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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Crane drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dallas keeping full guard, as Crane tries to pass.
Dallas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Dallas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crane has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dallas has managed to get both his arms back between Crane's legs - danger averted.
Dallas with a nice head shot there.
Dallas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Crane's guard.
Crane tries to roll over but Dallas keeps him under control.
My spies in Bowsh Gym inform me that Dallas has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dallas trying to control the pace.
Dallas is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dallas is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Crane looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dallas in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Crane tries to get to full guard but Dallas has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Dallas maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Crane could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Dallas has cracked it and Crane is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Dallas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Korben Dallas!
A relieved looking Korben Dallas thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Frank Crane! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Georges Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Pierre scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Crane (0) vs (2) Pierre#SUB2#
Pierre is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Crane is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pierre's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pierre's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Crane (4) vs (2) Pierre
Crane is trying to stick to Pierre's back but Pierre is turning into Crane. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Crane's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pierre. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crane (4) vs (4) Pierre
Crane trying to keep a closed guard but Pierre is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Pierre drops back looking for a leg! Crane is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Crane manages to kick Pierre off! Pierre jumps back into Crane's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crane has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pierre has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Crane (4) vs (7) Pierre#SUB2#
Pierre looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Crane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pierre on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crane is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Pierre tries for a kimura but Crane is defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Pierre is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Crane knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Crane tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pierre wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pierre working away.#SUB2#
Pierre thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Pierre looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Pierre tries for a kimura but Crane is defending well. #T2#
Crane is looking to regain half guard here but Pierre keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Pierre looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Crane is looking to regain half guard here but Pierre keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Pierre looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Crane tries to improve position but can't.
Crane is trying to control Pierre's posture but Pierre avoids it.
Crane tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Pierre is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Crane has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3##SUB2#
Pierre thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Crane is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Pierre is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Crane is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Pierre tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pierre has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Crane is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Pierre is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Crane is trying to escape and Pierre transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Crane is forced to tap! Nice work there by Pierre! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Georges Pierre! |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Frank Crane! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; CJ Walton!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Crane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Walton tries to avoid it but Crane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Walton to the ground. Walton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Walton tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Crane scores with a takedown into Walton's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Crane (2) vs (0) Walton
Crane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walton is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Walton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crane defends it easily.
Walton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crane engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Crane pushing down on Walton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Walton is not content to let Crane control the position.#SUB#
Crane is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Walton is just riding it out for now. Crane eventually gives up the hold.
Crane is trying to control. Walton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Walton wants to get back to full guard but Crane has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Crane (5) vs (0) Walton
Crane looking to control but Walton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Walton is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Crane looking for a guillotine from mount but Walton is having none of it. #SUB#
Walton defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Crane. #T2#
Walton working to try and regain half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Walton can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Crane is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Walton has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Walton is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Crane has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Crane (8) vs (0) Walton
Crane not allowing Walton to control his hands.
Walton is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Crane is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Walton with him. Walton is trying to defend but Crane has an arm under the chin now! Walton grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Frank Crane!
Frank Crane decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TGC 31: Bush vs Fodetudo
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Crane misses with a takedown attempt
and Yamato counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crane thinking.
Yamato keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Crane shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yamato pinned against the cage. Yamato gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yamato! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Crane. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Crane is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Yamato's half guard.#SUB#
Crane is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Crane wants to work for an arm triangle but Yamato is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
Crane stalling.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yamato can do anything to dispel that myth.
Yamato avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Crane. #SUB#
Crane is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yamato is just riding it out for now. Crane eventually gives up the hold.
Crane content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Crane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yamato keeps working. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Crane in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Yamato tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Crane!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frank Crane!
Frank Crane decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
TGC 26: Lang vs Knocksville 2
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Crane gets a takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Crane there.
Crane trying to pass the guard but Zelaya defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zelaya is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Crane scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zelaya has hold of Crane's hands but Crane slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Crane has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Zelaya defend it? Crane steps over the head and cranks it - Zelaya is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Crane!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frank Crane!
An out of breath Frank Crane thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
TGC 15: Tatum vs. Barnes
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Woods slips a jab and a cross from Crane.
Crane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Woods.
#TD#
Crane shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Crane showed some decent athleticism there.
Crane is thwarting Woods's attempts to control the position.
Crane trying to control the action but Woods is working from the bottom.
Woods moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Woods keeping full guard, as Crane tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Woods working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Crane working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Crane wants to control from the top but Woods keeps moving.
Crane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Woods on the ground.
