Not yet Matonen, not yet.
The Crab throwing strikes but missing.
Matonen has The Crab pulled in close to control his posture.
The Crab trying to control but Matonen is working from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Matonen seems keen to control The Crab's posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The Crab connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The Crab is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matonen.
The Crab swings for the body but Matonen moves out of range.
The Crab on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matonen. Matonen obviously looking to wear him down.
Matonen fakes the leg kick and cracks The Crab in the body.
The Crab has a takedown stuffed.
Matonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Crab can do to turn this around?
A kick lands to the mid section there for Matonen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Usko Matonen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Henry The Crab's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Matonen lands with a good body shot.#TD2#
The Crab closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Matonen quickly recovers to half guard.
The Crab is pressing down on Matonen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Matonen is holding on for now. #SUB2#
The Crab is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Matonen manages to get to full guard.
The Crab stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matonen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matonen keeping moving, preventing The Crab from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Matonen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Matonen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Crab manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The Crab looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
The Crab looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The Crab looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Matonen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Matonen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Henry The Crab has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Usko Matonen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Matonen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
The Crab is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Matonen defends well.#T3#
Matonen sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matonen.
Nice takedown defense from Matonen. No joy for The Crab on that attempt.
The Crab shoots in for a takedown but Matonen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The Crab takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Crab throws an off balance right hand
and Matonen counters with a left and a right that stings The Crab.
Matonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Crab misses with an uppercut
and Matonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matonen tests The Crab's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matonen jabs at The Crab's body.#T4#
The Crab doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The Crab misses with the combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from The Crab is defended easily by Matonen.
Usko Matonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry The Crab.
Matonen connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Crab.
Matonen scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Crab throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Matonen's waist but Matonen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing The Crab off to one side.
Matonen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Matonen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The Crab throws a hook to the side of Matonen's head but Matonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Usko Matonen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matonen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Usko Matonen!

A very excited looking Usko Matonen 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.
The defeated Henry The Crab had this to say: 'Respect man, respect!'.

 

Event: EFC Tronstone vs Goldstein     
Date:   Apr 13, 2019
#R1#
The Crab misses with an attempted mid kick.
Built takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The Crab dives in for a single leg takedown but Built sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The Crab swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Crab scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Built walks into a straight right hand from The Crab.
The Crab misses the body punch
letting Built counter with a right hand.
Built throws a good cross that connects.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Crab looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Built looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Crab misses with a body punch
and Built counters with a nice uppercut.
The Crab connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Built's hands.
The Crab tries to close the distance and clinch but Built swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Built wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
The Crab scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Built doesn't seem bothered though.
The Crab throws a poor cross that misses
and Built counters with a stiff right hand.
Built connects with a nice looking jab.
The Crab scores with a body shot.
Built uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Crab.
The Crab scores with a nice strike.
The Crab listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The Crab fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Crab looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Crab circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
The Crab forces Built back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Built lands with a light punch inside.
The Crab tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Built's elbow.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Crab blocks an uppercut. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Crab creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Built tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Crab's elbow.
The Crab misses with a short punch on the inside.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Crab drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Crab can't get the takedown.
Molokai Built has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry The Crab.
Built blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Crab working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Built.
The Crab stalling in the clinch but Built improves position.
The Crab presses Built against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The Crab tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Built scores with a hook to the body.
The Crab blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Crab lands with a short shot to the head.
The Crab has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Built is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The Crab doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Crab misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Built's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The Crab lands a left hand that snaps the head of Built backwards.
Built is pressed up against the cage. The Crab has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Built down to the mat. Built avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T3#
The Crab throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Henry The Crab seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Built on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Built is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Built throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Built scores with a leg kick.
The Crab lands with a shot to the body.
The Crab throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Crab throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Built.
The Crab throws an off balance right hand
and Built counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Crab misses with a hook. Built ducked under it nicely.
The Crab's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and The Crab duly obliges.
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!
The Crab falls off balance throwing a combination
and Built cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4##TD2#
The Crab shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Built manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Built looking for a sweep. Not yet Built, not yet.
The Crab wants to control from the top but Built keeps moving.
The Crab is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Built knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The Crab on the ground.
The Crab wants to control from the top but Built keeps moving.
The Crab postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Crab stopping the sweep attempt from Built.
Built has The Crab pulled in close to control his posture.
Built is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry The Crab dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Built with a jab.
The Crab misses with a hook.
Built walks into a straight right hand from The Crab.#CL2#
The Crab closes the distance and clinches.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Crab takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Built breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Crab shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Built counters with a nice uppercut.
Built clobbers The Crab with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The Crab throws a lazy right hand but Built sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As The Crab looks to move away, Built throws a big counter combo but The Crab just gets out of the way.
The Crab throws a hook but Built blocks it.
The Crab throws a head kick that misses.
Built fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Crab looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Built misses with the combination.
Molokai Built is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
The fighters circling - The Crab throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Built slips under a jab from The Crab.
Built takes one to the chin there.
Built throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Crab throws a lazy head kick
and Built counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Crab misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Built throws a hook to the side of The Crab's head but The Crab sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Built takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The Crab lands a nice shot to the body.
Built connects with a nice looking jab.
The Crab tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Built was well out of range. Poor timing from The Crab.#T2#
The Crab swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Built counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Crab tries to close the distance and clinch up but Built swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Built gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Built pushes The Crab back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
Built is leaning against The Crab and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Built lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Built.
The Crab lands an uppercut.
Built misses with a body punch.
Built is leaning against The Crab and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by The Crab.
Still in the clinch, Built scores with a nice short uppercut.
Built has a couple of punches blocked by The Crab.
Built prevents a body shot from The Crab.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Built makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The Crab blocking some punches. #T3#
Built blocks an uppercut.
Built misses with a hook from the clinch.
Built misses with the head strike. #BC#
Built breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Built walks into a left hand.
The Crab swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Built catches The Crab with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The Crab fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Molokai Built has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry The Crab.#CL#
Built takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Built.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Crab drops down looking for an ankle pick but Built pulls his leg out and moves away.
The Crab circles away from the clinch attempt.
Built listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
The Crab misses with a right hand
and Built counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Crab throws a poor cross that misses
and Built counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Crab misses with a head kick.
The Crab lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Built keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Crab.
The Crab misses with a body punch
and Built counters with a nice uppercut.
The Crab wants to clinch
and Built counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Crab misses with a hook. Built ducked under it nicely.
Built is looking to clinch but The Crab is avoiding it.
The Crab with the counter takedown but Built avoids it easily.
The Crab looks for a takedown but Built sprawls well.
The Crab takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Molokai Built dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - The Crab looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed right hand from The Crab misses the target.
The Crab throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Built stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Built throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Crab.
Built shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The Crab misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Built to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot by The Crab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Built.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. The Crab manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The Crab misses with a hook.
Built swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Built fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches The Crab on the side of the head.
The Crab misses with a hook
and Built counters with a left to the body.
Molokai Built is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Crab steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Built.#T1#
The Crab misses with a hook
and Built counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Crab is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL#
Built closes the distance and pushes The Crab back into the cage.
Molokai Built has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Built lands a nice uppercut.
Built lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Built scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Built.
The Crab tries to throw a body punch but Built avoids it by throwing The Crab back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Crab.
The Crab blocking some punches.
The Crab goes for a takedown attempt but Built pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The Crab throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Built to counter with a crisp jab.
Built connects with the punch.#ROC#
The Crab is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Crab misses with a right hand
and Built counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Crab is still on wobbly legs! Can Built finish him?#CL#
Built gets a clinch. #T2#
The Crab is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Built is defending well.
The Crab seems to have recovered his senses.
The Crab has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Built is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Molokai Built has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry The Crab.
The Crab takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Built lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Built. #BC#
Built pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Built tries to clinch but The Crab is having none of it.
Built wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The Crab throws a body shot but no joy.
Built stuffs the takedown attempt from The Crab. The Crab gets slowly back to his feet.
The Crab misses the jab.
It looked like Built wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Built ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Built clinches.
The Crab has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Built lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
Built misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
The Crab misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
The Crab is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Built can't fight it off and eventually The Crab manages to take the fight to the floor. Built looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The Crab not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
The Crab drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Built manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now The Crab has Built in his guard.#REVR#
Built's corner is telling him to maintain position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now The Crab is on top in guard. #REVB#
Built not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Built looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw The Crab working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The Crab controlling from the top position.
The Crab working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Built seems keen to control The Crab's posture.
The Crab throws an elbow that misses. Built uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in The Crab's guard. Nice move by Built!#REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
Molokai Built showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Built 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Molokai Built!

In his post fight interview, Molokai Built started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Henry The Crab stepped up to the mic, saying 'Respect man, respect!'.

 

Event: EFC Sionis vs Vale     
Date:   Feb 23, 2019
#R1#
Disi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Disi tries to bum rush The Crab with a series of wild strikes but The Crab uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Crab scores with a nice strike.
Disi throws a series of punches but The Crab moves out of range.
The Crab looks to throw the jab but Disi is out of range.
The Crab closes the distance and clinches up with Disi, looking for a takedown. The Crab pushes Disi against the cage but Disi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Crab. Disi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Henry The Crab seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Disi throws a body punch but The Crab moves out of range.
The Crab looks to score with a jab to the body but Disi is just out of range.
The Crab tries to bum rush Disi with a series of wild strikes but Disi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Disi misses with a hook.
Disi thuds his right hand into The Crab's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Disi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Crab.
The Crab steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Disi.
The Crab fails to land with a series of punches.
The Crab keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Disi avoids the body shot from The Crab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Disi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Disi stalks The Crab and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into The Crab's face. The Crab staggers backwards, shaken.
Disi stuns The Crab with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The Crab scores with a hook to the body. Disi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The Crab connects with a body shot.
The Crab is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Disi rather than just go for the knockout.#KD#
Disi lands a left and a right that send The Crab crashing to the mat, dazed. Disi thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
The Crab is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Henry The Crab has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Crab throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Crab is still on wobbly legs! Can Disi finish him?
Disi misses with a right hand
and The Crab counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Crab seems to have recovered his senses.
The Crab uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Disi.
The Crab connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Danga de danga de dang - The Crab scores with a four punch combination!
Disi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The Crab throws a big shot that misses.
The Crab misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Disi.
The Crab looks to land a left hand but Disi moved out of range nicely.
The Crab connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Disi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Crab.
The Crab just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
The Crab lands a head shot.
Disi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Crab.
The Crab missing with a left hand there. Disi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Crab fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The Crab throws the left hand but Disi avoids the punch easily.
The Crab connects with a looping right hand.
The Crab scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Disi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Crab was well out of range. Poor timing from Disi.
Disi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Crab manages to avoid it.
The Crab uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Disi.
The Crab dodges the punch combination from Disi.
The Crab doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Disi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Crab throws out the jab.
The Crab avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Disi.#T3#
The Crab fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Disi on the side of the head.
Disi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Crab.
The Crab slips a jab from Disi.
A big right from The Crab misses.
Disi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Disi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Disi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The Crab swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Disi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Disi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Disi misses with a lunging right hand
and The Crab connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Disi throws a right hand that misses
and The Crab cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Disi misses with a straight right.
The Crab throws out a counter right but Disi avoids it with no problem.
Emilio Disi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Crab clobbers Disi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The Crab lands with a shot to the body.
Disi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Crab.
Disi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fighters circling - The Crab throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
The Crab throws a body shot but no joy.
The Crab scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Disi scores with the left hand. The Crab knows he should have avoided that one.
The Crab takes a swing at Disi's ribcage but misses.
The Crab scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Disi moves out of range of the strikes.
The Crab scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice jab there from The Crab.
The Crab misses with an uppercut. Disi saw that one coming.
The Crab fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Disi manages to avoid it.
Disi drops his hands momentarily and The Crab takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Disi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Crab connects with a nice looking jab.
The Crab throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The Crab connects with a right hand. Disi shakes it off.
The Crab jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry The Crab dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henry The Crab's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
The Crab uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Disi.#TD2#
The Crab shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than The Crab was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The Crab has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Crab tries to stand but Disi is controlling his head.
Disi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The Crab on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Disi tries to bench press The Crab off him but The Crab keeps the position.
The Crab tries to get to his feet but Disi is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with The Crab in his guard.
The Crab wants to get up but he can't break Disi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Crab is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T1##SU2#
The Crab gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Disi avoids the body shot from The Crab.
The Crab connects with a body shot that sends Disi's belly button to the back.
The Crab throws out a loose jab but Disi uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Crab throws a right hand that misses
and The Crab takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A left lands for Disi.
Disi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Disi throws a series of punches but The Crab moves out of range.
The Crab misses with a wild body shot.
The Crab throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Disi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Disi misses with a looping right.#T2#
Disi throws a body punch but The Crab moves out of range.
Disi misses with a series of wild punches.
The Crab closes the distance and clinches up with Disi, looking for a takedown. The Crab pushes Disi against the cage but Disi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Disi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Crab looks for a takedown but Disi sprawls well.
It looked like Disi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Emilio Disi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Crab misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Disi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Disi misses with a wild combination.
A punch lands to the side of Disi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The Crab misses with a hook
and Disi counters with a left and a right that stings The Crab.
The Crab throws a looping overhand right but Disi ducks down to avoid it.
The Crab lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
The Crab shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Disi eats them both and turns towards The Crab to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A jab from The Crab does it's job there.
The Crab connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Disi momentarily.
The Crab keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Disi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The Crab throws a hook but Disi avoids it easily.
Disi half committed to a counter leg kick.
The Crab jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Henry The Crab seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Crab swings for the body but Disi moves out of range.
The Crab throws a body punch but Disi moves out of range.
Disi looks to score with a jab to the body but The Crab is just out of range.
The Crab is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Disi.
A quick step to the side and Disi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Crab throws a hook but Disi avoids it easily.
Disi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice sprawl there from Disi as The Crab shoots in.
Emilio Disi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry The Crab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Crab lands with a cross.
The Crab throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Disi misses its target.#T4#
Disi moves out of range of the strikes.
The Crab throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Crab throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Disi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Disi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Disi tries to bum rush The Crab with a series of wild strikes but The Crab uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Disi.
The Crab gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Disi.
The Crab throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Disi counter with a right hand.
Disi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Disi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Crab misses with an uppercut
and Disi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Disi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Crab.
The Crab scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Emilio Disi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Henry The Crab's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
The Crab scores with a jab.
Disi throws a nice looking combination but The Crab bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Disi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Crab.
Good exchange - Disi coming out on top.
The Crab scores with a decent looking hook.
Disi misses with a body shot.
The Crab loads up on a big right hand but Disi slips the punch.
The Crab swings for the body but Disi moves out of range.
The Crab tries to move into range but Disi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Disi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Crab.
The Crab fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Disi on the side of the head.
The Crab connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The Crab swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looks like Disi has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Crab wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The Crab scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The Crab misses with a double jab.
Disi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
The Crab missing with a left hand there. Disi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Disi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Disi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And The Crab tries to counter it with a takedown but Disi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Disi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Crab.
Disi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Disi misses the shot to the body.
The Crab falls off balance throwing a combination
and Disi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Crab bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like The Crab was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The Crab throws a shot from downtown. Disi moves away and avoids it.
Disi throws a looping overhand right but The Crab ducks down to avoid it.
The Crab misses with a straight right.
Disi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Disi misses with a series of wild punches.
The Crab throws a shot to the body. #T2#
Disi takes a swing at The Crab's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Disi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The Crab shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Disi as he avoids it easily.
The Crab misses with a looping right.
The Crab throws a shot to the body.
The Crab dips to his left and cracks Disi with an uppercut!
Disi throws a big shot that misses.
Disi moves out of range as The Crab strikes.
Disi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The Crab fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Disi manages to avoid it.
The Crab throws a body shot but no joy.
Disi misses with a straight left.
The Crab with a jab.
Disi slips under a jab.
Disi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
The Crab lands a jab to the nose.
The Crab waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Disi.
A little feinted left hand from Disi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A shot to the body from The Crab misses
and Disi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Crab throws a shot from downtown. Disi moves away and avoids it.
The Crab misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Disi.
The Crab connects with a good right hand that stumbles Disi. Disi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A combination from Disi does no damage.
Disi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Disi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Crab throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Disi throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Crab blocks a jab.
It seemed like The Crab was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Disi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and The Crab connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Disi scrambles back to his feet.
The Crab lands a 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!
Disi throws a series of punches but The Crab avoids them all with ease. #T4#
Disi throws an overhand right that lands on The Crab's shoulder, as The Crab tries to avoid the shot.
The Crab throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Disi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The Crab scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The Crab swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Disi throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from The Crab on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Disi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The Crab cracks a nice hook into Disi's ribs.
The Crab uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Disi.
The Crab connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Disi momentarily.
The Crab lands a really nice looking cross but Disi seems unphased.
The Crab throws a lazy right hand but Disi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Crab throws a lazy right hand but Disi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Crab scores with a jab. Disi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The Crab throws an overhand right that lands on Disi's shoulder, as Disi tries to avoid the shot.
Disi misses with a wild body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Henry The Crab.
Well The Crab 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry The Crab!

After winning the bout, Henry The Crab thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: ABW 191 Reign - Grace     
Date:   Jan 17, 2019
#R1#
The Crab uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tanaka.
Tanaka slips under a jab.
Tanaka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The Crab takes a swing at Tanaka's ribcage but misses.
The Crab misses with a right hand
letting Tanaka counter with a right hand.
The Crab connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The Crab throws a jab when Tanaka was well out of range.
The Crab steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tanaka. That one must have hurt.
The Crab swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tanaka counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tanaka connects with a body shot that sends The Crab's belly button to the back.
Tanaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Crab.
An inside leg kick lands from Tanaka.
The Crab on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tanaka. Tanaka obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanaka misses with a kick to the body.
The Crab throws a shot from downtown. Tanaka moves away and avoids it.
Tanaka cracks The Crab with an open hand slap.#T1#
A big right from The Crab misses.
The Crab throws a lazy right hand but Tanaka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Crab throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Crab throws a poor cross that misses
and Tanaka counters with a nice leg kick.
Tanaka lands with a shot to the body.
Tanaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tanaka slips a straight right by The Crab.
Nice body kick there by Tanaka.
Tanaka pushes The Crab away with a front kick.
The Crab throws a poor cross that misses
and Tanaka makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The Crab looks winded!
The Crab misses with a body shot.
The Crab throws a body shot but no joy.
Tanaka throwing a counter right hand but The Crab manages to avoid it.
The Crab misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The Crab ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Crab changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
The Crab misses the shot to the body.
The Crab throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tanaka counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tanaka throws a quick inside leg kick.
The Crab throws a poor cross that misses
and Tanaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Henry The Crab seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Crab jabs Tanaka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tanaka moves out of range of the strikes.
The Crab takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The Crab misses with a left hand
and Tanaka counters with a nice body kick.
Tanaka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Crab at a distance.
Tanaka with a hook.
Nice body kick from Tanaka.
Tanaka scoring well with a low kick there.
The Crab chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tanaka can pounce on him.
Tanaka lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Nice body kick there by Tanaka.
Tanaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Crab was well out of range. Poor timing from Tanaka.
Tanaka feints and then cracks The Crab's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow The Crab down. #CL#
Tanaka closes the distance and pushes The Crab back into the cage.
Tanaka misses with a body punch.
The Crab misses with a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The Crab misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Tanaka drags the fight down to the ground.
The Crab wants to stand but Tanaka has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Tanaka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tanaka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4##SUB#
The Crab got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tanaka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, The Crab has managed to get both his arms back between Tanaka's legs - danger averted.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tanaka is on top in guard. #REVR#
Tanaka stops The Crab from standing up.
Tanaka keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of The Crab's head.
The Crab wants to get back to his feet but Tanaka is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
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!
Tanaka passes The Crab's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tanaka slips a nice elbow through The Crab's hands, connecting with The Crab's forehead.
Tanaka winds up and cracks The Crab with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Crab tries to kick Tanaka off but Tanaka keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nobunaga Tanaka dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
The Crab misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tanaka.
Tanaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Crab.
A little feinted left hand from Tanaka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tanaka tries to clinch up.
The Crab misses the shot to the body.
The Crab misses with an uppercut. Tanaka saw that one coming.
The Crab misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The Crab jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tanaka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The Crab misses with a wild body shot.
Tanaka tried to counter with a leg kick but The Crab avoided it.
The Crab misses with a hook
and Tanaka counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Crab avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tanaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tanaka slips under a jab from The Crab.
The Crab circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tanaka cracks the inside of The Crab's front leg. #T1#
The Crab with a hook.
Tanaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Crab.
Tanaka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The Crab dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Crab swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tanaka throws a front kick that sends The Crab stumbling back into the cage.
The Crab is breathing heavily.
The Crab throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Tanaka to counter with a crisp jab.
The Crab takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from The Crab enables Tanaka to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. The Crab manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The Crab is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Tanaka dives into side control. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanaka trying to control the action but The Crab is working from the bottom.
Tanaka cracks The Crab with a big elbow. #T2##SUB#
Tanaka looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanaka trying to control the position but The Crab is working away.
Tanaka working the ground and pound. #SUB#
Tanaka tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tanaka has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tanaka connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused The Crab some visible discomfort.
Tanaka 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.#SUB#
Tanaka tries for a kimura but The Crab is defending well.
The Crab is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tanaka has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T3##ES2#
The Crab throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts The Crab, as that shot connected.
The Crab rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tanaka counters with an inside leg kick.
Tanaka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The Crab blocks a low kick nicely.
The Crab swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tanaka.
Tanaka fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The Crab falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tanaka counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #TD2#
The Crab looking to score a takedown here. Tanaka is defending well but The Crab drives through and ends up in Tanaka's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Tanaka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tanaka lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
The Crab wants to get back to his feet but Tanaka is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tanaka scoring with some ground and pound.
Tanaka advances position into side control!
Tanaka creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Tanaka scoring with punches and elbows.
The Crab wants to get back to his feet but Tanaka drags him back down.
The Crab is not content to let Tanaka control the position.
Tanaka landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nobunaga Tanaka dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tanaka thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on The Crab if he has to take too many more of those.
The Crab's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tanaka moves away from the strike by The Crab.
Tanaka jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
The Crab misses with a looping left.
Tanaka is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from The Crab.
The Crab uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tanaka.
The Crab takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The Crab swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tanaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Crab.
Tanaka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tanaka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent The Crab stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD#
Tanaka fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. The Crab sprawls well initially but Tanaka persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanaka wants to control but The Crab is keeping him busy.
Nobunaga Tanaka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The Crab is trying to stand back up but Tanaka is controlling him
Tanaka works his way into full mount!
The Crab takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanaka is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T1#
Tanaka putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#SUB#
Tanaka is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but The Crab is surviving well by controlling Tanaka's body position as best he can.
The Crab is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Tanaka lands a big shot there that rocks The Crab but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tanaka unloading with bombs!
Tanaka lands a couple of good shots and The Crab has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The Crab is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Tanaka has both hooks in and is working for a choke. The Crab is in real trouble here. Tanaka gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, The Crab is tapping out! Tanaka wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nobunaga Tanaka!
A victorious Nobunaga Tanaka thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Henry The Crab spoke after the fight, saying 'Respect man, respect!'.

 

Event: ABW 185 Arendse - Bamalog     
Date:   Dec 20, 2018
#R1#
The Crab scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Henry The Crab seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson is looking to clinch but The Crab is avoiding it.
The Crab just misses with a punch to the body.
The Crab getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johnson looks to land a combination but The Crab avoids it well.
The Crab throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Crab throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson tries to clinch there but The Crab circles away.
The Crab waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
The Crab throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson slips a straight right by The Crab.
The Crab stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and The Crab counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson dives in and grabs The Crab's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Crab pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Crab misses with an uppercut.
Johnson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The Crab defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
The Crab just misses with a punch to the body.
The Crab misses with a wild body shot.
The Crab circles away from the clinch attempt
and The Crab counters with a left to the body. #T1#
The Crab slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Crab.
Johnson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Johnson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johnson avoids the body shot from The Crab.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses
letting The Crab counter with a right hand.
Johnson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Johnson forces The Crab back against the cage and clinches.
The Crab misses with some punches. #BC#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Crab throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Crab misses with a hook to the body
and Johnson counters with a low kick, right behind The Crab 's knee.
The Crab leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And The Crab tries to counter it with a takedown but Johnson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Johnson forces The Crab back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
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!
The Crab throws a head punch that misses.
The Crab swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from The Crab.
The Crab lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Crab.
Johnson tries to break free but The Crab pushes him back against the cage.
The Crab swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The Crab has him pressed against the cage.
The Crab swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Crab tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from The Crab fails to land. #T3#
The Crab'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.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
The Crab misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Crab is pushing Johnson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The Crab lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from The Crab.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from The Crab fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Crab.
The Crab fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Crab holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but The Crab is controlling him.#T4##BC#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but The Crab is just out of range.#CL#
Johnson forces The Crab back against the cage and clinches.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The Crab prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Johnson tries to break free but The Crab pushes him back against the cage.
The Crab throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
The Crab's corner calls for a 1-2. The Crab obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD#
Johnson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Our spies down at at Team Croatia inform us that The Crab has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Johnson trying to stand up but can't free himself from The Crab's guard.
The Crab is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry The Crab dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
The Crab stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice side step and The Crab releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
The Crab clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The Crab rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings The Crab.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck The Crab on the side of the head.
Bob Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Crab swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
The Crab has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Crab works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and The Crab releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and The Crab takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The Crab misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Crab misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1##TD#
Johnson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The Crab is trying to stand up here but Johnson is controlling him well.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The Crab on the ground.
Johnson wants to stand but The Crab has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SU#
Johnson decides to stand up.
Johnson is looking to clinch but The Crab is avoiding it.
The Crab scores with a body shot.
The Crab throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Crab scores with a jab to the head.
Johnson avoids the body shot from The Crab.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2##CL#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Henry The Crab seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The Crab working aggressively here.
The Crab swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Crab content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The Crab lands with a light punch inside.
The Crab throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from The Crab. #BC#
Johnson manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Johnson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SU#
Johnson stands up and beckons The Crab to his feet.
The Crab scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The Crab throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Johnson throws a leg kick but The Crab checks it.
The Crab lunges at Johnson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnson's hand.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The Crab cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
The Crab throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a nice body kick.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The Crab throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Crab misses with an uppercut.
Johnson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johnson there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD#
Johnson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. The Crab quickly recovers to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Crab tries to kick Johnson off but Johnson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES2#
The Crab kicks Johnson off and gets back to his feet.
The Crab throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
The Crab swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.#T4#
The Crab pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Crab moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The Crab misses with a few strikes there.
The Crab jabs at Johnson's body.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The Crab paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Johnson slips a jab from The Crab.
Johnson misses with a combination
and The Crab counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but The Crab gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
Johnson shoots and misses
and The Crab counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry The Crab showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
The Crab showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The Crab swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings The Crab.
The Crab scores with a one two! Johnson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Johnson looks to land a body kick but The Crab moved away.
Nice uppercut lands for The Crab. That snapped Johnson's head back.
Johnson looks to clinch
enabling The Crab to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from The Crab misses.
The Crab misses with a wild body shot.
The Crab misses with a straight right.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but The Crab swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Johnson gets caught flat footed, as The Crab shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Johnson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The Crab working aggressively here.
The Crab working aggressively here. #T1#
The Crab fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Crab swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Crab misses with the head strike.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but The Crab has double underhooks.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Crab swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Johnson darts in trying to clinch
and The Crab counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Crab loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
The Crab shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Henry The Crab is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The Crab swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
The Crab dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
The Crab looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson wants to clinch.
The Crab looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Crab misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
The Crab looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but The Crab pushes him off.
The Crab now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Crab digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Crab throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
The Crab misses with the combination.
Bob Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Crab connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johnson momentarily. #CL#
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The Crab has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but The Crab gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
The Crab looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The Crab connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The Crab swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.#T4#
The Crab misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Crab has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The Crab swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Crab misses the jab.
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Crab as he avoids it easily.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Crab swings and misses with a hook 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!
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but The Crab bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Crab drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The Crab swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johnson counters with a three punch combo that has The Crab backing up. The Crab nods at Johnson to acknowledge the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Henry The Crab.
I've got The Crab winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry The Crab!