Crane scoring with punches to the head and body.
Woods keeping full guard, as Crane tries to pass.
We've been hearing that Crane has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Woods working a defensive guard here.
Crane has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Woods is looking for a triangle but Crane pushes his legs off easily.
Woods trying to control the position.
#T2#
Woods might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Crane haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Crane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Crane 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.
Crane sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Woods had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crane defends it easily.
Crane sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Crane is in close to Woods's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Crane drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Crane jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Crane pushing down on Woods's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Woods is trying to maintain the position but Crane is very close to passing his half guard.
Crane looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Woods is trying to get back to full guard.
Crane trying to advance position but Woods counters by regaining guard. #T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Crane's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Crane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Woods keeping moving, preventing Crane from controlling successfully.
Woods is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Woods is looking for a triangle but Crane pushes his legs off easily.
Crane looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crane connects with a couple of short punches.
Crane might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Crane makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Woods can't keep his opponent in guard - Crane advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Crane dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Woods avoids the body shot from Crane.
#TD#
Crane fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Woods sprawls well initially but Crane persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Crane is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Woods doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crane. #SUB#
Crane is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Woods has managed to free his arm - good work.
Woods is staying active underneath Crane, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crane working the head and body with strikes.
Woods moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crane throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Crane wants to pass the guard but Woods is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Crane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Woods has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crane has managed to get both his arms back between Woods's legs - danger averted.
Crane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crane trying to control the position from guard on top but Woods is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Woods is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crane defends well.#SUB2#
Crane sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Woods doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Crane paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Woods - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jack Woods!
Jack Woods is the new middleweight champion!
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Event:
TGC 10: Triple Threat
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Crane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abueva.#TD#
Crane looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Abueva!#SUB#
Crane is working to tighten his grip on Abueva's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Abueva has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Crane is really squeezing tight and eventually Abueva passes out! Crane breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Frank Crane!
Frank Crane retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Frank Crane thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
TGC 6: Kovalskii vs Rollins
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Berg checks the leg kick nicely there.
Crane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berg manages to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Crane blocks the low kick.
The fighters circling - Berg throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Crane drives through with a takedown into guard.
Crane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crane trying to control the position from guard on top but Berg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crane won't allow Berg to sweep him here.
Crane wants to pass the guard but Berg is keeping the position.
Crane preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crane throwing strikes but missing.
Crane stopping the sweep attempt from Berg.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Crane has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Crane tries to free his leg and advance position but Berg is retaining full guard. #T1#
Berg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crane.
Berg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crane with a nice head shot there.
Berg lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Berg advances to half guard. #SUB#
Crane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Berg pulls his head out easily.
Crane is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Thibodeauxs, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Berg lands strikes from half guard.
Crane won't allow Berg to pass to mount. #SUB#
Crane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Berg. #SUB#
Crane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Crane wants to improve his position but Berg is controlling well.
#T2##SUB#
Crane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Berg pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Crane looking for submissions off his back.
Crane taking some punishment here, with Berg in his half guard. #SUB#
Crane looking for submissions off his back.
Berg passes the guard and advances to mount!
Crane is trying desperately to improve position.
Berg landing strikes from the mount and Crane is in trouble!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Crane really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Berg tries to control but Crane wriggling away.
Berg connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Crane is bucking up trying to escape but Berg cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The referee warns Crane that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Crane tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Berg cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Crane is working to get back to half guard.
Crane is working hard here to advance position.
Berg looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Crane tries to get back to half guard but can't.
BOOM! Berg connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berg dominating with strikes here.
Berg connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#ROC2#
Crane is rocked!#T4##SUB2#
Berg looking to secure an arm triangle but Crane defends it well.
Oh Crane is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crane is working to get back to half guard.
Crane seems to have got his legs back now.
Berg with a couple of short strikes.
Crane really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Berg working Crane over with strikes here.
Crane is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hysse Berg 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#
Berg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crane moves away.
Crane just misses with a punch to the body.
Crane throws a sloppy head kick and Berg moves out of range easily.
Berg swings for the body but Crane moves out of range.
#TD#
Crane shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Berg is trying to defend but Crane finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Berg won't allow Crane to pass to mount.
Berg tries to get to full guard but Crane has control of the leg. #SUB#
Crane is working for a kimura but Berg is defending it quite comfortably.
Berg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Crane trying to control from half guard but Berg is working away. #T1##SUB#
Crane seems to be looking for submissions.
Berg keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Crane is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Berg is controlling Crane's trapped leg to prevent Crane from advancing to side control.
Crane passes to full mount!
Berg prevents Crane from taking his back.
Berg 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.
Crane tries to pass the half guard into mount. Berg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Crane is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Berg reverses the position - he's now on top in Crane's guard. #T2#
Berg postures up and lands a big shot to Crane's brow.
Berg advances position into side control!
Crane is working to avoid the ground and pound but Berg connects with a decent elbow.
Berg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crane tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Berg wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hysse Berg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Crane sneaks back into half guard.
Crane is looking for a sweep. Berg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Berg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crane does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Crane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Berg pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB#
Crane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Berg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Berg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Crane works his way to full guard. Good work.
Crane tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Crane escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Berg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Crane is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Crane seems to be working for a kimura but Berg defends the submission attempt.
Berg tries to get to full guard but Crane has control of the leg.
Berg regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Berg looking for a sweep. Not yet Berg, not yet.
Crane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Crane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crane throws an elbow that misses. Berg uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Crane's guard. Nice move by Berg!#REVB##SUB#
Crane looking for a guillotine here but Berg defends easily.
Berg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Berg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berg wants to control from the top but Crane keeps moving.
Berg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
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 Frank Crane will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Berg shoots in but Crane avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Crane scores with a takedown into Berg's guard.
Crane throws a strike but Berg rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Crane is looking for a triangle but Berg pushes his legs off easily.
Berg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crane is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Crane has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Berg forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Crane on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
Crane looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Berg pushes past his half guard into mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Berg content just to control the position here.
Berg working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Crane is looking to improve his position but Berg isn't that keen on the idea.
Berg landing strikes from the mount.
Crane is in all sorts of trouble here.
Berg scoring with strikes but Crane is staying in there.
Berg lands a big shot there that rocks Crane but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Berg prevents Crane from getting the reversal.
Crane 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.
Berg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Berg is pressing down on Crane's thigh, looking to free his foot. Crane is holding on for now.
Ground and pound from Berg. #T2#
Berg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crane keeps working.
Crane is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Crane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berg winds up and cracks Crane with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Berg passes to full mount!
Berg landing punches.
Crane takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Crane regains half guard.
Crane is looking for a sweep. Berg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Berg scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3##SUB#
Crane looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Berg pushes past his half guard into mount!
Berg connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Crane manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Crane is pressing down on Berg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Berg scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Crane looking for subs off his back but Berg has passed one foot through into half guard.
Berg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Berg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crane keeps working.
Crane regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Crane is looking for a triangle here but Berg uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T4#
Crane is looking to regain half guard here but Berg keeps moving and retains side control.
Crane gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Crane regains half guard.#SUB#
Crane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Crane trying to get back to full guard but Berg takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berg scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Crane is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hysse Berg really 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.
#R4#
Crane misses the body punch #TD2#
and Berg counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Crane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Berg prevents Crane from improving his position.
Berg working Crane over with strikes.
Berg looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Berg slips a nice elbow through Crane's hands, connecting with Crane's forehead.
Berg trying to mount his opponent but Crane defends it.
Berg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Crane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Berg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Crane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
Crane is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Berg scores with a couple of nice shots.
Berg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Berg is keen to just control but Crane is a slippery customer.
Berg works his way into full mount!
Berg looking to control but Crane is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Crane regains half guard.#T2#
Crane wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Crane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crane wants to improve his position but Berg is controlling well.
Crane is staying active underneath Berg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Still in half guard, Berg seems content to control.
Crane is pressing down on Berg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Berg with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Berg is working Crane over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Berg works over Crane with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Crane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Berg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Berg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Crane is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Berg defends well.#T3##SUB#
Crane is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Berg is aware though and is defending well.
Berg stays in close to Crane's body and controls the position.
Berg forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Crane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Crane tries to roll over but Berg keeps him under control.
Berg works his way into side control.
Crane manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4#
Crane throwing shots but Berg is blocking nicely.
Crane tries to pass to full mount but Berg defends it.
Berg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Crane is working for a submission of some sort.
Crane passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berg can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hysse Berg dominated that fourth 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!
#R5#
Berg throws a hook but Crane blocks it.#TD2#
Berg shoots in and bounces Crane off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Crane is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Crane is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Crane lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#SUB#
Crane moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Berg has worked his arm free - good work by Berg!
Crane sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Berg is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Berg manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Crane seems to be working for a kimura but Berg defends the submission attempt.
Berg lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Berg is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T1#
Crane missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Crane has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Berg holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Crane tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Crane throwing strikes but Berg recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Berg avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Crane.