A victorious Henry The Crab thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: ABW 179 Perez - Gonza     
Date:   Nov 27, 2018
#R1#
Jones goes for a double leg but The Crab avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as The Crab continues to drive forward.
The Crab scores with a punch to the head.
Jones with a poor takedown
and The Crab counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by The Crab.
Henry The Crab has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noah Jones.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting The Crab counter with a right hand.
Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #TD2#
Jones feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
The Crab lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
The Crab stands up from Jones's guard - The Crab perhaps looking for a knockout.
The Crab displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice uppercut there from The Crab.
The Crab scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
The Crab keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The Crab connects with a right hand. Jones shakes it off.
A cross from The Crab lands.
Jones misses with a left hand
and The Crab counters with a right hand to the body.
The Crab is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The Crab with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The Crab jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jones throws a jab when The Crab was well out of range.
The Crab scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Crab but The Crab pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The Crab stuffs the takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The Crab looks to land a combination. Jones sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The Crab lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Crab's waist but The Crab gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
The Crab swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.#T2##TD2#
Jones throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. The Crab tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jones is in The Crab's guard.
Jones looks winded!#SUB#
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and The Crab has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between The Crab's legs - danger averted.
The Crab is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
The Crab is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones stops The Crab from standing up. #SUB#
Jones stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! The Crab throws up his legs and catches Jones in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Jones tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by The Crab! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Henry The Crab!
During a confident post fight interview, Henry The Crab thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: ABW 170 Perez - Sweetie Pie     
Date:   Oct 25, 2018
#R1#
The Crab misses with a double jab
and Verygood makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The Crab avoids the body shot from Verygood.
Henry The Crab seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verygood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Crab.
Verygood is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The Crab tries to clinch up.
Verygood tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Verygood moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Verygood - that landed with a thud.
Verygood throws a head punch that misses.
Verygood tries to work over The Crab's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verygood is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables The Crab to keep the fight standing.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Verygood.#TD2#
Verygood jumps guard.
The Crab would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Verygood wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1##SUB2#
Verygood is looking for a triangle but The Crab pushes his legs off easily.
Verygood has a closed guard, preventing The Crab from standing up. #SUB2#
Verygood working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Crab doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Crab manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The Crab wanted to stand there but Verygood had control of the position.
Verygood managing to control the position.
Verygood is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Verygood seems keen to control The Crab's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Verygood has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
The Crab moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The Crab tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Verygood was well out of range. Poor timing from The Crab.
Despite the aggression on Verygood's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Verygood jabs at The Crab's body.
Verygood throws a leg kick but The Crab sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A quick step to the side and The Crab tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Verygood as he connects with a hook.
The Crab swings for the body but Verygood moves out of range.
The Crab lands a nice looking body shot. #T3##CL#
The Crab darts in and clinches Verygood up against the cage.
The Crab looking to slow down the pace here.
Verygood lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Verygood. #BC2#
Verygood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Crab throws a sloppy body shot
and Verygood counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Verygood misses.
Verygood throws a nice looking combination but The Crab bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Crab swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Verygood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Verygood lands a jab to the head.
The Crab swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Verygood takes a swing at The Crab's ribcage but misses. #T4#
A cross from The Crab lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Crab throws a body shot but no joy.
Verygood blocks a jab.
Verygood throws a right hand that The Crab ducks under and follows up with a left that The Crab also avoids with ease.
Verygood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Verygood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Crab throws a shot from downtown. Verygood moves away and avoids it.
Verygood wants to counter the offense by The Crab and move into the clinch position.
The Crab scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big left from Verygood misses.
As Verygood tries to get set, The Crab tries to push him back and clinch up but Verygood manages to avoid the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kurt Verygood dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
The Crab throws a right and a left that Verygood avoids nicely.
Verygood is clearly trying to counter these attacks from The Crab with a body shot.
The Crab misses with a jab to the body
and Verygood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Crab throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Crab just misses with a punch to the body.
The Crab throws a right hand that Verygood ducks under and follows up with a left that Verygood also avoids with ease.
The Crab moves out of range of the strikes.
Verygood scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Crab tries to move into range but Verygood moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from The Crab misses its intended target.
Verygood throws a body shot but no joy.
Some bone on bone action there as The Crab checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
The Crab misses with a double jab
letting Verygood counter with a right hand.
The Crab misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Verygood.
Verygood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Verygood takes a jab right on the kisser.
Verygood throws a quick inside leg kick.
The Crab misses with a shot to the body
and Verygood counters with a straight right hand.
The Crab wants to clinch up but Verygood keeps it at a distance.
The Crab throws a right hand that misses
and Verygood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Crab swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Crab backing away here, and Verygood unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
The Crab is looking to clinch but Verygood is avoiding it.
Verygood lands with a good body shot.
Verygood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Crab is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Verygood.
The Crab throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Verygood on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Crab misses with a hook
letting Verygood counter with a right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Verygood.
Verygood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Crab throws a body punch but Verygood moves out of range.
The Crab throws a body punch but Verygood moves out of range.
The Crab misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Verygood.
Kurt Verygood seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
The Crab lands with an overhand left.
The Crab throws a poor cross that misses
letting Verygood counter with a right hand.
Verygood avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Crab throws a right hand that Verygood ducks under and follows up with a left that Verygood also avoids with ease.
The Crab throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Verygood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Verygood misses with a combination
and The Crab counters with a three punch combo that has Verygood backing up. Verygood nods at The Crab to acknowledge the strikes.
The Crab throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verygood catches The Crab with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
The Crab throws an off balance right hand
and Verygood counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Crab slips a jab from Verygood.
The Crab ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Verygood moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Verygood pulls guard successfully.
Verygood has a closed guard, preventing The Crab from standing up. #SUB2#
Verygood is looking for a triangle but The Crab pushes his legs off easily.
Verygood keeping moving, preventing The Crab from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Verygood looking for a guillotine here but The Crab defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kurt Verygood 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Verygood misses with a body shot.
Kurt Verygood is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Verygood on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The Crab scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The Crab tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Verygood counters with a nice body shot.
The Crab rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Verygood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Crab tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Verygood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Crab. Verygood does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Crab swings away with a body shot that misses
and Verygood counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
The Crab defending well as Verygood loads up on a big left hand.
Verygood with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The Crab is looking to wear down Verygood with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The Crab closes the distance but Verygood moves to the side
and Verygood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Verygood misses.
Verygood with a jab.
The Crab tries to clinch but Verygood is having none of it.
The Crab misses the body punch
letting Verygood counter with a right hand.
The Crab misses with a hook. Verygood ducked under it nicely.
The Crab throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Verygood counters with a stiff right hand.
Henry The Crab has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Verygood with a jab.
The Crab looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The Crab moves out of range as Verygood strikes.
The Crab swings away with a body shot that misses
and Verygood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Crab scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Verygood lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The Crab misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Verygood to counter with a crisp jab.
The Crab misses with an uppercut
letting Verygood counter with a right hand.
The Crab misses with a right hand
and Verygood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Crab misses with a body punch
and Verygood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
The Crab jabs Verygood right on the nose. Verygood blinks but takes it well.
Verygood lands a really nice looking cross but The Crab seems unphased.
Verygood throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The Crab misses with a telegraphed body shot
and The Crab takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from The Crab misses its intended target.
The Crab misses with a hook
and Verygood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Verygood avoids the body shot from The Crab.
Verygood moves in looking to clinch but The Crab pushes him off.
The Crab throws an off balance right hand
and The Crab takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Crab misses with a hook to the body
and Verygood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
The Crab misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Verygood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Crab swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Crab swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Verygood to counter with a crisp jab.
The Crab throws a right hand that misses
and The Crab takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Crab throws a right hand that misses
and Verygood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from The Crab. Those never looked like landing.
The Crab misses with an uppercut
and Verygood counters with a nice uppercut.
Good shot there by Verygood.
Nice shot lands for Verygood.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Verygood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Verygood 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Verygood!

Kurt Verygood decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Henry The Crab stepped up to the mic, saying 'Respect man, respect!'.

 

Event: ABW 159 Smith - Wolf     
Date:   Sep 11, 2018
#R1#
Gadelha misses with an uppercut
and The Crab counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gadelha wants to clinch.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gadelha wants to take the fight to the mat but The Crab manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gadelha tries to score a body lock takedown but The Crab shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gadelha is looking to take this one to the mat.
Henry The Crab has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claudio Gadelha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from The Crab.
A shot in the inside from The Crab.
The Crab lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gadelha tries for a takedown but The Crab manages to get underhooks.
The Crab avoids the elbow strike from Gadelha, against the cage.
The Crab lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gadelha backwards.
A nice left hand lands by The Crab. #T1#
The Crab lands a left hand. #TD2#
Gadelha lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The Crab scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Gadelha manages to mount him! #SUB2#
Gadelha moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, The Crab has worked his arm free - good work by The Crab!
The Crab manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The Crab uses his free foot to push down on Gadelha's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gadelha.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gadelha regains half guard.
The Crab is looking to advance position but Gadelha won't allow it. #T2#
Gadelha wants to control but The Crab is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Gadelha looking for submissions off his back.
The Crab is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The Crab wants to stand up but Gadelha has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T3#
Gadelha tries to roll over but The Crab keeps him under control.
It looks like The Crab is going to stand back up.
The Crab prevents Gadelha from improving his position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The Crab tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Gadelha.
Gadelha wants to control but The Crab is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with The Crab in particular looking to stall.
Gadelha is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Crab looks to land a right hand but Gadelha moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry The Crab dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Gadelha fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gadelha or perhaps it was just good defense by The Crab, which made it look bad.
It looked like The Crab was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The Crab dips to his left and cracks Gadelha with an uppercut!
Gadelha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gadelha tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The Crab stuffs the takedown.
Henry The Crab has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claudio Gadelha.
Gadelha scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gadelha tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Crab swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Crab throwing a counter right hand but Gadelha manages to avoid it.
The Crab connects with a body shot that sends Gadelha's belly button to the back.
Gadelha closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Crab circles away.
The Crab is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The Crab scores with a one two! Gadelha had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T1#
Gadelha connects with a nice looking jab.
The Crab connects with the punch.
Gadelha tries to clinch up
letting The Crab counter with a right hand.
Claudio Gadelha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Crab avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Henry The Crab is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
The Crab gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The Crab lands a left hand.
Gadelha has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. The Crab avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gadelha.
Gadelha has The Crab pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. The Crab manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Crab. #TD2#
Gadelha wants the takedown. The Crab is fighting it off but Gadelha persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in The Crab's guard against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gadelha won't allow The Crab to sweep him here.
The Crab wants to stand but Gadelha is controlling the position. #T2#
Gadelha wants to control from the top but The Crab keeps moving.
Gadelha might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control The Crab haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The Crab is trying to keep Gadelha in close.
Gadelha wants to pass the guard but The Crab is keeping the position.
The Crab looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Henry The Crab overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gadelha trying to control the position from guard on top but The Crab is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##CL2#
Gadelha clinches up with The Crab and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from The Crab fails to land.
The Crab gets through Gadelha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gadelha tries to score a body lock takedown but The Crab shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The Crab has a couple of punches blocked by Gadelha.
Gadelha can't find room to land a body shot as The Crab controls the action.
The Crab lands with a left to the head.
Gadelha goes for a takedown in the clinch but The Crab prevents it.
The Crab scores with a shot to the side of Gadelha's head.
The Crab softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gadelha tries for a takedown but The Crab manages to get underhooks.
The Crab misses with the head strike.
The Crab works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from The Crab on the inside.
The Crab lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from The Crab on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gadelha tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gadelha is breathing heavily.
Gadelha wants a takedown but no success here. #T4#
The Crab taking a breather.
The Crab fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Henry The Crab has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from The Crab.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from The Crab.
Gadelha drops down looking for an ankle pick but The Crab pulls his leg out and moves away. #TD2#
Gadelha scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gadelha is pressing down on The Crab's thigh, looking to free his foot. The Crab is holding on for now.
Gadelha wants to advance to full mount but The Crab doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The Crab has Gadelha pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry The Crab dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gadelha tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling The Crab to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Gadelha pushes The Crab up against the cage in a clinch.
Gadelha misses with a body punch.
The Crab softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The Crab gets through Gadelha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Crab is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gadelha can do to turn this around?
Gadelha is looking for a takedown.
A short right from The Crab on the inside.
Gadelha changes levels and goes for a takedown here. The Crab fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gadelha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Crab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Crab clobbers Gadelha with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The Crab lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by The Crab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Crab bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC#
Gadelha is rocked!
The Crab cracks Gadelha with a hook to the temple - Gadelha is on wobbly legs here! The Crab swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Gadelha falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! The Crab wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Henry The Crab!

 

Event: ABW 149 Lopez - Jackson     
Date:   Jul 31, 2018
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Franco is defended easily by The Crab.
Franco scores with a one two! The Crab had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL#
The Crab gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The Crab lands an uppercut.
Franco tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. The Crab just stands there and leans against the cage.
Franco looking to throw knees to the head but The Crab is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
The Crab pulls guard.
Franco missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Franco connects with a couple of short punches.
The Crab seems keen to control Franco's posture.
Franco missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
The Crab keeping moving, preventing Franco from controlling successfully.
Franco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Franco throws an elbow that misses. The Crab uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Franco's guard. Nice move by The Crab!#REVR##SUB2#
Franco has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. The Crab is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Franco.
The Crab is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Franco will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Franco is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Franco wants to get back to his feet but The Crab is dominant here and he's now got Franco's back!
Franco trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
The Crab is persistently looking for the submission but Franco is defending it well.
Franco trying to control the position but The Crab manages to sink in the hooks. #T2#
The Crab misses with a punch to the head.
The Crab trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Franco doesn't escape.
The Crab has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
The Crab has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Franco is in real trouble here. The Crab gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Franco is tapping out! The Crab wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Henry The Crab!