Crane missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Berg gets back to full guard.
Crane works over Berg with some ground and pound from guard.
Frank Crane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hysse Berg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Crane wants to pass the guard but Berg is keeping the position.
Berg is trying to keep Crane in close.
Crane trying to control the position from guard on top but Berg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crane scoring with punches to the head and body.
Crane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Crane distracts Berg with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Berg looking for a sweep. Not yet Berg, not yet.
Crane throwing strikes but missing.
Crane throws a big elbow that misses.
Berg 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#
Crane forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Crane is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Berg won't allow Crane to pass to mount.
Crane throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Berg wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Crane there.
Berg is in trouble now - Crane has advanced to mount!
Crane lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Crane fails to move to back control. #SUB#
Crane jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Berg is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Berg and Crane has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T4#
Berg tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Crane wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Crane has hold of Berg's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Berg tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Crane cranks the arm and Berg screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Berg, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Frank Crane!
Frank Crane is the new middleweight champion!
Frank Crane seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
TGC 3: FW Title GP Round 1
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Florian avoids the head kick by Crane.
Florian throws a right and a left that Crane avoids nicely.
Crane swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Florian makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Florian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crane.
#TD#
Florian gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Crane to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Florian manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Florian has had enough of the clinch but Crane keeps him there for the moment.
Crane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crane has Florian pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Florian manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Crane drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Florian gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Crane has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Florian avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Crane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crane has Florian pressed against the cage, preventing Florian from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Crane keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Florian's efforts to push away.#T1##TD#
Crane lands a takedown into guard.
Florian wants to get back to his feet but Crane is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Crane drops back, looking for a kneebar! Florian looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Florian looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Florian! #REVB#
Crane tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Florian wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Crane might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Crane is working hard here to advance position.
Crane manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Crane throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Crane 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.
Crane throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Crane is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Crane looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Florian is trying to stand.
#T2#
Crane missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Crane works his foot free and advances to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Crane jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Florian manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Crane works to advance to full mount. Florian defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Florian looks winded!#SUB#
Crane goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Florian turns into him and now he's in Crane's guard.
#SU2#
Florian decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Crane, up you get!
Crane throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Florian counters with a series of strikes. Crane will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3#
Crane with a poor takedown
and Florian counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Crane misses with a double jab
enabling Florian to counter with a crisp jab.
Florian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Florian moves out of range of the body kick from Crane.
#TD#
Crane scores with a takedown into Florian's guard.
Crane postures up in Florian's guard and throws a big left but Florian blocks it.
Crane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Florian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crane throws an elbow that misses. Florian uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Crane's guard. Nice move by Florian!#REVB#
We've been informed that Florian has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Crane has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Florian can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Crane is looking for a triangle but Florian pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Crane looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Florian passes into half guard.
Crane is pressing down on Florian's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Crane has a closed guard, preventing Florian from standing up. #SUB#
Crane is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Florian has his hands clasped together but Crane extends and breaks Florian's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Crane.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Crane!
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Event:
TGC 1
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Crane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but White circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Crane gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Crane working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Crane goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, White rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Crane's guard! Nice work there by White! #SUB#
Crane looking for a guillotine here but White defends easily.
#SUB#
Crane looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! White has picked Crane up and slammed him! Crane can't keep hold of the triangle and White manages to pass to side control!
Crane is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Crane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but White pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Crane could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
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!
White lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
White scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Crane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but White pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Crane looking for subs from the bottom but White mounts him!
Crane is looking to get to half guard.
Crane is working hard here to advance position.
Crane manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Crane looking for submissions off his back.
Crane wants to improve his position but White is controlling well.
#SUB2#
White is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2##SUB#
Crane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
White moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Crane.
Crane is looking for a sweep.
Crane might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
White is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Crane is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Crane is looking to reverse the position.
White scoring with punches and elbows. #T3#
Crane sneaks back into half guard.
Crane makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Crane.#SUB#
Crane looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! White has picked Crane up and slammed him! Crane can't keep hold of the triangle and White manages to pass to side control!
Crane is trying to work for a sweep but White has mounted him!
White lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
White unloading with bombs!
White landing shots from mount.
Crane keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Crane regains half guard.#SUB#
Crane looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Crane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Crane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but White pulls his head out easily.
Crane works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Crane working for submissions but it's allowed White to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris White dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Crane swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and White counters with a one-two to the body.
Crane throws a leg kick but White sees it coming and moves out of range.
Crane throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
White stalks Crane and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Crane's face. Crane staggers backwards, shaken.#TD#
Crane fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging White to the ground. Crane is now in White's guard.
White has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Crane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
White is looking to stand up but Crane isn't so interested in that idea.
White lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crane looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but White puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Crane actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Crane actively working from the bottom here.#SU2#
White decides to stand and escape the position. #T1#
White throws a one two combo.
A punch combination from Crane misses.
White lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Crane backs up against the cage.
#TD#
Crane looking to score a takedown here. White is defending well but Crane drives through and ends up in White's guard.
Crane trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#ES2#
White is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Crane presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
White breaks the clinch.
White tests Crane's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crane misses with a takedown attempt
and White cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
White thumps Crane with a low kick.
White feints a jab promting Crane to slip. White then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Crane slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Crane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
White uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crane.
#TD#
Crane throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. White was covering up waiting for the punch and Crane finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Crane looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2##ES2#
White has his feet on Crane's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
White moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
No luck for Crane with that takedown attempt.
White throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Left hook, right uppercut from White. #TD#
Crane feints and as White raises his hands in defense, Crane changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
White has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crane can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Crane scoring with some ground and pound.
Crane preventing the sweep.
Crane landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Crane keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of White's head.#SUB#
Crane drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Crane as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! White screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Crane! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Frank Crane!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 740 Round 4
Date: Apr 18, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Sandman darts in and clinches Crane up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sandman jumps guard but Crane turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Crane just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sandman's brow.
Sandman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Crane walks away with a smile on his face. Sandman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sandman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crane.
Sandman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD2#
Crane bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sandman tries to buck Crane off but Crane is having none of it.#SUB2#
Crane is trying to get an arm triangle but Sandman is defending well.
Sandman is trying to get back to half guard.
Crane lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sandman down.
Crane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Crane lands a nice forearm strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Crane is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sandman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sandman tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1##SUB2#
Crane is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sandman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sandman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sandman wants to improve his position but Crane is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Crane is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sandman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crane on the ground.
Crane is nestled in close to Sandman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Crane is pressing down on Sandman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sandman is holding on for now.
Sandman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sandman.
Sandman 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.#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Crane cracks Sandman with a solid left hand.
Crane with a nice head shot there.
Crane with a nice head shot there.
Sandman looking for a sweep. Not yet Sandman, not yet.
Crane is working Sandman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Crane stopping the sweep attempt from Sandman.
Crane advances to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crane slips a nice elbow through Sandman's hands, connecting with Sandman's forehead.
Sandman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sandman tries to get out of the position.
Sandman is looking to improve his position.
Sandman could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sandman is breathing heavily.
Crane passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee warns Sandman that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Crane is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Crane!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Frank Crane!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 740 Round 3
Date: Apr 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Fournier throws a leg kick but Crane sees it coming and moves out of range. #TD#
Fournier drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Crane manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fournier's best efforts.
Fournier is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fournier controlling the pace.
Crane is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fournier's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fournier's back!#SUB2#
Fournier showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Crane is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Fournier has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Crane has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Fournier taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Crane doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Frank Crane!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 740 Round 2
Date: Apr 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Crane looks for a takedown but Machida sprawls well.
Machida scores with a hook to the body. Crane takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crane should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Crane shoots for a takedown but Machida saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Crane dives in and grabs Machida's left leg, looking for a takedown. Machida pushes down on Crane's head and hops out.
Lyoto Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Crane.
Crane fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Crane avoids a punch combination nicely.
#KD#
Machida feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Crane sprawling to the canvas! Crane rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Machida finish him?!
#CUT#
It looks like Frank Crane has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Crane closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Crane lands in his opponent's guard.
Machida will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Crane passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Crane is trying to work for a kimura but Machida is defending well.
Machida controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T1#
Machida regains full guard. Nicely done.
Crane passes into half guard.
Machida is looking for a sweep. Crane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Crane is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Machida has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Crane is working away from the top position though.
Machida is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Machida is in trouble now - Crane has advanced to mount!
Machida can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Crane throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Machida has his hands clasped together but Crane breaks the hold and Machida is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Crane!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Crane!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 740 Round 1
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Dwizak scores with a jab.#TD#
Crane 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.
Crane could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Crane pushes down on Dwizak's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Dwizak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crane pulls his head out easily.
Crane is keen to just control but Dwizak is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Crane maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Dwizak could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Crane has cracked it and Dwizak is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Crane!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frank Crane!
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