 

Event: ABW 139 Fujiwara - Benavidez     
Date:   Jun 19, 2018
#R1#
The Crab on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pi Fian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Plu To Pi Fian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pi Fian tries to bum rush The Crab with a series of wild strikes but The Crab uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pi Fian throws a sloppy head kick and The Crab moves out of range easily.
Pi Fian lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pi Fian takes one to the side of the head.
Good shot there by The Crab.
Pi Fian throws a sloppy head kick and The Crab moves out of range easily.
The Crab throws a hook to the side of Pi Fian's head but Pi Fian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pi Fian throws a nice looking combination but The Crab bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pi Fian connects with a high kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pi Fian throws a head kick that misses.
The Crab throws the left hand but Pi Fian avoids the punch easily.
The Crab getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pi Fian throws a series of punches but The Crab moves out of range.
Pi Fian thumps The Crab with a low kick.
Pi Fian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pi Fian tries to land a front kick but The Crab steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The Crab half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Pi Fian misses with a combination
and The Crab counters with a nice uppercut.
The Crab throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pi Fian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Crab ducks under a wild hook from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian 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.
Pi Fian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pi Fian swinging wildly here.
The Crab avoids the head kick by Pi Fian.
The Crab tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The Crab avoids the head kick by Pi Fian.
The fighters circling - The Crab throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some wild striking there from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pi Fian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pi Fian jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
The Crab looks to score with a jab to the body but Pi Fian is just out of range.
Pi Fian counters with a body kick.
The Crab swings for the body but Pi Fian moves out of range.
Pi Fian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Crab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Crab is looking to score with low kicks.
The Crab misses with an uppercut. Pi Fian saw that one coming.
And Pi Fian responds with a good body kick, but The Crab manages to step out the way in time.
A big right from The Crab misses.
The Crab misses the jab.
Pi Fian fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
The Crab drives through and clinches with Pi Fian against the cage.
Pi Fian working The Crab over with knees to the body.
The Crab managing to block the knees to the body from Pi Fian.
The Crab misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Pi Fian fails to land.
Pi Fian misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Crab blocks a body shot from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian has a couple of punches blocked by The Crab.
The Crab lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The Crab looking for a takedown. #T3#
The Crab lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pi Fian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Crab misses with a punch to the body.
The Crab swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pi Fian pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pi Fian lands a nice uppercut.
Pi Fian misses with some punches.
The Crab takes a shot to the head.
The Crab misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Crabs head.
A short uppercut from Pi Fian.
A left hand lands to the body for The Crab.
Pi Fian blocks an uppercut.
The Crab blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The Crab has Pi Fian pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pi Fian manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from The Crab on the inside.
The Crab scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pi Fian unloads a knee to the mid-section. The Crab lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The Crab prevents a body shot from Pi Fian.
The Crab throws a head punch that misses.
The Crab avoiding damage as Pi Fian throws knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Pi Fian. #T4#
Pi Fian pushes The Crab back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The Crab blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pi Fian using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The Crab takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pi Fian tries a body shot but The Crab blocks it.
The Crab managing to block the knees to the body from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian lands with a right to the head.
I was talking to The Crab's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pi Fian's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
The Crab manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
The Crab looking for a guillotine here but Pi Fian defends easily. #SUB2#
Pi Fian drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pi Fian jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
The Crab looking for a guillotine here but Pi Fian defends easily. #SUB#
The Crab is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Plu To Pi Fian dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Pi Fian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pi Fian throws a right and a left that The Crab avoids nicely.
The Crab takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pi Fian throws a sloppy head kick and The Crab moves out of range easily.
Pi Fian throws a body kick that misses
and The Crab counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Crab is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pi Fian blocks a jab.
Pi Fian fakes the leg kick and cracks The Crab in the body.
Pi Fian gets off balance looking for a body kick
and The Crab cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pi Fian moves away from the strike by The Crab.
The Crab displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pi Fian throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from Pi Fian lands but The Crab takes it in his stride.
Pi Fian throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by The Crab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pi Fian misses with the combination.
The Crab throws a looping overhand right but Pi Fian ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Pi Fian throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and The Crab counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pi Fian lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Pi Fian.
The Crab lands a body shot.
Plu To Pi Fian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pi Fian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pi Fian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Pi Fian.
Pi Fian trying to land knees to the body.
The Crab has a couple of punches blocked by Pi Fian.
The Crab misses with a knee to the head.
Pi Fian scores with a hook to the body.
The Crab changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pi Fian fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pi Fian, right into the meat.
Pi Fian lands with a nice body kick.
Pi Fian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice jab there from Pi Fian. #T2#
The Crab has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Crab misses with a looping right.
Decent striking displayed by Pi Fian there.
The Crab looks to land a right hand but Pi Fian moved out of range.
Pi Fian cracks The Crab with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pi Fian takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pi Fian throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pi Fian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Crab circles away quickly and effectively.
Pi Fian misses with a head kick.
Pi Fian scores with a leg kick.
A jab from The Crab finds it's way through Pi Fian's defenses.
A left lands for Pi Fian.
Pi Fian looks to land a body kick but The Crab moved away.
Pi Fian is looking to slow The Crab down with leg kicks.
Plu To Pi Fian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Pi Fian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Crab works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pi Fian moves out of range as The Crab strikes.
Pi Fian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Crab at a distance.
The Crab throws a lazy right hand but Pi Fian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pi Fian throws an off balance right hand
and The Crab counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pi Fian throws a series of punches but The Crab avoids them all with ease.
Pi Fian slips a jab from The Crab.
Pi Fian tries a head kick but it misses.
Pi Fian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pi Fian misses with an uppercut
and The Crab cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Crab takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The Crab throws a jab but it's blocked by Pi Fian.
The Crab misses with a hook. Pi Fian ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pi Fian! But no joy.#T4#
Pi Fian misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Crab looks to throw the jab but Pi Fian is out of range.
Pi Fian throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pi Fian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Crab moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pi Fian loads up on a big right hand but The Crab slips the punch.
As Pi Fian backs away, The Crab returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The Crab misses with a looping right.
The Crab throws a lazy right hand but Pi Fian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pi Fian tries a head kick but it misses.
The Crab throws a shot from downtown. Pi Fian moves away and avoids it.
Pi Fian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Crab avoids a kick to the body.
Pi Fian fails to land with a series of punches.
Pi Fian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Crab is looking to counter punch.
Pi Fian is breathing heavily.
Pi Fian throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling The Crab to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Plu To Pi Fian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Nice defenses there by Pi Fian.
Pi Fian lands a head kick. The Crab smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The Crab dodges the punch combination from Pi Fian.
An attempted straight right counter from The Crab misses the target.
Pi Fian throws a head kick that misses.
Pi Fian throws a push kick but The Crab slaps the foot to one side.
Pi Fian lands with a slapping head kick.
Pi Fian misses with a right hand
letting The Crab counter with a right hand.
The Crab throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pi Fian shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. The Crab eats them both and turns towards Pi Fian to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The Crab cracks Pi Fian with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pi Fian lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pi Fian throws a combination that misses
and The Crab counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Pi Fian is rocked!
Pi Fian swats away the attempt to clinch by The Crab.
Pi Fian is still on wobbly legs! Can The Crab finish him?
Pi Fian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
The Crab on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pi Fian. Pi Fian obviously looking to wear him down.
Pi Fian seems to have recovered his senses.
The Crab throws an overhand right that lands on Pi Fian's shoulder, as Pi Fian tries to avoid the shot.
The Crab misses with a straight left.
Pi Fian ducks under a wild hook from The Crab.
Pi Fian lands a two punch combo.
Pi Fian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Crab.
The Crab is looking to counter punch.
The Crab is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pi Fian.
The Crab comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The Crab misses with a straight right.
Pi Fian raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pi Fian misses with a double jab
and The Crab counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pi Fian misses the shot to the body.
The Crab changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Henry The Crab has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pi Fian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Crab takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Plu To Pi Fian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Crab swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pi Fian.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Crab fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pi Fian on the side of the head.
Pi Fian throws a body kick that misses.
Pi Fian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick by Pi Fian misses
and Pi Fian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pi Fian.
The Crab slips a jab and a cross from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and The Crab counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A cross from The Crab lands.
A head kick by Pi Fian misses
and The Crab counters with a right hand to the body.
The Crab wants to clinch
and The Crab takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Pi Fian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut there from The Crab.
A punch combination from Pi Fian misses.
Pi Fian has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pi Fian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from The Crab on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The Crab is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pi Fian.
Pi Fian appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pi Fian moves away from the strike by The Crab.
The Crab walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pi Fian lands a head kick. The Crab smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The Crab lands an overhand right.
The Crab misses with a hook. Pi Fian ducked under it nicely.
Pi Fian throws a head kick that half lands.
Some wild striking there from Pi Fian.
A little feinted left hand from The Crab on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pi Fian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pi Fian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Crab throws a hook to the side of Pi Fian's head but Pi Fian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Crab throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pi Fian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Crab dodges the punch combination from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
The Crab moves into the clinch successfully.
Pi Fian's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pi Fian tries to work over The Crab's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pi Fian tries to throw a body punch but The Crab avoids it by throwing Pi Fian back against the cage.
The Crab lands a nice uppercut.
The Crab misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from The Crab.
Plu To Pi Fian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pi Fian prevents a body shot from The Crab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Plu To Pi Fian.
I've got Pi Fian winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Plu To Pi Fian!

Plu To Pi Fian took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Vikai Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: Angry Birds War 129     
Date:   May 10, 2018
#R1#
Putin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CL2#
The Crab gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Putin breaks from the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by The Crab or perhaps it was just good defense by Putin, which made it look bad. #CL2#
The Crab has taken the fight to the clinch.
The Crab misses with a punch to the body.
The Crab lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from The Crab.
The Crab working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Crab tries for a takedown but Putin manages to get underhooks.
Putin is trying to break the clinch but The Crab has him pressed against the cage.
The Crab working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Putin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from The Crab.
Dmitry Putin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry The Crab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Crab goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Crab misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Putin working hard to break the clinch.
The Crab misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Crab softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Putin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Crab looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Putin wants to get back to striking at distance but The Crab won't allow it.
The Crab doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from The Crab - that landed with a thud.
Putin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from The Crab.
The Crab has Putin pressed against the cage, preventing Putin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
The Crab manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
The Crab is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Putin defends well.#SU#
Putin stands up from The Crab's guard - Putin perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
The Crab darts in and clinches Putin up against the cage.#T2#
A right hook to the body lands for The Crab. #BC#
Putin breaks the clinch.
Putin throws a nice outside leg kick.
The Crab throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Crab throws a hook but Putin avoids it easily.
The Crab avoids the head kick by Putin.
The Crab swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Putin swats away the attempt to clinch by The Crab.
Putin throws a head kick but The Crab moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Putin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The Crab is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Putin.
Nice cross by The Crab.
The Crab bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Putin's head backwards.#T3#
Putin misses with an uppercut
and The Crab counters with a nice uppercut.
Putin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Putin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Putin swats away the attempt to clinch by The Crab.
Putin with a hook.
Putin throws a nice head kick!
The Crab throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Putin misses with a double jab.
The Crab throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Crab looks to throw the jab but Putin is out of range.
Putin is looking to counter the offense by The Crab and move into the clinch.
The Crab throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Putin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Putin misses with a double jab
and The Crab cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Putin ducks under a wild hook from The Crab.
The Crab lunges at Putin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Putin's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Crab avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Crab! But no joy.
The Crab cracks Putin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Putin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Crab! But no joy.
The Crab fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Putin throws a hook to the side of The Crab's head but The Crab sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Crab jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Crab with a hook.#ROC2#
Putin is rocked!
The Crab closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Putin! The Crab dives in looking to finish! Putin is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry The Crab!

 

Event: ABW 122 Distacio Jr - Jones     
Date:   Apr 17, 2018
#R1#
A slow jab from Lianjie misses its intended target.
Lianjie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Henry The Crab seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by The Crab.
Lianjie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Crab stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lianjie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The Crab defends it nicely.
It looked like The Crab wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A nice combination there by Lianjie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from The Crab does it's job there.
Lianjie tries to clinch
and The Crab counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Crab lands with a right hand.
The Crab uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lianjie.#T1#
The Crab scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC#
Lianjie is rocked!
The Crab lands with an uppercut that bounces Lianjie off the cage and back into range.
Lianjie is still on wobbly legs! Can The Crab finish him?
It looks like The Crab has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#CL2#
Lianjie clinches up with The Crab and pushes him back against the cage.
The Crab tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The Crab presses Lianjie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lianjie seems to have recovered his senses.
The Crab lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Crab lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The Crab landing knees to the body.
The Crab lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The Crab lands a body punch.
The Crab lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Lianjie manages to pull guard.
The Crab connects with a couple of short punches.
The Crab engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
The Crab drops back looking for a leg! Lianjie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lianjie manages to kick The Crab off! The Crab jumps back into Lianjie's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The Crab with a flurry of punches that miss.
The Crab slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The Crab throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lianjie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The Crab is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Lianjie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The Crab not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The Crab postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've been informed that Lianjie has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Lianjie throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! The Crab escapes and throws Lianjie's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The referee asks The Crab politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. The Crab prefers to stall for the moment though.
The ground and pound from The Crab seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
A lull in the action here as The Crab stalls from top position.
The Crab looks up at the clock and then as Lianjie takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, The Crab smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T4#
The Crab looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lianjie is avoiding damage well.
The Crab lands a nice forearm strike.
The Crab staying calm.
The Crab is putting a hurting on Lianjie here, landing some big shots from side control.
The Crab moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Lianjie gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry The Crab dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lianjie has his takedown stuffed
and The Crab cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lianjie.
Nice defenses there by Lianjie.
Li Lianjie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lianjie misses with a takedown
and The Crab counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Henry The Crab has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Li Lianjie.
Good work by Lianjie as he checks the leg kick.
Lianjie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lianjie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lianjie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lianjie tries to clinch but The Crab moves away
and The Crab connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
The Crab gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
The Crab gets control of Lianjie's arms and successfully pulls guard. The Crab will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Crab seems keen to control Lianjie's posture.#T1##SUB#
The Crab working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lianjie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but The Crab is tightening it up a little... Lianjie has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Lianjie reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Lianjie taps out! Nice BJJ there by The Crab!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Henry The Crab!

 

Event: ABW 116 Scrotum - McGettigan     
Date:   Mar 22, 2018
#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Law.
The Crab is not content to let Law control the position.
The Crab wants to control but Law postures up.
The Crab stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Law trying to control the position but The Crab is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#T1#
The Crab can't do much from the bottom here.
Law tries to advance to mount but The Crab denies him.
The Crab tries to buck Law off but Law is having none of it.
The Crab sneaks back into half guard.
The Crab keeping control of the position. #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.
Law thows a huge punch but The Crab dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Law is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
The Crab looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Law trying to control the action but The Crab is working from the bottom.
The Crab is trying is best to control the position here.
The Crab is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
The Crab sizes up Law with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Law misses with a takedown
enabling The Crab to counter with a crisp jab.
The Crab listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Law on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The Crab with a nice cross.#ROC2#
Law is rocked!
Law swings away with a body shot that misses
and The Crab counters with a crisp right that sends Law to the canvas! The Crab follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry The Crab!

 

Event: ABW 105 De Lange - Meat Boy     
Date:   Feb 08, 2018
#R1#
Lianjie walks into a stiff left hand from The Crab.
The Crab has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Alpha Midget in the buildup to the fight.
Lianjie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Crab.
The Crab works the jab nicely.
Lianjie wants to clinch
and The Crab counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from The Crab does it's job there.
Lianjie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Crab as he jumps to the side.
The Crab misses with an uppercut. Lianjie saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lianjie throws a head kick that misses
and The Crab counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lianjie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as The Crab sprawls well. The Crab wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lianjie gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like The Crab wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
A left and a right from Lianjie both land. Nice combination.
The Crab misses with a wild body shot.
Lianjie tries to bum rush The Crab with a series of wild strikes but The Crab uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Crab lands a lovely overhand right.
The Crab scores with a sloppy right hand. Lianjie should have avoided that one.
The Crab doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lianjie counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lianjie takes one to the side of the head.
Lianjie moves in looking to clinch but The Crab pushes him off.
It looked like The Crab wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lianjie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Lianjie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from The Crab finds it's way through Lianjie's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lianjie falls off balance throwing a combination
and The Crab counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lianjie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lianjie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lianjie moves out of range as The Crab strikes.
Lianjie shoots in for a double leg but The Crab sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Henry The Crab has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Li Lianjie.
The Crab lands a glancing blow to the side of Lianjie's head.
The Crab throws a hook but Lianjie avoids it easily.
Jab from The Crab.#ROC#
Lianjie is rocked!
The Crab is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by The Crab! Lianjie is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry The Crab!

 

Event: ABW 92 Scrotum - Shingen II     
Date:   Dec 26, 2017
#R1#
The Crab connects with a crisp jab.
Chandler misses with a series of wild punches.
Chandler takes one to the chin there.
The Crab lands with a shot to the body.
Chandler blocks the body kick.
Chandler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Crab keeps the fight on the outside.
Chandler moves to clinch but The Crab breaks away
and The Crab counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Henry The Crab seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler misses with a few strikes there.
The Crab fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chandler throws a series of punches but The Crab moves out of range.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Crab but The Crab pushes him off and we're back to square one.
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!
The Crab thuds a left hand into Chandler's body.
Chandler looks to land a combination but The Crab avoids it well. #TD2#
Chandler gets caught flat footed, as The Crab shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The Crab not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chandler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
The Crab is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chandler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chandler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The Crab jabs Chandler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The Crab wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chandler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Crab pinned against the cage. The Crab gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
The Crab moves into the clinch.
A short right from The Crab on the inside.
The Crab lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Crab keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chandler's efforts to push away.
The Crab scores with a shoulder strike.
The Crab lands a shot to the body.#T3#
The Crab lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chandler backwards.
The Crab works on Chandler's body with a couple of short punches.
Still in the clinch, The Crab scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Chandler looking to slow down the pace here.
The Crab lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chandler backwards.
Chandler is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but The Crab is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Chandler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Crab gets through Chandler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from The Crab.
The Crab scores with a hook to the body.
The Crab is working Chandler over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Crab.
The Crab lands an uppercut.#T4##BC2#
The Crab manages to break the clinch.
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!
The Crab lands a body shot.
Chandler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chandler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Crab's waist but The Crab gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chandler off to one side.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chandler is breathing heavily.
The Crab lands with a shot to the body.
Chandler takes a swing at The Crab's ribcage but misses.
The Crab dodges the punch combination from Chandler.
Chandler needs to keep his hands up - The Crab had a free shot at his head there.
The Crab lands a nice shot to the body.
The Crab is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chandler rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
The Crab closes the distance and pushes Chandler back into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Crab.
The Crab lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
The Crab pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chandler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The Crab keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The Crab ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry The Crab dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Chandler misses with the combination.
The Crab connects with a body shot.
Chandler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The Crab jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The Crab connects with a body shot that sends Chandler's belly button to the back.
Chandler lands a head kick!
The Crab dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Crab lands with a nice body punch.
Henry The Crab seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chandler throws a looping overhand right but The Crab ducks down to avoid it.
Chandler takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chandler misses with a body kick.
Chandler tries to clinch but The Crab moves out of range.
The Crab flicks out a counter leg kick but Chandler steps away.
The Crab connects with a nice looking jab.
The Crab moves away from the strike by Chandler.
Chandler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice uppercut lands for The Crab. That snapped Chandler's head back.
The Crab jabs Chandler to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Chandler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chandler looks for a takedown but The Crab sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
The Crab closes the distance and clinches.
Chandler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chandler looking for a takedown.
The Crab is working Chandler over against the cage.
The Crab has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Crab lands with a light punch inside.
Chandler is trying to break free.
The Crab stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from The Crab.
Chandler is trying to push The Crab away but The Crab has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Henry The Crab seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Crab.
The Crab lands a body shot in the clinch.
The Crab lands with a left to the head. #T2#
A short body shot lands from The Crab as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from The Crab on the inside.
The Crab lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Crab lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from The Crab.
The Crab lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
The Crab breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chandler throws a jab when The Crab was well out of range.
Chandler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by The Crab.
Decent striking displayed by The Crab there.
Chandler checks the leg kick.
The Crab stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chandler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The Crab sizes up Chandler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The Crab cracks Chandler with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The Crab scores with a nice right hand. #ROC2#
Chandler is rocked!
The Crab ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by The Crab. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
The Crab dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Crab cracks Chandler with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The Crab slips a jab and a cross from Chandler.
The Crab dodges the punch combination from Chandler.
The Crab looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The Crab throws a leg kick which misses Chandler's front leg but catches the back leg as Chandler tries to avoid it.
The Crab stuns Chandler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The Crab lands a nice looking body shot.
The Crab thuds his right hand into Chandler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chandler tries to clinch but The Crab moves out of range.
The Crab connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chandler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The Crab lands a really nice looking cross but Chandler seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
The Crab has Chandler up against the cage in a clinch.
The Crab lands a hook that snaps the head of Chandler backwards.
Oh Chandler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Crab keeps control of Chandler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chandler seems to have got his legs back now.#T4##BC2#
The Crab's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chandler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The Crab comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The Crab digs a good body shot into Chandler's ribs.
The Crab throws a good cross that connects. #TD2#
The Crab shoots in and gets a takedown into Chandler's guard.
The Crab is standing up over Chandler. Chandler looks to escape but The Crab dives into side control. #REVR#
The Crab controls the position.
The Crab passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Chandler!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chandler takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry The Crab showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
The Crab lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice uppercut lands for The Crab. That snapped Chandler's head back.
Chris Chandler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Crab lands a nice looking body shot.
The Crab lands with a good body shot.
The Crab darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chandler walks into a stiff left hand from The Crab.
The Crab connects with a crisp jab.
The Crab lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice cross by The Crab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Crab jabs Chandler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chandler throws a nice head kick!
The Crab connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chandler's hands.
Chandler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chandler throws a right and a left that The Crab avoids nicely.
Nice cross by The Crab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chandler tries for a takedown but The Crab circles away easily
and The Crab counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The Crab scores with the left hand. Chandler knows he should have avoided that one.
Chandler with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling The Crab to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by The Crab as he connects with a hook.
The Crab lands a nice hook to Chandler's body. Chandler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The Crab scores with a shot to the body.
No luck for Chandler with that takedown attempt.
The Crab connects with a single shot there.
The Crab lands a head shot.
The Crab dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Crab moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chandler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chandler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chandler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The Crab scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chandler doesn't seem bothered though.
Good exchange - The Crab coming out on top.
The Crab getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The Crab jabs at Chandler's body.
Henry The Crab is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A punch combination from Chandler misses.
The Crab throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The Crab misses with a low kick.
The Crab slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chandler dives in for a single leg takedown but The Crab sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Chandler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chandler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The Crab comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chandler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Crab throws a low kick, looking for Chandler's leg but Chandler calmly moves out of range.
The Crab throws out a powerful jab.
The Crab scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chandler doesn't seem bothered though.
The Crab connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chandler. Chandler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The Crab scores with a jab. Chandler acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The Crab digs a good body shot into Chandler's ribs.
Chandler on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chandler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The Crab connects with a looping right hand. #TD2#
The Crab looking to score a takedown here. Chandler is defending well but The Crab drives through and ends up in Chandler's guard.#T3#
The Crab's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that The Crab 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from The Crab.
Yet more stalling tactics from The Crab.
Chandler can't keep his opponent in guard - The Crab advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chandler is looking to control The Crab's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chandler avoid being mounted?
The Crab is controlling the pace.
Henry The Crab has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Crab is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Chris Chandler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Crab lands a nice hook to Chandler's body. Chandler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry The Crab comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Crab 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry The Crab!

Chris Chandler was interviewed post fight and said 'Ok, no problem!'.

 

Event: ABW 83 Toten - McBreezer II     
Date:   Nov 23, 2017
#R1#
Wawelski dives in and grabs The Crab's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Crab pushes down on Wawelski's head and hops out.#TD2#
Wawelski dives in and scores a takedown into The Crab's guard.#SUB#
The Crab working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wawelski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wawelski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've been hearing good reports from The Crab's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Wawelski drops back looking for a leg! The Crab is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and The Crab manages to kick Wawelski off! Wawelski jumps back into The Crab's guard.
The Crab wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wawelski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Crab is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wawelski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Wawelski being controlled here momentarily.
Wawelski trying to control but The Crab is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Wawelski is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wawelski being controlled here momentarily.
My spies in Holding Cell inform me that Wawelski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Wawelski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2#
Wawelski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wawelski lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Wawelski drops back looking for a leg! The Crab is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and The Crab manages to kick Wawelski off! Wawelski jumps back into The Crab's guard.
Wawelski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The Crab is trying to control Wawelski's posture but Wawelski avoids it.
Wawelski misses with the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Wawelski tries for a kimura but The Crab is defending well. #T3#
Wawelski throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The Crab is not content to let Wawelski control the position. #SUB2#
Wawelski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but The Crab is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wawelski slows the pace down.
Wawelski working away.#SUB2#
Wawelski goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, The Crab has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wawelski but great work by The Crab.#T4#
The Crab taking a breather here.
Wawelski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wawelski wants to improve his position but The Crab is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Crab is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kosma Wawelski dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
The Crab throws a looping overhand right but Wawelski ducks down to avoid it.
The Crab lands a nice hook to Wawelski's body. Wawelski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice takedown defense from The Crab. No joy for Wawelski on that attempt.
Wawelski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like The Crab wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wawelski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wawelski looks for a takedown but The Crab sprawls well.
Wawelski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wawelski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Crab pinned against the cage. The Crab gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Henry The Crab has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kosma Wawelski.
Wawelski tries to clinch but The Crab moves out of range.
Wawelski slips a jab from The Crab.
Despite the aggression on Wawelski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The Crab keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - The Crab throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Crab connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wawelski momentarily.
Wawelski shoots in but no luck this time.
Wawelski drops his hands momentarily and The Crab takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The Crab cracks a nice hook into Wawelski's ribs.
The Crab looks for the body kick but Wawelski saw that one coming. #T1#
The fighters circling - The Crab throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Wawelski decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Wawelski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, The Crab has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wawelski prevents The Crab from improving his position.
Wawelski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Wawelski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and The Crab defends it well.
The Crab keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
The Crab actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
The Crab is controlling Wawelski's trapped leg to prevent Wawelski from advancing to side control.
The Crab trying to control from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Wawelski.
The Crab is in trouble now - Wawelski has advanced to mount!
Wawelski punching from mount but The Crab doing a good job of avoiding damage. #SUB2#
Wawelski jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… The Crab is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by The Crab and Wawelski has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Wawelski wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Crab keeps working. #SUB2#
Wawelski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
The Crab tries to buck Wawelski off but Wawelski is having none of it.#SUB2#
Wawelski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The Crab is looking to regain half guard here but Wawelski keeps moving and retains side control.
Wawelski tries to move to mount but The Crab blocks the move with his legs. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wawelski in the domination position with The Crab hanging on.#SUB2#
Wawelski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by The Crab, who protects the arm well.
The Crab isn't going anywhere.
Wawelski tries to advance to mount but The Crab denies him.
The Crab is not content to let Wawelski control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wawelski works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kosma Wawelski 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##TD2#
Wawelski closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Wawelski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, The Crab has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Wawelski is trying to get an arm triangle but The Crab is defending well.
The Crab can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Wawelski is trying to get an arm triangle but The Crab is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wawelski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, The Crab has escaped the position, nice work there.
The Crab tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
The Crab can't do much from the bottom here.
The Crab managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Wawelski. #SUB2#
Wawelski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wawelski has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Wawelski with a couple of short strikes.
Wawelski thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The Crab wants to control but Wawelski is having none of it.
Henry The Crab has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wawelski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wawelski sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The Crab keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kosma Wawelski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wawelski throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for The Crab because Wawelski loaded up on that one.
The Crab reaches up to try and control the position but Wawelski seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! The Crab rolls and tries to escape and now Wawelski has his back! #T3#
The Crab tries to escape but Wawelski has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The Crab is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
The Crab defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Wawelski's arms.
The Crab trying to control the position but Wawelski manages to sink in the hooks.
The Crab is covering up but some of the strikes from Wawelski are getting through and doing damage.
Wawelski is controlling the position but The Crab somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
The Crab is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Wawelski is looking for a kimura here. #T4#
The Crab is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wawelski is trying to control the action in half guard but The Crab is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The Crab is pressing down on Wawelski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wawelski trying to control but The Crab is working from the bottom. #SUB#
The Crab is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Crab trying to keep a closed guard but Wawelski is proving a slippery customer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kosma Wawelski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wawelski winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kosma Wawelski!

An out of breath Kosma Wawelski thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: ABW 71 Murhaa - The Crab     
Date:   Oct 12, 2017
#R1#
The Crab dodges the punch combination from Murhaa.
Murhaa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Red Tri-Angle Gym. 15 Coaches/13 Elite in the buildup to the fight.
The Crab attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Murhaa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Crab. Murhaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murhaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Crab.
The Crab ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murhaa moves away.
The Crab throws a lazy right hand but Murhaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As The Crab tries to get set, Murhaa tries to push him back and clinch up but The Crab manages to avoid the attempt.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Crab misses with a body shot.
Murhaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Crab manages to avoid it.
Murhaa thuds his right hand into The Crab's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Murhaa throws a hook but The Crab avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Crab. Murhaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Murhaa. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhaa. The Crab does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Crab throws a hook but Murhaa blocks it.
Murhaa looks to score with a jab to the body but The Crab is just out of range.
The Crab gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The Crab shoots in and drives through. Murhaa sprawls well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Murhaa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The Crab misses with the head strike. #T1#
Murhaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murhaa lands with a short shot to the head.
Murhaa pushes The Crab back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Crab lands a hook that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Murhaa blocking some punches.
The Crab misses with some punches.
The Crab lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murhaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The Crab can't find room to land a body shot as Murhaa controls the action.
The Crab swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Murhaa.
Murhaa controlling the action here for a moment.
Murhaa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The Crab goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Crab holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Murhaa lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murhaa tries to work over The Crab's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Murhaa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Murhaa. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for Murhaa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murhaa throws an overhand right that lands on The Crab's shoulder, as The Crab tries to avoid the shot.
The Crab throws a shot from downtown. Murhaa moves away and avoids it.
Murhaa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The Crab fails to land the takedown.
Murhaa throws a poor cross that misses
and The Crab counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Murhaa.
A big right from The Crab misses.
Murhaa avoids the body shot from The Crab.
The Crab throws a looping overhand right but Murhaa ducks down to avoid it.
The Crab slips a straight right by Murhaa.
Murhaa swats away the attempt to clinch by The Crab.
The Crab misses with a looping left.
Murhaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Crab.
Murhaa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The Crab tries to clinch there but Murhaa circles away. #T3#
Murhaa throws a big shot that misses.
The Crab is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Murhaa with a body shot.
The Crab throws a body shot but no joy.
The Crab looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.
The Crab keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from The Crab misses.
Murhaa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Murhaa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Murhaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Crab was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhaa.
The Crab misses with a lunging right hand
and Murhaa counters with a nice body shot.
The Crab ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murhaa moves away.
The Crab throws a hook but Murhaa blocks it.#CL2#
The Crab instigates a clinch.
Murhaa scores with a shot to the side of The Crab's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murhaa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Crab blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Murhaa.
Murhaa blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Murhaa. #BC#
Murhaa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Crab. Murhaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paul Murhaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
The Crab throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Murhaa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Murhaa. #BC#
Murhaa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Murhaa takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murhaa. #BC#
Murhaa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Crab misses with an uppercut
and Murhaa counters with a straight right hand.
Murhaa catches The Crab with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Henry The Crab seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murhaa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murhaa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Crab 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.
The Crab uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murhaa.
The Crab misses with a lunging right hand
and The Crab takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Murhaa has closed the distance and engaged The Crab in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Murhaa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murhaa tests The Crab's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murhaa thuds a left hand into The Crab's body.
Murhaa throws a hook but The Crab avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Murhaa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Murhaa misses the shot to the body.
Murhaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Crab.
The Crab is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murhaa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The Crab throws a jab when Murhaa was well out of range.
Murhaa slips under a jab from The Crab.
Murhaa scores with a jab.
The Crab throws a jab but it's blocked by Murhaa.
Murhaa feints a jab promting The Crab to slip. Murhaa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. The Crab slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Murhaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Crab.
Murhaa tries to counter by clinching up but The Crab breaks away and moves out of range.
The Crab throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Crab connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murhaa's hands.
A big left from Murhaa misses.
The Crab let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Murhaa throws a right and a left that The Crab avoids nicely.
It seemed like The Crab was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murhaa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Crab throws a hook but Murhaa blocks it.
The Crab showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murhaa.
The Crab swings for the body but Murhaa moves out of range.
The Crab lands an overhand right.#T1#
Murhaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Crab.
Murhaa cracks The Crab with an open hand slap.
Murhaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Crab throws a right hand that misses
and Murhaa counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
The Crab is rocked!
The Crab cracks Murhaa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The Crab punishes Murhaa's body with a nice straight punch.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Crab moves away.
Murhaa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Paul Murhaa is winning the standup battle so far.
Murhaa misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Murhaa.
Murhaa throws out a loose jab but The Crab uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Crab throws a jab but it's blocked by Murhaa.
The Crab ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murhaa moves away.
The Crab scores with a decent looking hook.
The Crab blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Murhaa drops The Crab with a beautiful combination! The Crab stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Murhaa is looking for the KO!
The Crab is still on wobbly legs! Can Murhaa finish him?#CUT#
It looks like Henry The Crab has been cut.
The Crab looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murhaa is fending him off so far but The Crab persists. Nope, Murhaa circles away and we're back to standing.
The Crab staying out of range there.#T2#
Murhaa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The Crab seems to have recovered his senses.
The Crab misses the shot to the body.
The Crab lands with a good body shot.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Murhaa has knocked The Crab down with a huge combo! Murhaa steps away and waves a wobbly The Crab back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CL#
Murhaa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Murhaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Crab can do to turn this around?
The Crab misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Crab.
The referee is keeping an eye on Murhaa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC#
Murhaa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murhaa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The Crab sizes up Murhaa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The Crab avoids a punch combination nicely.
Murhaa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Murhaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Crab sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murhaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
The Crab misses with a looping left.
The Crab takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The Crab connects with a body shot.
Murhaa jabs The Crab to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Murhaa slips under a jab.#CL2#
The Crab moves into the clinch.
Murhaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murhaa lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Crab.
Murhaa prevents a body shot from The Crab.
Murhaa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Murhaa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Crab backwards.
The Crab tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murhaa's elbow.
Murhaa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Murhaa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murhaa throws the left hand but The Crab avoids the punch easily.
Murhaa lands with a nice combination. The Crab backs away looking to recover.
A big left from The Crab misses.
The Crab misses with a straight left. #T4#
Murhaa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murhaa thuds a left hand into The Crab's body.#CL#
Murhaa has managed to clinch.
Murhaa lands a hook that snaps the head of The Crab backwards.
The Crab misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as The Crab controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murhaa.
Murhaa lands a hook that snaps the head of The Crab backwards.
The Crab pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The Crab struggles to land a body shot inside as Murhaa controls his hands.
The Crab is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Murhaa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Crab backwards.
The Crab has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Murhaa seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if The Crab can turn it around.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Murhaa scores with a shoulder strike.
The Crab misses with a punch on the inside.
Murhaa works on The Crab's body with a couple of short punches.
The Crab tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murhaa lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Murhaa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Henry The Crab's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
The Crab ducks into an uppercut from Murhaa and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Murhaa!
Paul Murhaa retains his bantamweight title!

 

Event: ABW 60 Space - Renton     
Date:   Sep 05, 2017
#R1#
Eye doesn't succeed with the takedown
and The Crab counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Eye thinking.
Eye on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD#
Eye shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches The Crab napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The Crab tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Eye looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Eye misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Eye creates some space and throws a big elbow, but The Crab sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Eye misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The Crab dodges the ground and pound from Eye.
The ground and pound from Eye seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Eye landing strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Crab holds on to Eye's head and controls the position momentarily.
Eye in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The Crab is trying to get back to half guard.
The Crab manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
The Crab keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The Crab is looking to control Eye's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can The Crab avoid being mounted?
The Crab has his hands clasped together around Eye's back. He's all about the action.
The Crab moves into full guard.
Eye has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The Crab controlling Eye's posture. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The Crab preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eye throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Eye accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Eye lands a couple of elbows.
Eye with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The Crab controlling the position.
The Crab looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Eye throwing strikes from guard but The Crab blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Crab trying to control the position here.
Eye postures up in The Crab's guard and throws a big left but The Crab blocks it.
Eye wants to pass the guard but The Crab is keeping the position.
Eye looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The Crab 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.#T3#
The Crab trying to control the position.
The Crab is pulling down on Eye's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Eye accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Crab seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Eye is working The Crab over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Eye trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #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.
Eye throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Crab works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Eye drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Eye jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Eye is fighting to break The Crab's control of his arms but The Crab is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Eye postures up and lands a big shot to The Crab's brow.
Eye throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Crab works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now The Crab is on top in guard. #REVB#
The Crab showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The Crab preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eye is striking but The Crab is not phased and passes to half guard.#SUB#
Eye looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Snake Eye dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Eye closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Crab circles away.
Eye shoots in but The Crab avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Eye ducks right into an uppercut from The Crab.
Eye shoots in for a takedown but The Crab shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Snake Eye. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Crab tries to land a front kick but Eye steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Eye fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Crab avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
The Crab clinches.
The Crab lands an uppercut.
The Crab lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eye is looking for a takedown up against the cage. The Crab gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The Crab prevents a takedown attempt there.
Eye prevents a body shot from The Crab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Eye wants a takedown.
The Crab lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The Crab stalling against the cage. #T1#
The Crab works on Eye's body with a couple of short punches.
The Crab lands with a right to the head.
Eye is working for takedown but The Crab is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
The Crab breaks from the clinch.
The Crab lands with a nice body punch.
The Crab connects with a good right hand that stumbles Eye. Eye circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The Crab scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jab from The Crab.
The Crab scores with a jab to the jaw.
Eye shoots in looking for a takedown. The Crab tries to sprawl out of it but Eye keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. The Crab manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A decent looking cross lands there for The Crab.#CL2#
The Crab moves into the clinch.
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!
The Crab is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Eye is keeping busy.
The Crab works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The Crab lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Eye backwards. #T2#
The Crab lands a shoulder strike.
The Crab lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from The Crab.
The Crab lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Eye or not.
The Crab has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Crab struggles to land a body shot inside as Eye controls his hands.
The Crab lands a hook that snaps the head of Eye backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The Crab lands a hook that snaps the head of Eye backwards.
The Crab misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Eye drops to a knee looking for a takedown but The Crab gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The Crab taking a breather.
The Crab lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Eye backwards.
Eye tries to score a body lock takedown but The Crab shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The Crab has Eye pressed against the cage.
The Crab doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Eye is working for takedown but The Crab is calmly controlling the position for now.
Eye is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but The Crab is defending well.
Eye is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but The Crab is defending well.#T3#
Come on The Crab - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right from The Crab.
Eye is trying to work for a single leg takedown but The Crab pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The Crab working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Henry The Crab seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The Crab tries to throw a body punch but Eye avoids it by throwing The Crab back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for The Crab.
The Crab missing with knees to the body.
The Crab lands a left hand.
The Crab is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The Crab pushes Eye back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by The Crab. #ROC2#
Eye is rocked!
The Crab working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Eye is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Crab scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
The Crab breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Eye takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Crab scores with a sloppy right hand. Eye should have avoided that one.
The Crab scores with a nice head shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Crab looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Eye has a takedown stuffed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Crab! But no joy.#CL2#
The Crab forces Eye back against the cage and clinches.
Eye drops to a knee looking for a takedown but The Crab gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The referee calls for The Crab to work. #T4#
The Crab lands a right hand.
The Crab lands a hook that snaps the head of Eye backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Crab creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The Crab dips a shoulder and cracks Eye with a mighty uppercut! Eye falls back against the cage and The Crab unloads with a barrage of strikes! Eye is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - The Crab screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry The Crab!

 

Event: Angry Birds War 49     
Date:   Aug 01, 2017
#R1#
The Crab throws a leg kick #TD#
and Lianjie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lianjie.
The Crab seems keen to control Lianjie's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lianjie trying to control but The Crab is working from the bottom.
Lianjie definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if The Crab can do anything to dispel that myth.
The Crab wants to sweep here but Lianjie controlling him for the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T1#
The Crab controlling the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A swing and a miss from The Crab.#CL#
Lianjie clinches up with The Crab and pushes him back against the cage.
The Crab working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The Crab lands an uppercut.
The Crab tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lianjie avoids it.
Lianjie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but The Crab pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The Crab can't find room to land a body shot as Lianjie controls the action.
The Crab lands a right hand. #BC2#
The Crab breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice uppercut there from The Crab.
Lianjie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lianjie slips under a jab.
The Crab connects with a looping right hand.
Lianjie moves out of range as The Crab strikes.
Lianjie wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Crab misses with a wild body shot.
The Crab connects with a single shot there.
The Crab tests Lianjie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circling - The Crab throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Crab scores with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from The Crab misses the target.
The Crab throws a body shot but no joy.
The Crab tests Lianjie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Crab throws a low kick but Lianjie moves out of range easily.
Lianjie tries to counter by moving into the clinch but The Crab manages to circle out of the way.
Nice shot by The Crab.
The Crab scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
The Crab closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
The Crab breaks from the clinch.
The Crab fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lianjie manages to avoid it.#T3#
A left lands for The Crab.
Lianjie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The Crab misses with a hook. Lianjie ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Lianjie misses the target.
Lianjie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from The Crab finds it's way round the side to connect with Lianjie's head.
The Crab lands a nice looking body shot.
Lianjie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Crab.
The Crab scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lianjie doesn't seem bothered though.
The Crab throws a big shot that misses.
The Crab throws a body punch but Lianjie moves out of range.
The Crab tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lianjie was well out of range. Poor timing from The Crab.
Lianjie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lianjie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Crab.
Lianjie ducks right into an uppercut from The Crab.
Lianjie misses with an uppercut. The Crab saw that one coming.
The Crab throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Crab throws out a powerful jab.
The Crab takes a swing at Lianjie's ribcage but misses.
The Crab blocks a head kick by Lianjie.
Lianjie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Crab.
Henry The Crab seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Crab misses with a looping right.
The Crab cracks Lianjie with a good jab.#CL2#
The Crab moves into the clinch successfully.
Still in the clinch, The Crab scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by The Crab as Lianjie tries to tie him up.
The Crab is working Lianjie over against the cage.
Lianjie working aggressively here.
The Crab lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lianjie backwards.
The Crab misses with a punch to the body.
The Crab pushes Lianjie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry The Crab dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lianjie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The Crab waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lianjie.
Lianjie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lianjie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The Crab tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lianjie was well out of range. Poor timing from The Crab.
Lianjie is looking for a counter combo.
Lianjie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The Crab has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lianjie slips under a jab.
Lianjie avoids the body shot from The Crab.
The Crab throws a hook but Lianjie blocks it.
The Crab fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lianjie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Li Lianjie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Crab goes for a double leg but Lianjie avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lianjie continues to drive forward.
The crowd cheers as The Crab lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lianjie doesn't seem phased though.
A swing and a miss from Lianjie.
Lianjie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Crab.
The Crab throws a looping overhand right but Lianjie ducks down to avoid it. #T1##CL2#
Lianjie tries to keep at a distance but The Crab has taken the fight into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Lianjie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The Crab instigates a clinch.
Lianjie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lianjie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. The Crab smiles and moves away.
The Crab swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Crab keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lianjie misses with a wild combination.
The Crab misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lianjie.
Lianjie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
A left lands for The Crab.
Lianjie dives in and grabs The Crab's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Crab pushes down on Lianjie's head and hops out.
Lianjie looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The Crab is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lianjie.
Lianjie appears to be looking for a big counter.
The Crab lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
The Crab gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The Crab works on Lianjie's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Crab tries to work over Lianjie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Crab lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The Crab lands a shot to the body.
The Crab throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The Crab works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The Crab lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lianjie or not.
The Crab cracks Lianjie with a nice body shot.
Lianjie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The Crab lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lianjie backwards. #T3#
Lianjie wants to break free but The Crab has control.
Lianjie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The Crab lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lianjie backwards.
The Crab lands a nice uppercut.
The Crab lands a shoulder strike.
The Crab digs a right hand underneath Lianjie's ribcage. Lianjie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The Crab pushes Lianjie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Crab lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lianjie can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Li Lianjie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Crab lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lianjie.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Crab lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Lianjie manages to break the clinch.
The Crab lands a jab to the nose.
Nice straight punches there by The Crab. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of The Crab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Crab cracks a nice hook into Lianjie's ribs.#T4#
The Crab slips a jab and a cross from Lianjie. #CL2#
The Crab rushes Lianjie and presses him up against the cage.
The Crab lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lianjie backwards.
Lianjie is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short body shot lands from The Crab as the two fighters clinch.
The Crab lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The Crab scores with a shot to the side of Lianjie's head.
The Crab stalling.
A short uppercut from The Crab.
The Crab digs a right hand into Lianjie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lianjie's gas tank.
The Crab digs a right hand underneath Lianjie's ribcage. Lianjie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The Crab lands a nice shot to the body.
The Crab softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lianjie is trying to pull guard but The Crab turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry The Crab showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
The Crab cracks Lianjie with a right hand to the side of the head.
The Crab throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lianjie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The Crab feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lianjies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The Crab looks to land a right hand but Lianjie moved out of range.#CL2#
The Crab clinches.
The Crab scores with a shot to the side of Lianjie's head.
The Crab misses with a hook to the ribs.
Henry The Crab seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lianjie tries to score a body lock takedown but The Crab shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lianjie looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Lianjie decides to pull guard.
The Crab is pushing down on Lianjie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lianjie is fighting to maintain full guard but The Crab has managed to sneak the leg through.
The Crab not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Crab missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
The Crab controlling the action here.
The Crab works his foot free and advances to mount.
The Crab controlling his opponent.
Henry The Crab is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The Crab's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lianjie squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The Crab looking to control and managing it successfully.
The Crab is continuing to stall.#T3#
More stalling from The Crab.
The adventures of The Crab the control monster continue. Boring.
My spies in Boyz II Men inform me that The Crab has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The Crab with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Lianjie can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Crab controlling from the full mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry The Crab comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Crab 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry The Crab!

 

Event: ABW 35 Randleman - Galloway     
Date:   Jun 22, 2017
#R1#
Pazzini darts in looking for a takedown but The Crab gets double underhooks and turns Pazzini into the cage.
Pazzini fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Pazzini has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jab, jab by The Crab - just one landing.
Pazzini dives in for a single leg takedown but The Crab sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Pazzini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Crab with a nice cross.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pazzini.
Pazzini tries for a takedown but The Crab sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The Crab let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pazzini changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Crab tries to avoid it but Pazzini manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Crab to the ground. The Crab escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pazzini tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Crab swivels and escapes.
Pazzini gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The Crab lands the left hand.
The Crab scores with a shot to the body.
Pazzini fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pazzini is breathing heavily.
The fighters circle momentarily. The Crab darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pazzini dives in for a single leg takedown but The Crab sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The Crab lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pazzini at a distance.
The Crab has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pazzini is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Pazzini tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Crab swivels and escapes.#CL2#
The Crab forces Pazzini back against the cage and clinches.
The Crab lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
A short right from The Crab on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from The Crab.
The Crab just leaning against Pazzini, taking a breather.
The Crab stalls.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The Crab gets underhooks to prevent Pazzini's takedown attempt.
The Crab lands an uppercut.
The Crab effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Henry The Crab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pazzini.
The Crab scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pazzini really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pazzini with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling The Crab to score with a decent uppercut.
Pazzini tries for a takedown but The Crab circles away easily#CL2#
and The Crab counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by The Crab.
Pazzini is working for takedown but The Crab is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Crab.
The Crab controlling the action here for a moment.
The Crab digs a right hand underneath Pazzini's ribcage. Pazzini let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
A bit of stalling here from The Crab.
The Crab is leaning against Pazzini and scores with a nice uppercut 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!
The Crab lands a body shot in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The Crab stops a takedown attempt from Pazzini.
The Crab gets through Pazzini's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Crab lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pazzini.
Pazzini tries to pull guard but The Crab forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The Crab is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The Crab is stalling here.
The Crab will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pazzini up against the cage.
The Crab lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pazzini backwards.
Pazzini has The Crab pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. The Crab manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The Crab lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pazzini has The Crab pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. The Crab manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
The Crab breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Pazzini shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Crab pinned against the cage. The Crab gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The Crab lands a nice shot that snaps Pazzini's head back.
Pazzini takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The Crab looks for the body kick but Pazzini saw that one coming.
Pazzini takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
The Crab drives through and clinches with Pazzini against the cage.
Pazzini is looking for a takedown up against the cage. The Crab gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The Crab just leaning against Pazzini, taking a breather.
The Crab slowing the pace effectively.
The Crab stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The Crab gets underhooks to prevent Pazzini's takedown attempt.
The Crab slows down the pace here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from The Crab. #BC2#
The Crab manages to break the clinch. #T4#
The Crab cracks a nice hook into Pazzini's ribs.#CL2#
The Crab closes the distance and clinches.
The Crab'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.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Crab creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
The Crab pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Crab lands with an uppercut that bounces Pazzini off the cage and back into range.
The Crab throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pazzini shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Crab but The Crab pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The Crab stuffs the takedown attempt from Pazzini. Pazzini gets slowly back to his feet.
The Crab connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The Crab throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pazzini stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The Crab lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The Crab lands a nice shot to the body.
The Crab ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pazzini walks into a jab.
Decent striking displayed by The Crab there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry The Crab dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
The Crab connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The Crab stuffs the takedown attempt from Pazzini. Pazzini gets slowly back to his feet.
Pazzini shoots in for a takedown but The Crab shows good takedown defense.
The Crab looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pazzini is defended easily by The Crab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Pazzini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pazzini has a takedown stuffed.
The Crab has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Crab scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The Crab lands a nice shot to the body.
The Crab scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Crab scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The Crab lands the left hand.
Pazzini shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The Crab defends it nicely.
The Crab cracks a nice hook into Pazzini's ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Crab fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Pazzini goes for a double leg but The Crab avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as The Crab continues to drive forward.
The Crab scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pazzini shoots in but no luck this time.
The Crab stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and The Crab wants it to stay on the feet.
A nice side step and The Crab releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The Crab fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pazzini drops his hands momentarily and The Crab takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The Crab dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Crab feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pazzinis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The Crab pushes Pazzini back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
The Crab breaks from the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts The Crab, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Crab tests Pazzini's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
The Crab moves into the clinch.
Pazzini looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The Crab lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pazzini backwards.
The Crab stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The Crab prevents the takedown attempt. #T2#
The Crab is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The Crab manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The Crab leaning against his opponent.
Pazzini drops down looking for an ankle pick but The Crab pulls his leg out and moves away.
The Crab pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pazzini with a lazy takedown attempt
and The Crab counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
An inside leg kick from The Crab misses.
Pazzini dives in for a single leg takedown but The Crab sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The Crab lands with a shot to the body.
The Crab stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and The Crab wants it to stay on the feet.
Pazzini closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Pazzini. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Pazzini shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Crab as he avoids it easily.
The Crab connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pazzini's hands.
The Crab moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The Crab connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The Crab lands with an overhand left.
The Crab throws the kick towards the body but Pazzini avoids it.
Pazzini fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Pazzini on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pazzini closes the distance and clinches up with The Crab, looking for a takedown. Pazzini pushes The Crab against the cage but The Crab circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The Crab listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pazzini dives in and grabs The Crab's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Crab pushes down on Pazzini's head and hops out.
The Crab lands a nice hook to Pazzini's body. Pazzini takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The Crab lands with an uppercut that bounces Pazzini off the cage and back into range.
Henry The Crab is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pazzini needs to keep his hands up - The Crab had a free shot at his head there.
Pazzini walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pazzini shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as The Crab sprawls well. The Crab wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pazzini gets slowly back to his feet.
Pazzini on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pazzini takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Crab lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Crab walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pazzini checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The Crab connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pazzini. Pazzini circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
The Crab lands with a good body shot.
Pazzini blocks a leg kick.
Pazzini on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pazzini tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Crab sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pazzini somewhat.#CL2#
The Crab closes the distance and clinches.
The Crab dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The Crab is pushing Pazzini up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The Crab lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pazzini goes for a takedown attempt but The Crab pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pazzini walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pazzini fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry The Crab showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
The Crab stuns Pazzini with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pazzini looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Crab is fending him off so far but Pazzini persists. Nope, The Crab circles away and we're back to standing.
The Crab lands with a shot to the body.
Pazzini walks into a left hand.
Pazzini dives in and grabs The Crab's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Crab pushes down on Pazzini's head and hops out.
Pazzini is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pazzini.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Pazzini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Crab moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD#
Pazzini bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Crab tries to buck Pazzini off but Pazzini is having none of it.
The Crab is trying to control Pazzini's posture but Pazzini avoids it.
The Crab is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pazzini working away.
The Crab is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pazzini off and has taken his back!#T1#
Pazzini is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The Crab controlling well, preventing Pazzini from escaping the position.
The Crab slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
You can see the frustration on Pazzini's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The Crab really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Pazzini.
Pazzini rolls, trying to escape but The Crab keeps control of the position.
The Crab really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pazzini. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pazzini is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Henry The Crab is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Pazzini trying to control the hands but The Crab breaks the grip.
The Crab has the hooks in. Pazzini is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Good control from The Crab.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that The Crab 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.#T3#
Pazzini looking very determined here, making life difficult for The Crab.
Pazzini is trying to break free.
The Crab controlling from the back.
The Crab controlling well, preventing Pazzini from escaping the position.
The Crab controlling from the back.
Henry The Crab has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Crab's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pazzini turns into The Crab and is now in his guard.
The Crab is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T4#
The Crab looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Pazzini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Crab pulls his head out easily.
The Crab slows the pace down in half guard.
Pazzini makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pazzini.#SUB#
Pazzini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Crab doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Crab manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Leonardo Pazzini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Pazzini is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Pazzini is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry The Crab comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Crab 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 25:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry The Crab!

 

Event: Angry Birds War 26     
Date:   May 30, 2017
#R1#
The Crab misses with a hook.
Banks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab lands there for The Crab.
The Crab jabs Banks right on the nose. Banks blinks but takes it well.
Banks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The Crab throws a body punch but Banks moves out of range.
The Crab ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts The Crab, as that shot connected.
Sloppy strikes from Banks. Those never looked like landing.
The Crab waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Banks.
The Crab throws a body punch but Banks moves out of range.
Banks swinging wildly here.
Banks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Crab scores with a body shot.
Banks checks a leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Crab. #T1#
The Crab scores with a punch to the head.
The Crab definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A bone on bone clash there as The Crab blocks the leg kick.
The Crab is looking to counter the offense by Banks and move into the clinch.
Banks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Crab.
Banks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Crab throws a hook to the side of Banks's head but Banks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - The Crab throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Banks misses with a few strikes there.
The Crab blocks the body kick.
The Crab takes a kick to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. The Crab darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Banks lands a really nice looking cross but The Crab seems unphased.
Banks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Banks misses the target.
The Crab throwing a counter right hand but Banks manages to avoid it.
Banks blocks the body kick.
The Crab swings away with a body shot that misses
and Banks counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Banks is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Banks is looking to land body kicks.
The Crab swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Banks tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from The Crab misses the target.
Banks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Crab.
The Crab misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banks.
The Crab blocks a low kick nicely.
Steve Banks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Banks gets tackled into the cage by The Crab. The Crab maintains the clinch.
The Crab misses with a body punch.
Banks blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Banks breaks the clinch.
Jab, jab by Banks - just one landing.
Banks misses with a wild combination.
The Crab just misses with a punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by The Crab.
The Crab ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banks moves away.
Banks throws a nice looking combination but The Crab bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
The Crab jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL#
The Crab closes the distance and clinches.
The Crab misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Crab scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from The Crab.
The Crab lands a right hand that snaps the head of Banks backwards.
Banks wants to get back to striking at distance but The Crab won't allow it.
The Crab lands a hook to the side of the head.
Banks wants to get back to striking at distance but The Crab won't allow it.
Banks is trying to break free.
Banks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Banks's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The Crab is trying to pull guard but Banks turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Banks is trying to break free.#BC#
The Crab manages to break the clinch.
The Crab misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banks.
Banks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Banks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Henry The Crab seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Banks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Crab swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
The Crab has Banks up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
The Crab manages to break the clinch.
The Crab just misses with a punch to the body.
The Crab throws a jab when Banks was well out of range.
A jab from The Crab misses.
The Crab avoids the head kick by Banks.
The Crab misses with a looping left.
Banks looks to land a body kick but The Crab moved away.
The Crab throws a body shot but no joy.
Banks is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The Crab changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The Crab's jab looks to have found its range, popping Banks under the eye.
The Crab throws the left hand but Banks avoids the punch easily.
Banks misses with a head kick.
Banks takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Banks lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Crab's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry The Crab dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
The Crab fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The Crab missing with a left hand there. Banks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Crab scores with the left hand. Banks knows he should have avoided that one.
Banks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from The Crab on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The Crab throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Banks counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Banks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Crab.#CL#
The Crab rushes Banks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The Crab lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banks backwards.
Banks wants to break free but The Crab has control.
The Crab has Banks pressed against the cage, preventing Banks from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Crab.
Banks is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Banks has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The Crab lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
The Crab escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Banks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banks takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The Crab connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for The Crab.
Banks walks into a jab.
The Crab takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The Crab misses with a hook
and Banks counters with a straight right hand.
The Crab looks to land a right hand but Banks moved out of range.
The Crab wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Banks moves out of range as The Crab strikes.
Banks looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Banks shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The Crab swings for the body but Banks moves out of range.
Banks moves away from the strike by The Crab.
The Crab is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banks can do to turn this around?
The Crab throws a body punch but Banks moves out of range.
Banks tries a head kick but it misses.
Banks staying out of range there.
Banks throws a head kick that misses
and The Crab counters with a straight right hand.
The Crab throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Banks counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banks takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T2##CL#
The Crab darts in and clinches Banks up against the cage.
Banks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The Crab has him pressed against the cage.
The Crab missing with knees to the body.
The Crab fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Henry The Crab has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The Crab lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Crab throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bankss head.
The Crab misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Crab lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Banks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The Crab has him pressed against the cage.
The Crab scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from The Crab.
Banks is trying to break the clinch but The Crab is controlling him.
Banks is looking to break free of the clinch but The Crab has double underhooks.
Banks tries to break the clinch but The Crab is controlling the position.
Banks is trying to break free.
A head punch on the inside from The Crab fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by The Crab.
Banks is trying to push The Crab away but The Crab has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Banks has had enough of the clinch but The Crab keeps him there for the moment.#T3#
Banks is trying to break the clinch but The Crab is controlling him.
The Crab lands a hook that snaps the head of Banks backwards.
The Crab misses with a body punch.
The Crab wants to take the fight to the mat but Banks manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for The Crab.
The Crab lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The Crab presses Banks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The Crab with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC2#
Banks manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheers as The Crab lands an impressive looking overhand right. Banks doesn't seem phased though.
Banks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Banks's hands are dropping dangerously low here and The Crab connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Banks scrambles back to his feet.
Banks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Crab.#CL#
The Crab gets a clinch.
The Crab working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The Crab gets through Banks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by The Crab.
Banks tries to break free but The Crab pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Banks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Crab creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Banks is looking to break free of the clinch but The Crab has double underhooks.
Banks is trying to break free.
The Crab digs a right hand into Banks's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Banks's gas tank.
The Crab keeps control of Banks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Banks tries to break the clinch but The Crab is controlling the position.
Banks is breathing heavily.
Banks takes a shot to the head.
A short left from The Crab. #BC2#
Banks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Crab slips a straight right by Banks.
The Crab scores with a jab to the jaw.
Banks keeps the fight on the outside.
The Crab checks a leg kick.
Banks tries to land a leg kick but The Crab saw it coming and moves away.
The Crab misses with an uppercut. #CL#
The Crab clinches with his opponent.
The Crab working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry The Crab dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Banks tries a head kick but it misses.
The Crab throws a shot from downtown. Banks moves away and avoids it.
Banks is clearly trying to counter these attacks from The Crab with a body shot.
Banks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Crab.
Banks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Crab sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Crab bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Banks ducks under a wild hook from The Crab.
The Crab throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Crab fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
The Crab gets a clinch.
Banks tries to circle away but The Crab has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Banks's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The Crab throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Banks's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Banks's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The Crab lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Banks wants to break the clinch but can't.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The Crab lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
The Crab pushes Banks back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Banks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Crab pushes Banks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Banks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Banks tries to bum rush The Crab with a series of wild strikes but The Crab uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Crab throws the kick towards the body but Banks avoids it.
The Crab throws a body shot but no joy.
Banks keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Banks.
The fighters circling - The Crab throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
The Crab shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The Crab throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The Crab throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Henry The Crab is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The Crab is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The Crab continues to stall.#T3#
Banks is trying to stand.
The Crab controlling the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The Crab's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The Crab misses with a looping right.
The Crab throws a body shot but no joy.
Banks moves away from the strike by The Crab.
A big right from The Crab misses.
Banks lands with a thumping leg kick.
Banks moves forwards but The Crab connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The Crab keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The Crab lands a jab to the head.
Banks misses with a head kick.
Banks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Crab.
Banks is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
The Crab is trying hard to land a takedown here. Banks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Banks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Crab connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The Crab throws a hook to the side of Banks's head but Banks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Henry The Crab is winning the standup battle so far.
The Crab throws a jab when Banks was well out of range.
The Crab throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Crab moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBanks.
The Crab ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Crab shoots in for a double leg but Banks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Banks is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry The Crab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banks drops his hands momentarily and The Crab takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The Crab throws an overhand right that lands on Banks's shoulder, as Banks tries to avoid the shot.
Banks has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The Crab lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Banks moves out of range as The Crab throws a body kick.
A slow jab from The Crab misses its intended target.
The Crab fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banks manages to avoid it.
Steve Banks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Crab swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banks tries a quick counter leg kick but The Crab is wise to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry The Crab showed his dominance in that final round.
Well The Crab has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry The Crab!

 

Event: Angry Birds War 11     
Date:   Apr 25, 2017
#R1#
The Crab shoots in for a takedown but Bounty shows good takedown defense.
The Crab shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bounty as he avoids it easily.
Bounty will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bounty stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bounty wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry The Crab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bounty displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from The Crab.
The Crab tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bounty defends well and The Crab ends up having to push Bounty into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The Crab takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bounty dives in and grabs The Crab's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Crab pushes down on Bounty's head and hops out.
Bounty shoots in looking for a takedown but The Crab manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bounty's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bounty stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bounty wants it to stay on the feet.
The Crab has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bounty goes for a double leg but The Crab avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as The Crab continues to drive forward.
The Crab fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bounty drops down looking to force a counter takedown but The Crab defends it well.
Bounty defends well against a solid takedown attempt from The Crab.
Bounty unleashes a big counter combination but The Crab bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The Crab shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bounty defends it nicely.#T1#
The Crab shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bounty as he avoids it easily.
The Crab shoots in looking for a takedown but Bounty manages to keep the fight standing, pushing The Crab's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bounty wants to clinch up but The Crab keeps it at a distance.
The Crab fails with the takedown.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Bounty has eaten all the pies!
The Crab waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bounty.
The Crab tries for a takedown but Bounty sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bounty moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bounty shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice sprawl there from Bounty as The Crab shoots in.
The Crab changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bounty tries to avoid it but The Crab manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bounty to the ground. Bounty escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bounty moves in looking to clinch but The Crab pushes him off.
Bounty is looking to clinch.
Bounty shoots for a takedown but The Crab saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Henry The Crab seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bounty looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Crab is fending him off so far but Bounty persists. Nope, The Crab circles away and we're back to standing.
Bounty will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T2#
The Crab keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bounty shoots in for a double leg but The Crab sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horrible takedown attempt by The Crab or perhaps it was just good defense by Bounty, which made it look bad.
Bounty displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from The Crab.
Bounty is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Crab sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The Crab drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bounty sprawls and moves away.
Bounty displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from The Crab.
Bounty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Crab darts in looking for a takedown but Bounty gets double underhooks and turns The Crab into the cage.
The Crab will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bounty looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bounty tries to clinch but The Crab moves out of range.
Bounty keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Nice takedown defense from Bounty. No joy for The Crab on that attempt.
Bounty looks for a takedown but The Crab sprawls well.
Bounty shoots for a double leg takedown but The Crab sprawls well. He's pushed Bounty's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The Crab shoots in for a double leg but Bounty sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bounty is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The Crab with a poor takedown
and Bounty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Crab shoots in but Bounty avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bounty tries to counter by closing the distance.
The Crab blocks a head kick by Bounty.
A head kick misses from Bounty.
Nice takedown defense from Bounty. No joy for The Crab on that attempt.
The Crab connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bounty wants to clinch.#T4#
Bounty tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Crab paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Crab shoots for a takedown but Bounty saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bounty throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Crab's waist but The Crab gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bounty off to one side.
Bounty throws a leg kick but The Crab sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bounty shoots for a double leg takedown but The Crab sprawls well. He's pushed Bounty's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A good leg kick by Bounty.
Bounty wants to clinch up but The Crab keeps it at a distance.
The Crab shoots in looking for a takedown. Bounty tries to sprawl out of it but The Crab keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bounty manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bounty tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bounty throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Crab's waist but The Crab gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bounty off to one side.
Bounty defends well against a solid takedown attempt from The Crab.
The Crab changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bounty tries to avoid it but The Crab manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bounty to the ground. Bounty escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bounty connects with a leg kick. The Crab looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bounty tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Crab swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Bounty dominated that round.
That's time! The Crab's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bounty slaps away a takedown attempt from The Crab, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bounty looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bounty shoots in for a double leg but The Crab sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The Crab attempts a counter takedown but Bounty avoids it well and moves away.
Bounty throws a series of punches but The Crab moves out of range.
The Crab fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The Crab blocks a head kick by Bounty.
The Crab shoots in looking for a takedown but Bounty manages to keep the fight standing, pushing The Crab's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bounty tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry The Crab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bounty shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as The Crab sprawls well. The Crab wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bounty gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from The Crab is defended easily by Bounty.
The Crab goes for a double leg but Bounty avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bounty continues to drive forward.#T1#
The Crab misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from The Crab.
The Crab tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bounty sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten The Crab somewhat.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether The Crab might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The Crab fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bounty looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bounty has a takedown stuffed.
Bounty takes a swing at The Crab's ribcage but misses.
Bounty throws a body punch but The Crab moves out of range.
The Crab throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bounty's waist but Bounty gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing The Crab off to one side.
Bounty feints the counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bounty.#T2#
The Crab shoots for a takedown but Bounty saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bounty steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from The Crab.
Bounty shoots in but no luck this time.
The Crab keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Crab throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Crab dives in for a single leg takedown but Bounty sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bounty shoots for a takedown but The Crab saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The Crab defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bounty.
Bounty is breathing heavily.
Bounty is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Crab stuffs the takedown.
No luck for The Crab with that takedown attempt.
The Crab tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bounty sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten The Crab somewhat.#T3#
Bounty throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Crab's waist but The Crab gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bounty off to one side.
Bounty stuffs the takedown attempt from The Crab. The Crab gets slowly back to his feet.
The Crab moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBounty.
The Crab shoots in looking for a takedown. Bounty tries to sprawl out of it but The Crab keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bounty manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The Crab fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The Crab shoots for a takedown but Bounty saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The Crab shoots for a takedown but Bounty saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The Crab shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bounty as he avoids it easily.
Bounty tries for a takedown but The Crab sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bounty looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The Crab shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bounty defends it nicely.#T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from The Crab.
The Crab blocks a jab.
The Crab changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bounty tries to avoid it but The Crab manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bounty to the ground. Bounty escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The Crab stuffs the takedown.
The Crab with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bounty counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. The Crab is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The Crab fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bounty swinging wildly here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bounty closes the distance and clinches up with The Crab, looking for a takedown. Bounty pushes The Crab against the cage but The Crab circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Crab looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The Crab goes for a double leg but Bounty avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bounty continues to drive forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Bounty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
No luck for The Crab with that takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Crab.
Ben Bounty is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Crab shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bounty pinned against the cage. Bounty gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry The Crab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bounty shoots in but The Crab avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The Crab was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bounty looks for a takedown but The Crab sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bounty is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Crab keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The Crab misses with a takedown attempt - Bounty sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
The Crab changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bounty tries to avoid it but The Crab manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bounty to the ground. Bounty escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The Crab fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bounty steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from The Crab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Crab fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bounty tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bounty fails with a takedown attempt.
The Crab shoots for a takedown but Bounty saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bounty tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. The Crab manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The Crab shoots in but Bounty avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bounty.
Henry The Crab has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The Crab fails with a takedown attempt.
Bounty unleashes a big counter combination but The Crab bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The Crab shoots in for a double leg but Bounty sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The Crab fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bounty avoids it really well and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Bounty's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bounty has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bounty misses with a takedown attempt - The Crab sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The Crab tries to counter with a takedown but Bounty is quick to defend against it.
The Crab throws a leg kick but Bounty sees it coming and moves out of range.
The Crab avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bounty is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Crab sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The Crab looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bounty is fending him off so far but The Crab persists. Nope, Bounty circles away and we're back to standing.
Despite the aggression on Bounty's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bounty shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
The Crab scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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!
The Crab looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The Crab 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.#T3##SUB#
The Crab is trying for a kimura here. Bounty looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! The Crab wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Henry The Crab!

 

 
 
 
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